Almost everybody from the university was a bit shocked knowing about the new enrollment system which was newly implemented this semester. At first I was happy to know that the previous system was changed because on my own observation, there are many problems that are encountered every enrollment period with that previous system. The thing that makes it harder is that if the system has a problem the encoder in charged in that college needs to call first the attention of the representative from the company that maintains the system because they are the ones who have knowledge on that system. I was one among those students who had a problem while enrolling my subjects the previous semester. The encoder in charged in our college did not know what to do and asked me to call any representative from that company maintaining the system so he can fix the problem on my accounts. The person I was looking for was at the other college also fixing a problem with the system. I was waiting there for sometime. If only I got my subjects encoded with no problems at that time maybe I already finished paying my accounts and already got validated by the registrar and the library. That was really a waste of time. By that experience I said that this enrollment system should be improved or better change it.
There was one instance that our instructor made mention about the enrollment system of the university. He mentioned that the university is spending about 70,000 every month for renting that enrollment system we had the previous semester. At first I thought it was rent to own but it was not the case. By this I can say that that amount is just too much for that system. If the university can only lessen the amount paid for that system then maybe they can allot the said money for other projects like new computer facilities for the university.
It was last semester that I first heard that the university decided to tap in house resources. I was happy and proud of hearing it that time because the developers of the said enrollment system were Mr. Cagape, our instructor in Software Engineering 1, and Mrs. Mercado, our instructor in System Analysis and Design 1. By that time, they needed to give up some of their subjects including our subjects so they can concentrate on developing that new enrollment system.
Honestly, as a student, I really don’t know the real reasons why the university decided to tap in house resources. I’m sure they have been studying about that the previous time so they came up to that decision. On my own understanding and observation, I can think of possible reasons why the university decided to do that. These reasons are just based on my “MAYBE” thoughts. First, they wanted to lessen the cost that they are spending for that enrollment system, and as a result, they will probably save some of their money and maybe they will use that to fund other projects which will be beneficial for the university. Second, they saw the different problems encountered using the old university enrollment system. Third, the university wants to utilize the skills of the faculties of the university. Forth, the university might be running out of funds so they decided to do so. I think this reason is a bit impossible or far out, on my own observation. I’m just referring to the number of students enrolling in the university every year which I think will raise a big amount of money for the university. Lastly, maybe the university is preparing for a new project that needs a bigger amount of money that’s why they need to save to be able to attain the success of that project.
Thinking of these five reasons I have in mind why the university decided to tap in house resources, a question rises asking “Was it a right decision? ” . Until now, I’m still weighing things out. I can say that it was good but part of me says that yes it was a good decision but I wish I can really see the change or the effect of that move in the university. Maybe I’m just thinking so fast that I want to really see now how that new system affects the university. The sacrifices and efforts of the persons involved in the development of this new system should be replaced with benefits that will also be helpful to the students and faculties of the university. As I have noticed last enrollment period, comparing it to the previous one, the flow was a bit organized excluding the long lines of students in the registrar’s office. Maybe the new printers in the different offices really helped a lot in the faster processing. It was a good decision, for me, because at least the university found a way of utilizing our skilled faculties. This will also help in saving money. At least now, the university won’t be paying that big amount. I know that the new system also needs to be maintained but maybe that won’t be that big anymore. The university was still adjusting to that new system at first. Although problems were still encountered, I think this system is pretty much good. On the other hand, I’m still thinking what are the reasons behind these things. I know that the development alone is very costly but at least in the end of these sacrifices, the university can have this system of its own. As what I have noticed, students are also encouraged to save energy for the university to save the cost they are paying every month. I hope to see more improvements in the university especially with the facilities of the university. I also hope that we will be able to experience the effect of this move of the university, maybe not now but in the following months. I may not know, as of the moment, the real reasons behind this decision but I’m sure this move is for the university to benefit.
There was one instance that our instructor made mention about the enrollment system of the university. He mentioned that the university is spending about 70,000 every month for renting that enrollment system we had the previous semester. At first I thought it was rent to own but it was not the case. By this I can say that that amount is just too much for that system. If the university can only lessen the amount paid for that system then maybe they can allot the said money for other projects like new computer facilities for the university.
It was last semester that I first heard that the university decided to tap in house resources. I was happy and proud of hearing it that time because the developers of the said enrollment system were Mr. Cagape, our instructor in Software Engineering 1, and Mrs. Mercado, our instructor in System Analysis and Design 1. By that time, they needed to give up some of their subjects including our subjects so they can concentrate on developing that new enrollment system.
Honestly, as a student, I really don’t know the real reasons why the university decided to tap in house resources. I’m sure they have been studying about that the previous time so they came up to that decision. On my own understanding and observation, I can think of possible reasons why the university decided to do that. These reasons are just based on my “MAYBE” thoughts. First, they wanted to lessen the cost that they are spending for that enrollment system, and as a result, they will probably save some of their money and maybe they will use that to fund other projects which will be beneficial for the university. Second, they saw the different problems encountered using the old university enrollment system. Third, the university wants to utilize the skills of the faculties of the university. Forth, the university might be running out of funds so they decided to do so. I think this reason is a bit impossible or far out, on my own observation. I’m just referring to the number of students enrolling in the university every year which I think will raise a big amount of money for the university. Lastly, maybe the university is preparing for a new project that needs a bigger amount of money that’s why they need to save to be able to attain the success of that project.
Thinking of these five reasons I have in mind why the university decided to tap in house resources, a question rises asking “Was it a right decision? ” . Until now, I’m still weighing things out. I can say that it was good but part of me says that yes it was a good decision but I wish I can really see the change or the effect of that move in the university. Maybe I’m just thinking so fast that I want to really see now how that new system affects the university. The sacrifices and efforts of the persons involved in the development of this new system should be replaced with benefits that will also be helpful to the students and faculties of the university. As I have noticed last enrollment period, comparing it to the previous one, the flow was a bit organized excluding the long lines of students in the registrar’s office. Maybe the new printers in the different offices really helped a lot in the faster processing. It was a good decision, for me, because at least the university found a way of utilizing our skilled faculties. This will also help in saving money. At least now, the university won’t be paying that big amount. I know that the new system also needs to be maintained but maybe that won’t be that big anymore. The university was still adjusting to that new system at first. Although problems were still encountered, I think this system is pretty much good. On the other hand, I’m still thinking what are the reasons behind these things. I know that the development alone is very costly but at least in the end of these sacrifices, the university can have this system of its own. As what I have noticed, students are also encouraged to save energy for the university to save the cost they are paying every month. I hope to see more improvements in the university especially with the facilities of the university. I also hope that we will be able to experience the effect of this move of the university, maybe not now but in the following months. I may not know, as of the moment, the real reasons behind this decision but I’m sure this move is for the university to benefit.
