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<p class="MsoNormal">Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">MapWorks <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Epsilen’s Advisor Portal <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sunguard’s DegreeWorks <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Academic Impressions: Vetting Early Alert Technologies<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NACADA Clearinghouse on Early Alert Systems <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Student Success Plan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Starfish Early Alert<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">GradesFirst Student Support System <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pharos 360<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Larry Kiser<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Counseling Specialist<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Disabilities Resource Center, S-233<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Santa Fe College<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gainesville, FL 32606<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 352-395-4429<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fax: 352-395-4100<o:p></o:p></p>
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