Ombudsman Concern Forms
This project is designed to provide a secure, user-friendly option for the submission of Ombudsman concerns electronically across the institution. By leveraging OnBase to digitize and automate this process, the project will provide a confidential and approachable avenue for addressing concerns while reducing delays and manual burdens on the Ombudsman. Once complete, this solution will be available on our institution’s website for student, faculty, and staff submission of Ombudsman Concern Forms.
FASTER Transcript Separation Automation
This project focuses on streamlining the processing and storage of incoming student transcripts received via the FASTER system—Florida's Automated System for Transferring Educational Records. Currently, transcripts arrive in large batch files containing hundreds or even thousands of individual student records, making manual separation and indexing time-consuming. To address this challenge, this project will implement a solution that will automatically separate large FASTER transcript files into individual student transcripts and route them for review and secure storage using OnBase.
Department Course Override Automation
In collaboration with the FSCJ’s IT Department, Academics Departments, and the Registrar’s Office this project focuses on digitizing and automating the Department Course Override Request form and processing using GT eForms and PeopleSoft. Historically, students and staff have relied on physical forms, emails, and tickets to submit and manually process Department Course Override Requests. This project will transform that experience by introducing a fully digital workflow that is accessible directly through MyFSCJ, streamlining the process for both students and staff.
Orion to PeopleSoft Data Migration
The Orion Data Migration project will focus on moving data still being accessed in Orion (and never converted to PeopleSoft) from Orion legacy and legacy-legacy system to PeopleSoft queries. The project will focus on moving the data as represented in Orion to PS and not converting data. This will allow the sunsetting of the Orion system all together.
HighPoint’s Campus Experience and Schedule Builder Implementation
Campus Experience will be the new landing page for students entering myFSCJ. This Bolt-On project will exist within FSCJ’s ERP system and will provide a user friendly, secure, and easy way for FSCJ students to navigate PeopleSoft Campus Solutions functionality. Students will be able to easily manage classes, review financial aid status, and receive communications.
The Schedule Builder will provide the student and easy way to build a personal class schedule that fits their needs and availability, all in real-time.
BibliU BookStore Transition
BibliU has been selected as the new course material provider for FSCJ. The integration with BibliU will replace Follett as the official bookstore provider for FSCJ starting Fall 2025. All connections with Follett will sunset at the end of Summer 2025.
Canvas Core Features Every Instructor Should Use
We understand that not every instructor needs to the Canvas LMS for all their needs. Instructors may use a variety of third-party tools to support teaching and learning outside of Canvas. But no matter what platform or workflow you prefer, it’s important to provide students with a consistent experience in Canvas.
To help with that, we recommend all instructors use a few key features in Canvas. These features promote communication, transparency, and student success. Even if most of your course content lives outside of Canvas, these tools ensure that students always know where to go for updates, grades, and important information.
Discussion Checkpoints Allows Multiple Due Dates
Canvas Discussion Checkpoints are now available at FSCJ, giving faculty new ways to structure graded discussions with separate due dates and point values for initial posts and replies. This feature helps students manage participation expectations while giving instructors greater flexibility in grading and feedback. Learn how to set up checkpoints and make the most of this tool in your courses.
Turnitin is Upgrading to v1.3!
Turnitin is getting an upgrade in Canvas on August 22. We’re moving from version 1.1 to 1.3 of the external tool, bringing better security, smoother performance, and new features like section filtering and SpeedGrader access. If you're using Turnitin through the External Tool option, this change affects your courses. We’ll walk you through what’s changing, how it impacts rubrics, and how to make the switch as easy as possible.
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