Identity and Access Management: Technological Implementation of Policy
College and University › Vol. 80 Nbr. 2, October 2004
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Summary
Navigating the multiple processes for accessing ever-multiplying campus information systems can be a daunting task for students, faculty, and staff. This article provides a brief overview of Identity and Access Management Services. The authors review key characteristics and components of this new information architecture and address the issue of why a campus would want to implement these services. Implementation issues, particularly those where technology and policy intersect, are also discussed.
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Identity and Access Management: Technological Implementation of Policy
Jeff's in his office and the telephone rings. The display gives him the number; it's one he recognizes. "Hi Dave, what can I do for you, " he says. Dave is the director of First Year Programs and they speak pretty often. "Hi, Jeff. Some of the students in my Peer Mentoring classes are registered for the wrong sections. What's the best way to fix it?," Dave asks. "Send me a list, " he replies. A few minutes later, he receives an e-mail message with a list of students to move to different sections. He gives the list to one of the staff in the Enrollment Services section of his department and a while later can let Dave know that the students are now in the correct sections.
Later a student knocks on his door. She's dressed in a suit and she's in tears. "Can you help me? I was in your class a few years ago. " She asks. "Sure, Jennifer, I remember you. What do you need?" "Host my purse and I need a trans...See the full content of this document
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