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1. Setup & Master Data

Departments & Colleges Configuration Guide

Manage academic colleges, department heads, and administrative units linked to campuses.

Roles: System Administrators, Academic Deans·Last updated: August 25, 2026

Before You Begin (Prerequisites)

  • Configured Campus records

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Open Departments

Navigate to Academic Management > Departments.

2

Add Department

Click 'Add Department', input Department Code, Full Name, and select the parent Campus.

3

Assign Dean / Department Head

Select the assigned Dean from the user list and click 'Save'.

Important Business Rules & Invariants

Course Linkage: Courses and curricula cannot be created without being linked to an active Department.

Common Questions & Troubleshooting

Edit the existing department record, choose the new faculty user from the Dean/Chair dropdown, and save.