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2Description of Main Processes
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6I JAMB UME Entry
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8
9Students apply for studying at a University of their choice to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). JAMB conducts the Universities Matriculation Examination (UME) and sends the results of the students, who have passed the UME, in electronic form (file on CD) directly to the universities. Students check their results online on the JAMB website. Students who have passed the UME can then apply online for the Post University Matriculation Examination (PUME) conducted by Uniben directly on the PUME Application website.
10
11Relevant fields that will be extracted from the JAMB data for further processing are:
12
13::
14
15 Registration Number
16 Last Name
17 Surname
18 Other Names
19 State of Origin
20 LGA (Local Government Area)
21 Date of Birth
22 Age
23 Sex
24 1st Choice Course of Study
25 2nd Choice Course of Study
26 1st Choice University
27 2nd Choice University
28 JAMB Score
29
30The extraction is done manually. The Portal Manager uploads and imports the data.
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32
33Step 1 (online): PUME Application
34+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
35
36The student buys an **Application Access Card** and enters the Access Code (PIN) together with his/her JAMB registration number on the *PUME Application Website*. His/Her JAMB data set (see above) will show up and the student will be requested to upload a passport picture. After uploading the picture the student can print out the *PUME Acknowledgement Slip*  for presentation in the examination hall. The picture must be displayed on the Acknowledgement Slip as well as the Admission and Hostel Allocation Slip (see below). Furthermore, a member account with Application PIN (or random) password will be assigned. The password is also displayed on the *PUME Acknowledgement Slip*.
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38Data fields to be shown on the PUME Acknowledgement Slip:
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40::
41 
42 JAMB Registration Number
43 Student's Name
44 Study Programme/Course (Certificate)
45 Sex
46 PUME Application Date
47 PUME Exam Date
48 PUME Venue
49 Password
50
51- `PUMEAcknowledgementSlip.jpg <Examples/PUMEAcknowledgementSlip.jpg>`_
52
53Other fields to be added to the student's record will include:
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55::
56
57 Passport Photograph with red background (has to be uploaded here)
58
59 PUME General Paper (relevant after the PUME Exams)
60 PUME English Score (relevant after the PUME Exams)
61 PUME Mathematics Score (relevant after the PUME Exams and
62                         applicable only to Local Programme Students)
63 PUME Total Score (relevant after the PUME Exams)
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65
66
67Step 2 (offline): PUME
68++++++++++++++++++++++
69
70The student goes to the examination hall and writes the examination.
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72
73Step 3 (offline/online): Upload of PUME Results
74+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
75
76The examination officer compiles exam results into an Excel spreadsheet. The Portal Manager uploads and imports the data.
77
78Data fields to be imported:
79
80::
81
82 PUME General Paper
83 PUME English Score
84 PUME Mathematics Score (applicable only to Local Programme Students)
85
86
87Step 4 (online): PUME Result Checking
88+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
89
90The student checks the exam results on the *PUME Results Checking Website*. To access the website he/she reuses his/her **Application PIN** and enters the password (printed on the *PUME Acknowledgement Slip*). He/She will see the results and can print out the *PUME Result Slip*.
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92Except the password, the PUME Results Checking Website shows the same data as the PUME Acknowledgement Slip. Additionally the PUME results are displayed: English, Mathematics and General (papers 1, 2 and 3 respectively)
93 
94
95Step 5 (offline/online): Upload of Admission List
96+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
97
98The Admission Board decides on those students to be admitted and compiles the Admission List which is then uploaded and imported by the Portal Manager.
99
100- `Admission_upload_excerpt.xls <Examples/Admission_upload_excerpt.xls>`_
101
102Step 6 (online/offline): Admission Checking
103+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
104
105The student checks for admission to the university on the *Admission Checking Website* and prints out the *Admission Slip*. To enter the website he reuses his **Application PIN** together with the password. He/she will also see the study programme (certificate) he/she is admitted to. This can differ from the student's choice and has to be officially accepted by the student by signing a letter of acceptance to be presented later to the Clearance Officer (formerly done by filling the online Acceptance Form which is now deprecated).
106
107- `AdmissionSlip.html <Examples/AdmissionSlip.html>`_
108
109Step 7 (online): Clearance
110++++++++++++++++++++++++++
111
112The student buys a **Clearance Access Card** and proceeds to the *Clearance and Eligibility Form* where he/she enters the corresponding PIN  and the password first.
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114The Eligibility Form contains the following data:
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116::
117
118 Entry Date
119 Access Code
120 Session
121 Registration No
122 Student's Name
123 Sex
124 Faculty
125 Course Major
126 Passport Picture
127
128The data are not editable and are taken from the students record compiled so far.
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130The student has to fill the following fields:
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132::
133
134 Date of Birth
135 Local Government
136 Nationality
137 1st Sitting (SSCE, WAEC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB): Exam Number, Exam Date, Exam Type, Exam Subjects, Exam Grades
138 2nd Sitting (SSCE, WAEC, GCE, NECO, NABTEB): Exam Number, Exam Date, Exam Type, Exam Subjects, Exam Grades
139 Advanced Level Results: Exam Number, Exam Date, Exam Subjects, Exam Grades
140 Other Qualifications: Higher Qualification, Higher Grade, School Attended, Matric Number, Session Obtained, Discipline
141 
142The relationship between Higher Qualification and Higher Grade is:
143
144::
145
146 Bachelor Degree:
147  First Class
148  Second Class (Upper Division)
149  Second Class (Lower Division)
150  Third Class
151  Pass
152
153 Higher National Diploma:
154  Distinction
155  Upper Credit
156  Lower Credit
157  Pass
158
159 Ordinary National Diploma:
160  Distinction
161  Upper Credit
162  Lower Credit
163  Pass
164
165 National Certificate of Education:
166  Distinction
167  Credit
168  Merit
169  Pass
170
171 University Diploma:
172  Distinction
173  Credit
174  Merit
175  Pass
176
177
178
179The student has to upload scanned documents which show the results of all examinations done before.
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181A Local Programme student already entered his/her results of previous examinations in his/her Local Programme Application Form (see Step 1). These data must be carried over into Clearance Form. In contrast to a PUME applicant, the result data are not editable by the student in the Clearance Form.
182
183Then he/she has to tick appropriate documents to be presented for clearance process.
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185Furthermore the student can defer admission till next session by ticking an appropriate box. Finally, the student has to confirm possessing all the qualifications which he/she claims to have obtained.
186
187- `ClearanceForm.html <Examples/ClearanceForm.html>`_
188
189Step 8 (offline/online): Clearance Validation
190+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
191
192The student goes with all documents to the Clearance Officer who validates the entered data and uploaded files. Finally the *Eligibility Form* is printed and signed by both the student and the Course Manager.
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194The student is now properly admitted to the university and is a member of the portal.
195
196Step 9 : Matriculation Number Generation
197++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
198
199The Matriculation Number is generated by the system.
200
201- `MatricNumberExplanation.doc <Examples/MatricNumberExplanation.doc>`_
202
203Step 10 (online): Personal Data
204+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
205
206The student has to fill the *Personal Data Form* which contains all sorts of personal information. Now he/she is also able to change the password for accessing his/her personal portal member area which has been automatically created after Clearance Validation. The basis for Personal Data Form is the data already gathered from the Clearance and Eligibility data. Other details such as permanent home address, next of kin, sponsor and all other such related information are filled in here. The information does not have direct relevance to course registration, but are useful for generation of School identity cards.
207
208- `PersonalData.html <Examples/PersonalData.html>`_
209
210Step 11 (online): Hostel Allocation
211+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
212
213The student buys a **Hostel Application Access Card** and proceeds to the *Hostel Application Form* where he/she enters the PIN. The systems determines if there is free bed space according to the students attributes: sex, study programme, study level, special needs. Beds are allocated according to the 'first come, first serve' principle. The bed allocation algorithm is shown in a separate flow chart.
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215The student prints the *Hostel Allocation Slip*.
216
217- `HostelAllocationSlip.jpg <Examples/HostelAllocationSlip.jpg>`_
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219Additionally, this form must also display the passport picture from the student's record.
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221
222Step 12 (online): Hostel Maintenance
223++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
224
225The student buys a **Hostel Maintenance Card** which belongs to the allocated hostel and pays his/her Hostel Fee by entering the PIN on the *Hostel Maintenance Website*.
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227The student prints the *Hostel Maintenance Receipt*.
228
229- `HostelMaintenanceReceipt.jpg <Examples/HostelMaintenanceReceipt.jpg>`_
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231
232Step 13 (online): Course Registration
233+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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235The student buys a **School Fee Card** which belongs to his/her study programme or faculty respectively. After entering the PIN on the *Course Registration Form*, the student is able to add (or delete) courses from a list of courses which are automatically generated by the portal according to the student's study programme and level. The total credit load must not exceed 50 units. Otherwise the student is requested to reduce the load. 
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237The student prints the *School Fees Receipt*.
238
239- `RegistrationForm.jpg <Examples/RegistrationForm.jpg>`_
240- `SchoolFeesReceipt.jpg <Examples/SchoolFeesReceipt.jpg>`_
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242
243Step 14 (online): Course Adviser Validation
244+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
245
246The Course Adviser controls and validates the registered courses. This step can be omitted if the course registration process runs completely automatically.
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248II Returning Students
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251Returning Students proceed with the above described admission and registration process at Step 11 (Hostel Allocation). They log in with their Matriculation Number and their Password (Step R1). Before they can apply for accommodation or register new courses their previous session result must have been uploaded online by the Portal Manager (Step R2). Only Categories A (passed all courses) and B (passed some but have some carryovers) are eligible to register for a new level in the new session and also to apply for accommodation. The students placed in Category C are students that have just enough credits to remain in the faculty and repeat the level (probation). They are allowed to register for the same level but not to apply for accommodation. The students placed in Category D or higher are either expected to withdraw from the university or been allowed to probate after consulting respective authorities. The latter requires portal manager validation.
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253Exception: 200 level Medical students represent a unique group of students who do not write sessional examinations and will thus be allowed to apply for accommodation when they have successfully registered for level 300.  That inadvertently means they have to be allowed to register for 300 level without results for their 200 level.
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255The students print out the *Sessional Result Slip*. A Student is not allowed to see his scores but rather the grade and Sessional GPA.  The Result Slip however also shows the student's name, matric number, registration number, course of study, faculty, session and level.
256
257- `CourseResultList.html <Examples/CourseResultList.html>`_
258- `ResultSlip.jpg <Examples/ResultSlip.jpg>`_
259- `GPACalculation.doc <Examples/GPACalculation.doc>`_
260
261Steps 11 - 13 are then identical. Only during course registration the so-called 'carryovers', i.e. the courses that were failed in the previous session, are picked up by the system and listed first.
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263
264III Direct Entry
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267Direct Entry (DE) Students bypass Step 1 - 4. The Excel Data sheet from JAMB is directly sent to the Admission board. The following procedure is identical as the one for the UME Students.
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269IV Local Programme Entry
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271
272For admission into Diploma (full and part time), Degree (part time) and Post graduate programmes (full and part time) students can bypass the JAMB admission procedure and apply directly at the university. Only the entry examination (Step 2) then differs and is called *Local Programme Examination*. The Local Programme Application Form can be combined with the PUME Application Form (Step 1). However, the application for this requires their results to be added; scanned unlike Post UME where the result is scanned and added after the student has been admitted. If the results are not yet available the students can tick a box called 'awaiting results'.
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274Also the 'JAMB data' have to be filled manually. The registration number is generated internally with the pattern of 3-alphabets representing the study programme,  6 digits random number and 2-digits representing the year.
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276For example: ``DIA000001/06`` means the first person to log in is for Diploma in Accounting and is applying in the 2006/2007 session.
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278
279V Portal Setup
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281
282(description of portal content types will follow)
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284
285VI Gown Hiring
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287
288(forthcoming)
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290
291VII Access Card Management
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293
294The Access Card (Scratch Card) data are kept outside of the main portal and managed only by the Access Card Manager.
295
296The data fields of Access Card records are:
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298::
299
300 Series Batch Code
301 Access Code
302 Matric or Registration Number
303 Cost
304 Generated By
305 Date Activated
306 Sold by
307 
308
309Each Access Code starts with a prefix depending on the Access Card's function, i.e. what it is used for. The prefix also defines the value of the Access Card.
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311Administrative PINs:
312
313::
314
315 Application                       APP
316 Clearance                         CLR
317 Hostel Application                HOS
318 Hostel Maintenance
319  Old Hostels (Halls 1, 2, 3, 4)   HMU
320  New Hostel (Hall 5)              HMF
321  Postgraduate Hostel              HMP
322 Gown Hiring                       GWN
323
324
325School Fee PINs:
326
327::
328
329 AGRICULTURE                       AGR
330 ARTS                              ART
331 BASIC MEDICAL SC.                 BMS
332 DENTISTRY                         DEN
333 EDUCATION                         EDU   
334 ENGINEERING                       ENG
335 LAW                               LAW
336 LIFE SCIENCE                      LSC
337 PHYSICAL                          PSC
338 PHARMACY                          PHA
339 MEDICINE                          MED
340 SOCIAL SCIENCES                   SSC
341
342 Masters in Bus. Admin.            MBA
343 Masters in Public Admin           MPA
344 Masters Banking & Fin.            MBF
345 Masters in Law                    LLM
346 Masters in Public Health          MPH               
347 Bachelors in Public Adm           BPA
348 Bachelors in Accounting           BIA
349 Bachelors in Social Wks           BSW
350 Diploma in Public Adm             DPA
351 Diploma in Law                    DIL
352 Diploma in Data Proc.             DDP
353 Diploma in Comp. Eng              DCE
354
355
356For New Students ``NEW`` is added to the School Fee PIN prefixes. For example, a new student in the Education Faculty will need to buy a Scratch Card with Prefix: ``EDUNEW``.
357
358The following information will be printed on the Scratch Card:
359
3601. Series Batch Code: Prefix, Batch Number and Serial Number (6 digits).
3612. Access Code (PIN): Prefix, Batch Number and Random Number (10 digits)
362
363::
364
365 XXX-1-12345678
366 XXX-1-1234567890 (conceiled)
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368
369VIII Portal Roles
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371
372Portal Manager (PM)
373+++++++++++++++++++
374 
375The Portal Manager is the main system administrator (or Zope manager) who has exclusive rights to access all parts of the portal including the Zope Management Interface (ZMI).
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377University Manager (UM)
378+++++++++++++++++++++++
379
380The University Manager is able to set up the infrastructure of the entire university and to provide content specific to the university.
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382Student Manager (SM)
383++++++++++++++++++++
384
385The Student Manager is able to access and edit student records.
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387Clearance Officer (CO)
388++++++++++++++++++++++
389 
390The Clearance Officer has access to the eligibility data of all students. His only function is to validate the clearance and eligibility data on the basis of the material presented by each student.
391
392Matric Number Manager (MM)
393++++++++++++++++++++++++++
394
395Only the Matric Number Manager is allowed to edit Matriculation Numbers and to access and configure the Matric Number Generation tool.
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397Access Card Manager (AM)
398++++++++++++++++++++++++
399
400The only function of the Access Card Manager will be to generate and administer the Access Codes (PINs).
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402Faculty Manager (FM)
403++++++++++++++++++++
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405The Faculty Manager sets up the infrastructure of his/her faculty and provides content specific to his/her faculty. He/She can add or change departments and can assign local roles within all departments.
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407Department Manager (DM)
408+++++++++++++++++++++++
409
410The Department Manager is the supervisor of the Course Adviser und the Lecturers. The DM will manage the content provided by the department (staff list, publication lists, etc). He/She can assign local roles (CA and L) within his/her department. At the current stage the local DM role is not needed.
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412Course Adviser (CA)
413+++++++++++++++++++
414
415The Course Adviser is responsible for the study programmes of the department. He/She selects the courses (from the entire university course list) for each study programme and validates the registered courses of each student who is studying in the department. The CA role is a sub-role of the Department Manager.
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417Lecturer (L)
418++++++++++++
419
420The Lecturer will be responsible for the courses and course material provided to the students. At the current stage this local role is not needed.
421
422Hostel Manager (HM)
423+++++++++++++++++++
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425The Hostel Manager sets up and manages the infrastructure of all hostels.
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427
428IX Portal Versioning and Archiving
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430
431Course specific data (including list of participants) are under version control. Each session new course objects are created on the basis of the data of the previous session.
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