Standardized Terminology
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Ƶ Ƶ is working to standardize terminology across media, applications and systems to reduce confusion and miscommunication between students, faculty and staff. Currently, there are multiple versions of basic Ƶ Ƶ terminology in use. For example, when departments receive calls to provide support and troubleshoot issues related to an individual's university ID, some people, applications and print pieces call it: Student ID, Banner ID, Employee ID, university ID. To reduce confusion, Ƶ Ƶ will use the terms below.
FLASHcard – A physical identification card containing a student or employee’s photos. The card has a 10 - 16 digit ISO number printed on it. May also refer to the FLASHcard Office location.
Incorrect terms currently in use:
- FlashCard
- Flash card
- FlashCARD
FlashLine user name - A combination of a user’s first and last name (up to eight positions, sometimes with a number) that acts as the login user name for most campus resources. The FlashLine user name is everything before @kent.edu in the e-mail address.
Incorrect terms currently in use:
- FlashLine ID
- User name
- Email ID
- User ID
- Banner ID
Ƶ Ƶ email addresses - The full @kent.edu e-mail address, which includes the FlashLine user name.
Incorrect terms currently in use:
- University email address
- KSU email address
- Ƶ email address
- FlashLine address
- Banner ID
Ƶ Ƶ ID number - Is the term that should be used. It is a 9 digit id number, currently beginning with an “8,” that identifies students, faculty, staff, alumni and other constituents that is stored in the Banner system.
Incorrect terms currently in use:
- Student ID
- Banner ID
- Employee ID
- University ID
Excellence in Action - please note the university is no longer using Excellence in Action