ABSTRACTUsing a group decision‐making structured approach as the discussion framework, this study focuses on an 18‐month long development of a model for the selection of a next‐generation electronic portfolio at a higher‐education institution. Emphasis is given to the group decision‐making process that led to the development of a next‐generation ePortfolio selection model and how analytic hierarchy process methodology, implemented in the Decision Lens™ software (Decision Lens Inc. 4250 North Fairfax Dr. Suite 1410, Arlington, VA 22203), allowed the development and integration of decision‐making models from the perspective of each of the stakeholders: faculty, administration and students. The group decision‐making process described in this paper can be applied to the functional selection of any new technology where different organizational perspectives are present. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Using the Saaty and Peniwati (2007) group decision making structured approach as the discussion framework, this study reports on a year-long ePortfolio study undertaken by an ePortfolio task force at a regional liberal arts university. Emphasis will be given to the group decision-making process that led to the development of an ePortfolio selection model and how AHP methodology and the group features of the Decision Lens software supported the model development process. Future steps in the ePortfolio selection process and lessons learned in using the Analytic Hierarchy Process at a group level will be also discussed.