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Role-Based Guidance for Navigating to SaaS

Explore tailored guidance for leaders, IT teams, business owners, and PMOs. Each path outlines how Navigate to SaaS supports your goals, mitigates risk, and accelerates modernization success.

Presidents
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Modernization Guidance 

for Leaders

Concerned about disruption or ROI? We help leaders navigate modernization confidently — aligning tech with strategy, protecting mission-critical operations, and demonstrating value from moving to SaaS.

Key Questions

Answers concerns about disruption and ROI when moving to SaaS solutions.

Strategic Alignment

Aligns technology with institutional goals for measurable, mission-driven impact.

Lower Risk

Uses proven methods to reduce operational risk and shorten time to value.

Trusted Expertise

Partners who understand governance, accreditation, and higher ed realities.

CIOs & CTOs
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Secure, Predictable Modernization

We help CIOs and CTOs reduce migration complexity, build trust in automation, and accelerate access to production-ready environments through proven tools, preconfigured SaaS, and best-practice delivery.

Key Questions

Addresses migration complexity, automation trust, and faster environment readiness.

AI-Powered Roadmap

Modernization Studio scans ERP and produces an actionable, data-driven plan.

Prebuilt SaaS

Early access to end-to-end SaaS environments speeds testing and configuration.

Proven Architecture

Uses HERM and best-practice delivery for secure, predictable modernization.

IT Architects
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Execution-Ready Implementation

We help IT leaders avoid rework, save engineering time, and scale implementations with automation, structured tooling, and reusable assets that ensure repeatable, high-quality delivery from day one.

Key Questions

Solves rework issues, adds automation, and ensures repeatable, scalable delivery.

Automated Tooling

Structured tools and playbooks accelerate integrations and configurations.

Business Alignment

CARM links technical work to outcomes with clear plans and progress tracking.

Early Validation

Sandbox testing with real data enables early, accurate validation and feedback.

Business Process
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Technology Aligned to Your Workflows

We ensure technology supports your real processes, not just configurations — with iterative validation, prebuilt setups, and change management to boost confidence and minimize go-live surprises.

Key Questions

Ensures the system matches processes, offers feedback points, and trains your team.

Process-Driven

Capabilities-based delivery ensures tech reflects your real workflows and needs.

Iterative Testing

Hands-on validation cycles give confidence before launch and reduce late changes.

Prebuilt Configs

Ready-made setups and milestones reduce delays, backed by change management.

PMOs
Proven and dependable program management delivery

Predictable Delivery and Clear Visibility

Navigate complex transformations with confidence. Our proven delivery model incorporates entry/exit criteria, RACI matrices, and change management planning. Automated health scans, dashboards, and milestone tracking ensure alignment and timely delivery. Global consulting expertise and a unified methodology help reduce risk and keep projects on track.

Key Questions

Track progress, align stakeholders, and learn how our model reduces risk compared to past projects.

Delivery Model

Entry/exit criteria, RACI, and change planning provide structure and consistency across projects.

Health & Dashboards

Automated scans and milestone tracking offer visibility, alignment, and actionable insights.

Global Expertise

Benefit from a unified methodology and consulting experience across all product lines.

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Designed to Meet the Complex Needs of Higher Education

Ellucian’s services are tailored to support institutions across academic, administrative, and student-facing functions—leveraging cloud, data, and automation to drive institutional success.

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Modernize With Confidence

Leverage cloud-based infrastructure to increase agility, scalability, and reduce IT burden.

Data-Driven Decisions

Connect early through 30+ channels with proactive support and knowledge tools.

Student-Centered Services

Enhance student engagement with personalized tools that support success throughout the academic journey.

End-to-End 
Support

Partner with seasoned experts to guide your institution through digital transformation—from planning to execution.

Operational Efficiency

Streamline workflows and processes to save time and resources across departments.

Secure & 
Compliant

Ensure data protection and regulatory alignment with built-in security and compliance frameworks.

In-Depth Service Overview

Explore how this service drives value by supporting our core products and connecting seamlessly with other professional services. Gain a deeper understanding of its purpose, benefits, and the outcomes it delivers.

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About the Service

Ellucian Implementation Services provide tailored deployment, integration, and configuration support for institutions adopting solutions like Ellucian Banner or Ellucian Colleague. Our experts ensure a seamless transition aligned with your unique goals and IT environment.

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Strategic Connections &
Support Ecosystem

Implementation Services are built to maximize the potential of Ellucian Banner, Colleague, and Experience, enabling faster adoption and deeper integration across your campus systems. Whether you’re deploying on-premise or transitioning to the cloud, our service ensures your product works exactly as intended.

Transformative Benefits That Drive Institutional Success

Discover how Ellucian’s purpose-built services help institutions modernize operations, enhance decision-making, and elevate student experiences through secure, scalable solutions.

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Modernize With Confidence

Cloud-based infrastructure for 
agility and scalability

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Data-Driven Decisions

Turn insights into action with
powerful analytics
 

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Student-Centered Services

Improve engagement and retention with personalized tools

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End-to-End Support

Partner with experts through every stage of transformation
 

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Future-Ready Security

Safeguard institutional data with built-in compliance and enterprise-grade protection.

What Institutions Are 
Saying About Ellucian Student

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“Our partnership with Ellucian is a huge win for the institution because of the depth of their expertise. The power and the breadth of what Ellucian brings to the table is infinitely greater than anything we could have done in-house.”

Jessica M.
/ Administration Officer, Sam Houston State University
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