Advice to Brooklyn College

 

Brooklyn College’s inter-department systems require a major overhaul. Based on my experience, the Bursar’s Office cannot access student financial aid information maintained in the computer system used by the Office of Financial Aid. It is important to note that the Office of Financial Aid creates and updates students’ financial data. On a regular basis, students are advised to contact the Bursar’s office for information about the release of financial aid checks and invariably, the Bursar’s Office goes into research mode. Clearly, all departments should have access to information for which they share responsibility. Most important, the new media connectivity, communication, technology has a proven track record in education institutions and should be implemented fully at Brooklyn College.