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Are you a Jenzabar partner? Join us tomorrow for a webinar to discuss strategies to reimagine key academic operations functions. We’ll walk through tactics on how to prepare for a successful implementation, gain stakeholder buy-in, and get the entire campus ready for launch. Register now to join us! https://lnkd.in/eveC94nC

Reviewing a plethora of curriculum proposals is no joke, especially when reviewing curriculum proposals for three institutions merging into one. We recently chatted with Dennis Frohlich, Associate Professor and Chair of the University Curriculum Committee at Commonwealth University about how they tackled this challenge and lessons learned. Check out the highlights to learn more! 

Announcing the launch of the AcOps Magazine! AcOps is your go-to source for all things academic operations. The magazine features interviews with leading higher ed administrators, think pieces on where the space is heading, and the latest data points. We’re thrilled to bring these important stories to our community as we all learn and grow together. Drop us a comment to let us know what you think or who we should feature in our next edition! https://lnkd.in/eFsYTEns

Where are you asking students to spend their mental energy? This recent column in The Chronicle of Higher Education really resonated with our mission to ensure students can easily navigate administrative functions and dedicate their energy where it matters most—in the classroom. “If our goal is to educate students, to ask them to grapple with hard topics and challenges, we should prioritize the places where the learning we most care about takes place over the places where transactions occur.” https://lnkd.in/e5ARfqJD

Curious how your institution compares to peers on academic assessment? Our newest white paper reveals key insights from a survey of nearly 200 assessment professionals on staffing, technology, and the biggest challenges they face. Download it now to learn how to move beyond compliance and drive meaningful change at your institution. https://lnkd.in/e8vdq3z8

Did you know that only 1 in 4 institutions report that they practice student-centric scheduling? Learn about high-impact opportunities to improve the scheduling process and the key takeaways from survey data. https://lnkd.in/e8behU4v

Hudson County Community College was recently recognized with the 2025 AcOpscar for an outstanding Roll Out. The team at HCCC moved away from an entirely manual scheduling process that required entering 500 unique courses manually and led to hundreds of emails each scheduling cycle. After coordinating with numerous stakeholders, meticulously developing a rollout timeline, and facilitating numerous training modules, they’ve transformed their scheduling process with new workflows that led to an 85% reduction in emails received. They are also now able to build their academic schedule a full year in advance, a feat never before possible. Congratulations to the incredible team at HCCC! https://lnkd.in/eidxyme7

Congratulations to Minnesota State Community and Technical College as the winner of the 2025 AcOpscar Award for Innovation. The M State team worked incredibly hard over the past year to unify their data, consolidate systems, and improve operational efficiency. These initiatives were all centered around creating a more responsive, student-centered institution that is powered with real-time data. Their innovative work, particularly around course scheduling, has shown outstanding results with 919 hours freed up annually and an estimated hundreds of thousands of dollars saved. Congratulations to the stellar team at M State! 

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog YOUR guest is Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager, Coursedog YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a university break down traditional faculty roles into 6 specialized positions to better serve 10,000+ online learners? What happens when YOU eliminate committees entirely & build new academic programs in 3-4 months instead of years? How does an institution pivot from 2-semester tradition to year-round 5-week terms while committing to flat tuition through 2030? Listen in to #EdUp https://lnkd.in/enAGk9zF We make education YOUR business! P.S. Support the podcast trusted by higher ed leaders. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com

We recently recognized some outstanding institutions who are leaders in the academic operations space. The 2025 AcOpscar for Change Management went to Isothermal Community College. On their journey to unify their academic operations, they re-evaluated and revised nearly every background academic process, from the initial creation of courses to the intricate review of curriculum proposals. As a result of their hard work, they’ve dramatically improved internal workflow efficiency, enhanced information accessibility and accuracy, and become a resource for others colleges in the state. Congratulations to the team at Isothermal!