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 three stations; one more is 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 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 (2007-2008)
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 students.
Add one new student workstation.
Year 2 (2008-2009)
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 2007/08
objectives.
Year
3 (2009-2010)
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 2008/09
objectives.
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