|
|
|
| Computer &
ICT Unit
|
Being the largest University of the Country, National
University has to deal with the gigantic task of exchanging and communicating
information regarding the academic activities of more than 10 lac students.
To perform the speedy disposal of these activities National University
has set up the Computer & ICT Unit.
The main purpose of the Computer & ICT unit is to provide result processing,
total ICT support of National University, Online Result Publishing, Notice
& other important information publish in National University website
(www.nu.edu.bd & www.nuresults.net), Development of communication
system to National University and its affiliated colleges.
|
| Major ICT activities
and services of National University |
 |
Admission test result processing including
previous result verification from Education board data. |
 |
Result Processing (Litho Coded OMR Based) of all the Exams
of National University like Degree (Pass), Degree (Honours), Masters,
Professional courses (LLB, M.Ed, B.Ed, BPED, M.Sc in Computers Science,
B.Sc in Computer Science, BBA, MBA , BFA etc. |
 |
Maintain Database (Oracle, MySQL, Visual FoxPro, Clipper etc) of
all students & their results. |
 |
Provide printed Registration card,
Certificate, Mark sheet & Result sheet, Tabulation sheet etc
directly from database. |
 |
Verification of results as per query from local &
foreign institutions. |
 |
Develop & maintain a dynamic
web site of National University. |
 |
Publish result on website and Mobile SMS |
 |
Maintain network of computer & ICT Unit & Internet
service of National University. |
 |
Provide hardware and software
supports of National University |
 |
Provide advice and physical assistance to different
departments and offices of the University in matters related administration. |
|
| Ongoing ICT Projects
& Other Activities: |
 |
(1) Introduction of ICT course in 10 Post-Graduate
Colleges (Pilot Project)
This Pilot ICT Project is sponsored by JDCF. The objectives of
this project are: (a) To introduce 100 Marks optional ICT Course
for Masters Students. (b) To establish ICT Lab in 10 Post-Graduate
Colleges. (c) Teacher’s training on ICT Course. (d) Repair
& renovation of existing room to create physical infrastructure
for ICT Lab. |
 |
(2) Provide Internet connection to affiliated Colleges & establish
secured communication system between National University& affiliated
Colleges. This is National University self financed project. The Objectives
of this project are: (1) Provide internet connection to affiliated
Colleges/ Institutions and one-year subscription fee for this connection,
(2)Provide E-mail addresses, (3) Provide VPN id for communicate to
National University server , (4) Provide Web based application for
Marks posting and other secure communication, (5) Implement digital
signature for authentic communication, (6) Make generalized web site
for colleges.
After executing this project, colleges and their students can get
latest information by National University web site like routine, changed
exam schedule, notice, different types of forms, result etc. This
project includes a secured tunnel (VPN) from colleges to National
University Server. Using this, colleges can send their secure documents
like tutorial & Viva marks to National University. National University
can also send the emergency information including result sheet to
affiliated colleges.
|
 |
(3) Up gradation of National University web site:
Now National University web site is the second highest surfing site
in Bangladesh. Students now get all of their results from this site.
To increase the facility for students and affiliated colleges this
project is proposed. This is also a National University self financed
Project. After implementing this project, the web site will be viewed
in both Bengali & English Language. Students can get current result
as well as previous academic records using Result archive, courses
contents, Syllabus, different types of forms etc. Colleges can get
the tabulation sheets, different notices, news etc. Teachers can get
their related information from the site. There will have a forum where
students, teachers, colleges & general people can participate
and make discussion about course, study plan, and other education
related issues. The facility will provide some services like PSC,
different embassies, foreign universities etc. to verify the National
University certificates.
|
 |
Other Activities:
(1) Development and Maintenance of Payroll management system Software
National University Employees.
(2) Development and Maintenance of Employee Management System software.
(3) Provide One Stop Service for Certificates, Registration Card,
TC etc.
(4) Arrangement of Inter College ICT competition.
(5) Training on ICT for National University officials
(6) Online Examiners/ Teachers Database System.
(6) Fiber optic backbone based LAN Establishment (NATIONAL UNIVERSITY).
(7) SMS service-alert, message, Notice of NATIONAL UNIVERSITY: Students,
Colleges, teachers and other related people can get such service
through their Cell Phone.
(8) Provide Internet service to on & out campus.
(9) E-Support System etc.
|
|
| Future
Plan |
 |
To develop ICT facilities
in order to create an on-campus environment conducive to enthusiasm,
innovation and enterprise, and to Nurture innovative ideas and incubate
promising initiatives; |
 |
To provide training to teachers,
officers and employees of the University in relevant fields of ICT; |
 |
To produce software for indigenous use; |
 |
To plan, install, maintain
and develop computer networks within the University and also links
to other affiliated institutions in the country as well as the Internet;
|
 |
Online Library (e-Library)
Management (National University+ affiliated colleges) |
 |
ICT based Curriculum development/modification |
 |
Web-based online application
processing for college affiliation (New, renewal) |
 |
Introduce Video Conferencing
System (NATIONAL UNIVERSITY+ affiliated colleges) |
 |
Introduce Compulsory ICT
course in Degree (pass), Degree (Honors ) other courses. |
 |
Increase the no. of seats
at the CS/CSE/EC courses |
 |
Development/Revision of syllabus
for CS/CSE/ECE |
 |
Development of e-Learning
Materials for Teachers including Audio-Visual contents in interactive
mode. |
 |
Development of e-Learning
Materials for Students including Audio-Visual contents in interactive
mode. |
|
| |
|
|