- Institutional data such as enrollment figures
- Schedule of classes
- Directory information (students, staff/faculty)
Concerns:
- Sensitive institutional data not shared with the "world"
- Procedures for keeping it updated
- Confidential information protected by law (FERPA)
- Screen output to file
- Report output to file
- Query data to file
- How do you display it on the Web?
- Posting a Report File with the .html Extension
- Using the <PRE> tag to Preserve Spacing
- Reports can also be posted as text files with the .txt extension:
- Text File with No HTML Tags
- Reports can be edited with headings and background. The <PRE> tag would preserve the spacing of the report:
- Enhanced Text File
Tags added to report file:
<![CDATA[
<BODY>
<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE>1997 Fall Semester Schedule - English Department</TITLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY BGCOLOR="ffffff">
<H2>1997 Fall Semester Schedule<BR>English Department</H2>
<HR>
<PRE>
]]>
Techniques for Enhancing Reports
- Adding HTML tags in mainframe programs
- Running report file through program (PC, web server)
- Modifying file with word processor (find and replace)
Priorities:
- Best situation: automating all steps of process
- Next best: eliminate repetitive steps
- Less desirable: manual coding and processing
Time required has an impact on how often data is updated.
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1998 MSACROA Conference
Monday, November 30, 1998