e-Reg An electronic register for monitoring student attendance The e-Reg project won the runner-up award and progressed as finalists in the BluePrint Business Planning Competition (2009).

USP’s Bespoke design developed in collaboration with University staff. Unique technology – no similar product is available on the market today! Layered approach 1. Provides an electronic register. 2. Records to a central database. 3. Provides timely tracking of non-attending students. 4. Enables improved classroom utilisation.

COSTS Current paper based recording costs are unknown, they exist within various inefficient processes. One estimate puts them at £369,600 p.a. (£44 per week x 28 teaching weeks x 300 teaching staff). Each e-Reg unit costs £199.00, plus annual software license of £99.00 p.a. Hence saving of at least £280,200 in year 1 and £339,900 in subsequent years. No contractual tie in after year 1. Lost or damaged units replaced at cost price). Director of Finance (Teesside University) “I can see that this could prove very useful and could potentially generate efficiencies”

KEY BENEFITS Replaces paper based registers. Improves productivity and operational efficiency saving in the region of £300,000 p.a. Improves retention and completion rates. Enables compliance with Tier 4 legislation. No contractual tie-in’s.