Software Evaluation for New England College Management System

How Aciron does it

To start, a leading private college based in New England provides Master’s degree programs to students globally. However, the college was managing its business processes across disjointed applications, tools, and spreadsheets. They were looking for a web-based management system.

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The challenge

Further, while seeking to eliminate inefficiencies the client needed to identify a higher education management system. Above all, this system would integrate and automate business processes. For example, this includes admissions, content, library, and alumni management. In addition, the client contacted Aciron Consulting to weed through the complex software market. So, Aciron would conduct a software evaluation to identify a system that would best meet the client’s needs.

Our approach

First, Aciron performed a current state assessment of the college’s existing systems, data, processes, and IT environment. Moreover, this allowed Aciron to analyze current processes, gaps, and areas for improvement. In addition, Aciron gathered and analyzed the client’s requirements.

Next, Aciron conducted interactive workshops and individual interviews with the client’s key stakeholders. Most importantly, this allowed Aciron to gain an understanding of the systems and each user’s experience. Through these interviews, Aciron identified users’ specific needs and goals for a new integrated system.

Overall, Aciron identified, compared, and analyzed software solutions. During, the process Aciron and the client identified higher education management systems that best met the client’s requirements. Then, after extensive in-depth analysis, the client selected a system for implementation. Of course, after the client chose a system Aciron assisting with the installing.

Solution

Through an intensive evaluation process, Aciron and the client selected a web-based college management system. As a result, this system was found to be the best option that met business and technical requirements.

In short, Aciron worked with the college to assist in the configuration of the system for the upcoming school year. Aciron provided strategic support for data migration, configuration, data testing, and preparation for the live launch.

To clarify, the system includes comprehensive student lifecycle, admissions, course, academic, enrollment, records, communication, library, and bookstore management features. Additionally, the new system integrates, automates, and streamlines the client’s critical business processes.

Transform

In conclusion, this web-based system provides the client with a one-stop solution tailored to small colleges. Certainly, the system is currently in use across the institution. Above all, it has enhanced effectiveness and coordination.

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