Full Eradication of Social Security Number as an Identifier: A One-Year Case Study

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• William A. Bernard, Associate Provost for Student Services & Enrollment, Northern Michigan University
• Sandra E. Poindexter, Professor of Computer Information Systems, Northern Michigan University
• Timothy Tanis
• Session convener: Dale Hulvey, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology, James Madison University

Abstract

The process of eradicating the Social Security number as a university identifier is all encompassing, extending well beyond the student ID. Identifying and converting all feeder and recipient systems to accommodate an anonymous ID requires cross-campus participation and a thorough investigation and plan. This presentation will detail the process at Northern Michigan University.

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