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Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women
and Children
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Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women
and Children
Georgia Institute of TechnologySchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Linda LarmoreSoud Laskar
Mark McDonaldJack Ogilvie
Stephen WaddellChristina White
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3Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Overview
Areas of support – Develop Shelter’s Database– Link Shelter’s Database to Pathways – Update Telecommunication Services– Improve Network Configurations
$3,600 actual equipment cost (vs. estimated $5,400 equipment cost)
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4Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Shelter’s Database Development
Task Status
Fix reporting error in Shelter’s database Resolved
Flag barred clients in Shelter’s database Resolved
Track vital documents, i.e., birth certificates Not Started
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Shelter’s Database and Pathways Link
Task Status
Obtain Shelter access to Pathways In Progress
Identify method to automatically populate Pathways
Complete
Link Shelter’s database to Pathways Not Started
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Shelter’s Database and Pathways Link
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Telecommunication Services
Task Status
Create Shelter’s website Completed
Setup Shelter’s e-mail accounts Completed
Investigate possibility of 911 call blocking on client accessible phones
Completed
Block long distance calls on client accessible phones
Completed
Expiration of telecommunication provider Pending
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8Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Network Improvements Job Counseling Room
Task Status
Reconfigure Job Counseling RoomReplace old computers with new computersConnect computers to the Internet via switchesInstall Internet filtersInstall and setup re-imaging softwareInstall Adobe Acrobat ReaderInstall Microsoft Office SuiteInstall resume creation software
Complete
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9Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Network Improvements13 -17 Year-Old Computer Room
Task StatusReconfigure Teen Computer Room
Replace old computers
Connect computers to the Internet
Install Internet filters
Install age appropriate games
Install and setup re-imaging software
Complete
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Network Improvements8 -12 Year-Old Computer Room
Task Status
Reconfigure Kids’ Computer RoomPlace three new computers in room
Install age appropriate games
Install age appropriate educational software
Install and setup re-imaging software
Complete
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Other Network Improvements
Task StatusReplace hubs with switches Completed
Perform inventory of computer equipment Completed
Setup computer for inventory of donations In Progress
Establish off-site back-up storage (2 GB) Completed
Replace staff computers as needed Not Started
Provide method to remotely monitor computer usage Not Started
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Shelter’s Network Closet
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13Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Future Work
Database Development Network Development Hardware Upgrades Software Upgrades
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14Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Future Work
Database Development– Continue Pathways work (if applicable)– Track vital documents, i.e., birth certificates– Consolidate duplicate records in Shelter’s database– Store client photos in Shelter’s database– Develop facial recognition program
Network Development Hardware Upgrades Software Upgrades
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Future Work
Database Development Network Development
– Use offsite backup storage– Place switches in locked box or cabinet– Replace staff computers as needed– Provide method to remotely monitor computer usage– Prevent Internet downloads (except in Job
Counseling)– Establish timed user sessions
Hardware Upgrades Software Upgrades
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Future Work
Database Development Network Development Hardware Upgrades
– Install high speed printer, fax machine, scanner, copier in Job Counseling Room
– Replace floppy disks with memory sticks– Setup video at check-in area explaining Shelter
procedures– Prevent equipment closet from overheating
Software Upgrades
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17Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Future Work
Database Development Network Development Hardware Upgrades Software Upgrades
– Implement groupware software (Facilitate Shelter staff electronic communication)
– Obtain new educational software and resume program
– Update Windows on all computers– Install antivirus software– Setup computer user accounts– Resolve email usage
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Discussion
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Discussion
Does the Shelter want to implement Pathways considering burdens imposed?
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Discussion
Does the Shelter want to implement Pathways considering burdens imposed?
Who would the Shelter like to implement and maintain its website?– Dr. Cesari’s web developer – Consider responsibility to maintain and update
website– Would the Shelter like students to immediately post
the student-generated website?
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21Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Discussion
Does the Shelter want to implement Pathways considering burdens imposed?
Who would the Shelter like to implement and maintain its website?
How would Shelter like to maintain security boundaries?– Computer passwords– Databases– Door keys
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22Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Discussion
Does the Shelter want to implement Pathways considering burdens imposed?
Who would the Shelter like to implement and maintain its website?
How would Shelter like to maintain security boundaries?
Would the Shelter like participation by future Senior Design student groups?
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23Computer Support for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women andChildren
Georgia Institute of Technology
Discussion
Does the Shelter want to implement Pathways considering burdens imposed?
Who would the Shelter like to implement and maintain its website?– Dr. Cesari’s web developer – Consider responsibility to maintain and update website– Would the Shelter like students to immediately post the student-
generated website? How would Shelter like to maintain security boundaries?
– Computer passwords– Databases– Door keys
Would the Shelter like participation by future Senior Design student groups?
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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