Component Library
Components are visual building blocks for webpages with unique features to display and organize content and media.
What is the RCCL?
The Rutgers Core Component Library (RCCL) is a no-code-required platform for building websites at Rutgers University.
Save Time and Money on Your Website Project
University Communications and Marketing (UCM) makes the RCCL platform available to the Rutgers community at no cost. The RCCL offers savings on website projects, absorbing a majority of the costs typically spent on design and development work.
Components
65+
Content Types
17
RCCL Websites
40+
Key Features
The RCCL was created to strengthen the Rutgers brand on the web and enhance user experiences across Rutgers websites. Learn about the RCCL platform and its unique feature set.
Content Types
Content Types are flexible page templates with a preset list of components for designing and building webpages.
Content Syndication
Content Syndication allows site owners and content editors to share news articles and events between RCCL websites.
Rich Media Features
The RCCL's media library provides a feature-rich home for images, videos, and files.
Views (Content Lists)
The Drupal RCCL comes with Views that display lists of content on pages. Most views work out of the box, including dedicated pages for staff, events, news, and more.
News & Events Display
The RCCL includes comprehensive content types, components, menus, search filters, and more for news and events creation.
Site Management
The RCCL comes with many features to help site administrators manage their website, including configurable user permissions, page editing workflows, emergency banners, SEO modules, and more.
Other Notable Features
- Attractive photo display options
- High-impact presentation of proof points/stats
- Integrated Vimeo and YouTube video playback
- Social media integration with Curator.io
- Full navigation, including main, upper, and footer menus
- Searchable people/staff directory
- Flexible presentation of news/stories
- Events calendar and display options
- Embedded “mini-site” for programs or initiatives
- Google Tag Manager module
- Editoria11y module for accessibility reviews
- Workbench module for content moderation
RCCL Design Standards
RCCL design elements lean toward an "airy" approach, allowing content to be grouped and categorized to create simple, cohesive user experiences. The style guide* contains in-depth information about color groups, font families, visual breakpoints, and other design choices.
*Please note: The style guide is not intended to cover the latest RCCL features; It is meant to provide an overview of the RCCL design system.
