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Dashboard

Overview of the central hub with key metrics and quick access

Dashboard Overview

The Dashboard is the central hub of GBJ Campus, providing a quick overview of all important metrics and activities:

  • Statistics Widgets: Real-time statistics on students, staff, attendance, and finances
  • Charts and Graphs: Visual representations of key performance indicators
  • Recent Activities: Latest actions and events in the system
  • Notifications: Important alerts and reminders
  • Quick Access: Shortcuts to frequently used modules
  • Calendar: Upcoming events and schedules

Dashboard Widgets

The Dashboard includes various widgets that provide quick insights into different aspects of your institution:

  • Student Statistics: Total students, new admissions, active/inactive students
  • Staff Statistics: Total staff, department-wise distribution
  • Attendance Overview: Today's attendance summary for students and staff
  • Financial Summary: Fee collection, expenses, and balance
  • Exam Results: Recent exam performance metrics
  • Library Status: Books issued, overdue, available
  • Transport Status: Vehicles on route, maintenance status
  • Hostel Occupancy: Room allocation and vacancy status

Each widget provides a snapshot of the current status and may include links to detailed reports or relevant modules.

Customizing Your Dashboard

You can customize your dashboard to focus on the information that matters most to you:

  1. Click on the "Customize" button in the top-right corner of the dashboard
  2. Enter customization mode where you can add, remove, or rearrange widgets
  3. To add a widget, click on the "Add Widget" button and select from the available widgets
  4. To remove a widget, click on the "X" icon in the top-right corner of the widget
  5. To rearrange widgets, drag and drop them to your preferred position
  6. Click "Save" to apply your changes or "Cancel" to discard them

Pro Tip:

Create role-specific dashboards by customizing what different user roles can see. Go to Settings > Role Permission to configure widget visibility for each role.

Calendar and Events

The Dashboard Calendar helps you keep track of important dates and events:

  • Academic Calendar: Term dates, holidays, exam periods
  • Event Schedule: School events, functions, meetings
  • Exam Timetable: Upcoming exams and assessments
  • Staff Meetings: Scheduled meetings and conferences
  • Reminders: Fee due dates, submission deadlines

You can add events to the calendar directly from the Dashboard or through the Events Management module.

Notifications and Alerts

The Dashboard displays important notifications and alerts to keep you informed:

  • System Notifications: Updates, maintenance alerts
  • User Notifications: New messages, assignments, approvals
  • Due Date Reminders: Fee payments, report submissions
  • Low Stock Alerts: Inventory items running low
  • Birthday Reminders: Student and staff birthdays
  • Attendance Alerts: Absent students, staff on leave

You can configure notification preferences in your user profile settings.

Important:

Critical notifications will appear as pop-ups and may also be sent via email or SMS depending on your configuration.

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