October+29,+2007

=Database Committee Meeting - October 29, 2007=

Attendance: Paul, Beth, Chris, Kevin, Cindy Lawry, Tammy, Jodi, Christina, Lou Anne, Linda, Esther

Questions: Will this be a student and alumni database? How can we all get the most out of the various components of the database? What do we mean by time frame? What are the steps for finding the database?

CONCLUSIONS FROM QUESTIONING SESSION: We want to move ahead with research so that all the hard work and research we do is relevant when we implement the database. We need to meet with Rod to discuss budgetary concerns with regards to implementing.

Database Questionnaire Review Compiling the Information - Should we use a survey monkey when entering the data recieved from peer schools? Should we talk to them face to face, or should we send them a "Survey Monkey?" What will be more beneficial: the face to face or a survey? Could we send a survey monkey with a caveat for following up personally? How can we tailor this survey for survey monkey?

Some more thought provoking questions: Do we bring the sales people in before sending the survey? Do we send a very general, very short survey first, then contact companies, and then go and survey those schools that use those companies to find out the reality of implementation? Do we rule out all schools who use multiple databases, or do we include schools that use a few databases in case there is not a way to have a school-wide databases?

Do you have a school-wide database? yes no

How long have you had this database? Brand New 6months - 1 Year 1-2 years 2-4 years 5- 10 Years 10+ years

Which departments use this database? admissions business development library academics administration

What product(s) do you use?

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Who should we contact for more information? Name: Phone Number: