At 11:27 25/01/99 GMT, you wrote:
>
> Dear All
>
> We are presently reviewing some aspects of our enrolment procedures and
> would be interested in finding out what other institutions do.
>
> I would be grateful if you would fill in the questionnaire below and
> would be happy to provide a summary of any information received at a
> later date.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Fran Spouse
> Academic Registry
> Cardiff University
> PO Box 496
> Tower Building
> Park Place
> Cardiff CF1 3XH
> ____________________________________________________________
>
> Name of Institution: University of Bradford
>
> Contact name:Michelle Faulks, Student Registry
>
> 1. ELECTRONIC ENROLMENT
>
> 1a. Do you presently enrol any students "on-line"/electronically?
Yes
>
> 1b. If yes, for which groups of students (all, postgrad new
> entrant, undergrad continuing, etc.)
All new undergraduate and postgraduate full-time students, plus some
part-timers.
>
> 1c. What are the benefits/pitfalls of using this method?
Benefits - data is entered whilst the student is present, reducing the
number of errors/omissions.
Pitfalls - a significant number of non-registry staff are required to help
with the registration process, so there is a large time investment in
training prior to the event.
>
> 1d. How long have you been using this method?
2 years
>
> 1e. What type of software do you use?
In house (INGRES)
>
> 1f. If no, has your institution expressed an interest in moving
> down this route in the future?
n/a
>
>
> 2. SCANNING PHOTOGRAPHS
>
> 2a. Do you presently scan photographs for ID Cards prior to
> enrolment?
n/a
>
> 2b. If yes, for which groups of students (all, postgrad new
> entrant, undergrad continuing, etc.)
> n/a
> 2c. What are the benefits/pitfalls of using this method?
n/a
>
> 2d. How long have you been using this method?
n/a
>
> 2e. What type of software do you use?
n/a
>
> 2f. If no, at what stage in the enrolment process are student
> photographs taken for the production of ID Cards?
At registration
>
> 3. POSTAL ENROLMENT
>
> 3a. Do you presently enrol any students by post?
Yes
>
> 3b. If yes, for which groups of students (all, postgrad new
> entrant, undergrad continuing, etc.)
Returning postgraduates and students on placement years.
>
> 3c. What are the benefits/pitfalls of using this method?
Benefits - allows a large number of records to be updated prior to the
start of term.
Pitfalls - non-returns, lost forms,etc
>
> 3d. How long have you been using this method?
A *looong* time!
>
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Michelle Faulks
Assistant Registrar
Student Registry
University of Bradford
Bradford, West Yorks. BD7 1DP
tel: (+44) (0)1274 235083
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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