Seminole State College of Florida together with CardSmith announced the launch of a new comprehensive campus ID card program – The Blue & Gold Card. Powered by CardSmith’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) transaction system, the ID card will be used for campus library services, vending, copying and printing, campus dining, book store purchases and buy-back refunds, parking, […]

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that research has found that two-thirds of American college students are interested in using their cell phone in place of an ID card. Data from independent research also revealed that nearly half of all students identify their cell phones as their favorite personal electronic device. Students feel they are less […]

The new QCard system at Connecticut-based Quinnipiac University isn’t exactly receiving the warm student welcome that administrators had hoped for, according to a university student newspaper. Students can now “tap” their QCard to access to certain campus buildings, in addition to purchasing meals in the school’s cafeteria. But students are discontent with the fact that […]

EarthSearch announced research findings conducted by the Atlanta-based independent Market Research and Data Analysis firm regarding its RFID student transportation and class attendance monitoring technology, dubbed StudentConnect. The objective was to survey parents of school-aged students (K-12) to determine their attitudes and perceptions towards the use of RFID technology to address concerns regarding the safety […]

As part of its upgrade of services, the University of Salford Manchester, UK will issue a new all-in-one, electronic ID card. The new single card will replace the previous installment which required students to carry two, sometimes three, different types of cards. In the past students, would carry a student ID card in addition to […]

Keystone College, Pa. selected campus card service provider CardSmith and its managed software-as-a-service (SaaS) transactions solution for meal plans and discretionary account services on the college’s Key Kard campus ID. Key Kard provides students cashless access to campus facilities and services including the bookstore, dining hall, retailing dining venues and library services, as well as […]

Keene State College (KSC) is prepping for the launch of a new “one card system” for students entering the fall semester in 2012. According to student newspaper, The Equinox, the new KSC one card will enable students to access to campus buildings, library privileges, laundry and on-campus vending, and enable cashless payment at certain on-campus […]

New York University is doing away with its old, outdated swipe machines and replacing it entirely with new, modern and secure electronic card readers. According to Washington Square News, students will no longer have to swipe the magnetic stripe on their ID cards when entering certain NYU buildings. Instead, students will be issued contactless smart […]

The University of Baltimore and campus card service provider CardSmith announced the launch of a new multi-functional ID card for the university’s downtown Baltimore campus. The new Bee Card will offer students convenient, cashless access to a wide range of campus facilities and services including the bookstore, campus offices, copy center, parking services & shuttle […]

From universities to primary schools, campus cards offer several ways for institutions to raise the level in automation and efficiency. Administrators can do away the manual tasks and piles of paperwork. According to Zebra Technologies, campus card technology serves as a foundation and provides support for an array of school amenities including campus security, point-of-sale, […]