[Design and Implementation of a Student Record Prototype System to Generate an Automatic Written Reference Based on Stored data]

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ABSTRACT

The creation and management of accurate, up-to-date information regarding a student's academic career is critically important in the management of a university. Previously, the USF Honors College relied heavily on paper records for this initiative. This research focuses on the design and implementation of a comprehensive student information system and user interface to replace the current paper records. Honors College Staff are able to directly access all aspects of a student's academic progress through a secure, online interface embedded in the college's website. The system utilizes user authentication, displaying only information necessary for an individual's duties. Additionally, each sub-system has authentication allowing authorized users to create or update information in that sub-system. All data is thoroughly reviewed and validated on the server before actual record alteration occurs. In addition to a staff user interface, this system features a student user interface, allowing users to access information and submit requests electronically, saving both completion and processing time. All data is stored securely on SQL servers managed by the USF IT department. Standard best practices are employed throughout the system to ensure the highest possible level of security and standardization. The system features a complex logging system to track all users' access and ensure conformity to data access guidelines. This system is expected to increase the efficiency of the college's record management thereby decreasing the work hours needed to access and deliver student records to users throughout the day, and again later to file these records. It is anticipated that this system will increase the efficiency of the department, and allow staff to better serve students.

TABLE OF CONTENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT2

DECLARATION3

ABSTRACT4

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION6

Objectives6

Problem Statement7

Servers, Software, and Equipment7

Design Design Languages7

Layout8

Electronic Forms Design and Reference Letters9

Submission Confirmation9

Staff Processing10

Database Definition11

DBMS Architecture11

Content Management System11

Managing Students13

Deleting Students15

Classification of Intelligent Tutoring Systems17

REFERENCES21

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

This research will focus on the design, implementation, testing, and analysis of a comprehensive, integrated, semi-autonomous student information system (SIS) and user interface (UI) to replace the paper records and to generate reference letters. Honors College staff will be able to directly access all aspects of a student's academic progress with the Honors College through a secure, online interface embedded in the college's website. The system will utilize a system of user authentication, displaying only the information necessary for an individual staff member's duties. In addition, each sub-system will have authentication which will allow authorized users to create, update, or remove specific information in that system. All data will be thoroughly reviewed and ...