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College of Letters & Science. introducing Student Advising Portal. Challenges and Obstacles. Inefficient use of time (GPA calculation, balance point calculation) Paper F ile System Only one counselor at a time Handwriting can be difficult to read Misplaced files No search capabilities
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College of Letters & Science introducingStudent Advising Portal
Challenges and Obstacles • Inefficient use of time (GPA calculation, balance point calculation) • Paper File System • Only one counselor at a time • Handwriting can be difficult to read • Misplaced files • No search capabilities • Multiple websites or projects • Online Appointment Systems • Subject to Dismissal • Degree Certification • GPA Graphing and Calculation Tool • Banner • Duplication of programming code • No inter-collegiate or departmental sharing • Students playing advisors against counselors • No students self-service portal
Objectives • Streamline Advising and Processes • Online Forms & Petition • Reduce paper files and physical storage space • One shop stop for advisors and counselors • Student self service portal • Integration of multiple applications • Multiple colleges and departments collaboration • Messaging system (Student Affairs) • Streamline interaction between departments, colleges and Registrar
Student Advising Portal Students and Advisors Advisors only
Challenges • Adoption – 3 of the 4 colleges are actively participating • Engineering is in the process of joining • Funding source • Priorities – different groups have different priorities • Programming resources • Hiring qualified programmers • Cost to maintain the system