[Athen] Software for Advising, Academic Planning & Retention

[Larry Kiser]

Colleagues:

Our institution is implementing a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) that includes a technology component for advising, academic planning and retention.  The committee charged with the QEP is beginning a vetting process looking several software programs.  My coordinator has ask that I gather information concerning the accessibility of these programs.  If you have experience working with the following programs would you briefly comment on any accessibility issue you have encountered with either students or staff.  I am also interested in obtain any Voluntary Product Evaluation Templates (VPAT) on these products.  Thank you in advance for your comments.  The programs under consideration are:

MapWorks
Epsilen's Advisor Portal
Sunguard's DegreeWorks
Academic Impressions:  Vetting Early Alert Technologies
NACADA Clearinghouse on Early Alert Systems
Student Success Plan
Starfish Early Alert
GradesFirst Student Support System
Pharos 360

Larry Kiser
Counseling Specialist
Disabilities Resource Center, S-233
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: 352-395-4429
Fax: 352-395-4100

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