GTI Handbook Website & Resources
Designed and built a comprehensive digital handbook platform for approximately 40 Global Teaching Fellows (GTFs), replacing a frequently outdated paper-based system with a dynamic, continuously updated online environment.
Delivered significant institutional cost savings by independently handling design, development, automation, and systems integration—eliminating the need for external development vendors while maintaining a professional, scalable solution.
Transformed static documentation into an interactive operational hub, integrating reservation systems, secure access to internal resources and analytics, digital calendars, professional development materials, and institutional policies into one unified platform.
Implemented deep Google Workspace integrations, including custom Google Apps Script automations and Google Chat webhook messaging that deliver private, role-based updates to faculty group spaces—improving communication efficiency and reducing administrative overhead.
Developed automated scheduling and workflow systems using Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Apps Script to streamline course assignments and teaching responsibilities, significantly improving planning efficiency for rotating faculty on multi-year contracts.
Created secure data-access pathways allowing authorized staff to view aggregated results from institutional data collection and analysis, enabling informed decision-making while protecting sensitive information.
Designed the platform to support a high-turnover international faculty model, ensuring continuity of knowledge, training, and operational clarity for incoming instructors through intuitive navigation and centralized resources.
Integrated LMS tools and Google Workspace ecosystems into daily workflows, strengthening collaboration, transparency, and institutional memory within the Global Teaching Institute.
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