The Chinese University to deploy new student information system

By Computerworld Hong Kong Staff, Computerworld Hong Kong | Mar 31, 2009

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong recently announced an agreement with IT giant, IBM, to roll out a new student information system.
 
According to both organizations, the system will help address the changing requirements leading up to 2012, when Hong Kong’s new 3+3+4 education reform will take effect in tertiary education.
 
The system will enable CUHK to manage student-related data caused by an increase in the number of undergraduate students, and cater to students’ needs throughout their years of study and after their graduation, said CUHK in a statement.
 
Under the agreement signed late last year, IBM Global Business Services will implement Chinese University Student Information System (CUSIS) which will be used to manage the entire student lifecycle and address regulatory compliance and reporting requirements while driving operational efficiency, said IBM.
 
The vendor will also provide CUHK with change management services to ensure smooth and successful adoption of the system by users and integration with CUHK’s existing IT application systems and infrastructure.
 
“Today’s students are more global and mobile in nature. The new system will allow them to access university services anytime, anywhere and at their own pace, thus enhancing services as well as their learning experience,” said Professor Pak-Chung Ching, pro-vice-chancellor, CUHK.  “The system will help us develop a strong link between the University, students and alumni. CUHK and IBM will work in close collaboration to develop this brand new system.”
 
CUSIS will be built on Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions, an ERP-based student administration management system, said IBM. Leveraging the solutions’ student administration, gradebook, contributor relations, campus self-service, and enterprise portal modules, CUSIS will allow users to manage student admission and registration, course selection and enrollment, assessment and examination records, student financial and alumni records, and to provide students with self-service capabilities to meet CUHK’s growing requirements.