How To Choose the Best Student Management System (SMS/SIS) for Higher Education in the Philippines
The Philippines, like other major developing nations across Southeast Asia, has recognized the merits of digitizing higher education. In particular, how investing in EdTech solutions can help shape the future of teaching and learning and pave the way for institutional and student success.
But picking the right solution – simple yet powerful – can be a tricky and challenging prospect.
In this informative guide, we introduce you to the Student Information System (SIS) – a natively integrated platform that automates and streamlines student information with ease.
We also address the all-important task of how to pick the right vendor for your institution.
By determining your exact requirement details, you will be able to choose the software that best suits your institutional needs.
On-campus, online, or hybrid, your institute could benefit from having a smart and scalable Student Information System on board.
But first, what is an SIS or SMS?
A Student Information System (SIS) or Student Management System (SMS)is nothing but an information management system or information storage software that governs the student lifecycle. You can manage the entire student lifecycle from admissions to graduation efficiently
It enables institutions to store, access, and manage student records in one place, anytime, anywhere.
How do you find the Best Student Management System that fits?
Choosing a high-quality and cost-effective Student Information System for your institution can be a daunting task.
Remember, you need to consider if the SIS/SMS works well for all stakeholders – students, teachers, administrative and managerial staff, and parents.
If you are currently examining SIS solutions, here’s what you should be looking for in a potential vendor.
Fully Automated Online Admission, Fee Payment, Course Registrations and Pre- Enlistment
Manage admission inquiries, track applicant status, compute fee payments, and enjoy zero conflicts in scheduling.
Efficient Course Scheduling
Design, arrange, modify and review timetables from a single place. Schedule appointments and avoid overbooking or overlaps.
Instant Online Fee Collection
Realize fee payments immediately, instead of waiting for 4 to 5 days.
Simplified Grade Encoding
Compute (absolute and relative) grades, and generate and distribute transcripts.
Seamless Multi-campus Set Up (from K-12 to Higher education)
Integrate and access primary, secondary and higher education in a single place.
Quick Implementation (for small and mid-sized institutions)
Set up and onboard in less than 2 months
Apart from the above criteria, you also need to make sure that your SIS prioritizes data security and cloud connectivity.
Additionally, you must also gauge your reporting requirements and see if the SIS you choose meets those expectations.
What’s more, the interface must be compatible with mobile and website applications.
Introducing Camu SIS/SMS
Camu SIS has been architected to provide proficient student governance.
But what makes it stand apart from the rest of the EdTech vendors?
While most commercial EdTech vendors provide LMS and SIS as disparate systems, Camu’s biggest differentiator is the fact that it offers comprehensive functionality with an Integrated SIS and LMS for schools, colleges, universities, and autonomous and private institutions.
Plus, it can be up and running in just a few short weeks!
The cloud-based platform helps to:
- Store, retrieve, manage, monitor, and analyze student data with speed and efficiency.
- Govern the student lifecycle, end-to-end
- Make academic offerings learner-centric via a Choice-Based Credit System.
- Digitize pre and post-examination processes with Controller of Examinations functions.
- Implement Outcome-Based Education across the board.
- Enable Lifelong Learning for students, beyond graduation.
- Conduct Remote Online Proctored Examinations.
- Fully automate Accreditation processes.
The best part is, Camu customizes a solution based on the unique needs of all its users.
Easy to access (mobile and web) and even easier to navigate (intuitive design), the platform seamlessly guides users to take action.
Student, teacher, staff member, parent… every stakeholder is empowered to meet their goals. Given that higher education in the Philippines is looking to digitally level up, Camu SIS could be just what your institute needs.
