Pre-Conference Sessions

JAM 2008 features a wide range of in-depth hands-on labs and seminar-style pre-conference sessions. All pre-conference labs and seminars are half-day sessions that will be held on Wednesday, May 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre-conference sessions may be selected
during registration or if you have already registered, you may add it by modifying your
existing registration.

Registration for pre-conference sessions closes May 19.

Pre-Conference Labs
System Wide Security
JICS - Visual Changes Using CSS & More
Cognos 8.0 – Fundamentals of Reporting/Query Studio

Pre-Conference Seminars
InfoMaker 11 - Under the Microscope
Implementing SQL Server 2005
Configuring & Utilizing the JICS Online Registration Tools for EX
Configurations & Best Practices for the Student Account Tools in JICS for EX
CRM Candidate Formbuilder 2.0 for CX
CRM Candidate 2.0 for EX
Implementing JICS 6.4 for IT
Cognos 8.0 Metadata Modeling & Security Administration
Utilizing Mail Merge Letters in Admissions & Development
Working with Notepad
An Intro to C# for Portlet Development
Fundamentals of InfoMaker for TE
Fundamentals of Portlet Development for JICS
Fundamentals of JasperReports for JAVA Platforms
Working with Standard and Advanced Forms in CX 8.1

Pre-Conference Labs

System Wide Security
Thi s hands-on lab will cover all aspects of EX security from SQL logins, roles, and permissions, to EX Tasklist users, groups, permissions, to third party access from InfoMaker, Access, Excel, to EX specialized internal security for General Ledger, Notepad, Advising, Registration, etc. This will be an in-depth session to address concerns and questions related to EX security and how to implement the various pieces of the process (including Active Directory). Attendees will get handouts of the slides and other documentation, as well as scripts to use at their installation.
Product Line: Jenzabar EX
Expertise Level:  General
Cost: $250
Limited availability

JICS – Visual Changes Using CSS & More
Take your portal's visual styling beyond simple banner and color changes in this hands-on visual customization workshop. Participants will learn how to make a wide range of changes to the JICS portal's appearance using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, and modifications to the default page layout. Bring your ideas and images along so you can make some progress on your own portal's design. Prior exposure to CSS and JavaScript is helpful as we will only briefly summarize the basics of these technologies. Attendees may share a lab computer or bring a laptop. Registered attendees may also submit technique demonstration requests to the instructor in advance.
Product Line: Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS)
Expertise Level:  Beginner and Intermediate
Cost: $250
Limited availability

Cognos 8.0 – Fundamentals of Reporting/Query Studio
This Lab Session will provide a detailed overview using the basic operations of the reporting features of the new Cognos 8 web-based product. The session will be focused on the two audiences of reporting within the system, the Report Studio which offers full reporting capability and the Query Studio which offers an easier to use ad-hoc tool for less technical personnel.
Product Line: Jenzabar CX
Expertise Level:  General
Cost: $250
Limited availability

Pre-Conference Seminars

InfoMaker 11 - Under the Microscope
This session will focus on the look, feel, and functionality of InfoMaker 11. If you’re a veteran of InfoMaker, then you will get to peer inside of what’s different, what’s new, and what to watch out for. If you are new to InfoMaker, than this is a great session to learn more about the reporting tool that is the cornerstone of EX.
Product Line: Jenzabar EX
Expertise Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Cost: $199

Implementing SQL Server 2005
This session will discuss installing, configuring, and using Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Instruction on how to install Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for Jenzabar applications will be provided. Configuration options required and recommended by Jenzabar will be discussed. The main emphasis of this session will be on the new Microsoft SQL Server 2005 tools: Management Studio which replaces Enterprise Manager and Query Analyzer; the improved Profiler, and a brief overview of the new SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio. Another key feature of this session will be the changes to the Database Maintenance Plans, security improvements, and SQL Agent improvements. A discussion of the changes from DTS to SSIS will be included as well.
Product Line: Jenzabar EX/JICS
Expertise Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Cost: $199

Configuring & Utilizing the JICS Online Registration Tools for EX
This session will provide a start-to-finish look at how to configure organize, and facilitate online registration for students. This is a great session for JICS Administrators, Registrars and others in the Registration Office that will be part of setting up online registration. Topics will include: Settings in EX Reg that pertain to online registration; Settings in JICS that pertain to online registration; Adding and dropping courses; Registration Clearance; Advisor Registration Approval; and more. This comprehensive session is ideal for gaining a better understanding of how to most effectively utilize Online Registration.
Product Line: Jenzabar EX
Expertise Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Cost: $199


Configurations & Best Practices for the Student Account Tools in JICS for EX
This session will provide a start-to-finish look at how to configure organize, and execute the processes involved in running charges & Must Pay courses through CRM Student. By taking a look at all of the tools involved in managing Student Accounts online, this in-depth session is geared towards Administrators, Registration, and Business Office users looking to review the set up, configuration and various steps that span EX Registration, and EX Business Office as well as JICS. Students can now generate their own charges and statements online. After a few set up steps and preparation, students will be able to generate their charges at the click of a button, produce a copy of their statement and be able to make a payment online. This comprehensive session is ideal for gaining a better understanding of how to most effectively manage you student accounts online.
Product Line: Jenzabar EX
Expertise Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Cost: $199


CRM Candidate FormBuilder 2.0 for CX
This session will highlight the new features in FormBuilder 2.0 for CX. New features include: the ability to paginate the “Apply for Admissions” forms; Apply for Admissions forms can be created in sections; two new question types Essay and Multiple Choice; dynamic questions which can be dependant on the responses of other questions; mapping back to CX has been improved within JICS FormBuilder portlets; enhance functionality with Instructions and Headers; more online Payment options; include supplemental files for downloading such as Reference Letters; improved form validation and auditing; and more. This is a great session to learn more about how to most effectively utilize Candidate 2.0 to help bridge the gap between your applicants and your institution.
Product Line: Jenzabar CX
Expertise Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Cost: $199

CRM Candidate 2.0 for EX
This session will highlight the new features in Candidate 2.0 for EX. New features include: the ability to paginate the “Apply for Admissions” forms using sections; two new question types: Essay and Multiple Choice; Dynamic Questions, which can be dependant on the responses of other questions; improved Mapping back to EX; enhanced functionality with form Instructions, Images and Headers; supplemental files for applicants to download such as a Reference Letter Template; improved form validation; and more. Setting up the data in EX to allow for mapping and how to process applications submitted through Candidate 2.0 will also be covered.  This is a great session to learn more about how to effectively utilize Candidate 2.0 to help bridge the gap between your applicants and your institution.
Product Line: Jenzabar EX
Expertise Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Cost: $199

Implementing JICS 6.4 for IT
This session will provide a comprehensive look at the key items IT/Database administrators will want to learn more about, and keep in mind as they begin planning and implementing JICS, version 6.4. Topics will include: Backups – Adam, SQL and JICS application files; ADAM; Hardware configuration/requirements and overview; the API; SQL setup and database overview; discuss Windows and SQL updates; and Reporting Services addition in 6.4. Please note: while this is a general session, it is considered to be geared for IT folks, and may contain some advanced content.
Product Line: All
Expertise Level: General
Cost: $199

Cognos 8.0 Metadata Modeling & Security Administration
Learn the basics and how to use the new Cognos 8 metadata modeling tool, Framework Manager. This session will review the structure of the Jenzabar Cognos 8 CX comprehensive metadata model, how to update the model and reporting packages with local columns and tables, how to embed user group security in the model, and how to leverage existing security with the Cognos 8 web applications.
Product Line: Jenzabar CX
Expertise Level: General
Cost: $199

Utilizing Mail Merge Letters in Admissions & Development
This session will go through the complete setup of Document Definitions and Actions. The focus will be on creating a base query to pull data, and setting up the document in Microsoft Word. Participants will have a full understanding of how documents definitions need to be set up, and how they function, whether through Notepad Daily Procedure, or Development Letters. There will also be features discussed in WORD, such as Include Text, If-Then-Else, and filters. Within Notepad, the Mass Add function will also be discussed. Topics will include building a query, adding an action (open house invitations, campaign kick-off announcements, etc), and processing through Daily Procedure. The target audience will be people who need to print letters to communicate to their target audience.
Product Line: Jenzabar EX
Expertise Level: General
Cost: $199

Working with Notepad
This seminar provides a comprehensive look at Notepad, and is a great session for institutions with end users who are new to Notepad, looking for a refresher, or looking to pick up a particular piece of the functionality. Topics will include: Notepad Security; Setting up Actions, Action Lists, and Document Definitions; Daily Procedures; and Events.
Product Line: Jenzabar EX
Expertise Level: General
Cost: $199

An Intro to C# for Portlet Development
This is a great session for those looking forward to creating and maintaining custom portlets in JICS, but would like a stronger foundation in C# - the primary coding language in creating your own portlets. While this is not a comprehensive C# course, fundamental concepts will be discussed. This is a great seminar to determine if you are ready to begin designing your own custom portlets. Please Note: While not required, some previous programming experience will be helpful.
Product Line: Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS)
Expertise Level: Intermediate
Cost: $199

Fundamentals of InfoMaker for TE
This session is for anyone who needs to create reports using InfoMaker in the Jenzabar TE (AS/400) environment. Designed to provide the skills necessary to create reports and queries using InfoMaker, topics to be addressed in this class include: general look, feel and navigation of the InfoMaker interface; creating and running simple reports & queries; and utilizing TE views. Experience with Jenzabar TE, databases and client/server technology is suggested.
Product Line: Jenzabar TE
Expertise Level: General
Cost: $199

Fundamentals of Portlet Development for JICS
This is a session for technical individuals looking to learn more about creating portlets for JICS. This will introduce concepts that will be key for portlet development. These concepts will include the basic architecture of portlets, how to work with different data sources (including ERPs), utilities available in the JICS source code, and various other tips and tricks. he basics of ASP.NET and C# will not be covered.
Product Line: Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution (JICS)
Expertise Level: Intermediate
Cost: $199

Fundamentals of JasperReports for JAVA Platforms
JasperReports is the most popular Java-based reporting tool available today. It is both open source and database-independent. It is used today as part of the new CX HR modules and the Jenzabar Non-Traditional System (NTS). As the entire CX product line is moved to Java, it will increase in importance and will co-exist with ACE reports (for Informix users) and third-party tools like Cognos.  This interactive online course enables software developers and IT personnel to fully utilize JasperReports. This seminar will provide software developers with an understanding of the JasperReports architecture and programmatic interfaces, as well as iReport, a visual designer for report creation. This seminar is ideal for both experienced report writers and those who are new to writing reports. Those who have experience with XML or HTML will find it easier to grasp most of the concepts presented in this course.  For the small segment that discusses integration into the menu structures of Java applications, a background in object-oriented programming languages is an advantage.
Product Line: Jenzabar CX/Non-Traditional System (NTS)
Expertise Level: General
Cost: $199

Working with Standard and Advanced Forms in CX 8.1
Learn how to update Standard and Advanced forms in CX 8.1. These forms utilize XML and replace older PERFORM screens. This session is designed to provide an in-depth look on how to add, remove, update, and query database data. Whether you’ve already made the move to CX 8.1 JAVA, or are looking for added insight as you anticipate making the jump, this is a great session for you.
Product Line: Jenzabar CX
Expertise Level: Intermediate
Cost: $199

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