FlightPath

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FlightPath
Written in PHP
Operating system Cross-platform
Type Academic advising system
License GPLv3+ [1]
Website getflightpath.com

FlightPath is an open-source, web-based enterprise software application for academic advising, degree audit, and student success for institutions of higher education. Originally created at a large public university in Louisiana, The University of Louisiana at Monroe, the software package was released as open-source software on March 13, 2013. [2] [3] [4]

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FlightPath provides comprehensive and persistent academic advising to support student success in institutions of higher learning; all history of academic support can be accessed through any web browser. Students receive documented guidance to take courses that progress towards graduation. Advisors and support staff can monitor progress and provide comments for advisees and campus staff. Students and advisors may also try out how accumulated course credits can lead to completion of other degrees using the "What If?" tool. FlightPath has been in continuous use by universities, community colleges, and secondary schools around the world since its release as open-source. It is actively maintained and is currently at version 7.

Background

Origins

FlightPath was created by The University of Louisiana at Monroe's Student Success Center, [5] after searching for a commercial solution to online academic advising and retention services, [6] but was unable to find a software package that was both affordable and customizable for specific functionality. FlightPath was operational in fall of 2006 but lacked the framework necessary for integrating contributions from the open source community. By 2012, FlightPath's core code was modified to include framework features of Drupal, and other popular open-source packages, making it suitable for adoption by other universities as an open source solution.

Features

FlightPath's core features provide extensive solutions for academic advising including equivalent/substitution/transfer courses with degree audit. All types of degree program curriculums (prerequisites, minimum grades, elective courses, etc.) are supported and separated by catalog year. The system also provides reports, automated early warning alerts for students, and various other related features which may be integrated with FlightPath as additional modules.

Some of the core features are as follows: [7]

Add-on Modules

FlightPath's functionality is extensible through the use of add-on modules. Below are a handful of examples: [8]

Deployment and Installation

FlightPath can be either self-hosted on campus, or as a hosted, managed platform via FlightPath Academics. When self-hosting, a LAMP stack is recommended.

Server Requirements

FlightPath uses industry-standard web server hardware and software: [9]

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References

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  5. "GRAD Act Annual Report" (PDF). Louisiana Board of Regents. p. 4. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  6. "ULM programs aim to retain students". The News Star. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  7. "FlightPath Feature List". FlightPath. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  8. "FlightPath Modules". FlightPath. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  9. "FlightPath Requirements". FlightPath. Retrieved 2014-04-23.