GradesFirst training offered 4/16 and 4/17
April 10, 2014
Jade Lynn, GradesFirst Client Success Manager, will be on the Northwest Campus on April 16 and 17 to conduct GradesFirst training workshops and drop-in Q&A sessions for advisors and support staff. Please note that seating is limited to 30 for each workshop session. GradesFirst training is sponsored by Navigating the College Experience, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s quality enhancement plan. Please contact Rhonda Morris at rhonda.morris@sfcollege.edu or 352-395-5928 if you have questions or comments about any of the scheduled GradesFirst training sessions.
Wednesday, April 16
8-9:15 a.m. GradesFirst for Experienced Users Location: C-119
Review of what students see/receive in terms of messaging, reminders, notifications. Tips and best practices for staff who use GradesFirst on a daily basis.
9:15-10:30 a.m. GradesFirst for New Users Location: C-119
Introduction to GradesFirst software for those with advisor-level permission. A review of the basic features of the software, perfect for casual users of GradesFirst or for advisors who would like to take advantage of GradesFirst's features more fully. [This session will be repeated on Thursday 1:00-2:15.]
10:45 a.m.-noon Reports in GradesFirst Location: C-119
Overview of the various kinds of reports that can be generated through the GradesFirst system, with special focus on the types of reports most useful for advisors, and a showcase of the new analytics tool. [This session will be repeated on Thursday 9:30-10:45.]
1-2 p.m. GradeFirst's Tutoring Features Location: C-119
Aimed at administrators associated with tutoring centers and services, a showcase of features designed to connect students to tutoring resources and to support management of tutoring centers.
2-3:15 p.m. Using GradesFirst to Connect with Students Location: C-119
Focused session on communication methods and scheduling, designed primarily for academic program and support advisors with caseloads.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop-In Consultation with Jade Location: C-119
Stop in anytime during the hour to get answers to your questions or to offer feedback about the system.
Thursday, April 17
8-9:15 a.m. Advising Center Mode contact Rhonda Morris for location and details
Advising center management and best practices, designed for staff who are already using GradesFirst to manage student appointments.
9:30-10:45 a.m. Reports in GradesFirst Location: C-119
Repeat of Wednesday 10:45-12:00 session.
11 a.m.-noon Drop-In Consultation with Jade Location: C-119
Stop in anytime during the hour to get answers to your questions or to offer feedback about the system.
12:30-1 p.m. A New Approach? Service-Based Advising Location: C-119
Introduction to a feature we are not currently using that connects students to advisors based on services offered (rather than program or caseload assignment).
1-2:15 p.m. GradesFirst for New Users Location: C-119
Repeat of Wednesday 9:15-10:30 session.
2:15-4 p.m. Drop-In Consultation with Jade Location: C-119
Stop in anytime between 2:15 and 4:00 to get answers to your questions or to offer feedback about the system.
