Getting a lift with the student ID
Deciphering the challenges of transit on campus cards
Bringing snail mail up to speed
Automation, student IDs streamline the campus mailroom
Re-evaluating revalue: Online vs. metal box
How campuses are topping up student ID accounts
19 Jan, 2018Cincy dorms to move to all wireless locks
The University of Cincinnati recently outfitted its Scioto Hall, a dorm for on-campus students, with wireless electronic locks at individual dorm room doors, and all signs point to the good. The recently renovated Scioto Hall is the first facility in a wireless-lock upgrade program that will span nine campus residence halls and another 30 campus buildings.
19 Jan, 2018Western Michigan students benefit from loyalty rewards
Students at Western Michigan University already get free access to all campus sporting events with a valid student ID card, but the university’s rewards program provides additional incentive for loyal student fans. Now in its third year, the WMU Student Fan Rewards Program awards student that attend a WMU sporting event, with points that can be redeemed for prizes.
12 Jan, 2018The keys to centralized identity data management
Identity data management tips that all campuses should consider
When producing ID cards, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive repository of identity data for your students, employees and staff. But many institutions don’t have this single source of identity data in a centralized system.
17 Nov, 2017Issuance at Albany: ID card replacements and temporary credentials
The University at Albany, SUNY card office has replaced some 4,500 campus cards since January of this year. One way that Albany has tried to navigate card replacement — particularly for times when the card office is closed — is with its “Dane It!” program, which issues temporary ID cards to students or staff that have misplaced or damaged their credential.
16 Nov, 2017Student ID cards used as bottleneck for delinquent tuition payments
At Raleigh, North Carolina’s Shaw University, a number of students have failed to reconcile their tuition balances, and the campus card has been the bearer of bad news for some. Student IDs are being used as a bottleneck at the dining facility to inform students of outstanding balances.
16 Nov, 2017Ohio University’s journey to securing its ID card production
Ohio University’s OneCard office was in need of a security overhaul when the results of a 2015 system audit uncovered some potential susceptibilities. Josh Bodnar, the director of Access, Transaction, and Video Services at Ohio shares how the OneCard office now secures cardstock, materials and workstations, as well as tracks ID card production.
08 Nov, 2017Nebraska startup takes new approach to campus print and copy
Nebraska-based startup, Ink, is taking a new approach to on-campus printing that leverages kiosks and a cloud-based interface that’s introducing new levels of flexibility to student printing. In addition to basic printing and copying, the SmartStation supports document scanning and from a large touch screen enable students to digitally sign with their finger.
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