Colleagues
I have telephoned the SLC helpline on behalf of our MIS to ask
what sort algorithm had been used in producing the report.
I was told that the sort algorithm was based upon the student
support number. This does not appear to be the case either.
However, I have been advised by the person from the SLC that the
best person to speak to on this matter is a James Gallagher on
Extension 4658, and that institutions may request an a copy sorted
alphabetically.
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Date sent: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 12:18:11 GMT
Subject: Re: SLC -Attendance Confirmation report
From: "Brian Odell" <[log in to unmask]>
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> We had got to the same point. We have no idea what sort algorithm
> was used other than that described below.
>
> It would be hilariously funny if it were not so serious.
>
> Will the SLC tell us how we are supposed to transcribe the data back onto
> theirt forms even if we are able to sort the lists on the floppy discs
> when they arrive into some order which we can compare to our own enrolment
> records. We have only 1800 records: what will someone with 10000 do?
>
> They can't seriously expect us to use these lists as supplied!! It is
> simply asking for errors even if we had the time to waste.
>
> Brian Odell
>
> > Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 12:02:52 -0000
> > Subject: SLC -Attendance Confirmation report
> > From: "N.Connon" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: "[log in to unmask]"
> > <[log in to unmask]> Reply-to:
> > [log in to unmask]
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> > Well it's arrived but I don't think the SLC know their alphabet very
> > well. They seem to have taken the surnames beginning with A, thrown them
> > in the air and listed them as they landed, with a sprinkling of B's
> > towards the end. And this continues through the alphabet. U, V and W
> > clearly presented them with problems - such similar letters, the SLC
> > seem to have decided that it would be best to integrate them fully.
> >
> > I'm particularly grateful that our listing is only 1 inch thick.
> >
> > At least the extension to amend the list is confirmed and all students
> > will get their second instalments on time.
> >
> > Nicolette
> >
> Dr Brian G Odell
> Deputy Registrar
> Co-ordinator Academic Planning and Standards
> College of Ripon and York St John
> Lord Mayors Walk
> YORK
> YO31 7EX
> Telephone 01904-716856
>
Rob Dawson
Undergraduate Programmes Co-ordinator
Registry Services
Chester College
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Chester
CH1 4BJ
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