Sixth Joint Session 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.. eTranscript Scope changed to only intra-MnSCU Scope changed to only intra-MnSCU –Phase 1 Still on target for early.

Sixth Joint SessionSixth Joint Session

9:00 to 10:00 a.m.9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

eTranscripteTranscript Scope changed to only intra-MnSCUScope changed to only intra-MnSCU

– Phase 1 Phase 1 Still on target for early NovemberStill on target for early November Pilots train October 8Pilots train October 8 Receiving institution pulls transcript and Receiving institution pulls transcript and

MNTC audit – view & print onlyMNTC audit – view & print only

– Phase 2 likely dependent on ISRS RDB to Phase 2 likely dependent on ISRS RDB to Oracle projectOracle project Allows for sending transcript data into Allows for sending transcript data into

DARwin – Joe CoolDARwin – Joe Cool

BIG WIN

Then we conquer the world!Then we conquer the world!

Or at least those schools with whom Or at least those schools with whom we can trade transcripts we can trade transcripts electronicallyelectronically

Current eTranscript project contains Current eTranscript project contains language specifying development of language specifying development of the outside solutionthe outside solution

May involve a different user interfaceMay involve a different user interface

Course Equivalency BuilderCourse Equivalency Builder

http://ceb.mnscu.eduhttp://ceb.mnscu.edu Added:Added:

– MatrixMatrix– Goals searchGoals search– Goals StatsGoals Stats

More functionality in Matrix & Goals More functionality in Matrix & Goals SearchSearch

Down the Road for CEBDown the Road for CEB

Reinstate pilot(s)Reinstate pilot(s) Once tested, automation is complete, Once tested, automation is complete,

and documentation is ready it will be and documentation is ready it will be released to everyone.released to everyone.

What does that mean for What does that mean for you?you?

Someone at your institution must be Someone at your institution must be the CEB School Administrator.the CEB School Administrator.– Adding and managing accounts for other Adding and managing accounts for other

School AdministratorsSchool Administrators– Adding and managing accounts for Adding and managing accounts for

Department AuthorizersDepartment Authorizers– More systematically adding to DARwin More systematically adding to DARwin

course equivalencies between and course equivalencies between and among MnSCU institutions.among MnSCU institutions.

DARwin 4.0 UpdateDARwin 4.0 Update

Major rewrite from COBOL to JavaMajor rewrite from COBOL to Java

Out goes Out goes

In comesIn comes

11stst release scheduled Jan 2009 release scheduled Jan 2009

DARwin 4.0DARwin 4.0

MnSCU has no date set for upgradingMnSCU has no date set for upgrading Because of u.select, we must Because of u.select, we must

coordinate with University of coordinate with University of MinnesotaMinnesota

What to ExpectWhat to Expect

Easier to install, configure and maintainEasier to install, configure and maintain Dumps are easier to readDumps are easier to read Table size limits are goneTable size limits are gone Nesting with:Nesting with:

– Marker RequirementsMarker Requirements– Requirement ListsRequirement Lists– Course ListsCourse Lists

Reporting options changeReporting options change

u.achieve Self Service (was u.achieve Self Service (was DARSweb)DARSweb)

u.select 4.1 – Sept 15, 2008u.select 4.1 – Sept 15, 2008

GONE!GONE!

In it’s place:In it’s place:

Bookmarks replace Pocket Bookmarks replace Pocket GuidesGuides

Promotional ItemsPromotional Items

u.select monitor/keyboard calendarsu.select monitor/keyboard calendars u.select post-it padsu.select post-it pads Please grab some & pass around to Please grab some & pass around to

various users on your campusvarious users on your campus– Help them get used to the new nameHelp them get used to the new name– Encourage use of new user friendly web Encourage use of new user friendly web

address: address: www.uSelectmn.orgwww.uSelectmn.org

What’s New with u.select What’s New with u.select 4.14.1

The name & the lookThe name & the look Menu has changed (basic functionality all Menu has changed (basic functionality all

remains)remains)– Only 4 main menu areas: Only 4 main menu areas:

SchoolsSchools CoursesCourses

– Student may add courses to My Courses directly from Course Student may add courses to My Courses directly from Course SearchSearch

ProgramsPrograms My ProfileMy Profile

Planning Guides called PlansPlanning Guides called Plans Can use the Interactive AuditCan use the Interactive Audit Search for Schools feature addedSearch for Schools feature added

– New logo can be placed hereNew logo can be placed here Complete 508 complianceComplete 508 compliance

Logos & bannersLogos & banners

Institutional Logo URL:Institutional Logo URL: This can be This can be bigger than the old 350x50 size (,gif bigger than the old 350x50 size (,gif or .jpg). We have recommendation from or .jpg). We have recommendation from redLantern to not go over 350x100 to redLantern to not go over 350x100 to keep things consistent.keep things consistent.

Logos & bannersLogos & banners

Navigation Logo URL:Navigation Logo URL: On the side bar - On the side bar - recommended size 180x180 (,gif or .jpg).recommended size 180x180 (,gif or .jpg).

Logos & banners ~ NEW!!Logos & banners ~ NEW!! Search Results Logo URL:Search Results Logo URL: New logo New logo

that will display with the school in the that will display with the school in the Search Schools area. This is an optional Search Schools area. This is an optional logo, but if you want it set up, the logo, but if you want it set up, the recommendation is no bigger than recommendation is no bigger than 100x100 size (gif or .jpg). 100x100 size (gif or .jpg).

Logos & bannersLogos & banners

To avoid secure site message pop To avoid secure site message pop ups for users, submit to ups for users, submit to [email protected]@csu.mnscu.edu

u.select logo sizes document will be u.select logo sizes document will be posted to dars.mntransfer.orgposted to dars.mntransfer.org

Future of u.select Future of u.select

Add more user friendly approach to Add more user friendly approach to shop military creditsshop military credits

Search equivalencies when choosing Search equivalencies when choosing multiple schools gives inaccurate multiple schools gives inaccurate results for alternate ID informationresults for alternate ID information

Request to add Project Lead the WayRequest to add Project Lead the Way Request to add high schoolRequest to add high school

Break time!Break time!