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USIS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Public Relations
- Records Management (Management)
- Education (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- University Student Information System
1, record 1, English, University%20Student%20Information%20System
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- USIS 1, record 1, English, USIS
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The University Student Information System (USIS) is a national database containing pertinent, up-to-date information on student participation in Canadian degree-granting institutions. This system is aimed at providing information to researchers, managers and policy makers interested in the Canadian university education system. USIS contains a large amount of information, only a portion of which is made available to the public in a published format. The aim of this guide is to make the entire USIS database more accessible to potential users. 1, record 1, English, - University%20Student%20Information%20System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Relations publiques
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système d'information statistique sur la clientèle universitaire
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20statistique%20sur%20la%20client%C3%A8le%20universitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SISCU 1, record 1, French, SISCU
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système d'information statistique sur la clientèle universitaire (SISCU) est une base de données nationale qui renferme des renseignements récents et pertinents sur les étudiants qui suivent les programmes d'études des établissements canadiens conférant des grades universitaires. Cette base de données vise à informer les chercheurs, les gestionnaires et les décideurs qui s'intéressent au système universitaire canadien. Seule une partie des nombreux renseignements du SISCU est accessible sous forme de publication. Le présent guide a donc pour objet d'encourager les utilisateurs éventuels à mieux tirer parti de ce système. 1, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20statistique%20sur%20la%20client%C3%A8le%20universitaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Finance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Urgent Cheque Issue System
1, record 2, English, Urgent%20Cheque%20Issue%20System
Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- USIS 1, record 2, English, USIS
Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système d'émission de chèques urgents
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9mission%20de%20ch%C3%A8ques%20urgents
masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SECU 2, record 2, French, SECU
Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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