The University of Sheffield
Corporate Information and Computing Services

Student Systems Review

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  • The final project report, with recommendations, has been drafted and will be finalised shortly.

About the Project

A comprehensive review of the CIS Student System and its evaluation it alongside the leading commercial systems currently available in order to make a recommendation to UEB regarding its future.

  • The CIS Student System was implemented in 1996 and since then a number of reviews have been undertaken to determine its suitability for the Universities needs and its fitness for purpose. The current review is being undertaken not only to assess whether it meets out current needs but also whether it will be suitable for our vision of what will be required in the near future or whether an investment in alternative software would be a more lucrative option.
  • The student system review will combine an evaluation of the current system, of systems maintained independently by departments and of all related processes. It will assess real and perceived strengths and weaknesses and identify areas where functionality is missing or requires improvement.
  • Alongside the internal review will be an appraisal of commercial systems used by other universities and consultation on new and proposed developments in functionality and technology that may be of interest to us.
  • A number of working groups will be established to undertake the work who will report to the Project Board.
  • The Project Board will include representatives from across the University and will be responsible for producing a report outlining the various options available to the University and making a recommendation to UEB.

Timescales

The final report and recommendations will go to a meeting on 29th July 2013 with the Registrar.

Project Documentation