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David Massumi of Kaba, specialists in security systems and access control, considers how universities can remain secure without restricting freedom of movement
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Educational institutions live on their reputation. To ensure this, they strive to create an open, pleasant and stimu- lating learning environment in addi-
tion to offering suitable educational programmes. To create this atmosphere, security and organisational efficiency are paramount. The following overview provides advice on the typical problems and possible solutions.
A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH Successful universities aim to enhance security, en- sure safety and improve organisational efficiency without restricting people’s movement on the cam- pus. Their philosophy is ‘who needs access to which facilities and when?’ rather than ‘which premises should be blocked?’ This requires a combined access management and time-recording system integrated into the university mainframe. The concept identifies high-security zones and pub- lic or semi-public facilities (see figure 1). For exam- ple, labs and server rooms are designated ‘high-secu- rity’ zones. The next level is ‘secure’ zones including admin offices and the teachers’ centre. The audito- rium, the clinic and the locker areas are considered as semi-public. Finally the sports grounds, car parks and the library could be defined as public zones. A similar principle applies to user groups as they are identified, for example, as full-time and part-time students; teaching staff; admin employees; sub-con- tractors and visitors. Security, safety and organisa- tional requirements are identified for each zone and user group. Each user group attains an access au- thorisation profile defining which premises it can access, when, and for how long. Gaining access is done by presenting the ID/stu- dent card to a reader at the entry point. The same card can also be used for identification and au- thorisation at printers, copiers, the library, cafeteria, vending machines, student accommodation, bicycle parking, car parks and even for public transport.
LECTURE ROOM SECURITY Unlike office workers, students have irregular hours.
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David continues his considerations at
www.universitybusiness.co.uk discussing in depth:
✔ Safety & security in medical centres
✔ Safety & security in sports centres
✔ Safety & security in accommodation units
✔ Office security and protection of documents
Sometimes they stay in the same lecture room for a whole day. At other times, they move in and out of several rooms. Intelligent access management sys- tems can help reduce the incidence of loss. Lecture- room doors are opened at a pre-defined time in the morning and stay open until lunchtime; then they lock either automatically, say at 12:30 or using the lecturer’s ID card, whichever is earlier. This way, students can leave their belongings in the room, as- sured of their security.
INCREASING STAFF PRODUCTIVITY Wage overpayment, over or under-staffing and pay- roll errors can result in hidden but significant costs. 0.5 to five per cent of payroll costs are caused by
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