However, given the complexity and dynamic content of the information new policies will need to be formulated. A common interface will provide access to the anticipated Information environment. The planned user interface will work with a WWW browser to facilitate on and off campus access and to ensure ease of navigation and operation. Faculty can retrieve advising data, class lists with student photo images or research material maintained on or off campus. Professional staff will have access to data they need to perform their tasks, like budget data or reference material.
Students can check course syllabi, schedules, assignments, reference materials, or campus events.
E. Results E.1. After a short adaption phase, the implementation of integrated administrative systems based on a single data base has improved administrative functions across campus enormously. Support is easier, as technical staffs deal only with a single system and do not have to interface and synchronize various application software packages. End user departments who worked in isolation and used incompatible systems, now work together on data standards and procedures for data maintenance and dissemination. Users benefit, as they have access to more accurate and timely information.