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

By Curt DeJean posted 3 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 14 days ago
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 16 days ago
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 16 days ago
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 17 days ago
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 17 days ago
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 21 days ago
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 24 days ago
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 24 days ago
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 27 days ago
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 ...

Qualifying Applicants: How This Admissions Process Hurts Institutions

By Joseph Miller posted 29 days ago
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 ...

Alliance 2024 CRM Tuesday Session Highlights

By John Sauceda posted 02-26-2024
Tuesday, March 5 " Financial Support Center - Structure, Challenges and Strategy at Stanford University" (#10629) 8:30 - 9:30 AM in Room North 127B In this session, we will discuss the FSC's methodology for processing a substantial volume of service requests its strategic collaboration with core business entities, and the successes and challenges encountered in delivering prompt and streamlined financial services. ====================================================== "Slate implementation and integration with other systems" (#10617) 10:00 - 11:00 AM in Room North 127B When implementing Slate, there are several ...

Alliance 2024 CRM Monday Session Highlights

By John Sauceda posted 02-23-2024
Monday - March 4 "Centralized CRM Services to Power the Many Missions of a Federated Institution" (#10857) 10:00 - 11:00 am in Room North 127B Come hear how Harvard IT developed products and services to empower their entire enterprise to thrive with CRM technology. ========================================================== "Implementing CRM -- U-M's 3 Year Evolution" (#10774) 2:00 - 3:00 pm in Room North 127B The University of Michigan implemented an enterprise Salesforce Org in the Fall of 2020. We will share our 3-year journey providing details on the evolution of Org Governance to Integrations to running an Enterprise service. ...

Scammers: 5 Admissions Techniques That Help Them + 7 That Stop Them

By Joseph Miller posted 02-22-2024
Preventing fraud is a significant challenge for most higher education institutions. In order for a bad actor to attempt student-related fraud, he/she must enter through the admissions process. In this article, we will discuss the impact of fraud, the costs, and how good (or bad) processes can affect an institution's success in this area. Types of Fraud and Impact In general, there are 3 different things that bad actors wish to accomplish when looking at this type of fraud: They want to create an identity for future nefarious activities They want to gain access and utilize resources that the institution provides to its students (most often, software ...

Alliance 2024 CRM Community Networking

By John Sauceda posted 02-21-2024
Will you be at Alliance this year? Here is an opportunity to come together to socialize or to talk shop. The Alliance Program Committee has set aside these time slots. Feel free to drop in at any of these times: Day Start Time End Time Room Session # Sunday 3:30 PM 4:30 PM North 124 A 11006 Monday 7:00 AM 8:00 AM North 124 A 11007 Monday 4:30 PM 5:30 PM North 124 A 11008 Tuesday 7:30 AM 8:30 AM North 124 A 11009 Tuesday 4:30 PM 5:30 PM North 124 A 11010 Wednesday 7:30 AM 8:30 AM North 124 A 11011

Whoo's Who: A Hoot-tastic Introduction!

By Whoo posted 02-05-2024
Greetings, HEUG Family! It's your feathered friend and the newest addition to the HEUG family, Whoo! I'm absolutely thrilled to be your mascot, ready to spread wings of joy and wisdom throughout our incredible community. "Whoo" Am I? Let me formally introduce myself – I'm Whoo, the wise and wonderful mascot on a mission to elevate the HEUG spirit to new heights. With my keen senses and owl-some personality, I'm here to be your guiding 'light-feather' in this incredible journey we call Higher Education Technology Solutions. A Dash of Wisdom: Why an owl, you ask? Well, besides being utterly adorable, owls are known for their ...

Alliance 2024 Technical & Reporting Sessions

By Dede Young posted 02-01-2024
Hello Communities, Alliance 2024 is just around the corner! This year, we have a great list of technical, reporting, and security sessions to add to your agenda. Check them out below, see you in Phoenix!! Alliance 2024 Technical & Reporting Sessions Date & Time: 3/3/2024 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Session & Room*: 10536 - West 103 AB Focus Area: Data to Decisions Track & Sub-Category: Workshops ; Technical & Reporting ERP System(s): Oracle Session Title: Building and Deploying Search Dashboards ...

Are you preparing your Alliance 2024 agenda? ...Not yet? ... Do not forget...

By Samuel Moloche-Garcia posted 01-23-2024
The CCAG invite you to join us for a variety of topics and good discussion as a part of the Campus Community Birth of a Feather! Track: Student Information System (SIS) Session Number: 10663 Date: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Sam Moloche