Photo Image ID Card
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TOOL
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The Photo Image ID Card system is the first of its kind 
within the Maricopa District. The system allows for the 
printing of a 'credit card' style ID, complete with photo 
image, barcodes, etc. in complete harmony with the SIS 
system. All barcodes are stored in a student's peronal 
record on the mainame system which also has the ability to 
check vital aspects of student's records to determine 
enrollment, debts, holds, etc. in real time. Barcodes can be 
generated 'on the fly' or via batch update jobs in the 
evening.

IMPORTANT FEATURES OF TOOL
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NO LAMINATION ! Finally, a card can be produced without 
running it through a lamination process. A student can walk 
in and, in less than one minute, walk out with a photo image 
ID card. No more film or lamination equipment is needed.

WHO WOULD USE THIS TOOL?
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The obvious user of this tool is the student services areas. 
In the past, different IDs were issued for different areas 
on campus. Now that the ID card system is completely 
interfaced with SIS, only one card is needed for all 
different areas: fitness centers, library, etc.

HOW DOES THE TOOL SUPPORT EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING?
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This process will streamline functions. It also has the 
ability to 'save' the graphical images, and may one day 
enable the 'storing' of those images in a student's files, 
thereby tightening security. Faculty members may also have 
the ability to print a graphical roster.

CONTACT PERSON
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Bill DeHaan, MCC/Information Services  461-7284