With online registration will come more flexible times in which to access the system. The current restrictions on open hours for registering over the telephone would most likely be eased or abolished altogether. Students could also sign up for classes at a more relaxed pace a welcome relief from the sometimes stressful nature of having to remain within the parameters of the telephone timeout setup. The University acquired a system that works in a similar fashion to the one used for telephone registration, which should make the Internet phase-in period easier. With the problems that occur on a normal basis with the University s overall computing network and facilities, however, more needs to be done to ensure a stable and secure system.
Any program is only as effective as the level of consistent availability it provides.
Along with the recent addition of Degree Navigator, the University is taking solid steps in the progression to having a substantive technological foundation for students to utilize.