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Multi-institution Support

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đź’° $6000

Host multiple schools or branches under one system.

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Overview of Multi-institution Support Module

Purpose

The Multi-institution Support module is designed to enable the centralized management of multiple schools, branches, or institutions under a single system. This module allows for the seamless integration and administration of diverse entities within one platform, ensuring efficient resource allocation, data consistency, and streamlined operations across all affiliated institutions.

Benefits

  1. Centralized Management:

    • Simplifies the governance and oversight of multiple institutions by providing a unified interface.
    • Reduces administrative overhead by consolidating processes like user management, data tracking, and reporting.

  2. Scalability:

    • Easily accommodates growth by supporting an unlimited number of institutions or branches.
    • Adaptable to varying sizes and structures of institutions, ensuring flexibility as new entities join the system.

  3. Customization:

    • Institutions can maintain their unique branding, policies, and operational workflows within the same platform.
    • Configurable settings allow for tailored configurations per institution while maintaining a cohesive system-wide structure.

  4. Efficiency:

    • Streamlines communication and collaboration between institutions through shared resources and integrated tools.
    • Reduces redundancy by centralizing data storage and access across all branches.

  5. Security and Access Control:

    • Implements role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure that each institution’s data is secure and accessible only to authorized personnel.
    • Maintains data integrity by enforcing strict separation between institutional data.

  6. Integration Capabilities:

    • Seamlessly integrates with other core modules, such as admissions, financial systems, and reporting tools.
    • Facilitates cross-institutional data sharing and collaboration while preserving the autonomy of each institution.

Usage Scenarios

The Multi-institution Support module empowers developers to build robust, scalable systems capable of supporting diverse institutional needs while maintaining flexibility and efficiency.

Module Name: Multi-institution Support

Category: Core
Summary: Enables the hosting of multiple schools or branches under one unified system, offering flexibility and scalability for diverse institutional needs.

Key Features

1. Institution Management

2. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

3. User Segmentation

4. Data Isolation

5. Cross-Institution Reporting

6. Third-Party Integration

7. Multi-Tenancy Support

8. Institution-Specific Branding

9. Time Zone and Language Support

10. API Gateway

These features collectively ensure that the Multi-institution Support module is robust, scalable, and adaptable to various institutional needs within a unified system.

Multi-institution Support Module Documentation

1. FastAPI Endpoint Example (Python/Async)

This endpoint demonstrates how to retrieve institution details by institution code.

from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException
from typing import Optional
from pydantic import BaseModel
from ..models.institution import Institution

router = APIRouter()

class InstitutionResponse(BaseModel):
    institutions: list[Institution]

@router.get("/institutions/{institution_code}")
async def get_institution(institution_code: str):
    # Assume we have a database query here to fetch the institution by code
    institution = Institution(code=institution_code, name="Example Institution", 
                             type="University", location="Country", student_count=1000)
    
    if not institution:
        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Institution not found")
        
    return {"institutions": [institution]}

2. React UI Component Example (JavaScript/Functional)

This component fetches and displays institution details using the FastAPI endpoint.

import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

interface Institution {
    code: string;
    name: string;
    type: string;
    location: string;
    studentCount: number;
}

const InstitutionDetails = () => {
    const [institution, setInstitution] = useState<Institution | null>(null);
    const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);

    useEffect(() => {
        fetch('/api/institutions/INST001')
            .then(res => res.json())
            .then(data => {
                setInstitution(data.institutions[0]);
                setLoading(false);
            })
            .catch(error => console.error('Error fetching institution:', error));
    }, []);

    return (
        <div>
            {loading ? (
                <p>Loading...</p>
            ) : institution ? (
                <div className="institution-card">
                    <h2>{institution.name}</h2>
                    <p>Type: {institution.type}</p>
                    <p>Location: {institution.location}</p>
                    <p>Student Count: {institution.studentCount}</p>
                </div>
            ) : (
                <p>Institution not found</p>
            )}
        </div>
    );
};

export default InstitutionDetails;

3. Pydantic Data Schema Example (Python)

This schema defines the structure of an institution.

from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
from typing import Optional

class Institution(BaseModel):
    code: str = Field(..., min_length=2, max_length=10)
    name: str = Field(..., min_length=3)
    type: str = Field(..., enum=["University", "College", "School"])
    location: str = Field(..., min_length=4)
    student_count: int = Field(..., ge=0)
    founding_year: Optional[int] = None
    website: Optional[str] = Field(None, regex="^https?://"))

Usage Example

This implementation provides a scalable way to manage multiple institutions within a single system, allowing developers to easily integrate and extend functionality.

Multi-institution Support Module Documentation

Module Name: Multi-institution Support

Category: Core
Summary: Enables the system to host multiple schools or branches under one unified platform, providing a scalable solution for managing diverse institutions.

This module integrates with the following core modules:

  1. User Management - Handles user registration, authentication, and roles across different institutions.
  2. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) - Manages permissions and access levels for users based on their institution and role.
  3. Institution Management - Provides tools to create, update, and delete institutional records.
  4. Reporting & Analytics - Aggregates data across institutions for comprehensive reporting.
  5. Communication Gateway - Facilitates inter-institutional communication and notifications.

Use Cases

1. Unified Dashboard for Multiple Institutions

2. Role-Based Access Across Institutions

3. Cross-Institutional User Management

Integration Tips

  1. Separate Data Storage by Institution
    • Use database sharding or tenant-specific schemas to isolate data between institutions.
  2. Handle Cross-Institutional Events
    • Implement event listeners to trigger actions when data changes across multiple institutions (e.g., transferring a student).
  3. Synchronize Data Periodically
    • Set up scheduled tasks to synchronize data between institutions, especially for reporting purposes.
  4. Use Institution Context in Business Logic
    • Pass the current institution’s context into business logic to ensure operations are scoped correctly.

Configuration Options

The Multi-institution Support module can be configured using the following options:

Configuration OptionDescriptionDefault ValueExample Usage
MULTI_INSTITUTION_ENABLEDEnables or disables multi-institution support.trueexport MULTI_INSTITUTION_ENABLED=true
INSTITUTION_CODE_PREFIXPrefix to append to institution codes for uniqueness.nullexport INSTITUTION_CODE_PREFIX=ABC-
DATABASE_TENANCY_MODEMode for database tenancy (e.g., single, shared, or dual).singleexport DATABASE_TENANCY_MODE=dual
CACHE_INVALIDATION_ON_UPDATEInvalidates cache when institution data is updated.trueexport CACHE_INVALIDATION_ON_UPDATE=true
INSTITUTION_MAX_LIMITMaximum number of institutions allowed in the system.1000export INSTITUTION_MAX_LIMIT=5000

Conclusion

The Multi-institution Support module is a critical component for building scalable, multi-tenant applications. By leveraging this module, developers can efficiently manage multiple schools or branches under one system while ensuring data isolation and role-based access.