1997-98 Completed Implementation Actions

This section contains a partial (through 1998) cumulative list of implementation actions completed since the inception of formal information technology planning at WSU. It is organized by strategic priority in approximate chronological order, most recent first.

(Strategic Priority #1) To enhance the quality of the learning experience:

Date

Unit(s)

Description

1996

CATS

Established a communication technology lab to support faculty training and multimedia production services.

1995-97

CATS

Expanded video conferencing and teleconferencing capabilities. (Created and equipped new multimedia classrooms; established broadcast-quality two-way video link with WSU-Davis; improved management of the UEN hub located on the Ogden campus.)

1995-96

Library

Added electronic access to [over 400] new journals in the library.

1995-97

All

Completed Phase One of the Information technology plan and implemented plan priorities.

(Strategic Priority #2) Improved management of enrollment on and off campus:

Date

Unit(s)

Description

1996-97

Academic Affairs & Administrative Computing

Implemented a comprehensive student [recruitment] tracking system. (Evaluated options and selected and implemented the EMASS student recruiting system. Work continues on accomplishing more focused recruiting, systematic assessment, improved retention strategies, articulated programs, and an effective, accessible database of prospects.)

1996-98

Academic Affairs & Others

Analyzed and improve recruiting, admissions and advising processes. (Under direction of the Provost, a working team was organized from key individuals from several departments; needed improvements were identified and implemented.)

(Strategic Priority #3) Build [WSU] Image and Identity.

Date

Unit(s)

Description

1995

CATS

Established WSU’s presence on the Internet. (Created the first WSU home page; designated Roy Stock as the first university webmaster; began to organize and manage WSU information resources on the Web.

1997-98

CATS

Identified, promoted and evolved design standards for official university web pages. (This is an ongoing goal and responsibility that will continue over time with assistance from the Web Design Team).

(Strategic Priority #4) Increase and Improve Use of Resources.

Date

Unit(s)

Description

1996-98

Alumni/Development

Under the direction of Clayton Anderson, an integrated advancement database for acquiring external resources was developed and implemented, using newly acquired software.

1997-98

CATS

Implemented a standard groupware application for developing and managing web pages for faculty and staff [Microsoft FrontPage 98].