CQUSA Information Technology and Web Site Development Project

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CQUSA Information Technology and Web
SiteDevelopment Project
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Questions the Board Should be asking about
Information Technology

• Boards are increasingly concerned about new
  technologies.
• Technological changes are pervasive and present
  new strategic opportunities.
• New Technologies present competitive advantage in
  service provision.
• Boards must be on top of IT issues.

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IT Questions

• Can we use technology to present a consistent
  face to our customers/members?
• How well are we positioned in the IT network?
• What is the impact of IT on our sector?
• Can we capitalise on the information of our
  members?

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IT Questions

• Is IT a central part of our strategic direction?
• Do we understand what we want from our IT
  developments?
• Are we ready to integrate IT into the
  organisation?
• How strong is our IT capability?

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IT Questions

• Is the IT development designed to build the
  information infrastructure and meet
  organisational needs?

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The Strategic Position of CQUSA

• Current Strategic Plan Matters
• Critical Success Factors
• General Resources, Information, Image and
  Identity
• Utilisation of Web Information Systems
• Current Technology Advances
• Uptake of Web Based Systems

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Identification of the Problem

• New Technology allows greater opportunity to
  communicate with Students
• Greater Interactivity
• Surveys, Feedback,
• SMS Messaging
• Wide Geographical Reach

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Identification of the Problem

• Information Management Systems Integration
• Use of Database Technology
• SH Textbooks, Accommodation
• Managing CQUSA Information
• VSU Information, Committee Minutes, Academic
  Services Information etc.

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Key Objectives

• Improving communication pathways within and
  external to the Student Association
• Developing on-line service delivery initiatives
• Enabling ease of information access and updating
  by SA staff

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Key Objectives

• Developing potential commercial opportunities
  using IT capacity
• Uplifting student participation in the activities
  and operations of the SA.
• Providing a reciprocal feedback loop with
  students.

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Benefits to the CQUSA

• Better utilisation of departmental resources
• Implementation of leading edge technology
  solutions
• Easier and better access to organisational
  information systems
• Strengthening communication linkages

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Project Implementation

• Implementation Considerations
• Preparedness of the Organisation (Board, Staff,
  Students)
• Technology Assets
• Resources Available
• CQU position

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