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Behind the Scenes
Extension Resource Guide
[see demo application]
What a fun project! Cooperative Extension offers many resources to aid our
extension agents such as videos, lesson plans and educational exhibits. I built an online
ordering system for these resources. Agents can search the robust search engine with any combination of keywords,
format, content and audience. A simple click will add any resource to the order form.
This was very well received by the agents and is frequently used.
Live version still in use!
Student Advisement Sign-Up Application
By request I created a a complete online advisement tool
for faculty and students. Each semester instructors are allowed to create and edit their own schedule. Students then
sign up for appointments on the web according to their advisors schedule. This
application has become so popular that other departments within the college are requesting it.
Live version still in use!
Web-based Evaluation System for Agents*
[see demo application]
FCS Extension agents are required to keep track of the results of their classes and
training. I developed an online system that allows the agent to create class evaluation
sheets by choosing from a pool of questions provided by the Extension Program
Specialists. The end result is a printable questionnaire to be passed out at the beginning
and/or end of programs. Spanish translation is also available.
*This application
was the model that won Extension a nationwide grant project to be completed in 2006 in conjunction with the University of Indiana.
Online Surveys
[see sample]
One service I frequently provide is online surveys. These are especially popular with the
various research grants our college receives. Results are stored in a MYSQL database and
transfered either by online report or are sent as an Excel file.
FCS - User account sign-up and update
This was my first project at FCS. Being a C programmer and having this project
plopped on my lap, I certainly showed that I can learn under pressure.
I programmed and implemented the sign-up procedure
for new accounts in the college and for updating of existing accounts. This includes all
the personal and departmental information for our users. Some other applications that
rely on this are our email distribution lists, online phonebook and machine database.
Live version still in use!
Restructure/Redesign Computer Services Area of Website
When I started working at FCS, the Computer Services website was difficult to navigate
and unattractive. Through meetings with the rest of the IT team and various members of
our college, I did a complete re-structure and re-design of the site. I created tutorials and added
a searchable FAQ section to aid personnel. Graphics were done in Photoshop and Fireworks;
photos were taken with a Sony Mavica Digital Camera.
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