=== Campus Directory – Faculty, Staff & Student Directory Plugin for WordPress ===
Contributors: emarket-design,safiye
Plugin URI: https://emdplugins.com
Author URI: https://emarketdesign.com
Donate link: https://emarketdesign.com/donate-emarket-design/
Requires at least: 4.5
Tested up to: 6.8.2
Stable tag: 1.9.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags: campus directory, faculty directory, staff directory, student directory, searchable directory

Create a responsive, searchable directory for faculty, staff, or students—perfect for schools, colleges, and universities using WordPress.

== Description ==

> <strong>LIVE DEMO SITE</strong>
> [Campus Directory Starter Demo Site](https://campusdircom.emdplugins.com?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
> Powerful | Easy to use | Beautiful 

**Campus Directory** is a powerful and easy-to-use WordPress plugin that helps you build and manage searchable directories for faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Designed specifically for educational institutions, this plugin allows you to present professional profiles with photos, contact info, departments, office hours, and more. A responsive search form is provided in addition to faculty, staff and student profile pages. Faculty profile pages includes support staff and advisee listings. Student pages may include advisor(s) links. Staff pages may include supported faculty listings.

Whether you're building a faculty directory for a university, a staff listing for a K–12 school, or a student showcase for a college, Campus Directory makes it simple and flexible.


**Introduction Video to get you started**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IitttAiuPwc

**Campus Directory Pro YouTube Playlist**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh6L8AWEZgE&list=PLxQpKElaVx8sQLWRYoXo4rjm9gHQHpNTL


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**BEST CAMPUS DIRECTORY PLUGIN FOR WORDPRESS**

* [Connect Students with Advisors & Staff in the Directory](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-set-advisors-and-support-staff/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Your Campus at Your Fingertips with the Central Directory](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-a-central-directory/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [From Desktops to Phones: The Directory Adapts to Your Needs](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-responsive-mobile-friendly/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [No Coding Required: Effortless Branding for Your Campus Directory](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-customize-to-your-needs/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Tell Your Story with Feature-Rich Profile Pages](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-beautiful-profile-pages/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Streamline academic data synchronization processes](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-ensure-accurate-and-up-to-date-information-in-all-platforms/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Add-on
* [Unlock Quick Info Access with Campus Directory's Smart Search](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-smart-search-addon/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Add-on (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Unleash Data Power: Import, Export & Manage Your Directory Seamlessly](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-csv-import-export-addon/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Add-on (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Automate Staff & Faculty Data with Active Directory Integration](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-microsoft-active-directory-ldap-addon/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Add-on
* [Effortless vCard Sharing from Campus Directory Profiles](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-vcard-addon/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Add-on
* [Effortless Search & Navigation with the Directory](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-easy-alphabetical-search-people/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Assign Roles & Expand Functionality](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-give-more-responsibilities-to-your-staff/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Engage Users with Stunning Directory Layouts](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-beautiful-multiple-views/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Drag & Drop for Intuitive Directory Organization](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-drag-drop-ordering/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Customize Fields & Streamline Directory Searches](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-add-custom-fields-to-your-search-forms/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Unleash the Power of Categories & Tags](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-categorize-and-group/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Publish Updates with Flexible Directory Widgets](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-easy-to-use-widgets/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature
* [Create Custom Fields to Represent Your Institution](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-custom-fields/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Faculty & Students Update Bios & Backgrounds with Ease](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-self-service-faculty-and-students/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)
* [Your Campus Compass: Find Classrooms, Offices & People with the Directory](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-find-classroom-and-office-locations-easily/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (Included in Ent only)
* [Create Custom Lists with the Visual Shortcode Builder](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-display-custom-lists/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature
* [Beyond Listings: A User-Friendly Course Catalog Enhances Learning](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-academic-course-catalog/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (Included in Ent only)
* [ind Research & Collaborate Through Accessible Publications](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-find-publications-with-pinpoint-accuracy/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (Included in Ent only)
* [Locate Anyone with Precise Filters in the Directory](https://emdplugins.com/campus-directory-find-people-faster/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme) - Premium feature (included both Pro and Ent)

**PLUGIN LINKS**
* [Campus Directory Starter Demo Site](https://campusdircom.emdplugins.com?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Campus Directory Starter Documentation](https://docs.emdplugins.com/campus-directory-community/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Campus Directory Professional Demo Site](https://campusdirpro.emdplugins.com/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Campus Directory Professional Documentation](https://docs.emdplugins.com/campus-directory-professional/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Campus Directory Professional Changes](https://emdplugins.com/articles/campusdir-pro-wordpress-plugin-changelog/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Campus Directory Enterprise Demo Site](https://campusdir-ent.emdplugins.com/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Campus Directory Enterprise Documentation](https://docs.emdplugins.com/campus-directory-enterprise/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)
* [Campus Directory Enterprise Changes](https://emdplugins.com/articles/campusdir-ent-wordpress-plugin-changelog/?pk_campaign=campus-directory-com&pk_kwd=readme)

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== Installation ==

The simplest way to install is to click on 'Plugins' then 'Add' and type 'Campus Directory' in the search field.

= Manual Installation Type 1 =

* Login to your website and go to the Plugins section of your admin panel.
* Click the Add New button.
* Under Install Plugins, click the Upload link.
* Select the plugin zip file from your computer then click the Install Now button.
* You should see a message stating that the plugin was installed successfully.
* Click the Activate Plugin link.

= Manual Installation Type 2 =

* You should have access to the server where WordPress is installed. If you don't, see your system administrator.
* Copy the plugin zip file up to your server and unzip it somewhere on the file system.
* Copy the "campus-directory" folder into the /wp-content/plugins directory of your WordPress installation.
* Login to your website and go to the Plugins section of your admin panel.
* Look for "Campus Directory" and click Activate.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add a faculty or staff member to the directory? =  
You can add new directory entries by going to **Campus Directory > Add New** in your WordPress admin. Fill in the fields like name, title, department, email, and photo.

= Is Campus Directory responsive and mobile-friendly? =  
Absolutely. The directory layout is responsive and adjusts smoothly to all screen sizes and mobile devices.

= Can I change the layout or design of the directory? =  
Yes. The plugin comes with customizable templates, and developers can override the plugin templates in their theme for advanced customization.


== Screenshots ==

1. Faculty, staff and student profile pages
2. Contextually colored faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students archive and taxonomy pages
3. Academic people listing in the admin area
4. Extensive templating options are available without modifying theme files in the plugin settings
5. Ajax powered, responsive, customizable search form for faculty, staff and students
6. Search results view. After search query submission the search form fades away.
7. You can limit access to the search form by logged-in users only through plugin settings
8. Easy academic profile creation in the backend
9. [EMD CSV Import Export extension](https://emdplugins.com/plugin-features/campus-directory-importexport-addon) provides bulk import/export/sync of academic profiles from CSV files
10. [EMD vCard extension](https://emdplugins.com/plugin-features/campus-directory-vcard-addon) allows downloading of academic profile in vCard format
11. Academic profile archives can be displayed in single, two and three column layouts. It shows single column for screen size less than 480px
12. People grid can be customized to display the academic profile segments
13. [Campus Directory Pro](https://emdplugins.com/plugins/campus-directory-wordpress-plugin/) -- Unified information repository for higher education organizations offering multi-dimensional academic catalog search and management -- Most advanced and comprehensive Campus Directory solution ever built for WordPress -- [Click for demo](https://campusdirpro.emdplugins.com/)

== Changelog ==
= 1.9.3 =
* FIXED Validate input for emd_form_builder_lite_pagenum function
= 1.9.2 =
* FIXED XSS vulnerability for noaccess_msg
= 1.9.1 =
* TWEAK tested with WP 6.8
* FIXED XSS vulnerability when using custom fields
= 1.9.0 =
* FIXED WordPress dashboard accordions issue on setting and glossary pages due to changes in core code on WP 6.7.1
= 1.8.0 =
* TWEAK tested with WP 6.5
* FIXED Translation to one textdomain
* FIXED Add sanitization and fix CSRF vulnerability
= 1.7.7 =
* FIXED Html tags getting removed from the bio text
= 1.7.6 =
* TWEAK tested with WP 6.2
= 1.7.5=
* TWEAK tested with WP 5.9.2 and PHP 8
* FIXED XSS issues in the WordPress admin area
= 1.7.4=
* TWEAK tested with WP 5.8.1
= 1.7.3=
* TWEAK tested with WP 5.7
= 1.7.2=
* FIXED multi-select form component missing scroll bars when the content overflows its fixed height.
= 1.7.1 =
* NEW Added version numbers to js and CSS files for caching purposes
* TWEAK updates to translation strings and libraries
* TWEAK tested with WP 5.5.1
= 1.7.0 =
* NEW Added previous and next buttons for the edit screens of people
* TWEAK updates and improvements to libraries
= 1.6.0 =
* NEW Added support for Emd Custom Field Builder when upgraded to premium editions
* TWEAK updates and improvements to form library
* TWEAK Emd templates
= 1.5.0 =
* TWEAK Cleaned up unnecessary code and optimized the library file content.
* NEW Added Emd form builder support.
* FIXED Session cleanup workflow by creating a custom table to process records.
= 1.4.1 =
* TWEAK Misc updates for better compatibility and stability
= 1.4.0 =
* NEW Created a new shortcode page which displays all available shortcodes. You can access this page under the plugin settings.
* TWEAK Emd templating system to match modern web standards
=1.3.5=
* TWEAK Misc updates for better compatibility and stability
= 1.3.4 =
* TWEAK library updates for better stability and compatibility
= 1.3.3 =
* TWEAK Moved web fonts to local storage - you can still get them from CDN using your functions.php if you need to.
= 1.3.2 =
* FIXED Social links not getting displayed on the frontend profile pages.
= 1.3.1 =
* FIXED New photos can not be uploaded after upgrade to 1.3.0
= 1.3.0 =
* NEW Ability to set file upload size, types and the uploadable file count from the plugin settings
* TWEAK Advisor, support staff names are sorted alphabetically for easier connections
* TWEAK Performance improvements
* TWEAK Library updates
= 1.2.0 =
* NEW Added custom JavaScript option in plugin settings under Tools tab
* FIXED PHP 7 compatibility
* TWEAK Updated codemirror libraries for custom CSS and JS options in plugin settings
= 1.1.0 =
* NEW Added support for EMD Active Directory/LDAP extension
* FIXED WP Sessions security vulnerability
= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
