Having submitted applications for ACE funding in the past, I can understand the frustration with the timing and speed of the process. As SHPE National President I plan to propose two changes. First, I will propose to move the ACE application to be an online application similar to what many other foundations already use. Data can be saved each year so that if a chapter wants to apply for the same funds each year, they can recall the saved information instead of entering it in every year. Second, I will ensure that SHPE offers an online Continuous Feedback Form (CFF) for every chapter to use. With the implementation of the proposed OpenSHPE architecture we can create or allow suggestions for how to implement a simplified, online CFF form that will allow for easy data entry and then auto-generate the CFF form for both ACE reporting and End of Year reporting required by every chapter. The online CFF form would also benefit chapters that participate in the National Point System by automating that process as well.
One other alternative could be to allow for a bi-yearly acceptance of ACE funding, however, this solution would most likely require more resources (employees) to review applications and work on ACE throughout the year. In order to do this, SHPE would have to work with AHETEMS to determine if this can be done without any impact to the current resources.
One other alternative could be to allow for a bi-yearly acceptance of ACE funding, however, this solution would most likely require more resources (employees) to review applications and work on ACE throughout the year. In order to do this, SHPE would have to work with AHETEMS to determine if this can be done without any impact to the current resources.
Great idea with the Online CFF function! You are the first candidate to address how to make a SHPE E-Board member's life easier...as a former Chapter Secretary...it was a daunting task to fill out and compile the CFF's every month and then at the end of the year. It's great that you are linking three things that should obviously be together, but hasn't been done. If we want our members to use OneSHPE as a primary tool, we need to transform it into a useful one that accommodates their needs. It's great to see a candidate go into the specifics like you have instead of generally saying that you will "open SHPE's IT Infrastructure." You obviously have a great understanding of the inner-workings of SHPE and what is beneficial to the E-Boards who run the nation's chapters! Michael for President!
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