SUBJECT:

Video Imaging for New Campus ID Card

In its continuing effort to improve and integrate access to a variety
of campus services, UCSD is initiating the first phase of its new
campus ID card system. The previous Polaroid based technology is
being replaced by a video imaging system which allows for much faster
processing time for your initial card, the ability to "choose" your
image at the time of its taking, more convenient replacement of lost
cards, and additional services.

The new card is the result of a campus-wide team charged by Vice
Chancellor Steven Relyea which examined all possible campus card
concepts and surveyed many departments and units about future services
and desired capabilities. Consequently, the card will not just be the
official UCSD "ID Card," but will also feature library privileges,
security, parking, health and career services access, optional long
distance telephone calling, as well as being a bus pass and having the
option of being a low value debit card. This last feature will
enable purchases at vendor facilities throughout the campus including
food outlets and the Bookstore. Not all of these features will be
available immediately, but will be introduced over time as the ID
card's characteristics are enhanced.

Students are having their pictures taken during the last two weeks in
May, followed by staff during the upcoming months, and the faculty in
the fall. The process is very simple and very fast. Each person fills
out a card with their name, ID number and classification (Faculty,
Staff or Student) and has their "picture" taken. The cards will be
produced during the summer and distributed to each department at the
beginning of fall quarter.

PLEASE NOTE: Because the process is even faster than originally
thought, it is now possible to take faculty or staff pictures at this
time instead of waiting. Therefore, faculty or staff members who wish
to have their pictures taken now may do so from 8 am to 4:30 pm, May
23, 27, 28, 29 or 30. On May 28, pictures will be taken until 6 pm.
There are no reservations.

ID picture taking will be done at: The Bursar's Office, 201
University Center. Also, you must bring a photo ID with you (such as
a driver license, current UCSD ID card, passport or state ID card) to
verify your identity. We believe that you will be pleased with the
new card and its services.

Howard G. Fisher Bursar