This proved to be problematic once the data was placed in the new relational database structure, and a tremendous amount of manual updates were necessary to clean up the directory system. Once the system was installed, Amcom worked closely with directory services to develop custom reports and troubleshoot minor bugs. Amcom continues to develop customizations to the desktop interfaces. Last summer, a student Web interface for residence hall phone service orders was introduced to campus. Plans for enhancing this system for the upcoming academic year are underway now and include possibly assigning authorization codes automatically.
Authorization codes allow individual student billing for calls made.
IET-CR is analyzing the feasibility of mandatory authorization codes for all residence hall students, which may be implemented this fall. Voice Recognition Project Summary Planning for the implementation of a UC Davis voice recognition system continues. Phonetics was selected to provide voice recognition services to UC Davis, and the contract has been signed. A test system is planned to be operational in June.