Speaker: Sean P. Scarmardo
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Science
Time: 5:45 PM
Place: Trustee Hall 215
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Kopec
Title: Homebound Assignment Management (HAM)

Abstract: Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) provides instructional support to students who can not attend regularly scheduled classes on campus. Previously, administration of assignments for homebound students was performed entirely through time consuming and unaccountable manual collection and distribution of coursework and exams. This process was first replaced by a CGI driven interface, which lacked certain desired options and robustness.
Homebound Assignment Management (HAM) is a web-based application that manages assignments, students, teachers, homebound faculty, and administration. Features are accessed through two profiles determined at login. Users can add and modify assignments; administrators are able to edit parameter names, manage database entries and set authentication privileges. The MySQL database backend is accessed by a graphical front end developed with Active Server Pages (ASP’s). Testing was completed in two stages; modular by the author and system by Senior Project peers and instructor. Software is deployed and is being utilized by Homebound faculty.