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Modified November 21, 2011
- Of the 35 USG institutions served by PeachNet®, 30 are connected directly to the PeachNet® fiber backbone consisting of more than 2,700 miles of fiber optic cable in and around Georgia.
- There are currently more than 24,300 users from 33 USG institutions used the consolidated GeorgiaFIRST Financials database to enter and report on transactions ranging from more than 46,300 purchase orders, 396,500 accounts payable payments , and 122,100 general ledger journals during Fiscal Year 2011.
- From January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, ITS received and processed 23,575 Helpdesk support requests and notifications.
- In July 2010, Software Resource and Services launched a new website that offers USG faculty, staff, and students affordable, brand name software for their work and personal computers.
- The GeorgiaVIEW service, which supports USG academic learning experiences both on and off campus, hosted 34,581 active sections and 333,323 active users during the fall 2010 semester.
- Since 2007, 13,137 Georgia Pre-K teachers have used GeorgiaVIEW through the Best Practices program to complete 15 hours of required professional development each year to remain certified teachers. During the 2010–2011 school year, 6,033 Georgia Pre-K teachers are using GeorgiaVIEW through the Best Practices program to complete their required professional development hours to maintain or renew their certification.
- As of November 1, 2011, 85 administrators from 37 USG institutions, collaborative programs, and other educational entities have completed GeorgiaVIEW Institutional Administrator Certification Course. This comprehensive, self-paced online training program is targeted at establishing a foundation of core administrative skills for those supporting USG online learning endeavors. Every USG institution now has at least one certified GeorgiaVIEW Institutional Administrator.
- Georgia ONmyLINE provides a centralized website for Georgia citizens to search for online education opportunities offered by USG institutions. In fall 2011, the Georgia ONmyLINE website included more than 200 online programs and 3,600 online courses.
- The INGRESS (Intra-Georgia Registration Sharing System) is a custom tool that allows students to easily enroll in courses shared among collaborating institutions. As of fall 2011, 14 institutions are using the INGRESS tool for multi-institution registration.
- 34 USG institutions running Banner asynchronously and delivering self service functionality to a combined 260,000 students.