EXPRESSLANE and CRECS: Taking the High Road

Drive-In ConferenceNovember 12, 2013

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, START

YOUR ENGINES

EXPRESSLANE and CRECS: Taking the High Road

Paper Applications (No longer accepted)

Expresslane (The way we roll!)

WHAT IS A CREC?? College Recommendation for

Expedited Certification

• Use for initial program completers only• Not for use with candidates converting from non-renewable to clear renewable, adding fields or upgrading to a higher degree level

WHAT IS A CREC?? CREC PROCESS

STEP 1: Complete online recommendation form using CERT portal STEP 2: Transmit certification documents via the fax or upload options using the Expresslane portal

EXPRESSLANE: Why Use It?• No postage needed

• Saves on mailing time

• Documents delivered directly to student’s file

• Cuts down on phones calls requesting status

• Student can view documents via MyPSC acct

DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND

Who is using Expresslan

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Don’t get left behind!

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Crossed the Finish Line

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90%- 99%

Taking the High Road

6 Institutions

89%-50%

Getting There

8Institutions

Less than 50%

May Need a Little Help

8Institutions

Top 5 Expresslane Users

Georgia Southern University

Valdosta State University

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Piedmont College

Kennesaw State University

Never Used Expresslanefor Initial CREC

14 Institutions

LET US PAVE THE WAY WITH AN EXRESSLANE LIVE DEMO!

EXRESSLANE UPLOAD DEMO

• Copy documents and save to your computer as a PDF file or Tiff file• Word Documents are not acceptable• Log Into gapsc.org account• Click on Expresslane portal

Expresslane 2014

Beginning with Spring 2014 Initial Program Completers and Forward

• MUST use Expresslane for all CREC cases!• Don’t wait till the last minute to learn the ropes! • Practice with cases before things get busy in May 2014!

Expresslane 2014

CREC Option Will Be Added

• Use for initial program completers• Cover Sheet will become Recommendation• May continue to use electronic recommendation for non-CREC cases (endorsements, etc)

WHAT IS GETTING IN YOUR WAY?

WE DON’T WANT TO LEAVE YOU HANGING!

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