OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT VICE CHANCELLOR -
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
March 14, 1995
KEY ADMINISTRATORS/KEY SUPPORT STAFF
SUBJECT: One-Card System for UCSD
The Vice Chancellor - Business Affairs, recently established a campuswide team with faculty, staff and student representation to investigate the possible applications of a one-card system for UCSD. This system, once implemented, will perform a variety of tasks resulting in better customer service and improved departmental operating efficiencies. These tasks might include, but are not limited to:
user identification low value university purchases bookstore services vending machine uses
long distance calling facilities access library services dining services
debit card uses student academic information access accounts receivable inquiries
The first phase of the One-Card Team's mission is to identify all uses of the current campus identification card. For example, in addition to the card's quarter validation sticker and a library identification bar code, various departments are attaching their own stickers to the front or back of the card on an ad hoc basis. An example of this is a Plus Card sticker affixed by Dining Services. It is important to ascertain all current uses to incorporate them into the new system. The next phase of the project will be the identification of all potential uses of a one-card system. Consequently, it would be of great value if you could contact me prior to April 1, 1995 if your department is currently using the campus identification card for a special purpose or if you have identified a potential beneficial use. I can be reached via email at the Bursar's Office, hfisher@ucsd.edu.
Please be advised that the committee will be consulting with all current and potential users and soliciting their advice and concerns prior to moving forward with any recommendations. Thank you.
Howard G. Fisher
Bursar