Dear Nicola,
Thanks for your response, your observations are well received.
I am aware of most of the initiatives, but not necessarily all and want to extend my research as widely as possible before making any commitments to expensive software changes.
Secondly I'm equally interested in wether the various sites and organisations we can view are recommending changes, insisting they take place or only sharing ideas.
I understand that everyone is moving towards a standard format, no revelation there, but is there an agreed or compulsory schedule?
- by when?
- whose recommended format?
- do the recommendations/instructions apply to new systems only?
- must old systems be upgraded? by when?
- can organisations with non-compliant formats still use their existing system? for how long?
These are issues that affect existing users (of ALL vendors products) and those organisations currently trying to decide how to proceed with systems upgrades.
I realise things are in a state of flux, and will always be, I'm trying to establish what the present "rules" are so that we can make recommendations and invest accordingly.
I look forward to any comments you may have or information you'd like to share.
Best regards
David
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Dear David
I would suggest that as a vendor of software systems you should monitor the
initiatives of the UK government on quality, widening access and so
on. Information is largely available on the web.
Nicola
At 16:28 27/02/02, you wrote:
>Dear Group,
>
>We want to modify the format and content of the Student Training Record or
>Transcript that we currently use within our Student Management System.
>
>In order for this process to have the most benefit for the longest period
>of time we'd like to comply with any "standards" that are currently evolving.
>
>- Are such standards being designed?
>- Are they widely accepted?
>- Are they in general use?
>
>Any information that contributes to our debate would be welcome.
>
>Best regards
>
>David West
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