Desired State There is significant potential and a broader strategic need to expand UO's educational impact through continuing education and professional development courses aimed at non-affiliated learners. Such programs would not only enhance our service to the community but also strengthen our position as a leader in education. Desired Features • Lightweight admissions application and process • Agile curriculum capabilities (e.g., ability to easily create new courses) • Student portal with a course catalog and shopping cart functionality for self-registration and enrollment • Credit card payment processing • Attendance monitoring • Exam scheduling and recognition of completion of course/program • Bulk registration, reservations, and contracts by third parties • Transcript and credential record • Digital badging and micro-credentials • Support and enable best practices for Youth Program Safety and Risk Management • Digital credentials for seamless transfer to systems like LinkedIn • Built in audio/video communication platforms • Analytics and reporting tools for course program performance and revenue tracking • Support for conference and event scheduling offerings • Support for event management capabilities • Support for volunteer management capabilities • Marketing to prospective students and employers • SaaS-based, pay-as-you-go model, preferred • Integration with relevant core systems of record, including: o Student Information System – Banner o Learning Management System – Canvas o Identity and access management – Bravura o Payment processor – Banner and QuickPay o CRM – Slate and other various CRM platforms
