Name of presentation Month 2009 Courses and Programs Database Information Session September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Agenda Context Activities to date Demonstration Where to next Questions September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Context - research Research conducted in 2007 into perceptions of UQ Courses and Programs website Identified that: Most program and course–related information sought is available Website has limited functionality Website is difficult to access and use. September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Context - objectives 1.Provide a single database to hold the authoritative information on UQ programs and plans; 2.Improve ability for faculty owners to maintain up to date and informative content; 3.Include tracking capability to manage academic program approval process; 4.Develop system with flexibility and capability to support program-related information for next five years. September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Context Decision by Steering Committee to build database as a module of SI-net; Work commenced in August 2008; Website interface enhanced as interim step; Interface tested with users, refined and launched in July 2008; Prototype tested in July 2009; Open for staff testing – ; New site live September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Outcomes Course and program information now part of SI-net Based on more flexible software, more robust technology Easier to manage and support Improved reporting available Greater functionality provided Streamlined interface and access to information September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Courses and Programs website – v.1 September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Courses and Programs website v. 2 September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Courses and Programs website – Sept 09 September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Features - ‘tools’ Dictionary FAQs Fees calculator Forms Key dates My.UQ Policies & rules UQ Answers September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Features - navigation headings What you can study What it costs How to apply How to get help September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Features – search functionality Ability to refine search results by: Campus or location Delivery mode Dual degrees Faculty Nationality OP/Rank Study Abroad Study level Year offered September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 How it searches for programs 1.Program code 2.Program title 3.Program abbreviation (e.g. BEng) 4.Plans that match keywords –Plan Code –Plan title –Plan type (single, dual) 5. Program employment options 6. Program – Why study September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 How it searches for courses Course code Course title Course subject area description (e.g. History) Course description
Name of presentation Month 2009 What’s new – search results display September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 What’s new – program record display September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Demonstration September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Next steps Test site is : Test site will be available to staff between and ‘Guide to the New UQ Courses and Programs Website’ Provide feedback via button on top right of page – please refer to ‘Trouble-shooting Tips’ in the first instance Site live Review of web-based student information is planned (corporate level not Faculty level) September 2009
Name of presentation Month 2009 Questions September 2009