But before considering these target areas, it is useful first to look at University strategies and general trends in society that are of fundamental significance to Monash. There are a number of areas for possible development under the banner of e-Monash. An opportunity exists to adopt a software program which provides a template to assist academics develop online subject materials. Either environment requires the definition of quality standards. The University Library is well advanced in developing and delivering a range of electronic services.
Ongoing development is required.
The Monash web site is the public face of the University, and its content and style of presentation should be managed from a marketing perspective. The trend towards online delivery of official documents, information and other materials presents the need to have systems in place for the preparation, updating and management of large documents. Critical issues for consideration include multiple authors, multiple delivery media, scalability, currency, accuracy, workflow and version control. A records management, imaging and archival system needs to be considered for adoption across the University for official University records. Student and staff self service for administrative purposes Online transactional services empower staff and students to input, update and interrogate their own personal details held on University data bases.