EWU Degree Verification System

Client

East West University (EWU)

Challenges

• Ensuring the security and integrity of degree data.
• Developing a user-friendly interface for various stakeholders (students, alumni, employers, institutions).
• Integrating with EWU's student information system.
• Creating a scalable system to handle a high volume of verification requests.
• Meeting industry standards for data security and privacy.
• Preventing fraudulent verification attempts.

Solutions

• Developed a robust system with multiple layers of security, including encryption, digital signatures, and access controls.
• Designed an intuitive and accessible user interface for different user roles, providing clear instructions and easy navigation.
• Integrated the system with EWU's student information system (SIS) via secure APIs for real-time data retrieval.
• Utilized cloud infrastructure for scalability and high availability, ensuring the system can handle peak demand.
• Implemented industry best practices for data security and privacy, complying with relevant regulations.
• Incorporated mechanisms to detect and prevent fraudulent verification requests, such as unique verification codes and audit trails.
• Provided different levels of access based on user roles (e.g., read-only access for verifiers, administrative access for EWU staff).
• Developed a reporting module for tracking verification requests and generating statistics.

Technologies Used

Results

• Streamlined the degree verification process, reducing turnaround time significantly.
• Enhanced the security and integrity of EWU degree credentials.
• Improved accessibility to degree verification services for various stakeholders.
• Increased efficiency and reduced administrative overhead for EWU staff.
• Positive feedback from users regarding the system's usability and reliability.
• Reduced the risk of fraudulent degree claims.