Invitation to Participate in Slate Application Testing
Subject: Invitation to Participate in Slate Application Testing
Dear [Staff Name],
I’m excited to share that Cayuga Community College is in the process of launching Slate, a powerful new system designed to enhance how we manage admissions, streamline processes, and improve the overall experience for prospective students.
One key feature of Slate will be our new Admissions Application. As we prepare to go live, we need your help to ensure that it meets the needs of all users. Your feedback will be instrumental in testing and fine-tuning this critical system component. This is your opportunity to play an essential role in shaping the future of Cayuga’s admissions process.
What You’ll Be Doing
Each participant will be assigned a persona representing a type of student (e.g., new student, transfer student, nursing applicant, or international athlete). Using this persona, you will:
Complete the admissions application on the front-end system as that student.
Provide feedback on ease of use, clarity, and any issues you encounter.
How to Participate
We are planning an in-person testing session in the computer lab (date TBD), during which you will receive all the tools and support you need to complete the task.
If attending in person is not possible, a remote testing option will also be available for you to participate from your own computer.
Why Your Participation Matters
By participating in this testing, you will help us:
Identify and resolve potential usability issues before the system goes live.
Ensure the application is intuitive and user-friendly for all types of students.
Validate that the application and its functionality meet the high standards we aim to achieve for Cayuga.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in participating, please reply to this email by [Insert Deadline]. Further details, including your assigned persona and step-by-step instructions, will be provided closer to the testing date.
We appreciate your time, input, and support as we work to make Slate a valuable tool for everyone at Cayuga. Together, we can ensure a smooth and successful launch of the new Admissions Application!
Thank you, and I look forward to working with you.
Best regards,
Gabriela Lozanova
Director of Admissions
Cayuga Community College