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Do you need to incorporate approval workflow with grade change requests? Xtend can help...

By Curt DeJean posted yesterday
XTend's Survey and Form product comes delivered with a pre-configured Grade Change Request feature. Using the Self Service Grade Roster, faculty can initiate a grade change request form that launches approval workflow (AWE). With final approval, a grade change enrollment request is automatically submitted. All surveys and forms created with Xtend are configured with no modifications to your PeopleSoft Campus Solutions application. This is a complete bolt-on product. For more information, reach out to us at contact@lanyapps.com or visit our website at www.lanyapps.com

We Are Hiring - Baltimore, MD

By Quantavis Hill posted 4 days ago
Hello, We are Hiring! Please apply today! https://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-services/human-resources/jobs-at-ub.cfm?&posting=1915

Introducing the Alliance 2025 Program Taskforce!

By Renee Riley posted 5 days ago
Spring has sprung, and so has our Alliance planning! The response to our call for volunteers for the Alliance Program Taskforce was astounding, attracting a host of highly skilled and enthusiastic candidates. Choosing was tough, given the unique strengths each brought to the table. However, after a thorough review focusing on skills, expertise, and alignment with our goals, we've selected a diverse and dynamic group for the Alliance 2025 Taskforce. I am honored to introduce those talented individuals to you: Gina Fogelsonger UNC-Chapel Hill Alliance Program Chair Renee Riley University of Missouri ...

Reduce Residency Processing by 80% with Mutara's Residency Solution

By Joseph Miller posted 6 days ago
Most enrollment leaders struggle with labor-intensive and error-prone qualification processes. As the final installment of our residency and qualifications series, we will go into more detail on how our solution addresses these needs. In case you haven't had a chance to read the other articles in the series, here are links to them: Qualifying Applicants: How This Admissions Process Hurts Institutions Applicant Qualification Process: Key Steps and Approaches Qualifying Applicants: How the Technology You're Using Can Box You In Residency Determination: The Insidious Admissions Productivity Killer Key Benefits In a nutshell, the Mutara ...

Integrating Change Management concepts into Project Management practices - part 2

By Nate Scherman posted 7 days ago
Hello again, Project and Change Management Community members! Today’s post is the second half of the series of Integrating Change Management concepts in Project Management practices. This article includes ideas and another template for consideration as we explore ways to incorporate change management into common project management tools. The first post in this series, Integrating Change Management concepts into Project Management practices - part 1 , highlighted key additions to the Project Charter being used at Kansas State University. The added discussion topics in charter development and review meetings help draw focus to some key change management questions ...

Create limitless Forms and Surveys in your PeopleSoft application with XTend from Lagniappe Software.

By Ron Anderson posted 8 days ago
XTend from Lagniappe Software can be used to create many types of Forms and Surveys in your PeopleSoft application. Here are just a few examples of the content you can create using XTend in Campus Solutions. For more information, reach out to us at contact@lanyapps.com or visit our website at www.lanyapps.com

Introducing Xtend from Lagniappe Software, a new configurable survey and form product inside your Peoplesoft application

By Curt DeJean posted 22 days ago
Introducing XTend from Lagniappe Software. Xtend is a new configurable survey and form product inside your Peoplesoft application. Create limitless content to engage with your user community in a more modern way. XTend puts the power in the hands of the functional user to create a dynamic user experience. Features Include: Ability to embed videos Likert scale responses with either images or text Pre-populate data using records or PS Query Conditional logic to direct the user experience Configurable page validations User friendly page to map form data for downstream processing Control security with PS Query AWE Workflow ...

Residency Determination: The Insidious Admissions Productivity Killer

By Joseph Miller posted 04-11-2024
Determining residency is often the most intensive area where students need to be qualified. In this article, we will discuss the specifics by which institutions must evaluate and prove in-state residency; and how this drives up admissions processing effort. We have previously covered different aspects of qualifying applicants: the costs, the process, and technology impacts. For residency determination, there are 3 main components that drive this process: Requirements related to basic residency Requirements related to residency exceptions Documentation and proof requirements Although we'll be covering each of the aspects from a big picture perspective, ...

AI, digital transformations, and cautious optimism: Unpacking the elephant in the conference room

By Kacie Jederberg posted 04-09-2024
Before I begin with key takeaways from our time at Alliance 2024, I’d like to take a moment to thank Josh Vincent and the entire executive committee and planning team for putting together a thoughtful, engaging, and organized conference. I’ve been attending Alliance for several years, and this was the best one I’ve seen. You’ve set a high bar for New Orleans next March! There was no shortage of topics to cover when reflecting on Alliance 2024, but in the sessions I attended and the discussions with colleagues and co-attendees, several preeminent themes resonated in Phoenix. AI is the elephant in the room. There were multiple sessions ...

Senior PeopleSoft Developer Position

By Vicky Mikula posted 04-09-2024
We are seeking a skilled and dynamic senior-level PeopleSoft Developer to join our Cornell IT PeopleSoft Operations team. As a PeopleSoft Developer, you will be instrumental in advancing our enterprise solutions, focusing specifically on PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the technical excellence and innovation that define Cornell's IT landscape. https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/Senior-PeopleSoft-Developer_WDR-00044346-1

The Partnership that Propelled Alliance 24 to New Heights

By Joshua Vincent posted 04-08-2024
The Partnership that Propelled Alliance 24 to New Heights We took decisive action to modernize the look and feel of Alliance 24. Partnering with Beyond Academics took us there and beyond. As the HEUG’s flagship annual conference, Alliance continues its reemergence from the pandemic, we’ve seen steady growth in our attendance numbers and vendor participation—a certainly positive development! Yet, the entire mission of the HEUG is continuous improvement through collaboration and our conference gets no exemption. As part of regular self-reflection exercises, the HEUG board and program committee took inventory of what worked well in Seattle and St. Louis, ...

XTend from Lagniappe Software is a new form and survey tool inside of your PeopleSoft Application

By Ron Anderson posted 04-08-2024
XTend, from Lagniappe Software, is a bolt-on application that lives inside of, and extends, your PeopleSoft application. XTend can be used to create limitless types of fluid forms and surveys for your organization. The configurable nature of this tool puts the power in the hands of the end-user, not the developer, which allows you to achieve the exact experience you are looking for. Also, fluid’s responsive design adapts to any device. Installation and deployment are a breeze. You can be up and running with XTend in a short period of time. Rapidly Create Forms/Surveys Creating reusable building blocks ...

Qualifying Applicants: How the Technology You're Using Can Box You In

By Joseph Miller posted 04-04-2024
In our first article in this series, we described how central the qualification process is to an institutions’ ability to meet enrollment, productivity, and responsiveness goals. We then provided an overview the general process and approaches. In this article, we will discuss the systems involved in this process and how they may be limiting an institution’s success in this area. Technology Implications As mentioned in our last blog article , an institution has a number of different ways that it needs to treat different types of students. As such, assessing the qualifications and knowing whether to trust the information provided is key to the integrity ...

Applicant Qualification Process: Key Steps and Approaches

By Joseph Miller posted 04-01-2024
In our first article in this series, we described how central the qualification process is to an institutions’ ability to meet enrollment, productivity, and responsiveness goals. In this article, we will describe the key steps involved in this process as well as the overall approaches institutions take as they tackle this. Process Overview Before jumping into the process, let’s revisit the different areas of qualification that institutions must address as part of the admissions process. This will help provide context in terms of how many different things need to be handled in the qualification process. These include the following: Education ...

From the President — An Open Letter of Gratitude for our Alliance 24 Premier Sponsors:

By Joshua Vincent posted 04-01-2024
Reflections on Alliance ’24: The Power of Collaboration and Collective Pursuit It's been a few weeks since the resounding success of HEUG's annual Alliance conference in Phoenix, Arizona. As the desert dust settled, I've had a chance to reflect on the event while experiencing Arizona's National Parks ( Saguaro , Petrified Forest , and the Grand Canyon ) with some PTO tacked on after the conference. At the top of my thoughts, Alliance 24' was a testament to the power of collaboration and the collective pursuit of advancing higher education and the public sector, internationally, to meet the needs of our faculty, staff, and students both ...

Calling All HCM Systems Enthusiasts: Nominate Your Champions!

By Jonathan Banks posted 03-29-2024
Are you passionate about Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems? Do you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and community engagement? If so, we invite you to participate in the HEUG HCM Systems Community of Practice (CoP) council nominations! Why Join the CoP Council? The CoP council (formerly known as Advisory Groups) plays a pivotal role in shaping the HCM Systems landscape for HEUG. As a CoP member, you’ll have the opportunity to: Influence Decision-Making: Contribute to discussions about upcoming features, best practices, and session planning for the track during Alliance. Network and Collaborate: Connect with ...

Integrating Change Management concepts into Project Management practices - part 1

By Nate Scherman posted 03-28-2024
Greetings, Project and Change Management Community members! Alliance 2024 is a few weeks past us already as time continues to fly by quickly! I enjoyed getting to connect with some of you at the conference and look forward to more interactions throughout the year! In January, we saw some excellent blog posts from Margo about Change Management in our organizations – the forces and dynamics of change and why the change management process matters for improving the success of our projects. If you have not had a chance to read those yet, I highly recommend doing so! For this two-part blog series , I will highlight some tactical changes we have identified in ...

Qualifying Applicants: How This Admissions Process Hurts Institutions

By Joseph Miller posted 03-27-2024
Over 80% of the processing effort for non-selective admissions is related to verifying and qualifying candidates. This adds complexity to the admissions process for candidates, ties up admissions resources, and creates delays in the admissions / intake process. With recent challenges in the higher education industry, we're seeing the following goals driving new initiatives at institutions: Increase enrollment for the students they most want to attend the institution Increase productivity / reduce effort by staff in the admissions process Improve response times to be more reactive to prospective students Improving the verification and ...

Celebrating Excellence: Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Inductees of 2024

By Brittany Moon posted 03-13-2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of the Higher Education User Group (HEUG), it is individuals like Clinton Lamont, Vic Goldberg, and Susan Beidler who shine as beacons of excellence, dedication, and service. Today, we celebrate their remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to our community by honoring them with prestigious accolades. Clinton Lamont: A Visionary Leader As the Lead Platform Engineer at Griffith University, Clinton Lamont has left an indelible mark on the HEUG community. His journey spanning over a decade has been characterized by influential leadership, a deep-seated passion for collaboration, and a relentless drive ...

Join Huron at Alliance 2024

By Kacie Jederberg posted 02-29-2024
We can't wait to see you in Phoenix! Join us at Alliance 2024! Connect and collaborate with our higher education and research experts at: Booth 307 in the Exhibit Hall. Hear more about how Huron can help your institution put possible into practice. More than 15 informative sessions. Learn directly from higher education and research leaders about solutions to big challenges, including using data to drive change, generative AI, navigating successful implementations, empowering teams to thrive, and more View the complete list of Huron-hosted sessions below. The Closing Night Event. Celebrate a successful ...