communication not only helps to ensure equal treatment and
articulation of expectations to every student leader and adviser,
it also helps to hold organizations to equal standards—from
recognition to finances, risk management, and awareness of
opportunities.
Enhanced Efficiency
Finally, the greatest impact of StuAct Online is on the efficiency of processes. StuAct Online creates an easy way for
staff, advisors, and students to track the requirements and
administrative functions for their organizations. For example,
students who need to fulfill the required training component
for recognition can view upcoming seminars, register for
the seminars of their choice, and download reminders of the
seminars to their Outlook or iCal calendars with three quick
clicks of the mouse. Upon arrival to a seminar, the student’s
identification card is swiped, and any organizations with
which he is associated instantly receive credit for the training.
Prior to StuAct Online, many of these processes were handled
in person or by hand. The event management feature of
StuAct Online has increased both the efficiency and accuracy
of departmental processes.
An Online Success
The central location of information in an online system for
student organizations at Texas A&M University has increased
student learning and greatly improved the accessibility, consistency, and efficiency of departmental resources and services.
The implementation of the StuAct Online system reduces
the administrative strain on student activities staff and better meets the needs of student organizations. StuAct Online
provides thorough and easily accessible information that challenges students to take ownership for the continuity and success of their organizations. The innovative use of technology
for student organization management has replaced discussions
on process with more meaningful developmental conversations
about progress.
A narrated tour of StuAct Online can be viewed at
http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/naspa. LE
Jennifer Boyle is a program coordinator in the Department of Student
Activities at Texas A&M University.
Rebecca Taylor is a student development specialist in the Department of
Student Activities at Texas A&M University.
Buster Neece is a software applications developer in the Department of
Student Activities at Texas A&M University.
Shawn Smith is a systems analyst in the Department of Student Activities at
Texas A&M University.
