The Current
IT Application in
American Universities
University Website: A Portal
A University Website not only provides static information, but offers dynamic services
Provide information & services for:
Alumni
Business & Government
Current Students
Faculty
Parents
Prospective Students
Visitors
Teaching:
FACTS: (Faculty ACcess To Students)
download students roster and other information
Grades: upload grades at the end of semester
WebCT: Teaching Tools
Class evaluation
Faculty training
IT Systems for Faculty Members
IT Systems for Faculty Members
IT Systems for Faculty Members
IT Systems for Faculty Members
Research:
Library system
Online catalog
Online checkout, renew and recall
Document delivery
Submit research proposal
NSF, and other fund application
Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval
IT Systems for Faculty Members
IT Systems for Faculty Members
Other:
TechWorks:
Manage Payroll information (no pay stub anymore)
Manage Retirement Plan
Manage medical insurance
Reserve Parking permit
IT Systems for Faculty Members
IT Systems for Faculty Members
For Students:
Registrar
Course catalog
Class schedule
Class registration
Housing
Information & online application
Financial aid
Information & online application
Research opportunity
Information & online application
Parking
Online application
Course Catalog
Course Schedule Search
Course Schedule Search
Online Class Evaluation
IT Systems for Colleges or Schools
College of Management Intranet application
Meeting
Documents
Classroom or conference room reservation
IT support
Voting system
College of Management Intranet
College of Management Intranet
Some Suggestion
Chinese universities should pay more attention to the importance of school websites
A school website is a great starting point for a university’s IT systems
The school website should make transition from providing information to providing services
