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Date:         Wed, 22 Jul 1992 11:06:08 EDT
From:         "Holcombe, John" <JHOLCOMB@GTRI01.BITNET>
Subject:      Student Access Systems Survey

During the past two Summers, surveys have been conducted on CUMREC-L of
schools with "student access" systems - i.e. systems which allow
students to directly access their student records with a terminal or
personal computer.  Gerry Bernbom of Indiana University conducted the
first survey in 1990 and I updated the results in 1991 and made them
available as an "information pool" on CUMREC-L.

I would now like to again bring it up to date using the following
survey.  I'll repeat information from the previous responses if I don't
receive any updated information for a particular institution.
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Colleagues:

A request for information from institutions which have implemented (or
are about to implement) a system which permits students direct on-line
inquiry access to their own confidential records (e.g., grades, course
enrollments, etc.) or direct on-line access to any record update
functions (e.g., address change, registration and drop/add, etc.) using
personal computers, workstations, or terminals.

1.  What inquiry functions are available? (e.g. class schedule, grades)

2.  What update functions are available? (e.g. registration, address
    changes)

3.  What is the primary access technology? (e.g. dedicated network
    terminals, campus network terminals, dial-up and/or internet,
    specialized terminals)

4.  What is the basic security structure to assure each student has
    access only to his/her own information?

5.  If a PIN or access code is used, how does the student access the
    system initially?  (e.g. new code issued for each access, birthdate
    or some portion of birthdate used for code)

6.  Whether a PIN or other access code is used, can students update this
    themselves?

7.  Additional comments?

I'll post a message here when the completed report has been updated to
the CUMREC-L CRIP001 information pool (hopefully within a few weeks).
Thanks for your interest and input.  Please reply to:

John Holcombe  jholcomb@gtri01  or  jholcomb@gtri01.gatech.edu
Systems Analyst
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Date:         Wed, 22 Jul 1992 14:41:00 EDT
From:         JONESEL@APPSTATE.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Software to maintain Sales/Registration Office

                  I N T E R O F F I C E   M E M O R A N D U M

                                        Date:     22-Jul-1992 02:38pm EST
                                        From:     Ernest Jones
                                                  JONESEL
                                        Dept:     CAMS
                                        Tel No:   704 262 6276

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Subject: RE: Software to maintain Sales/Registration Office

We have just signed a contract with Space-Time Systems Inc. for the
BOCS ticketing system which seems to handle all the things you
described and prints tickets as well.  It runs on DEC equipment.  The
demo ran beautifully, but then....

Ernest L. Jones, Director                 JONESEL@APPSTATE.BITNET
Computer and Management Services          JONESEL@CONRAD.APPSTATE.EDU
Appalachian State University              Phone: 704 262-6276
Boone, NC  28608
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Date:         Tue, 21 Jul 1992 18:49:58 -0500
From:         "Linda Carlson 510/642-8495 ID:SPGLLC@UCBCMSA"
              <SPGLLC@UCBCMSA.BITNET>
Subject:      Machine Readable Scan Line on UCB Billing Statements

 Office:  268 Evans, Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA  94720
 I'm sending this for someone not on the list. Her address is
 FSOSYLKP@UCBCMSA if anyone wishes to contact her:

    The University of California at Berkeley provides a detachable stub on the
  monthly billing statement.  We request this stub accompany all payments
  returned by mail. On the bottom of the stub is a scan line printed in "OCR-A"
  font.  The scan line contains the customer number, amounts owed and the billin
  date.  Once a batch of payments and stubs are collected in the Cashiers' offic
  they are run through a Unysis 4000 remittance machine.  This process encodes
  the checks, prepares the deposits and transmits the payment transactions to
  the mainframe.  Mainframe programs credit the customer's account on the
  application database.
    We have found this process to be quick and accurate.  Good luck with your
  project.  Linda Pratt P/A III, ASD, UCB
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Date:         Fri, 31 Jul 1992 11:46:42 PDT
Reply-To:     Richard Everman <reverman@uci.edu>
From:         Richard Everman <reverman@KA.REG.UCI.EDU>
Subject:      Re: TRANSFER CREDITS
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In message <9207291412.AA07874@ka.reg.uci.edu> "CUMREC-L Administrative computer
use" writes:
> Hello,
>          Dalhousie University is currently assessing requirements
> for a Transfer Credit Equivalency System.  The system will serve
> as a key tool in both the Admissions and Degree Audit areas.
>
>          We are having some trouble "wrestling" with the possibilities
> and would be grateful to anyone wishing to share their experiences.
> (either positive or negative)
>
>          Thanks in advance.
>
>                                                Michelle Connolly
>                                                Dalhousie University
>                                                MCONNOLL@ADM.DAL.CA

Hello,
and I would like to add my ditto to the above.  I would also aprreciate knowing
if there have been summaries made of Transfer Credit Equivalency Systems, Degree
Audit Systems, Room Schedulers or On-line Prerequistes Check Systems.

Thank you.




Richard Everman
Associate Registrar
215 Adm Bldg
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92717  USA

(714) 856-7901          (voice)
(714) 856-7896          (fax)
reverman@ka.reg.uci.edu (email)
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Date:         Thu, 23 Jul 1992 17:11:47 -0500
From:         "Gary Lawrence ACAGSL @ UCCVMA (510) 987-9461"
              <ACAGSL@UCCVMA.BITNET>
Subject:      Capital cost models for campus data networks

 To support the work of the University of California's Universitywide
 Task Force on Academic Computing, which is charged to identify
 five-year goals and objectives for UC's academic and library computing
 and networking, we are attempting to develop a general capital cost
 model for campus data communications network facilities and equipment.
 The purpose of the model is to provide a framework for UC campuses
 that may wish to prepare capital budget proposals for network
 facilities.  The model will comprehend the cost of installing (but not
 operating) a campuswide network including the inter-building backbone
 and all premise (building) wiring and equipment down to the individual
 workstation, including the workstation or PC network interface card.
 Variables in the model will include the number of workstations to be
 connected, some measure of the geographic size of the the campus, the
 number of buildings to be connected to the backbone and some aggregate
 measures of building characteristics (e.g., size, number of floors,
 age), and the technical characteristics of the backbone and premise
 networks themselves (e.g., medium, speed/bandwidth).

 At this stage in the development effort, we could use advice on three
 questions:

 1. Are there any existing capital cost models for campus data
    communications networks?

 2. Are there other factors that we should consider including in the
    model?

 3. Are there any generally accepted methods of characterizing campus
    physical factors (size, density, building characteristics) for the
    purpose of capital planning for data communications facilities?

 Thanks in advance for your help.  Please respond to:

       Gary S. Lawrence
       Coordinator, Library Affairs
       University of California
       Office of the President
       300 Lakeside Drive, 18th Floor
       Oakland, CA 94612-3550
       (510) 987-9461
       FAX: (510) 987-9456
       BITNET: ACAGSL@UCCVMA.bitnet
       INTERNET: ACAGSL@UCCVMA.ucop.edu
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Date:         Tue, 21 Jul 1992 16:00:17 EDT
From:         Pete Kearney <Z1@NERVM.BITNET>
Subject:      PC Software

We are looking for a PC based product to handle publications point of
sale at multiple locations on a LAN.  I would like to hear about any
point of sale product you might have actual experience with.  What we
need is the ability to purchase the source code for the product, and
have good vendor tech support so that our staff can customize as
needed.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Pete Kearney (Z1@NERVM.BITNET)
Coordinator of Computer Applications
University of Florida
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Date:         Tue, 21 Jul 1992 08:14:06 CDT
From:         paulsonb@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU
Subject:      RE: Room Reservation System
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Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater also uses the Room Assignment/Management System
(RAMS) from Florida Community College at Jacksonville for scheduling classes,
meetings and events. We plan to allow view capability to the campus this fall.
We also plan on viewing a calendar of events and limited search capabilities
on our public access terminals around campus.
Bob Paulson
Director Admin. Computing
UW-Whitewater
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Date:         Thu, 23 Jul 1992 17:24:29 EDT
From:         Gail Stephens <D020005@UNIVSCVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Position Available

Director - Administrative Systems - University of South Carolina

Direct a staff of 50 in the development and maintenance of administrative
computer systems.  Systems developed for IBM MVS/IMS/DC, SYS 36, AS/400,
and PCs.

A thorough background in managing software system development projects is
essential, as is the ability to lead and motivate highly trained staff.
Must have BA/BS and 5 years experience in systems development or computer
operations management, including 3 years as supervisor or equivalent
training, experience and education.  Experience beyond programming level
will lower educational requirement.  Salary range $41,624 - $62,435.

Submit resume to:  The University of South Carolina
                   1244 Blossom St.
                   Columbia SC 29208
                   ATTN:  Tina Scott
Application deadline is August 3, 1992.

USC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Gail Stephens, Associate Registrar   PHONE:  (803) 777-3534
University of South Carolina           FAX:  (803) 777-6349
Columbia SC 29208                   BITNET:  D020005@UNIVSCVM
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INTERNET:  D020005@UNIVSCVM.CSD.SCAROLINA.EDU
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Date:         Tue, 21 Jul 1992 11:40:51 -0600
From:         Jerl Pringle <jpringle@SILVER.SDSMT.EDU>
Subject:      Administrative Databases
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My school is in the process of evaluating administrative database engines.  If
 aIf anyone is currently using Sybase as a database engine for their
 administrativadministrative or student information systems, I would appreciate
 a contact.
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Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 1992 12:02:00 PDT
From:         AOLKH@UCLAAIS.BITNET
Subject:      Questions: taxes on financial aid

  Most of us would agree that when it comes to taxing students for
  their financial aid, the "simplified tax law of 1986" made our
  lives much more complex !

  Has anyone come up with a simple or straight-forward approach to
  calculating such taxes ?  Perhaps you have a chart or document that
  clearly summarizes the specifications you use ? I'd love to see it !

  And what system and/or office is responsible for calculating taxes ?
  Is it done manually ?  through the financial aid system ?  through
  the payroll system ?  other ?

                        * * * * * * * * * * * *

  To help you understand the root of my question, I'll briefly explain
  my situation.  UCLA awards financial aid to 1000s of students and
  some folks who are not really students (like those who are here
  doing post-doctorate work).  They may be US citizens, CA residents,
  non-resident aliens with various visa types.  They may or may not
  be degree candidates.  Foreign countries may or may not have tax
  treaties with the US.              etc., etc., etc.

  In some cases, we are required to withhold taxes (sometimes on the
  whole amount, sometimes on an amount that exceeds some minimum).
  In others, we are merely required to report the amounts awarded.
  In still other cases, we are not required to do anything !

                        * * * * * * * * * * * *

  If your situation is similar in its complexity, I'd appreciate
  hearing from you.  If there's an interest and the responses are
  helpful, I'll send the responses to the list for everyone's benefit.

  Please contact me at:   Linda Hamilton
                          UCLA Business & Finance Office
                          405 Hilgard Avenue
                          Los Angeles, CA.  90024-1433

                          AOLKH@AIS.UCLA.EDU
                          (310) 206-6474
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Date:         Tue, 21 Jul 1992 10:52:00 EST
From:         "Themistoklis I. Pentakalos" <MIS5000@UMBCADMN.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Data access guidlines

Hi Dave,


        Someone else may have already answered your security guidelines
question already, and if so, I appologize. I am a little slow with my
mail these days!

        If you have access to the internet, you might want to check
out CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team). They have a lot of
manuals written on security. They also have a copy of the Orange
Book. Perhaps, that's a little too intense for your need, but
you may be able to get a lot of interesting clues from them.

        The internet address is:  cert.sei.cmu.edu

        You can also send mail to  cert@cert.sei.cmu.edu

        Let me know if you have any further questions!

        Themos
        UMBC
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Date:         Fri, 24 Jul 1992 15:11:00 PDT
From:         Michael Bruce McDonald <MCDONALD@OREGON.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Stephen Jay Gould

Thanks Ian and Eric; *Mismeasure* may very well appear on my syllabus this
fall, even if its title does include the generic use of "Man" that i abhor.

Michael
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Date:         Wed, 22 Jul 1992 12:51:36 EDT
From:         MM <mbm@PACSCL.UARC.UPENN.EDU>
Subject:      Dostoyevsky
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	Dostoyevsky is one of my favorites too (along with Kafka); unfortunately
I have a vague memory of this particular episode?  Was it Father Zossima to
whom this happened or someone else?  Probably already I have shown my confusion.
You're asking a good question.  If you no one else can help you on this, and
they probably will, I'll take a look--I just got the new "award-winning"
translation. Dostoyevsky was my earliest favorite writer. In high school
I tried to imitate Raskolnikov in a fever, and was cryptic in my actions
I almost didn't graduate.  Mike.
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Date:         Sun, 26 Jul 1992 11:43:00 EDT
From:         Tim Johnson <PH408014@BROWNVM.BITNET>
Subject:      some Russian Authors

  And as long as I haven't yet let go of my favorite subject....

  Two authors I highly recommend.

  Sergei Dovlatov, _The Compromise_, _A Foreign Woman_, _The Zone_ (others)

  Sergei Dovlatov was an Estonian journalist before he emigrated to
the US.  _The Compromise_ is a *very* funny look at the difficulties
of reporting the news in the Soviet Union.  The Soviet's own gonzo
journalist.  _The Zone_ was originally written of his experiences as
a (non-political) prison *guard*.  It was smuggled out piecemeal and
bits and pieces were lost - the book was reconstructed from the fragments
he retained and from his correspondence with publishers.  It starts rough,
but is good.  _A Foreign Woman_ is a turn at fiction.  Great story of
a Russian emigre in New York.  Again, with Dovlatov's characteristic
sense of humor.  Dovlatov died just two years ago, still young.  A tragic
loss.

  Tatyana Tolstoya, _On the Golden Porch_

  She is, actually, some relation of Leo, but, to be honest, I preferred
her sparse and grey short stories to the enormous epic of her famous
relative.  Lives of quiet desperation.  Very much worth reading.

                           -Tim
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Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 1992 19:22:47 EDT
From:         MM <mbm@PACSCL.UARC.UPENN.EDU>
Subject:      Prague
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Yes, they are charging a week's wages (Czech) for a tour of his favorite
places. In the same article, they mentioned all the new Marlboro billboards
in town. Did you happen to see PBS filming of the documentary on Anna
Akhmatove? It concluded with some very moving footage of her funeral.
Michael B.
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Date:         Thu, 23 Jul 1992 19:48:00 PDT
From:         Michael Bruce McDonald <MCDONALD@OREGON.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Hitler as a Brain-Dead Fish - a digression

Bernie, thanks for supporting a point that seems fairly obvious to me.

(Of course, i would want to deny Ronald Reagan's "brilliance," even
though, like Hitler, he proved uncannily adept at mesmerizing his people.
In both cases, the people were ready and willing to be mesmerized.)

MMcDonald
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Date:         Fri, 24 Jul 1992 08:23:57 -0400
From:         Kenneth Moyle <moylek@MCMAIL.CIS.MCMASTER.CA>
Subject:      re: further dead fish digressions (sounds like a Richard
              Brautigan title)

Ian York writes:
>        If anyone is interested in an excellent discussion on intelligence,
>"intelligence", and human nature, I strongly recommend Stephen Jay Gould's
>book, _The Mismeasure of Man_.  (For that matter, I recommend all of his
>other essays and collections thereof as well.)

        I heartily second Mr. York's recommendation of Stephen J. Gould's
writing.... it is a must for those with interests in
biology/paleontology/evolution, and is would be interesting to almost
anyone, with it's warm, witty style and lack of serious jargon.  Another
biologist whose essays are worth a read is Lewis Thomas  (an MD, also),
though Dr. Thomas is prone to philosophical wanderings into the land of
the questionalby accurate warm-fuzzies.

                                ....Ken, the once and future biochemist


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Statistics & Research Consulting
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Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 1992 19:08:36 PDT
From:         LITERARY <LITERARY@CLOVIS.FELTON.CA.US>
Subject:      Re: Kafka's Prague

Reply-to: Tim.Bowden@p0.f509.n216.z1.fidonet.org (Tim Bowden)
Fido-To: mbm@pacscl.uarc.upenn.edu

MU>  The Kafka Society intends to rebuild the town Kafka
MU> lived in during the time he wrote _The Castle_.


Well, I have seen the village John Steinback wrote of beginning
with _Cannery Row_ rebuilt for our delectation, and I have a few
words of warning about the Kafka project.  Point one:  leave
off with the saltwater taffy...

MU>  the twentieth century brought poets who are thought by
MU> many to be of nearly that same stature--Osip Mandelstam,
MU> Anna Akhmatova, and -

I have an Anna Akhmatova parable I saw in Smithsonian,
I think, and I love it.  She is waiting in a Moscow
bread line during a long winter, when an old woman
nearby learns she is a poet.  She turns to Anna.

Old Woman - Can you write about this?
Anna - I can.

And the old woman simply turns back to her waiting,
but now with a beatific smile on her face.


I don't know why, but I love that story.
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Date:         Sat, 25 Jul 1992 19:52:25 PDT
From:         LITERARY <LITERARY@CLOVIS.FELTON.CA.US>
Subject:      Re: spoiling Ann Karenina

Reply-to: Tim.Bowden@p0.f509.n216.z1.fidonet.org (Tim Bowden)
Fido-To: mbm@pacscl.uarc.upenn.edu

MBM> You can't spoil a book like that by "giving away its ending".


How about merely:  A woman, on losing her station, finds she
must undergo extensive training.

Hardly anybody mentions what glares out at me from _Anna
Karenina_.  The unfairness of gender role.  For the story
begins with her own brother riding out petty squalls (even
assisted in this case by Anna herself) based on his life
of philendering.  He even has a sad-eyed walkon at the
final station, the sleaze.  And even Vronsky, an equal
partner in the deed central to the story, could attend
the bloody opera without being insulted.

I tell ya, it ticks me off royally.  She was, for all and
all, a Lady of character and standing, and she deserved
much better of us...


-the other Tim
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