What are your goals and objectives this solution will accomplish for your department?Please provide your goals and objectives this solution will accomplish for your department.
This project aims to select and implement a new digital academic content delivery system that not only replaces our current solution but significantly enhances our capabilities in supporting student success, faculty effectiveness, and administrative efficiency. The primary goals of this project are: 1. Comprehensive Content Access: Provide students with access to a wide range of academic materials, including textbooks, custom content, publisher access codes, course packets, lab manuals, and other relevant resources through a single, integrated platform. 2. Inclusive Access Model: Implement a system that allows for the integration of course material costs into course fees or tuition, ensuring day-one access for all students and potentially reducing overall costs. 3. Customization and Branding: Develop and maintain a branded digital interface that aligns with TSTC's identity and meets the specific needs of our institution. 4. Enhanced User Experience: Ensure the new platform is user-friendly and intuitive for students, faculty, and administrators, improving adoption rates and reducing technical support needs. 5. Learning Analytics: Implement robust tracking and reporting features to monitor student engagement and performance, providing valuable insights for instructors and administration. 6. LMS Integration: Seamlessly integrate the new platform with Canvas, TSTC's learning management system, to create a cohesive digital learning environment. 7. Accessibility and Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all applicable security and accessibility standards, meeting TSTC's stringent requirements and supporting diverse learning needs. 8. Cost-Effectiveness: Select a vendor that provides high-quality services while maintaining cost-effectiveness for both the institution and students. 9. Efficient Content Management: Implement advanced e-textbook management and annotation tools to enhance the digital learning experience. 10. Smooth Transition: Execute a seamless transition from the current RedShelf system to the new platform before the expiration of the existing contract in December 2024.