Abstract
Considering implementing an institutional portal but confused by some who say ‘Aye’ and others who say ‘No’? An institutional portal is intended to provide a seamless, Web-based interface to a range of systems and services, potentially offering a customised and personalised Web environment for staff and students. A good idea maybe – but the days when a good idea was enough to convince are long gone; new projects need SMART objectives to progress. This session will provide an overview of creating a business case for an institutional portal using experiences from the University of Leeds and group discussion.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Identify types of Ayes and Noes and methods of getting feedback from them
- Identify the cases for and against an institutional portal
- Identify counter arguments for the Noes
- Identify appropriate methods for collecting evidence to support the Ayes