Business Analysis

Options Considered- Strong consideration was given to a less-expensive course management solution, including open source applications such as Sakai, but a pilot demonstrated that not all academic needs would be addressed with such an application and that insufficient technical staffing could be allocated to sustain an open source solution. Moreover, consideration was given to software that would address specific E-portfolio needs (to be used in conjunction with a course management system), however a full analysis identified a need for greater system integration and more benefits associated with maintaining a common interface design that would

Associated Projects and Initiatives- This project is consistent with and addresses goals stated in the XXX Renewal Plan as well as its 5 and 10 year strategic initiatives. It is directly tied to the Strategic Technology Plan, Strategic Goal 2: Build virtual and physical communities to support enhanced communication, collaboration, and camaraderie Strategic Goal 3: Deliver integrated, user-centered processes; and Strategic Goal 4: Enhance learning in and out of the classrooms.

Operational Implications- Impact on Technology Service’s operations and production environment should be limited, as the system itself will be hosted on their own servers.

Options Considered- Strong consideration was given to a less-expensive course management solution, including open source applications such as Sakai, but a pilot demonstrated that not all academic needs would be addressed with such an application and that insufficient technical staffing could be allocated to sustain an open source solution. Moreover, consideration was given to software that would address specific E-portfolio needs (to be used in conjunction with a course management system), however a full analysis identified a need for greater system integration and more benefits associated with maintaining a common interface design that