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Systems
Some of the more important systems that underpin the operations of CSU
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These are some of the systems in use across the University.
You can use this information to assist in assessing likely impacts of initiatives/projects.
You can use this information to assist in assessing likely impacts of initiatives/projects.
Internal Systems
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Alesco & Web Kiosk
A comprehensive Human Resources application including modules from complex payroll and leave to recruitment, training, OHS and self service functions via Web Kiosk. Web Kiosk functions enable individual staff to access information and complete transactions online, and supervisors to manage team staffing matters. Information available on the Web Kiosk includes personal, payroll and employment details, leave, recruitment, development and team management. Managed by Human Resources and Finance and used by all staff.
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BANNER FINANCE
* (incorporating Accounts Payable/Receivable, General Ledger, Purchasing, Third Party Billing, Web)
Forms the core of the University's financial data repository and is used in the management, reporting and processing of financial information. Managed by Finance.
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BANNER STUDENT
* (incorporating Practicum Placement, Examinations, Online Admissions-2008, Web Payments)
Forms the core of the University’s data for student administration from enrolment through to graduation. Managed by Student Administration.
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Building Engineering & Information Management System (BEIMS)
Maintenance request system used and managed by Facilities Management.
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Careers Hub
Provides a means for students to access careers information and resources. Managed by Student Services.
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Course and Subject Information Management System (CASIMS)
A combined database and work-flow system, which manages the flow and approval of course and subject documentation through the committees of the Academic Senate. Information from these documents is stored within the CASIMS database, and is the official source for this. Primary users are Faculties/Schools and managed by Office of Academic Governance.
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Course Availability List (CAL)
Lists the courses that will have a planned intake for each session, and show the mode of offering and the fund source of students to be admitted. Managed by Planning and Audit.
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CSU Card
The card enables authorised users to access and/or pay for a number of services within CSU.
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CSU Interact
CSU's online learning and teaching environment can also support research and administrative collaboration. Interact is built using Sakai – a community source Collaboration and Learning Environment system.
The following external systems have been incorporated into CSU Interact:
- EASTS
Online electronic assignment submission and marking system for students.- Subject Outlines Tools
Allows Student Coordinators to author online Subject Outlines.- Forums
Communication tool for staff and students for CSU in both subject and general forums.- Online Evaluations
Supports subject evaluations for all subjects. Used by Schools and managed by DLTS.- ePortfolio
Supports staff and student evidence gathering on reflective practice.- Online Meeting
Supports virtual synchronous communication with text chat, audio, video, application sharing and content display.
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eBox
A web based system for electronic communication with students and used by Student Admin, Student Services, LMC & Finance. Managed by Student Administration
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Info.csu
Is the University's initial contact point for general enquiries and prospective students channelled by phone, email, fax or the internet. Managed out of the Division of Marketing
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Meal Validation System
Used by students and residential students to access the dining halls. Managed by Finance
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student.CSU
Provides students with a personal and meaningful CSU web experience. It offers quick and convenient access to CSU online resources, communications and other relevant information, bringing together information from a wide variety of sources into one convenient location.
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Pharos Printing System
Allows students to print at designated stations at specified charge rates where a credit balance must be maintained and managed by Information Technology.
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Planning and Audit database (PLAN)
Mechanism to collect, analyse, interpret and report on a wide range of data on the University's activities. Managed by Planning & Audit
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Records Management (TRIM)
A software system to support CSU's corporate recordkeeping requirements. Provides a common shared source of information which is accessible, within security restrictions to everyone who needs it. Managed by Information Technology
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Research Publications Data Collection
Used to collect publications data in four categories. Submission to the collection is done using electronic forms at the Research Publications Data Collection website.
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Student Timetable
Tracks room bookings and class equipment needs for classes of various types, residential schools and events. Managed by Student Administration
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Student Web
A range of online services for students to enable them to administer their enrolment/re-enrolment online and is managed by Student Administration
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Subject Availability List (SAL)
An accurate list of subjects to be offered in any particular year. Managed by Student Administration
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Thin Client
Mechanism to allow access to remote access to CSU desktops. Able to be used by all staff and maintained by Information Technology
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Web Payments
Facility for staff and students to make payments for CSU items online via my.csu. Managed by Finance
External Systems
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HELP
Higher Education Loans Program (HELP). A Commonwealth loans scheme that provides assistance and support for select groups of students. It is a small system of Banner forms, reports, eBox notices and web pages managed by Student Administration & Finance
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Higher Education Information Management System (HEIMS)
Provides students and higher education providers with a range of relevant information e.g. availability and usage of Commonwealth assistance by students, information on program management reporting.
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UAC/VTAC
NSW & Victorian tertiary admissions applications used by Student Administration to process applications
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UNILINC
A cooperative library network where CSU students can borrow from participating member libraries.
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