CougarWeb is on the prowl, and soon this virtual gateway will open to college employees and students.
What is it?
CougarWeb is a web-based portal system connecting students and employees with vital college info in a single, safe environment. It works a little like My Yahoo! in that CougarWeb recognizes viewers based on their roles as students, faculty, employees or guests, and it delivers personalized content. It also reduces the need for multiple passwords for registration, financial aid, human resources, finance and more.
CougarWeb is powered by the Banner administrative software system, which the college began implementing last year. As the college completes each phase of Banner, CougarWeb will offer new shortcuts to common information stored in Banner.
When can I log in?
On Oct. 15, employees who manage budgets or handle purchasing will be the first to have access to the portal. Employees who have learned the Banner Finance module will welcome CougarWeb because it shortens the path to tasks such as filing and approving purchase requisitions, tracking purchase orders and managing budgets.
On Jan. 2, CougarWeb will open to all employees. Finally, CougarWeb will expand its territory in May 2008 to include tools for students and faculty, making fall 2008 registration the first time students will search for classes and register using CougarWeb. Training will be provided as each phase rolls out.
Where do I go to log in?
You can find the login page for CougarWeb at http://cougarweb.ccccd.edu or via the college’s home page at www.ccccd.edu . Be sure to bookmark it!
What will be in it?
Following are some of the benefits and changes you can expect with CougarWeb, along with the timeframe for rollout:
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All Users: students, faculty, employees, guests |
- Sign-on with one user name and password. No more forgotten passwords or multiple sign-ons!
- View info organized by “tabs.” Users can customize selected info by moving, adding or deleting as permitted.
- Receive college-related announcements.
- Access college e-mail, even remotely or from home.
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Employees |
- Access to e-print reports (Oct. 15)
- View requisition and purchase order status (Oct. 15)
- Receive alerts when financial approval is needed (Oct. 15)
- Recommend a vendor (Oct. 15)
- Receive targeted announcements (Jan. 2)
- Complete or approve timesheets (Jan.2)
- View check stub information, W2 forms and benefits information (Jan. 2)
- Submit leave requests and view leave balances (Jan. 2)
- Check and update personal information (Jan. 2)
- Request stockroom inventory (spring 2008)
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College faculty and staff will receive training on using CougarWeb in preparation for the January roll-out. A training and communication plan for students is being developed as well. Watch GroupWise and CougarMail for the latest details.
