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LionPATH training tool reveals first look at new student system

The LionPATH training team has been working to develop the materials needed to train the Penn State community on the new student system (LionPATH). The training will be offered in both self-paced learning, as well as face-to-face and web-based training. This blended approach will allow end-users to learn in a manner that best suits their schedules and learning styles.

Project LionPATH is providing a first look at the new student system and its self-paced training with the release of “Getting Started with LionPATH.” This set of tutorials is offered in an online coaching format, and is intended as an introduction to the LionPATH user interface. 

The purpose of the tutorials is to familiarize the University community with the new system and how it functions, as well as to get users familiar with the learning tool. The topics in the module introduce new terminology and a few of the basic navigation features. The tutorials are offered as a simulation allowing users to try out their new skills in a virtual environment.

Additional business process training will be provided with each release of functionality. The training will be provided--in most cases--as hands-on, led by instructors familiar with that particular business process. At the same time, the online tutorials will be available for review and additional practice.

To learn more about the “Getting Started with LionPATH” tutorial, visit our training link.

Project LionPATH is the multi-year initiative to replace Penn State’s existing student information system (ISIS). ISIS manages the records of all Penn State students -- graduate, undergraduate, law, medical, credit, and noncredit -- at 23 campuses, including World Campus. The system serves as the backbone of eLion and handles admissions applications, billing and accounts, financial aid awarding, course scheduling, transcripts, and advising records.

Scheduled to be completed by January 2017, Project LionPATH will provide a more user-friendly, state-of-the-art student information system.

For more information on Project LionPATH, visit http://projectlionpath.psu.edu.

 

Last Updated May 28, 2015

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