Student Tribune
Updates from MCC APPLIED- Survey results and Demos for a new Portal Product
As you may recall, MCC APPLIED-Title III SIP grant began in October 2019
with a focus on improving student success through integrating technology and
increasing supports to students through technology-based solutions.
One of the focuses of this grant was to explore potential portal options to
replace myMCC, which was created in-house on the platform of an outdated
version of Blackboard. The newest Blackboard instance does not support an
opportunity to have a similar portal, so funding was resourced through Title
III funds to purchase and maintain a new college wide portal
product.
In early June MCC Applied/Title III distributed a survey to the full MCC
community concerning myMCC. Thank you to the 125 staff and students that
responded to the survey (survey results attached). In addition to the survey,
we also conducted a focus group with students to get their feedback and
opinions of our current system. The results of the survey and feedback session
were in alignment with one another.
A key take-away from the survey showed it can be difficulty finding
needed information within myMCC. It can take many clicks to get what's needed
and there can be broken links and outdated information. Across the board we saw
a desire for improved navigation and search features. Additionally, people
indicated a desire to be able to customize their home page to display the
information that they use more frequently. Finally, there is a desire to have
more of MCC’s technology offerings contained in one single application to
enhance people’s awareness and use of these tools.
A cross divisional team lead by Title III-MCC APPLIED distributed an RFP
based on needs assessments created from the survey, focus groups, and the
following student focused Title III workgroups: Financial Plan, Caree Plan,
Applied Learning, and Transfer Finder/Student Educational Plan.
After reviewing submitted proposals, four vendors were selected by the RFP
review committee to present demonstrations to the college community. We
strongly encourage you to take the time and attend these sessions- listed
below.
Watch the Tribune for individual zoom webinar links, all sessions will be
recorded.
Date/Time Vendor
Monday September 13, 2021 12:00-1:00
Ellucian- Ellucian Experience
Tuesday September 14, 2021 3:30-4:30pm
Ucroo, Inc.dba Path (formally Campus.app) -Path
Wednesday September 15, 2021 12:00-1:00
ExLibris (USA)- campusM
Thursday September 16, 2021 3:30-4:30pm Unifyed,
LLC- Unifyed Student-Engage
The future portal product is going to be robust. We need your input
and feedback to ensure MCC selects the best possible product for both students
and staff.
Attached Files:
Survey.pdf
Survey Results.pdf
Rehbaum, Michael
Academic Services
09/02/2021