1. © 2014 Boise State University1 Complete College America GPS Policy Institute 2014 Ashlee Anderson Student Success Technologies AFFORDABLE ON TRACK SCHEDULING

2. © 2014 Boise State University2 What is Degree Tracker? Bolt-on enhancement to PeopleSoft Academic Advising Uses advanced algorithms to generate personalized multi-term degree plans, based on each student’s progress in their major(s) and minor(s) User-friendly self-service screens Powerful administrative screens and processes

3. © 2014 Boise State University3 Degree Tracker Features Easy-to-read display of student’s academic record Timeline is set by the user Shopping-style course selection Drag-and-drop ability to arrange courses Safety net for requisites and critical courses Pulls from the catalog and academic advisement report Account for multiple plans and overlapping requirements What-if reporting Enroll from Degree Tracker plan

4. © 2014 Boise State University4 A Brief History Developed at University of Arizona Created by advisors for advisors Implemented at Boise State 2013 – 2014 Live for majority of undergraduate majors

5. © 2014 Boise State University5 Project Implementation Clean-up process for all curriculum Major plans vs. catalog vs. PS Advisement Report Scheduled offerings of courses Include advising groups for feedback Brings all resources into one place Training and communication Anticipate managing changes Emphasize this is a planning tool

6. © 2014 Boise State University6 Benefits for Students Individualized degree plan based on all requirements completed, in progress, and planned Terms and units to graduation are set by the student More efficient communication with academic advisor(s) Enroll from My Planner, using delivered screens Intuitive tool with dynamic features, user-friendly navigation

7. © 2014 Boise State University7 Benefits for Advisors Unlimited access to electronic record of the plan Same view for students and advisors More efficient communication of requirements to students Advising meetings allow for student and career development

8. © 2014 Boise State University8 Benefits for University Administrators Predict enrollment demand for courses Intervention reporting Proactive outreach to students Identify gateway courses critical to programs Standardized format for advising students, from orientation to graduation

9. © 2014 Boise State University9 THANK YOU Ashlee Anderson, Student Success Technologies degreetracker@boisestate.edu oit.boisestate.edu/myboisestate