1 connecting a campus and maintaining a cohesive bond. james sell director of portal communications...
DESCRIPTION
3 La Salle University, Philadelphia PA La Salle is an independent, coeducational university founded in 1863 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic order dedicated to teaching and career preparation. The University's population now totals over 6,221 students 3,358 full-time undergraduates (two-thirds are resident students) 983 part-time undergraduates 1,880 graduate students. About two-thirds of the full-time undergraduates.TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
1
Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond.
James SellDirector of Portal Communications
June 8, 2006
![Page 2: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
2
Overview of this Session –Engage and Retain
To provide a perspective of the “cradle to grave” approach to portal development.
Demonstrate how the portal can contribute to and enhance sense a of community on a college campus.
To identify how a portal can be the entry way to online tools that can assist in the retention process.
To describe methods by which La Salle has encouraged and - in some cases mandated – portal use to “keep the connection.”
![Page 3: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
3
La Salle University, Philadelphia PA
La Salle is an independent, coeducational university founded in 1863 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic order dedicated to teaching and career preparation.
The University's population now
totals over 6,221 students 3,358 full-time undergraduates
(two-thirds are resident students) 983 part-time undergraduates 1,880 graduate students. About
two-thirds of the full-time undergraduates.
![Page 4: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4
Understanding the Portal Environment
Dynamic and Functional Secure – Password Protected Integrates Services (SSO) Personalized and Customizable
![Page 5: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
5
Vision for Portal Development
mylasalle will be the cyberpoint of entry for dynamic information and online services.
![Page 6: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
6
Evolution of mylasalle
PSP RoleMay 2003
Employee RoleAugust 2003
Faculty RoleAugust 2003
Student RoleAugust 2003
Alumni RoleSeptember 2004
New LasallianMay 2005
mylasalle portalest. 2003
![Page 7: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
Integrating Services in mylasalle
UP NEXT: My Library – (Open Source)
Self-ServiceBanner Web Products
version 6
Course Management SystemWeb CT
Campus Edition (4.1)
e-mailiNotes (Lotus web mail)
version 6.5
TutorTracScheduler/Tutor Search
m ylasalle P ortalLum inis (3.2)
![Page 8: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
“Cradle” - Prospective Student Role
Prospects create their own temporary portal accounts to gain access to portal.
PSP provides opportunity to target information based on student interests.
Students can complete the Admissions process
Initiate web application Monitor Application status Complete institutional data form
![Page 9: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
What Prospects/Applicants Are Saying…
“I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I check it every day. I don't see any way you can improve it at this point, because everything is there.”
“mylasalle helps me get the information I want without a problem. It’s faster than having to call and easier. Also, you can go on at anytime.”
“I really like My La Salle. I find it very user friendly, which is important to me since, I am not very computer friendly myself.”
![Page 10: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
Transition: Prospect to Student
Once an application is filed (and pushed) , permanent portal accounts are assigned. (Remains in PSP Role)
Once a student is accepted and has been confirmed, the student’s La Salle e-mail account is established and is available for use. (Moves to Student Role)
Now in the student role, the user has access to a new set of tabs, channels, and functions as well as the informational channels that were familiar in the PSP role.
![Page 11: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
Student Role Based Channels/Functions Available
TutorTrac - Online Tutorial Services Student Directory La Salle email – required to use for University
Communication. WebCT/My Courses – CMS/communication systems. Br. LUWIS – La Salle University Web Information
System. Portal Groups (Looking for a Roomate/Residence
Halls/Clubs & Organizations.)
![Page 12: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
12
Educating the Student…from Day ONE!
Importance of the portal is introduced to students from the point of application.
Portal use is encouraged for swift access to freshman orientation materials and dates.
mylasalle is featured prominently at each Day One orientation program.
Students learn the the portal is their primary communication tool.
![Page 13: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
What Students Are Saying
“I think the portal is great!….The connection to the student organizations is great.”
“ I am just beginning to use the portal, checking financial aid, etc. Easy to use, so far…I am looking forward to using mylasalle to keep informed.
“I love the portal its been very helpful for my freshman year.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to feel more a part of the La Salle community w/ this portal. I am an RN-B/MSN student, and so far my classes have been off-main campus. thank-you very much!”
![Page 14: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
14
Transition from Student to Alumni
Provides an avenue for remaining connected to the University with a tool that is convenient and familiar Role Based Services include:
Find a classmate (Banner Web) Career Networking with other alums (Banner Web) Access to Class groups Make a gift La Salle e-mail for life ([email protected]) Refer a “Future Explorer!” Alumni Board of Directors Election Balloting Win A Trip to the Super Bowl!
![Page 15: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
Faculty Resources
Course Management and Communication Systems Email class Post syllabus and other course
materials Targeted Announcements to class
sections. Posting grades Access to EARS (Early Alert
Referral System) On-Demand training “movies”
for how to use communication tools.
![Page 16: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
16
Early Alert Referral System (EARS)
Created within Banner Web
Initiated in Fall 2004 Fall 2005 “Channelized”
EARS in portal. increase in use among
faculty and freshmen advisors in Fall 2005 (119 reports to 257)
![Page 17: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
17
What Faculty and Staff Are Saying
“By the way, mylasalle has been wonderful for program promotion! Thanks for all you do to keep it going and adding new features!” (University Ministry and Service)
It's amazing how much you were able to do on the portal in such a short time. I want to pass on thanks from the winning composers, too, who are very happy that people will be able to hear their work online. The whole thing seems magical! ( Faculty Member)
Thanks so much for posting our news on the portal. This will help us with our self-study and re-accreditation; in other words, you may not know how far reaching your efforts go. (Faculty Member)
![Page 18: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
18
Keys to Success for mylasalle!
#1 Key to Success…Bring Your Portal to Life! Maintain a dynamic and functional environment –
Something to do and something new to see. Internal Application Development (php/mySQL) Add third party products that are only accessible by
portal. Get Form Happy!
Identify Quick & Easy cost-effective communication tools Web Pasties (Scrollers, Trackers, Slides, Polls) Macromedia Captivate (Good for “How To’s”) Import “for fun” applications (Dictionary, Weather, Horoscope)
![Page 19: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
19
Structure, Participation and Commitment
Create a “Winning” Infrastructure Portal Director Portal Tech Group – IT based Portal Steering Group – representatives from all
areas of the University, meet to discuss needs. Malleable Reporting Structure
Lobby to make the portal the “center of the Universe” for your school. (Faculty Development Intiatives)
Make recommendations for portal use that will force constituents to become involved with the portal.
![Page 20: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
20
Challenges in Portal Development
Assuming that All Understand the Portal Concept “I submitted my announcement. Why don’t I see it?”
Content Management How Much is Enough? The Content “Cops”
How to Get Folks to Think Portal First - Changing a Campus Culture.
Tracking Portal Usage.
![Page 21: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
21
Engaging A Campus - Examples
Students and faculty will communicate using La Salle e-mail. Employees will access the Campus News (weekly publication)
through the portal. Faculty/Staff will make requests for information using the
forms in the portal. Academic information (Registrar’s Office)
Students will access mylasalle for: Housing (if they want a good room/roommate!) Course Selection: (if they want an optimal schedule.) Grade Reports (No longer mailed to UG Students)
Alumni will enter Super Bowl Contest through the portal.
![Page 22: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
22
Thank you.
Contact Information
James SellDirector of Portal CommunicationsLa Salle University [email protected] 215-991-3615
![Page 23: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
23
![Page 24: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
24
Student
![Page 25: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
25
My courses
![Page 26: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
26
Student Services
![Page 27: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
27
My Tab
![Page 28: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
28
![Page 29: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
29
Alumni
![Page 30: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
30
![Page 31: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
31
La Salle Insider
![Page 32: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
32
PROSPECT
![Page 33: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
33
My Brother LUWIS
![Page 34: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
34
Interact w/ La Salle
![Page 35: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
35
Employee
![Page 36: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
36
Staff Services
![Page 37: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
37
Academic Services
![Page 38: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
38
![Page 39: 1 Connecting A Campus and Maintaining A Cohesive Bond. James Sell Director of Portal Communications June 8, 2006](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062503/5a4d1b0c7f8b9ab05998c13e/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
39