Pennsylvania BANNER Users Group 2006 Development and Launch of a Portal Tab for Admitted Students Dana Stow Admissions Debbie Feldman LTS

General Announcements: Please turn off all cell phones/pagers If you must leave the session early, please do so as discreetly as possible Please avoid side conversations during the session Questions will be answered at the end of the session Thank you for your cooperation

Lehigh Overview Founded in undergraduates, 2000 graduate students, 600 Faculty, 1100 Staff 4 Colleges (Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Business, Education) Research Intensive University January Luminis Portal live

Background Idea Purpose Development Team – Content – Technical Timeline

Channels Targeted Banner Other

Targeted Targeted Channels

Banner Channels

Banner Banner Channels

Other Channels

Implementation Challenges Creating IDs New open process Awareness Letter and literature revision Testing

First year results 95% students logged on 40% students deposited on line Virtual ambassadors Survey – Chat with other admitted students – Courses – Housing

Next Steps Impact on First Year Student tab Future enhancements – International channel – Special programs – Discussion Boards (Groups) – Virtual faculty and staff ambassadors

Pennsylvania BANNER Users Group 2006 Open Floor for Other Questions?

Pennsylvania BANNER Users Group 2006 Have a great day! Dana Stow Debbie Feldman