Job Placement
Description
The pressing need in the Job Placement office is for a new office software
system. Different products continue to be investigated with the assistance of
Information Systems. The new student record system, while certainly presenting
some challenges for the department, may also present opportunities to address
this need.
Some Job Placement services are now available through the office’s Web site.
More work needs to be done to further expand and automate these services.
Office hardware is adequate and meets Information System’s minimum standards.
Student Services Impact
New office software will allow us
to run Job Placement more efficiently and with less risk of service
interruptions. We will be better able to track job offers and student use of our
services. Web pages give students and employers greater access to Job Placement
services, especially the collection and posting of jobs.
Approximate Number of Students Served
Approximately 6000 students are
served each year.
Support Impact
A new office software system will
require a great deal of support from Information Systems. Successful
installation, initial training, and ongoing maintenance will involve close
partnerships with that office.
The development of new web pages will 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
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Maintain up-to-date technology that meets
District Information Systems standards.
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Utilize software and hardware that promotes
student success and access.
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Implement the new student record system.
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Continue to work with Information Systems to
further develop and maintain office software; seek and obtain a replacement
for the current software system.
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Evaluate the need for Web-based services and
develop new Web pages to address these needs
Action to Meet Objective
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Participate in the Student Services PC
replacement plan.
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Ensure that necessary software supported and
funded by Information Systems is included in the District’s Information
Technology Plan.
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Identify and obtain area-specific software
funded by the college.
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Participate in task forces, committees,
staff development sessions, and other activities that support the
implementation of the new student record system.
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Obtain flat panel monitors for staff as
needed.
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Acquire software to create reports, match
students with jobs, and track employment.
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Further develop the Job Placement Web site.
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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