Enhancing Campus Security and Student Experience with ID Cards
On campuses across Australia, ID cards are a fundamental part of everyday life in education. They are essential for both students and staff, as they facilitate vital communication across educational institutions. ID cards are an effective tool for enhancing campus security whilst also improving the overall student experience. These cards offer more than just identity verification—they act as gateways to various facilities and services.
Let’s dive into how you can utilise ID cards within your campus and therefore enhance security by doing so.
Increased Control on Access
By using ID cards, you are ensuring secure entry into your organisation. ID cards help regulate access to different buildings, classrooms, dormitories, and libraries. By implementing card-based entry systems, campuses can prevent unauthorised access, reducing the risk of theft and trespassing. Levels of access can also be custom tailored to your organisation. This means that, depending on the cardholder’s role (e.g., student, staff, visitor), access can be changed, so some areas are restricted depending on role. This all helps to enhance security and reassure your institution that the right people are always in the right places.
Identification and Accountability
On-campus personnel can easily identify who belongs to which department and where they belong, improving the safety of both staff and students. ID cards are a visual proof of identity. This also makes tracking attendance to lectures and events easier, resulting in accurate indications of student attendance.
Improved Student Experience
Offering students personalised ID cards can help create a sense of belonging and campus identity. A university showcasing their own branding on ID cards can help reflect pride in attending that university and therefore make students feel more connected. Some universities partner with local businesses to provide special discounts, and institution ID cards can provide proof of eligibility for said .
Privacy Considerations
For high-security areas or systems, you can combine your ID cards within two-factor authentication processes. An example of this could be using it alongside a pin or fingerprint scan to confirm identity. With the increased use of ID cards for multiple purposes (access, payments, etc.), protecting students’ personal data is paramount; therefore, secure encryption and GDPR compliance must be prioritised.
Summary
ID cards play an essential role in modern campus security, whilst offering valuable benefits that improve student and staff experience. Educational institutions that are looking to improve security, engagement, and efficiency within their operations should consider investing in advanced ID card solutions to create safer, smarter campuses.
Hague Australia are specialists in educational print solutions. Our many years of expertise can give your institution the confidence that our ID cards and print solutions are of the highest quality and value. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our ID card offerings via the contact form, emailing contact@hagueaustralia.com.au or calling 03 8579 6566.
