Question on student user accounts

["Fretz, Kerry" <fretzk () PHILAU EDU>]

Our institution has been using a specific format for student network
accounts for many years.  Our format has always been the last name
followed by a sequential number.  For example, we would use SMITH11,
SMITH12, SMITH13 with the email set as the same format.  After the user
would graduate, we would remove the accounts and eventually, the
username would be reused by another incoming freshman.  This has created
some issues over the years.

 

I was just curious what you are using for the network username format at
your institution and what you've found that works well for you.  Do you
reuse network accounts or do you have a unique username for each student
coming in?

 

Any input is appreciated.

 

Kerry Fretz

Manager, Network & Systems

Philadelphia University