Honorary Degrees LIST updated 2-2022_0.pdf

Research Instructor Doctor of Medical Sciences program.pdf

Adjunct Doctoral Trained PA Advisor DMSc program.pdf

Accommodations Policy_6.pdf

Academic Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies .pdf

Pregnant & Parenting Policy_0.pdf

Ensure each PDF document has a formally defined title.

## What this means

A PDF title, typically found in the document properties, acts as the official name of the document. This title is used by screen readers and other assistive technologies to provide a clear understanding of the document's content at the outset. It's different from any title or heading text that might appear within the content of the PDF itself.

## Why it matters

1. **Accessibility**: Screen reader users often hear the document title first when they open a PDF. A clear, descriptive title helps them understand what the document is about.
2. **Searchability and Organization**: A proper title makes it easier to search for and organize documents on a computer or network.

## How to fix

1. **Set the Title in Document Properties**: In your PDF editor, access the document properties section and ensure there is a title that accurately reflects the content of the PDF.
2. **Use Descriptive Titles**: Avoid vague titles. Instead, choose titles that clearly and concisely convey the subject or purpose of the document.

## Testing Methodology

Silktide checks the document properties of a PDF to verify that a title is 
specified and not empty.

### Limitations
- **Title Relevance**: While Silktide can detect the presence of a title, it does not evaluate the title's relevance or accuracy in representing the document's content.

## Further Reading

- [WCAG - PDF 18](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/PDF18.html)
- [Setting Titles in PDF Documents](https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/pdf/pdf-accessibility-overview.html)

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September 2025

August 2025

The College of Idaho

	Title / URL	Issues
	Honorary Degrees LIST updated 2-2022_0.pdfwww.collegeofidaho.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Honorary%20Degrees%20LIST%20updated%202-2022_0.pdf	1
	Research Instructor Doctor of Medical Sciences program.pdfwww.collegeofidaho.edu/sites/default/files/2025-05/Research%20Instructor%20Doctor%20of%20Medical%20Sciences%20program.pdf	1
	Adjunct Doctoral Trained PA Advisor DMSc program.pdfwww.collegeofidaho.edu/sites/default/files/2025-06/Adjunct%20Doctoral%20Trained%20PA%20Advisor%20DMSc%20program.pdf	1
	Accommodations Policy_6.pdfwww.collegeofidaho.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Accommodations%20Policy_6.pdf	1
	Academic Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies .pdfwww.collegeofidaho.edu/sites/default/files/2025-06/Academic%20Vice%20President%20and%20Dean%20of%20Undergraduate%20Studies%20.pdf	1
	Pregnant & Parenting Policy_0.pdfwww.collegeofidaho.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Pregnant%20%26%20Parenting%20Policy_0.pdf	1

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