For some, C-Port’s problems outweigh benefits
While the concept of C-Port is a good idea, I think it needed to be fully functional before the “Current Students” page was completely removed from the Concordia Web site. There have been ongoing problems with C-Port that have not been addressed since it was launched. For example, the “Worklife” tab does not work for me as I’ve held more than one job on campus; thus, I have to take the long way around (through Banner itself) to get to my timecard.
Another widespread issue is that Outlook Webmail doesn't fit within the frame it is given on the C-Port landing page. Customization of C-Port seems very limited at this point, and at the very least, it would be nice if the third, right-hand column on the landing page could be optional so that Webmail could be fully displayed and used comfortably.
The college invested a significant amount of money in the switch from the old Webmail system to Microsoft Exchange, yet the full functionality of Microsoft Exchange (synchronizing with Microsoft Outlook) is not available to students. If we are the ones funding this change, we should be able to experience the full benefits of implementing the system.
Back in C-Port, access to other platforms such as Moodle, MyHousing, TouchNet, etc., is cumbersome at best. I understand the desire to have a centralized location for information on the Web for students, but currently, C-Port only combines this information in a way that is much less user-friendly than the previous individual pages.
