Web-based system for appointment scheduling and drop-ins

• Compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA
• Colorful, intuitive row and column structure for easy viewing and updating
• Individual and group appointments, as well as other activity types
• Drop-in component to register and track unscheduled visits
• Extensive search capabilities
• Secure notepad options
• Access from anywhere for students, advisors and other staff
• Compatible with PCs and MACs for end users
• Interface for Banner® and Colleague® by Ellucian, PeopleSoft™, Microsoft® Outlook, Zoom and Cranium Cafe
• SSO integration: multiple methods for single sign-on supported
• FERPA Compliant
• HIPAA Compliant

Web-based automated messaging system for sending appointment reminders and broadcast messages via email, text messaging, or both

• Automated reminders to students of upcoming individual and group appointments through linkage with SARS Anywhere
• Option for students to cancel appointment
• Option for students to opt out of receiving future messages (with text messaging component)
• Follow up messages to no shows
• Broadcast option for important messages, such as overdue fees

On campus student self-serve system and point of entry for SARS Anywhere

• Check in for scheduled appointments
• Make same-day and future appointments
• Self-register for drop-in visits
• Check in and out of service sites (labs, library, etc.)
• Record reasons for visits
• Register arrival and departure times
• Import classes from the host server for use as reasons, to facilitate tutor assignments, and to associate lab hours with courses and sections

PC Track

Add-on module to SARS Track for computer labs

• Track the amount of time spent using a computer in the lab, as well as the specific class associated with the student's computer use
• Monitor and control computer use (for lab managers)

Web-based early alert referral system that promotes student success and retention

• Identify at-risk students with academic, behavioral, personal, or enrollment difficulties
• Connect students with campus support services for appropriate interventions
• Receive feedback on actions taken

On-screen calendar/resource planning system

• Managers establish work requirements for upcoming terms
• Advisors create schedules that conform with the requirements
• Managers review and approve schedules using individual and consolidated views

Utility for real-time connections between SARS and college databases to exchange student data. Currently, SARS Connect is available for Banner® by Ellucian.