10:00 AM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
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UnLocking Campus Experiences With TouchNet Mobile ID [PLA-1898PS]
Mobile credentials are transforming how students interact with campus services. In this session, explore how TouchNet Mobile ID provides a secure, convenient mobile solution — streamlining access, payments, and engagement across campus. Learn how institutions can reduce operational costs, improve security, and meet modern user expectations while future-proofing campus infrastructure.
11:00 AM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
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Driving Efficiency and Student Success With Ellucian eTranscripts [STU-1859P]
Ellucian eTranscripts can revolutionize transcript management, enabling digital transformation, and operational excellence. It offers broad institutional advantages, like streamlined processes and enhanced student experience. No matter your Ellucian SIS or ERP, you’ll learn why eTranscripts is essential for operational efficiency and strategies for using it to drive efficiency and student success.
Friction to Flow: How University of Portland Doubled Payment Engagement [SFS-1856P]
See how the University of Portland transformed its payment experience with Ellucian Banner and Flywire, launching PilotPay to unify billing, automate communications, streamline workflows, and improve access to affordable options. The result: a 40% increase in payment plan enrollment, reduced manual tasks, and a seamless, student-friendly payment process that supports retention and success.
Rethinking Expense Oversight: Doing More With the Right Controls [STR-1934P]
Higher education finance teams face growing compliance demands across decentralized departments and research funding without added staff. Traditional post-submission reviews overwhelm lean teams and focus on fixing preventable errors instead of real risk. This session explores how institutions can redesign expense oversight using risk-based models to strengthen compliance and reduce workload.
Ellucian Student: AI Agents Transforming Higher Education Administration [PLA-1951PS]
Ellucian Student puts the power of agentic AI in the hands of higher education administrators — without removing them from the equation. Using natural language, admins query systems and trigger intelligent flows, while human-in-the-loop design ensures oversight. This session explores how Ellucian Student aims to minimize administrative burden and build toward AI-powered recommendations.
Streamlining Campus Operations With Automating Time Tracking and Scheduling [HCF-1939PS]
Learn how TimeClock Plus integrates with Ellucian Banner through Ethos to help institutions get time right. From automated time tracking to accurate payroll, TCP simplifies complex workforce needs across departments. With flexible tools and optional scheduling features, you’ll reduce errors, improve compliance, and streamline staff operations.
12:00 PM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
Navigating the Future: Your SaaS Strategy Guide [PLA-1894PS]
Join SIG for a look at how we guide our clients as they confidently transition to Banner or Colleague SaaS. Our strategic approach starts with understanding the current state, and then layers in best-practices, all while looking for wins while aligning for future SaaS success. We’ll discuss practical strategies and lessons learned.
CourseLeaf Commons: Empowering Transfer Success [STU-1897PS]
See how CourseLeaf Commons drives alignment and transparency in common course numbering with a central course repository, equivalency evaluation workflows, and intuitive search — helping students navigate transfer pathways with confidence.
Extending Ellucian Integrations With AI-Powered Student Support [PLA-1918PS]
Ellucian systems power student data, but support doesn’t stop after hours. See how Ivy & Ocelot integrates with Ellucian tools to deliver 24/7, brand-aligned AI support that feels personal to students. We’ll walk through real workflows that reduce emails, calls, and tickets, freeing staff to reinvest time into higher-value, human conversations and complex support needs.
1:00 PM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
5 Strategic Solutions to Simplify Payments and Cut Overhead Costs! [HCF-1890PS]
Discover five key strategies to streamline payment processing, reduce administrative costs, and enhance the student experience. Boost on-time payments using digital wallets (PayPal, Venmo), AutoPay, and AI-driven student portals. By adopting mobile payment alternatives and automated reminders, you’ll reduce administrative workloads and create a seamless, future-ready experience for students.
AI Robotics and Innovation: Reimagining Parking as a Strategic Asset [STR-1426P]
AI robotics is redefining how universities manage essential services, and Xavier University is among the first to embed autonomous robots directly into operations. This case study shows how reimagining auxiliary services through strategy, technology, and innovation can unlock new revenue streams, enhance resilience, and accelerate the transformation toward a smarter, more future-ready campus experience.
Bridging the Data Gap: Making Ellucian Data Work for Financial Insight [PLA-1662P]
Explore how institutions can harness Ellucian’s Ethos platform and modern API strategies to achieve true bidirectional data integration. Connected data ecosystems let financial and enrollment insights flow back into operations, creating a continuous feedback loop that drives transparency and smarter, faster decisions.
From Strategy to Success: California Lutheran’s Enterprise AI Transformation Story [STR-1457P]
Discover how California Lutheran University deployed a scalable, secure, university-wide AI solution for students, faculty, and staff — with Informer AI Assistants built atop BI data, integrated with university systems (ERP, SIS, LMS, etc.). Embedded in their portal and mobile app, CLU eliminated fragmented experiences with consistent, unified AI support across teaching, learning, operations, and student services.
Modernizing ERP for SaaS-Ready Campus [PLA-1885P]
As institutions adopt SaaS, ERP must evolve into the backbone of a connected digital ecosystem. Leveraging Tambellini Group research and TCS implementation perspectives, this session explores architecture, integration, and data strategies that enable scalable innovation.
Move to Ellucian Banner SaaS: Lessons Learned from Modernizing Third-Party Integrations with Data Connect [PLA-1615P]
Many institutions struggle with legacy integrations that no longer fit a SaaS-first world. Drawing on lessons from Ellucian SaaS integration engagements, this session explores what changes as direct DB access gives way to Ethos APIs and Data Connect, and how future-state choices affect cost and timeline. Examples include Salesforce-Banner and Barnes & Noble-Colleague SaaS integrations.
SaaS and Beyond: Supporting Transformation During Migration [STR-1341P]
Brooklyn Law School’s migration to Colleague SaaS is a major initiative, but institutional needs don’t pause for tech shifts. We will share lessons from an in-progress migration and explore how our deep partnership with Ferrilli enables progress across multiple projects. We highlight takeaways from the migration, additional emerging needs, and how our partnership ensures continuity and innovation.
Smarter Housing Data: Connecting StarRez with Ellucian Ecosystems [PLA-1480P]
Student housing demands flexibility, insights, and seamless integrations. This session highlights key trends, shows how StarRez connects with Ellucian Colleague and Ellucian Banner, previews our Ellucian Marketplace presence with Ethos Data Connect and APIs, and demonstrates how StarRez Intelligence turns complex data into actionable insights and supports enhanced workflows that drive better outcomes.
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Transfer of Credit Automation in ProcessMaker at Stetson and Santa Ana College [RAD-1554P]
Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE) is a complex, time-consuming and often manual process for HED institutions. Learn how Stetson University (Banner) and Santa Ana College (Colleague) implemented ProcessMaker TCE as a cost-effective and scalable way to automate, optimize, and streamline the end-to-end TCE process including AI transcript extraction, routing, articulation, and equivalency management.
How Intuition Partners with Colleges to Provide Affordable and Efficient Payment Solutions [PLA-1926PS]
Redefining campus commerce, Intuition Payment Solutions is the comprehensive SaaS platform designed for the modern educational landscape. Proudly operating as a division of Ferrilli, the leader in higher education technology solutions, we leverage decades of institutional knowledge to deliver a seamless financial interface. From flexible Payment Plans and versatile Storefronts to precision ERP Integrations and Consolidated Deposits, our holistic system eliminates administrative friction. We provide the tools institutions need to thrive, ensuring a sophisticated, user-centric payment experience that elevates student satisfaction and operational excellence.
2:00 PM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
Transforming Higher Education Workforce Operations With UKG [HCF-1933PS]
Discover how UKG helps higher education institutions optimize workforce operations, elevate the employee experience, and support student success. See how data-driven insights, automated processes, and intuitive scheduling empower your campus to work smarter and create a more resilient, people‑centered institution.
Argos X — The Future of Higher Education Reporting [PLA-1643P]
Argos X builds on higher education’s trusted reporting solution with a modern, web-based platform. See how new tools — Pivot, Color, Explore Data, and Data Agent — simplify reporting, speed insights, and reduce IT reliance. Learn how staff can easily build, share, and act on data, plus get a preview of what’s next in the Argos X roadmap.
Ecosystem in Action: Powering the Connected Campus [STR-1788P]
Modern campuses need a connected ecosystem, not just software. This session explores how integrated platforms across ERP, payments, credentials, dining, and student services create a unified digital experience. Learn how Ethos-powered APIs, Experience Cards, and Marketplace solutions simplify operations, reduce complexity, and deliver seamless student journeys.
Ellucian Talent Management by NEOED: Key Insights on Banner Ethos Integration [HCF-1494P]
Attendees can earn 0.75 SHRM professional development credits (PDCs) for this session. Learn how Ellucian Talent Management by NEOED integrates with Ellucian Banner using Ethos to streamline human resource data flows. This session covers implementation best practices, data structure, and what to expect when syncing employee, position, and hire data. Hear lessons learned directly from the University of Montana team.
Promoting Curriculum Hygiene: Tips to Acclimate Campus to New Practices [STR-1865P]
Is your SIS full of inactive instructors, courses, and programs? Learn how the University of Redlands cleaned up their curriculum data and introduced new processes to campus. This presentation will also cover strategies to improve the curriculum review process, increase transparency, and involve more stakeholders to start planning for and advertising new programs.
Stopping Student Aid Fraud at Scale: A Systemwide Approach [STR-1574P]
Fraud schemes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing a risk to student aid and institutional trust. Hear from leaders of the largest community college system in the U.S. as they share how they are tackling fraud at scale, protecting aid dollars, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding opportunities for real students.
Reimagining Exam Management and eAssessment in Higher Education [STU-1892PS]
Exams, tests, and assessments remain one of the least evolved areas of higher education. This session explores how universities are rethinking exam management and eAssessment to reduce risk, remove manual effort, and improve academic and administrative efficiency. Discover why this is a new frontier for meaningful digital transformation, improved student experience, and cost savings.
Smart Communication, Real Results: Empowering Higher Education With Nelnet Notify [HCF-1874PS]
See how Nelnet Notify helps Universities automate and personalize student and payer communications (payment reminders, balance notices, and event updates) using data-driven messaging and configurable templates. Learn how targeted outreach can boost on-time payments, reduce delinquencies, streamline workflows, and maintain compliance with accurate, audit-ready records.
3:00 PM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
Lessons Learned: How to Handle Integrations When Modernizing Banner and Colleague for SaaS [PLA-1896PS]
Modernizing Banner and Colleague environments often starts with integration pains: undocumented jobs, opaque scripts, and fragile links no one fully understands. This session shares practical lessons on making hidden logic visible, stabilizing legacy flows, and moving third-party integrations (CRM, LMS, Finance, etc.) to cloud-ready patterns with Modernization Studio.
AI Agents: From Ellucian Data to Student Outcomes [STU-1893PS]
Your CRM stores data. AI Agents make it work. See how Mongoose AI Agents integrate with Ellucian to guide students, complete tasks, escalate to staff, and capture insights across the lifecycle. This solution showcase demonstrates real student workflows powered by Ellucian data — without replacing your CRM or adding friction.
Back to Baseline and Beyond: Transforming Processes and Integrations [STR-1596P]
Ferrilli helps institutions return to baseline by remediating customizations, streamlining processes, and modernizing integrations. This session highlights strategies to reduce technical debt, strengthen alignment with delivered functionality, and prepare institutions for 21st-century innovation rather than remaining tied to legacy processes.
Responsible AI in Practice: Privacy, Equity, and Practicality for Education [ADV-1870P]
Explore five core principles of responsible AI — purpose, privacy, cost, oversight, and transparency — alongside key considerations for accessibility, realistic product claims, and practical examples of effective and problematic AI use in education.
4:00 PM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
TCS Education Domain Agentic Framework [STR-1899PS]
Globally, education institutions rely on people‑heavy, costly, manual service models. AI adoption is limited to chatbots or basic automation, delivering low scalability and weak accountability. TCS envisions AI‑run education services, with humans supervising by exception, autonomous agents across personas, and an API‑first, outcome‑driven campus architecture complementing Ellucian platforms
ETX Plus: Reinventing Transcript Exchange—Secure, Simple, and Free [RAD-1924PS]
ETX Plus is a free, secure, and flexible way for institutions to receive electronic transcripts. There are no fees, added services, or complexity. Trusted by 1,800+ institutions, ETX Plus streamlines transcript management while giving schools full control over their academic records.
From Hire to Retire: Modernizing the Employee Lifecycle in Higher Education [HCF-1497P]
Attendees can earn 0.75 SHRM professional development credits (PDCs) for this session. Explore how higher education institutions are modernizing HR from hire to retire with Ellucian Talent Management by NEOED. This session will showcase how integrated tools for recruiting, onboarding, performance, and learning help reduce time-to-hire, boost retention, and ensure compliance across the employee lifecycle.
From Siloed to Streamlined: UDM’s Scheduling Journey [STR-1860P]
Learn how the University of Detroit Mercy eliminated manual scheduling, saving countless hours and empowering department schedulers. University Registrar Amy Wisniewski will detail the shift to centralized operations, improved room utilization, and student-centric scheduling. The presentation will also cover faculty change management, training, and how to partner with the vendor for success.
Managing the Expanding Payment Ecosystem [SFS-1595P]
Explore how TouchNet and Ellucian work together to help institutions simplify payment operations, reconciliation, and security through centralized control and automated integrations. By leveraging the right tools and technologies, we enable expanded payment acceptance and revenue growth opportunities, while providing financial visibility and fostering a connected and compliant payment environment.
Navigating the SaaS Frontier: A Collaborative Journey With Ellucian [STR-1807P]
Lead the Colleague SaaS revolution! This session explores strategies, in partnership with Ellucian, to overcome silos, improve workflows, and enhance data integrity, focusing on seamless SaaS implementations and migrations. Learn from success stories to empower your institution with optimized processes for lasting success.
5:00 PM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
Orchestrating the Student Lifecycle: Marketing From Prospect to Alumni [RAD-1958PS]
Today’s institutions must manage a continuous, data-informed relationship with students that begins before enrollment and extends beyond graduation. From recruiting prospects to supporting enrolled students and activating alumni communities, lifecycle engagement is no longer a series of disconnected campaigns — it’s a coordinated strategy.
SMART SCHEDULING™: Revolutionizing Better Outcomes With Intelligence [STU-1923PS]
Discover the only end-to-end smart scheduling platform that aligns programs, courses, faculty, space, and events. Learn how advanced intelligence connects demand with capacity to create dynamic, multi-year schedules — helping students access the right courses at the right time, graduate faster, and lower costs while breaking down campus silos.
6:00 PM MDT - Monday, Apr 20
Empowering Teams and Residents Through Smart Automation [RAD-1900PS]
As expectations evolve and operational pressures increase, teams need solutions that create clarity, not complexity. This session explores how automation and actionable insights can help institutions support residents through transitions while equipping staff with the visibility and efficiency they need to lead with confidence.
Applying AI to Achieve the College Mission [PLA-1902PS]
Join Kiran Kodithala, CEO of N2N Services, to see how LightLeapAI tools are being used to prevent fraud, streamline operations, and strengthen student services through practical, mission-aligned AI adoption.