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Institutional Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
University of Northwestern – Saint Paul is a private Christian university in Roseville, Minnesota. Founded in 1902, the university serves traditional undergraduate students, adult students, graduate students, and dual enrollment high school students through its post-secondary education option (PSEO). A post baccalaureate nursing program is also offered. The university also owns a series of radio stations and offer classes through a campus in Sioux Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
University of Northwestern – Saint Paul had been using several systems to track a variety of populations from potential students to admitted students at various levels including dual enrollment, undergraduate and graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different information was gathered and housed in various departments throughout the university, which made the processing of student information inefficient and often out of date. The university needed an efficient way to gather and sort data on a wide range of groups depending on where the students were in the application or matriculation process and share inquires across the various populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SIG conducted a thorough analysis of UNWSP’s current business procedures and implemented comprehensive solutions to address the challenges of fragmented data and inefficient processes across various student populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Improvements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Centralized Data Management:<\/strong> Developed a unified system to track and manage data for all student populations (dual enrollment, undergraduate, and graduate), eliminating information silos between departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Streamlined Data Collection:<\/strong> Created a single inquiry form to manage all populations, ensuring consistent and up-to-date information gathering across the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Automated Workflows:<\/strong> Implemented new automated processes that freed up staff time, allowing for more meaningful engagement with students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:<\/strong> Facilitated knowledge sharing across multiple teams, improving communication and efficiency throughout the admissions and matriculation processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Specialized Application Processes:<\/strong> Developed a Dual Enrollment Application that included counselor and parent approvals, addressing the unique needs of this student population.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Integrated Marketing Approach:<\/strong> Provided cross-training for staff and marketing personnel, enabling collaborative promotion of all programs at the undergraduate level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Results:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
These solutions effectively addressed UNWSP’s challenges by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Eliminating inconsistent data issues across departments and student populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Providing an efficient way to gather, sort, and share data on a wide range of student groups throughout their journey from inquiry to matriculation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Improving the accuracy and timeliness of student information processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Enhancing the university’s ability to track and manage various student populations cohesively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Through these improvements, UNWSP has transformed its data management and student engagement processes, creating a more efficient, collaborative, and student-centered admissions experience across all programs and levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Results & Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SIG conducted a thorough analysis of the current business procedures and built and developed the following while providing strong knowledge transfer to staff:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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New efficient streamlined processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Developed a single inquiry form to manage all populations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dual Enrollment Application that included counselor and parent approvals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cross training for staff and marketing personnel, working together to promote all programs at the undergraduate level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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How SIG Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SIG offers implementation and consultation services that help clients use the full capabilities of the Slate system. SIG provides processes that meet an institution\u2019s specific objectives. If Slate has already been adopted, SIG\u2019s in-house professionals offer advanced implementation services and personalized consultations. SIG provides the following services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A diagnostic review and assessment of business practices and how they align to the parts of Slate that will maximize staff effectiveness and return on investment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Expedited implementation for just-in-time deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Advanced implementation to build custom campaigns, events, applications, and configure workflows in ways that will allow you to make the most of Slate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Training sessions targeted to your unique business setting and staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Slate support including CRM training and on-going assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Institutional Profile University of Northwestern – Saint Paul is a private Christian university in Roseville, Minnesota. Founded in 1902, the university serves traditional undergraduate students, adult students, graduate students, and dual enrollment high school students through its post-secondary education option (PSEO). A post baccalaureate nursing program is also offered. The…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1547,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","insight_topic":[],"class_list":["post-2047","case-study","type-case-study","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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