The pilot for the integration of our new eforms tool, Jadu Perceptive Content Portal, has begun! The pilot, run by OIT, will go through March. ASR is working with OIT and process owners to transition the following forms: Change of Expected Graduation Term, Cost of Attendance Appeal, and Tuition Refund Appeal. These will go live in February. After a review period, the new system will be open for enterprise-wide usage in May/June.
After the pilot, and assuming all goes well, ASR will continue creating new forms with this system. Many existing processes/forms are under consideration (to see what has already been submitted for prioritization, view the Project & Work Facilitation backlog). If you’d like to request a process be added to the list, contact your unit director.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
NameCoach implementation takes off
We have formed the project team to implement NameCoach (name pronunciation software) and begun conversations with stakeholders who have shared their enthusiasm for this project. We will focus on integrating NameCoach into the Canvas learning management system as well as enabling it for spring 2019 commencement. Later, we will focus on integration points for other systems such as MyU, APLUS, and others. If you have questions about this project, please contact Julie Selander (goode021@umn.edu). For curious minds, record your name on the NameCoach demo.
OCM never rests
Over the Winter Break, OCM will continue to update and add to the growing number of our classrooms to offer USB-C as a video cable connection. To locate a classroom with USB-C video connector, use Room Search (roomsearch.umn.edu) and filter the features for "Connection - USB-C."
There are two additional projects slated for winter break. First, we will do a technology upgrade to Fraser 101 and add web conferencing as a feature. Second, we are collaborating with UNITE to complete a digital technology overhaul of Mechanical Engineering 102. This will be the first implementation of new audio/video distribution technology used on campus and will be the pilot for future classroom upgrades that feature UNITE distributed learning technology.
There are two additional projects slated for winter break. First, we will do a technology upgrade to Fraser 101 and add web conferencing as a feature. Second, we are collaborating with UNITE to complete a digital technology overhaul of Mechanical Engineering 102. This will be the first implementation of new audio/video distribution technology used on campus and will be the pilot for future classroom upgrades that feature UNITE distributed learning technology.
Successful financial workshops for students
During September and October, the Financial Wellness Committee hosted six workshops aimed at helping first year (NHS) students learn the basics of personal finance. The workshops covered topics such as budgeting, loans, credit, living like a student, and planning for the sophomore year. We engaged students with interactive exercises, a student panel, guest speakers, and trivia games. Each time students attended a workshop, they were entered into a drawing to win one of fourteen $1000 awards.
A total of 312 students attended the workshops. 100% of surveyed students responded that the workshops were helpful and 96% said they learned something new about finances. Thank you to those who helped make this pilot effort a success!
A total of 312 students attended the workshops. 100% of surveyed students responded that the workshops were helpful and 96% said they learned something new about finances. Thank you to those who helped make this pilot effort a success!
ASR SWAT team helps students graduate
The ASR SWAT team has been busy reviewing nominations and using analytics to help students graduate. Made up of members across ASR, the team focuses on removing financial and administrative barriers that prevent some students from graduating on time. Completion funds, financial aid appeals, and billing exceptions are some of the ways the SWAT team helps.
In 2017-2018, 42 students were awarded $65,761. The largest award was $4,000, the smallest was $185, and the median was $1,500. Many of the students who received these awards were in a high need group financially and close to graduation.
The team looks to increase their use of student data analytics in the coming year. One example of how they’ve used data: identify students with past-due balances who are at risk of having their future enrollment canceled but might otherwise graduate in the next term. This is a great example of how to use our expertise to help students succeed. Good work, all!
For questions about SWAT, contact Richard Campo (campo035@umn.edu).
In 2017-2018, 42 students were awarded $65,761. The largest award was $4,000, the smallest was $185, and the median was $1,500. Many of the students who received these awards were in a high need group financially and close to graduation.
The team looks to increase their use of student data analytics in the coming year. One example of how they’ve used data: identify students with past-due balances who are at risk of having their future enrollment canceled but might otherwise graduate in the next term. This is a great example of how to use our expertise to help students succeed. Good work, all!
For questions about SWAT, contact Richard Campo (campo035@umn.edu).
Student Success Analytics releasing a new dashboard
ASR’s Student Data and Analytics team will be releasing the Undergraduate Degree Progress Dashboard in December. The dashboard visualizes the count of students, grouped in cohorts, who have achieved varying levels of degree completion, ranging from 0 to 100% (including "in progress" credits). While many graduation efforts are focused towards the end of a student's career, this degree progress data can help provide better context earlier on in students' careers so we can get them on the right path before it’s too late. Below is an example of the dashboard view of a college cohort by entry term. Below that is a comparison of two plans by entry term. Notice the slight variance between plans where there are more students off-track?
Travel cards
Travel Cards (TCards) are being distributed to those who submitted an application request as part of the bulk order included in the implementation. As you begin to use your card, transactions will appear in your Chrome River account in the Credit Card section of your eWallet. (Manually uploaded transactions will continue to be available in the Offline section.)
If you were not part of this bulk order but still interested in receiving a TCard, submit an individual application (it must be typed; handwritten applications will be rejected). Please contact Lindsay Megan for instructions.
If you were not part of this bulk order but still interested in receiving a TCard, submit an individual application (it must be typed; handwritten applications will be rejected). Please contact Lindsay Megan for instructions.
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