Transfer Center
Description
The transfer process depends heavily on access to information on the Web.
Therefore, it is essential that the Transfer Center provides PC work stations
for students to research this information. There are currently two stations; two
more are needed.
To an ever-increasing degree, transfer information and related documents (e.g.
catalog descriptions, admission applications) are retrieved over the Web. Larger
monitors are needed by the staff and students to view this information.
The Center also relies upon the document-imaging system to review transcripts.
This system works well.
The major challenge of the next few years will be the implementation of the new
student record system. This will require a complete evaluation of our business
processes, a significant staff training and development effort, and a review of
our hardware needs.
The Transfer Center also relies heavily upon its own Web site to publish
information for staff, faculty, and students. This site is reviewed periodically
for any needed functionality.
Student Services Impact
Student access to information is essential to transfer success. Information has
to be accurate, current, and easily available. Staff, faculty, and students must
know where to find transfer Web pages and how to navigate to critical
information. Furthermore, easy access to transfer Web pages encourages students
to explore transfer options, an important strategy when universities are
becoming increasingly more impacted.
Approximate Number of Students Served
2500
Support Impact
The Transfer Center will continue to rely upon Information Services for
technical support.
Regular maintenance of the Web pages can be handled within the division.
However, any future expansion of the Web pages may require technical assistance.
The new student record system will require a huge amount of training and support
from Information Systems. This is in addition to their support of existing
hardware and software used by the department.
Year 1 (2004-2005)
Objective
Maintain up-to-date technology that meets District Information Systems
standards.
Utilize software and hardware that promotes student success and access.
Implement the new student record system.
Evaluate the need for Web-based services and develop new Web pages to address
these needs.
Action to Meet Objective
Participate in the Student Services PC replacement plan.
Ensure that necessary software supported and funded by Information Systems is
included in the District’s Information Technology Plan.
Identify and obtain program-specific software funded by the college.
Participate in task forces, committees, staff development sessions, and other
activities that support the implementation of the new student record system.
Obtain 19” flat panel monitors for faculty and staff.
Add two new student workstations.
Year 2 (2005-2006)
Objective
Same as prior year. These objectives are ongoing.
Action to Meet Objective
Same as prior year, with modifications made as needed depending on progress
in completing the 2004/05 objectives.
Year 3 (2006-2007)
Objective
Same as prior year. These objectives are ongoing.
Action to Meet Objective
Same as prior year, with modifications made as needed depending on progress in
completing the 2005/06 objectives.
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