OneCard Tips--Purpose of the OneCard
While Fall 2003 marked the official launch of Bearkat OneCard Services,
the OneCard program evolved through a collaborative effort between the university
administration, faculty, students, and the Huntsville community. With
the program fully underway, it makes sense to review the purpose of the OneCard
program.
Single ID Card System - The Bearkat OneCard program brings the entire
campus body into a single easily recognizable card program which standardizes
around ID numbers and moves away from the dependency on social
security numbers.
Campus Access: traditional and non-traditional - Most of us think of
an ID card in its traditional sense, a piece of plastic you show at certain locations
that permit access. Traditional card uses include campus dining, library,
and recreational sports among other uses. A OneCard, using magnetic encoding,
permits SHSU to move beyond traditional access with features that will debut
over the next few semesters.
Financial Aid Refunds - OneCard holders have control of how they receive
their University refund payments. Students can receive refund payments
as direct deposit to existing banks, direct deposit to the new OneAccount, or
paper checks can still be sent by mail. The ability to provide electronic
deposit of refunds reduces operating costs for the university while improving
convenience for students.
Additional Student Services - The Bearkat OneCard provides all OneCard
holders access to an optional checking account, the OneAccount.
Community Integration - The Bearkat OneCard, through the OneAccount,
provides a unique opportunity for Huntsville businesses to provide rewards for
OneCard holders. Through the OneRewards program, Higher One coordinates
with area merchants creating reward levels for OneCard holders shopping
using the OneAccount.
It's easy to assume a single area of the OneCard program is 'the reason' the
OneCard direction was chosen and incorrect comparisons have been made to programs
offered by other universities, like Aggie Bucks. The real Power of One
is that the OneCard scope goes far beyond any single program
aspect!
For questions, contact the Bearkat OneCard
office online, call 936.294.CARD (2273) or stop by the OneCard office in
room 217 of Academic Building 3.
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SHSU Media Contact: Frank Krystyniak
Sept. 8, 2003
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