Visitor Registration Problems and Solutions: Using it in a College and University Environment

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by John Murzycki

ID Card Software for Colleges and Universities

Some environments such as college and university campuses have unique challenges when using visitor software. So let's deal with the feasibility of using it in a campus environment.

Problem:  With a campus environment that encompasses many different buildings, open areas, and different school facilities, how realistic is it to consider using visitor registration software?

Solution:  The way you use a visitor system will depend greatly on the type of environment. But managing visitors professionally and securely in an open campus environment is just as important as a single-entry office.

It's important to know what you are trying to accomplish in an open campus environment and what is practical. The buildings that are more prone to theft, vandalism, or other problems from unknown guests are the locations to assign a priority to the use of badge software.

Protecting campus dormitories from unknown or unwanted guests are probably one of the highest priority areas for any college.
 
Enhancing visitor security at college and university campuses begins with knowing who is visiting buildings on campus.

By installing visitor systems in campus dormitories and other high risk buildings you have the ability to monitor and control all guests who are entering those buildings.

Visitor tracking software allows you to track students who are visiting another student's residence hall and track and provide a visitor ID badge to all non-student visitors.

Screening of visitors on each states' registered sex offender database can also be used. During a guest sign in, the lobby attendant will be notified if someone on a list tries to check in. Automatic email alerts can also be sent to security personnel.

You can also decide if you want visitors to wear a school visitor badge before entering certain other facilities such as a library or administration buildings.

Protecting students, administrators and faculty require that educational institutions develop specific processes for the use of visitor management software. As a result, you will have an environment that is secure, yet the visitor management system will not be a burden or a hardship for administrators or guests.

EasyLobby school visitor software is currently used a many leading educational facilities across the country.

For more information about using visitor management in your college or university campus, or at your specific environment, register for a free, personalized online web conference.

In about 30 minutes we will demonstrate the features of the EasyLobby system that are best for your particular requirements.

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