Forging into a New Frontier:Frontier Net and Pioneer Portals

Christina Darpino

Mike Gilmer

Leticia Romo

Moving into the future…

• Increased branding of Pioneer mascot to enhance student pride

• Millennial Students have different needs and expectations than students in the past

• This web based portal will create a closer knit learning community among the residents

• It provides a more secure way for students to share information among themselves

And beyond…

• Provides opportunities for intentional programming by functional areas on campus for a more holistic Pioneer

• Enhances communication among students and between students and administrators

• Creates connections between academic affairs and residential students

Millennial Students Expectations

• These students are more technologically advanced

• Millennial students come to college more focused on their goals and life path than students in the past

• They want information to be accessed quickly and efficiently

Recommendations for Committee Members

To ensure a diverse committee we recommend members of the faculty, staff, and students

1. Faculty - tenured and non-tenured

2. Staff - representative of the campus services offered at Ellingsburg College

3. Students - very in age, class standing, and level of involvement

Pioneer Portal Channels:Reaching Our Students

One Channel at a time• The channels are divided into 5 areas that

address student needs and expectations

• The portals are named according to the Ellingsburg College mascot and theme

• Each of the channels are then divided into sub-channels that students can access depending on the information needed

5 Pioneer Portal Channels

• Healthy Pioneer Channel

• Residence Life Channel

• Academics Channel

• Pioneer Pride Channel

• Tools and Extras Channel

Healthy Pioneer Channel

• This channel is devoted to a students’ physical and emotional wellness

• The sub-channels will showcase services and resources that can assist students in these areas

Healthy Pioneer Sub-Channels

• Counseling Center: – Allows students to view workshops, services– Students can schedule online appointments

• Student Health Services: – Students can access student health insurance– Q & A for Nurses and Physicians– Students can schedule online appointments

Healthy Pioneer Sub-Channels

• Pioneer Student Health Outreach Education:– Workshop Schedule– Volunteer Opportunities– Hot Topics Posted Monthly– Advocacy Chat line

• Career Center and Life Planning: – Online résumé, job search assistance– Online Appointment Scheduling– Career Exploration Boards-students can post messages about

career interests and opportunities– Online career inventory access

Residence Life Portal Channel

• This channel is committed to enhancing the residential community experience

• Students will be encouraged by the residence life staff to explore this channel

• This channel promotes engaging students in their living environment

Residence Life Portal Sub-Channels

• Chuck Wagon: – Information about dining services

– Online nutritional information

– A personalized dietary food journal

• Car Pool Link: – Students can offer/accept rides to off campus locations.

– Offers students an opportunity to carpool and save the environment

Residence Life Portal Sub-Channels

• Residence Hall Association: – Information about meetings– Meet the staff– Post concerns and/or comments

• Residence Hall Chat rooms: – Boards are divided by residence halls– Community boards and interest boards are also available

• Residence Hall Program Calendar– Resident Assistants and Hall Directors will be able to post

upcoming programs and events on the hall calendar

Intellectual Pioneer Portal

• This portal will create a link between faculty and students

• The portal will have features to address students’ academic issues, needs and expectations

• This portal will also bridge the gap between the career center/life planning and academic advising

Intellectual Pioneer Portal Sub-Channels

• “The Open Range”: – This will be a type of “Blackboard” software program– It will facilitate classroom learning online– Allows faculty the opportunity to post grades, lectures

handouts,quizzes, etc. online

• Academic Advising– Q & A Message Board– Online Major Requirements and Semester Course

Offerings– Online Appointment Scheduling

Intellectual Pioneer Portal Sub-Channels

• Bailey Barter:– Students can sell, buy and share textbooks

• Pioneer Search Parties– Students can coordinate class schedules to

develop study groups, find tutors, and succeed

Pioneer Pride Portal

• This portal is designed to encourage student involvement

• It will keep students aware of the diverse opportunities on campus

• This portal will also promote Ellingsburg traditions

Pioneer Pride Portal Sub-Channels

• Student Activities:– Gives students access to the campus activities– Lists student organizations and contact

information

• Intramurals/Recreation Center:– Online sign ups for intramurals– Online Q & A for fitness trainers– Message boards for intramural teams

Pioneer Pride Portal Sub-Channels

• Multicultural/Diversity:– Lists events that promote diversity

– Chat rooms addressing issues, concerns, and questions regarding diversity and multiculturalism

– Periodic campus climate polls

• Pioneer Pride:– Homecoming- Student events for homecoming

– University traditions

– Pioneer Post- Student newspaper

Final Frontier Portal

• This portal will offer various tools, guides, and resources that may be useful to students

Final Frontier Portal Sub-Channels

• Student Personalized Calendar• Student Email• Ellinsburg Weather• Online Personal Journal• Student Webpage• Live View of Campus • Campus E-cards• Calculator, Thesaurus, Dictionary

Pioneer Supporter Portal

• This will be a portal that is specifically designed to provide information to friends and family of the students who attend Ellingsburg

• Every student will be assigned a login name and pin that will provide access to the five portals as well as a separate login name and pin that can be distributed to friends and family who want to gain a higher level of involvement at Ellingsburg.

Pioneer Supporter Channels

• Frequently asked questions from the high interest offices around the campus:– Student Activates– Financial Aid– Campus directory– Orientation– Alumni relations

Portal Assessment

• To ensure that the students’ needs are met, a random pretest and posttest will be assigned to 10% of the students who sign in to the portal

• At the bottom of every page in the portal, there will be a link for users who are interested in leaving feedback

Login to the Portal

• Access to the portal will be through a single login screen at the front of the portal

• The user will need to enter login name and a pin number to gain access to the portal

• The login name and pin will change every semester or upon request to ensure added security

• The extra login name and pin that is given to the Pioneer Supporters will limit access to approved sites designated by the institution

Thank you!

Christina, Mike, and Leticia

University of South Florida