A portal is a web based navigational construct for accessing the many types of content available on the internet.
Portals usually contain security features, are customizable and have search capabilities.
PeopleSoft offers an optional Higher Education portal. Linda indicated that the team was making excellent progress. Bill Mann of UW-Whitewater is trying to arrange for a teleconference between Whitewater, Green Bay and Platteville the week of October 2nd to discuss possible joint development of a housing module. Currently there are 18 people from our campus planning to attend. Starting in October 2000, all PeopleSoft Advisor sessions will be delivered via Live WebCast.