# positions[].organizations[].label
College of Education and Human Development

# overview
Arlen Strader began with the college in January, 1997 and is currently responsible for developing and maintaining various database and web applications within the college as well as IT Security and Laserfiche.

Arlen's current focus on developing web-based tools to improve the efficiency of educator preparation management and other aspects of administrative support. My current work is the development of the Aggie Educators Portal (educators.tamu.edu) that collects, tracks, and reports data associated with the educator certification process at Texas A&M in relation to state certification requirements.

Job Responsibilities

* SEHD Data Portal (directory, college LISTSERVs, center evaluation, GA evaluation, graduate student reviews, etc.)

* LaserFiche Unit Admin

Current Projects (Fall 2023)

* Deployment of the Aggie Educators Portal (AEP) across all educator preparation programs at Texas A&M

* Exploring options for expanding the use of the AEP to other TAMU schools

* Close out of the legacy SEHD Data Portal

# educationAndTraining[].organization.label
Bob Jones University - (Greenville, South Carolina, United States)

# educationAndTraining[].organization.label
Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States)

# publications[].label
Assessment benchmarks for an alternative certification program

# publications[].label
Examining Applicants for Admission and Completion of an Online Teacher Certification Program

# organizations[]
College of Education and Human Development