OKcollegestart.org Student Information Portal September 26, 2006

OKcollegestart.org The student information portal is a comprehensive web-based system for gathering important information students and families will need to more effectively and efficiently plan and prepare for college.

Colleges & Universities Students (& Parents) School Counselors Colleges & Universities Comprehensive planning tools Interests, preparation and needs Notification and inquiries Student applications inquiries Student preparation Marketing to more students Student Information Portal GEAR UP and customized student information Inquiries and registrations OSRHE OHLAP applications, inquiries and data ACT ACT, EPAS, WorkKeys Labor market Workforce infomation Career and program info Applications and inquiries Other Agencies CareerTech Centers

Changing Demographics Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

Changes Over Time in Tuition, Fee, Room and Board Charges Source: College Board

Development Vendor: Xap, Inc. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Xap, Inc. is the leading developer of online student service systems for associations and statewide groups of colleges and universities across the United States. Cost estimate: $1.8 million during the first three years.

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Homepage Prototype

OKcollegestart.org Functions Plan for College Explore Colleges Career Center Financial Aid - Including on-line OHLAP application Test Prep Applications & Transcripts MyInfo – student portfolios

Student and Portal Interaction Financial aid planning Students Academic/Admission information Career information Virtual campus tours Test preparation ACT assessment OHLAP status and reminders Student and Portal Interaction Student Information Portal FAFSA and OHLAP applications Career interest assessment data High School courses taken Student portfolio Student profile data

Colleges & Universities Student Information Portal National exposure through SREB and other sites Early OHLAP notification Inquiries about programs Customized admission Transcripts Admission applications Virtual campus tours Financial aid information Information for prospective students Student Information Portal Scholarship and financial aid opportunities Institution and Portal Interaction

Online Admission Applications Permits students to conveniently fill out the application online, sending the completed application electronically to the designated college. For colleges, the objectives are to: Reduce costs (eliminate manual data entry) Improve accuracy of data Provide greater access to students Shorten notification time

School Counselor Training GEAR UP staff will train 300-400 school counselors and teachers to effectively use the OKcollegestart.org and establish student accounts. 20 training sessions in three waves: March 2007 July 2007 September 2007

Transcript Exchange Repository through which high schools and colleges send academic transcripts to one another in a secure, electronic manner. Trial activities will begin with six school districts with compatible school information systems. Coordinated with expertise from campuses.

“OKE3” Career Management Portal Purpose is to bridge employment, economic development and education – 3 “E’s” Developed by constituents of Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development Elements include career assessments and interest inventories; workforce development & labor market information; integration with Oklahoma JobLink database.

Project Schedule Project plan accepted (done) Requirements analysis meetings (done) System design document (done) Final name and homepage graphic prototype delivered (done) Xap deploys Beta 1 (December 2006) Xap deploys Beta 2 (January 2007) Final system deployment (February 2007)