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Big Brother comes to Campus
I wanted to forward this to everyone to show ya what the school is trying
to spring on us over the summer when nobody is around.
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Acting for: XXXXX XXXXX
Mankato State's new ID card is fast becoming a reality.
We are calling the new ID the MavCard and have begun
taking pictures of the summer orientation students.
Attached is a brief summary of the features of the
MavCard we have given to parents and students who were
here for orientation.
Soon we will be taking pictures of other students,
faculty and staff. I will inform you of the time and
location.
If you have any questions or concerns about Mankato
State's MavCard, please let me know.
Mankato State University MavCard
As part of our mission to improve campus services,
Mankato State University is introducing the new
MavCard, a more efficient identification card (ID) that
can also act like cash to pay for many on-campus
services.
The MavCard is more efficient because it will become
the only ID card you need for access to university
facilities, services and events including the Memorial
Library, athletic and student activities.
The MavCard will also eliminate the hassle of carrying
cash. It can be used like cash for library charges,
vending machine products, photocopying, laundry
services and more!
Mankato State University's goal is to provide one
convenient card that does it all!
It all begins with your new MavCard for the 1994-95
academic year.
Where to Get Your MavCard
The Office of Business Affairs will start processing
MavCards during Freshman Orientation, the first two
weeks of Fall Quarter, and until the entire campus
community has been issued new ID cards. Hours and
convenient processing locations will be posted at the
Office of Business Affairs, Administration Building.
It's Quick and Easy
Getting a MavCard is quick and easy. A new photo
imaging process will use a video camera and computer to
create and store all of your card information in
seconds. Your picture, along with all other card
information, will be directly transferred to one
durable plastic card (the same size as a credit card).
One process, one card does it all!
The First Phase
Beginning Fall Quarter 1994, you will be able to use
your MavCard in the Memorial Library, food and vending
machines, laundry machines, photocopying services, the
University Bookstore and Residence Hall meal plans.
How the MavCard Works
The MavCard will carry three primary information
identifiers, along with your name and picture.
The first identifier is your library and Residence Hall
meal plan Barcode on the front of the card.
The second identifier is a small black magnetic Cash
Stripe on the back of the card. This Cash Stripe will
retain information on the amount of funds you apply to
the card through one of the many CASH-TO-CARD or
$10, or $20 on your Cash Stripe, you will activate your
the card through one of the many CASH-TO-CARD or
ACCOUNT-TO-CARD machines on campus. By placing $1, $5,
$10, or $20 on your Cash Stripe, you will activate your
new MavCard. For safety purposes, there will be a $20
limit on the funds that can be placed on the Cash
Stripe at any time. Once your Cash Stripe is activated,
you can use your MavCard like cash to pay for campus
services such as photocopying, vending and laundry.
The third identifier is a large magnetic Bank Stripe on
the back of the card, similar to the bank stripe on a
credit card. The Bank Stripe is like an electronic
check! Once money is deposited to your MavCard account,
the card can be used instead of a check to purchase
goods and services. The amount of the purchase is
deducted directly from your on-line bank account so
there is no possibility of overdrawing your account.
This Bank Stripe is also used to obtain cash from the
automatic teller machines which will be available on
campus. A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is used
with this stripe so that your account is protected in
the event the card is lost or stolen. The Bank Stripe
will save you time, reduce the need to carry cash, and
help eliminate the hassle of writing checks.
Calling Card Option
The MavCard can be used as a personal long distance
calling card. Information on this feature will be
available from MCI during Welcome Week.
Future Phases
In the future the MavCard will expand to include
building access, voting, campus food services and
direct deposit of financial aid, refunds and student
payroll.
Questions & Answers
Will I have to get a MavCard or can I just use my old
ID?
Your old ID will still be valid when classes start in
the Fall of 1994 and until all students can get their
new ID. The process to get your new MavCard is quick
and easy.
What will the benefits of using the MavCard really be
to non-campus residents?
The MavCard will do much more than just consolidate
your ID with meal plan information. Even if you do not
those offered through the library, vending machines,
your ID with meal plan information. Even if you do not
use a meal plan on campus, other services including
those offered through the library, vending machines,
photocopiers, food services...will be easier to use
than ever before.
What if I lose my MavCard?
Contact the Office of Business Affairs at XXX-XXXX.
Since your information, including your photo, is stored
in the computer, replacement cards can be processed
immediately.
Who do I contact with any questions about the MavCard?
The Office of Business Affairs at XXX-XXXX, with any
questions or suggestions on how to make the MavCard
work... and save...for you!
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Basically, they can now track you whenover you enter a building, get
financial aid, or even purchase a soda or make a photocopy.
I feel used.
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____ Robert A. Hayden <=> [email protected]
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