[Using Sakai] Question about Sakai -> Registrar integration

[Amber D. Evans]

Hi folks,

Sorry about the likely inappropriateness of this cross-posting, but I knew
you would know where to send me if there was another listserv better suited
for the below question.

I'm with Methodist College of Nursing and we're running Sakai 2.8.1 with
Gradebook (not Gradebook 2).  We're using CAMS (comprehensive academic
management system from Three Rivers Systems) that stores and reports our
official Midterm and Final Grades among other things.  We are trying to
determine the various ways a connection can be setup between the Sakai
Gradebook and CAMS so that when faculty have their grades ready in Sakai,
those grades can be easily moved/ported/sent/etc. into our CAMS.

We know UC Davis has a away for grades to automatically port over.  I
cannot remember if Virginia Tech has an automated process or not.

Can you please answer the below so we can make an educated decision?  You
can reply to the listserv or to me privately. Any answers you give will be
most helpful and appreciated!

   1. What is the solution or process at your school for sending grades
   from Sakai to your Registrar?
   2. Is it:
      1. an automated schedule (e.g., Oct. 14th, letter grades are
      automatically sent over to your Registrar?) or
      2. semi-manual (faculty press a button in one system or another to
      transfer the grades over), or
      3. manual (faculty download an export from the gradebook and then
      import that into the other system OR they type the grades in by hand).
      3. For any of the above options, did it require in-house programming
   or 3rd party programming solutions?
      1. If yes, who did you use?
      4. What is the pros/cons of your current setup?

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Amber D. Evans

Ph.D. Candidate, Instructional Design and Technology, Virginia Tech
Coordinator of Continuing Education & Informatics Instructor, Methodist
College of Nursing
10+ years experience in Higher Education, Training, CMS/LMS, & Professional
Development
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