User Story A

As a professor, I want to enter my preferences for RA roles to ensure the best fit for my research.

A user-friendly template form will allow professors to specify their criteria and add custom questions to capture essential information for satisfactory matches.

User Story B

As a professor, I want to review graduate student's qualifications and preferences to make informed decisions.

After matching, professors will access a detailed overview of matched students, including their qualifications and preferences, enabling them to generate a list of preferred candidates.

User Story C

As a professor, I want updates on the matching process to prepare for the semester.

Professors will receive notifications once matching is complete.

User Story D

As a graduate student, I want to specify my preferences for RA, TA, or LA positions to increase my chances of matching with a suitable role.

Students will fill out an intuitive form detailing their interests and constraints, ensuring the matching process considers their availability.

User Story E

As a graduate student, I want notifications about my matching status to stay informed.

Students will receive timely notifications regarding their acceptance or rejection in roles, allowing them to prepare accordingly for the semester.

-> Preference Submission for Professors

• The system shall provide a form for professors to input their preferences for TA and LA candidates.
• The form shall allow professors to add custom questions to capture specific criteria for matching.
• The system shall save and retrieve professor preferences for future reference.

-> Student Profile Creation

• The system shall allow graduate students to create profiles with personal details, qualifications, preferences, and constraints.
• The system shall enable students to specify their desired roles (RA, TA, or LA) and any scheduling conflicts.

-> Matching Algorithm

• The algorithm shall consider constraints (e.g., course prerequisites, funding guarantees) and preferences (e.g., professor and student preferences) when generating matches.

-> Review and Decision-Making for Professors

• The system shall provide professors with a detailed overview of matched students, including their qualifications and preferences.
• Professors shall have the option to accept or reject each matched student through the web interface.

-> Data Management and Reporting

• The system shall allow administrators to manage and oversee user accounts, preferences, and matching outcomes.
• The system shall generate reports summarizing the matching process, including accepted and rejected placements.

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-> Notification System

• The system shall send notifications to professors upon completion of the matching process, summarizing matched students.
• The system shall notify graduate students of their matching status once professors have made their decisions (accepted or rejected).

-> User Authentication and Authorization

• The system shall allow professors and graduate students to create user accounts with secure login capabilities.
• The system shall provide role-based access control, ensuring that professors and students have access to appropriate functionalities.

-> User Interface

• The system shall have an intuitive and responsive web interface for both professors and students.
• The interface shall allow easy navigation for submitting preferences, reviewing matches, and accessing notifications.

-> Integration with External Tools

• The system shall have the capability to import and export data from Google Sheets or similar tools to facilitate data entry and reporting.

-> Accessibility and Security

• The system shall comply with accessibility standards to ensure usability for all users.
• The system shall implement security measures, including data encryption and secure password storage, to protect user information.

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