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SARS- GRID. Counselor Academy July 14, 2009. SARS - GRID. Overview of SARS- GRID Implementation of SARS- GRID at KCC Future of SARS. SARS·GRID: Overview. SARS stands for Scheduling and Reporting System.
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SARS- GRID Counselor Academy July 14, 2009
SARS - GRID • Overview of SARS- GRID • Implementation of SARS- GRID at KCC • Future of SARS
SARS·GRID: Overview SARS stands for Scheduling and Reporting System. SARS·GRID is a multi user scheduling program that is being used by school counseling centers and other offices that are automating their scheduling activities. Using SARS·GRID makes it easy to find an available appointment slot, schedule the appointment, print and/or e-mail appointment receipts, and view reports.
SARS - Benefits • Appointment scheduler • Customizable for every office • Keep counselor notes – “Notepad” • Print appointment “receipts” for students • Create reports outlining student data, reason and schedule codes and group appointments
SARS - Implementation • SARS must be implemented by December 2009 • Counselors will be on their own Location without sharing notes • Further discussion on sharing of counselor notes
Counselor “Notepad” • The System SARS team is working on note protocols, discussion to date include: • Concerns: • Contents of notes could work legally against the colleges • Is it fair that counselor’s notes are viewed by all counselors across system? • Notes are subject to being subpoenaed • Student privacy • Benefits: • Sharing of notes for seamless transitions between campuses • Other offices like Deans of Student Services would find it helpful when dealing with conduct concerns • Both positive and negative “alerts” could be made • Contents of notes could protect the colleges legally
Benefits? Concerns? What are your concerns about SARS or the sharing of notes between campuses?
5 easy steps to implementing SARS • Jason installs SARS on your computer • Initial meeting with Michaelyn to “set up” your location • Second meeting with Michaelyn to train you how to use SARS so it works best for you • Start using SARS • Contact Mary or Michaelyn if you have a problem or question about SARS
Future of SARS • Once all the data is kept on one server system wide, we can get regular data feeds from banner • SARS- GRID – Sharing of notes across system • E-SARS – Capability of students making appointments online • SARS Alert- Program where instructors can alert counselors or other support staff of students’ performance, ie: multiple absences or behavior issues