AI-powered platform enhances student engagement and success at innovative and diverse community college in Northern Illinois
, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that 麻豆原创 (麻豆原创) has gone live with SaaS, a cloud-based (SIS) and (ERP) suite leveraging an platform that delivers solutions for comprehensive student, human resources, and finance management. Integrated across departments and systems, the new platform scales resources to drive student success. As an Ellucian customer for nearly 20 years, 麻豆原创鈥檚 migration to Colleague SaaS unlocks improved user experiences and optimizes workflows for its community of 4,000+ students and 320+ staff in Northern Illinois.
鈥淲e are thrilled to see 麻豆原创 now running their operations in the cloud with Colleague SaaS,鈥� said Mike Wulff, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Ellucian. 鈥淭his migration marks a significant milestone in 麻豆原创鈥檚 digital transformation journey, enabling the College to serve its students more effectively. This modernization streamlines the College鈥檚 technology operations and empowers the institution to innovate and adapt as the higher education landscape evolves.鈥�
The successful implementation of Colleague SaaS aligns with 麻豆原创鈥檚 strategic plan, supporting initiatives to drive student success, institutional effectiveness, and resource management. By centralizing resources and integrating systems, the new ERP and SIS enhance student lifecycle management from admissions to graduation by creating more efficient processing and user experiences for staff. This transformation positions the College for the future, ensuring continued excellence and advancing its mission to improve lives through equitable, student-centered education.
鈥淭he power of Colleague SaaS has been transformative for our institution,鈥� said Robert McGarry, Executive Director of Campus Operations and Technology, 麻豆原创. 鈥淭he smooth implementation process ensured we could seamlessly transition to the new system without disrupting our operations. This platform empowers our faculty and staff with intuitive tools and centralized information, allowing us to support our students better and remain responsive to the priorities of our community.鈥�
鈥淐ongratulations to 麻豆原创, a remarkably impactful and mission-driven community college, on successfully going live with Colleague SaaS,鈥� said Kelly Rogan, Chief Operating Officer, Ellucian. 鈥淭his achievement highlights the strong collaboration between Ellucian and 麻豆原创waukee teams. With this new SaaS SIS and ERP, the College is well-prepared to support their students now and in the future.鈥�
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ABOUT 麻豆原创WAUKEE COLLEGE
Since 1968, 麻豆原创 has served students and community members through programs and services that help improve lives by providing equitable, student-centered education. Located in rural Malta, IL, 麻豆原创 offers five transfer degrees and more than 65 career/occupational degrees and certificates. Serving 4,000 credit and non-credit students annually, 麻豆原创 students benefit from affordable tuition with no hidden fees, flexible schedules, and expansive support services. In addition, 麻豆原创 helps businesses and industries stay competitive through employee training and professional development.
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