CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction
Student admissions are a vital part of any academic institution’s running because students are what keep the institutions alive. The student admission is one of the most important activities in school administration. A poor admissions system can mean fewer students being admitted into an institution because of mistakes or an overly slow response time. The process begins with a potential student completing an application form through the admissions office. The next step is for the admission unit to review the application and ensure that all of the required information has been provided, from the form itself to the supplementary documentation, such as language and degree certificates. If any of the required information is missing, it is the secretary for the department to which the application concerns that contacts the potential student and arranges for the delivery of the outstanding data. The application in its entirety is then forwarded, complete with a recommendation, to the respective department’s Admissions Tutor, who has the final say as to whether each potential student is accepted or rejected. Before making a decision, the admissions officer reviews the application and the additional documentation to confirm if the student seeking admission is qualified.
1.1 Theoretical Background
The national focus on student outcomes has placed an additional burden on our nation’s schools, school districts, and state education agencies, for they must monitor the achievement of individual students, as well as groups of students, and show that all students are meeting high standards for learning. An education organization’s ability to meet this challenge is affected by the organization’s access to complete, accurate, and timely information about its students. Many schools, school districts, and state education agencies already collect and use data effectively. However, the proliferation of new reporting requirements and dramatic changes in technology have had a profound effect on the need for student data and the education community’s ability to manage student records. Purchase of more powerful computer hardware and software and the reconfiguration of information systems have become essential components in efforts to meet the needs of all students.