On August 5, the Office of the University Registrar will roll out a new Integrated Student Information System platform. Changes to the system include enhanced security, online access to transcripts and a more user-friendly course enrollment interface.
In order to improve the security of the system, the information required for log-in will switch from a four-digit PIN to a nine-character password. The password must contain at least one non-alphanumeric character, according to the Registrar's Web site.
While ISIS never has had any prior problems with security, according to University Registrar Carol Stanley, these changes will safeguard against attempted breeches in the future.
"It's the institution's desire to remain on top of a secure environment," Stanley said.
ISIS users will encounter the new security feature during their first log-in following the afternoon of August 5, at which time the system will ask the user to enter a new password.
The changes to ISIS also will include better access to student records, such as transcripts and enrollment information.
Once the new system is online, full unofficial transcripts will be available on ISIS.
"This is a huge, huge improvement in functionality," Stanley said.
Both students and faculty advisors will have access to the transcripts. Online access will aid students in tracking their performance and progress, as well as assist faculty with advising.
Students will be able to order official transcripts through ISIS and certify their enrollment. The online enrollment certification can be used for such things as verifying a student's eligibility to remain on their parents' health insurance.
The new system also will include changes in online course enrollment. When a student attempts to enroll in a full course, he or she will encounter a pop-up window which will provide information on other sections of the course with available space.
While the Registrar's office will make many significant changes to ISIS on August 5, Stanley expects a smooth transition.
"Technically, we're testing the pants off of it," Stanley said.
She said she does, however, foresee potential user-side difficulties with the transition. In order to deal with this, Registrar staff members are preparing to answer phone and e-mail questions following the roll out.
Stanley stressed that the new ISIS is a collaboration between many departments in the University, including ITC and the College. The new system incorporates suggestions from users and University officials, as well as anticipates future needs of the students, faculty and the University. "These kinds of things don't happen in a vacuum," Stanley said.
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