Student Advisor Management Tool
Existing Function Redesign
The Student Advisor Management Tool or "SAM" is a tool used by advisors at Old Dominion University to reassign students to University advisors. The original tool was at end-of-life on the server. A redesign needed to be added to the myODU Portal.
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Project Overview
Project Dates
September 2024-November 2024
Roles
Responsibilities
UX/UI Designer
App redesign
The problem:
SAM was soon to be removed from the University's server and needed to be redesigned. The old product was slow and clunky- users had no bulk-action functionality. The process impeded work flow tremendously. SAM UI was outdated and did not match the myODU Portal designs.
The goal:
Redesign SAM tool- keep core functionality the same but add bulk-select and process automation features in the back end.
Original tool:
Screenshots of the original SAM tool are unable to be shared, as all existing documentation contains sensitive student and faculty information.
Lo-fi Mockup
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Easy search functionality when tool is opened
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Breadcrumbs to match host site, myODU Portal
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Bulk-action capability
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Table with same elements as original tool
Hi-fi Mockup
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Design matches branding for University and Portal standards
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Modal to easily execute primary functions
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Bulk-action capabilities
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Updated feel to UI
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Required information included
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Designed with MUI data grid functionality for easy handoff to developers
Feedback and Going Forward
While final images of the product cannot be shared due to content sensitivity, stakeholders and advising team members were pleased with the outcome of the product. While the main functionality still works for the rules of the original tool, the updated UI brings a fresh look to the tool. The bulk action was a fan-favorite addition, allowing advisors to more efficiently complete the task flow. Developers are currently working on automating some of the process to help shorten time spent in the tool. The tool will continue to be updated as needed.