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July 29, 2025 by Alanna Hook Leave a Comment

What if your campus Wi-Fi could tell you more than just who’s online? In this exclusive roundtable webinar, Avaap and Lambent shared how a new partnership is turning facilities usage data into strategic insight—and real ROI.

Attendees learned:

How Lambent’s occupancy analytics, powered by anonymous Wi-Fi occupancy metrics, gives visibility into how spaces are truly being used.
How Avaap layers in additional data—like course schedules, energy usage, or campus safety—to drive AI-powered insights that support budget decisions, space planning, and student-centric design.

Watch now to see this candid conversation about how to make your existing data work harder for you and to see how smarter facilities insights can shape the future of your campus.

July 18, 2025 by Alanna Hook Leave a Comment

Everyone’s talking about AI but how do you actually get started? Watch an unscripted conversation between two AI experts, Jeff Brown, VP of Data & Analytics at Avaap, and Dave Kieffer, Principal Analyst at The Tambellini Group, as they unpack the promise, pitfalls, and practical paths forward for artificial intelligence in higher education. Whether you’re a CIO seeking clarity, an IT leader exploring your institution’s readiness, or a Workday customer wondering how built-in AI capabilities apply to you, this session will help you move from buzzwords to action.

In this session attendees learned:

The truth behind common AI myths and why it’s not as new as it seems
Clarification on key terms: machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, and AI agents
What Tambellini sees in the market vs. what Avaap sees on the ground
Low-barrier, minimal investment ways to get started with AI today
Where AI investments are paying off the most in higher ed
The difference between AI embedded in platforms like Workday vs. custom use cases
Responsible AI and the growing importance of governance

May 12, 2025 by vanessa young Leave a Comment

In higher education, timing is everything—especially when it comes to modernizing the systems that power your institution. For Northern Kentucky University (NKU), the moment for change is now. Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring NKU’s CFO Chris Calvert and CIO Tim Ferguson as they share why they chose to move forward with Workday to transform finance, HR, and student systems—and why they didn’t wait. You’ll also hear from Avaap’s Tim Oberschlake, VP of Organizational Transformation Services, on how institutions can set the stage for successful change from day one. Key Takeaways:

Why Workday, Why Now: Learn what drove NKU’s decision to modernize and what timing factors matter most.
Lead With Alignment: See how early collaboration across finance, IT, and campus leadership accelerates momentum.
Avoid Common Pitfalls: Gain expert insight on how to reduce risk, foster buy-in, and prepare your institution for change.
Build the Right Foundation: Understand the importance of defining strategic intent and aligning governance before implementation.

Whether you’re exploring system modernization or actively planning a move, this session offers firsthand insight to help you lead with confidence and clarity.

April 4, 2025 by vanessa young Leave a Comment

Enrollment and student retention are critical for the success of higher education institutions. Currently, low student enrollment and high attrition rates are a growing concern for many institutions. What should these institutions do to address rising concerns?

While there are many best practices and actions that can be taken to improve enrollment and retention, a critical place to start is by collecting and analyzing relevant data. So many factors contribute to lower enrollment and higher attrition rates, from academic to non-academic influences. By utilizing a data analytics approach, institutions can evaluate the root causes of student enrollment and retention and make informed, data-driven decisions about how to improve outcomes for students and universities alike.

View this webinar to see how institutions can take a data analytics approach to address low student enrollment and rates of high attrition. In this webinar we explore innovative solutions that are available within the Snowflake ecosystem.

During this webinar, attendees:

Learned how Snowflake can be leveraged as a platform for data analytics solutions.
Explored specific data analytics tools and dashboards that are designed for enrollment and student retention purposes.
Learned about Streamlit in Snowflake and its versatility in creating user-friendly applications.

March 31, 2025 by vanessa young Leave a Comment

Implementing a new system is not just about replacing old software; it’s an opportunity for business transformation. Access this webinar to reassess and optimize your business processes, look for ways to streamline operations, reduce redundancies, and enhance efficiency. When new software is not strongly aligned with your overall business strategy, the result is implementation confusion and lackluster results.

Attendees learned how to assess corporate strategy, how to compare solutions in the cloud world, what is to change operationally from a people and process perspective to drive business transformation, and how to strategize governance are critical in selecting the right system and achieving success post-implementation.

In this session, Avaap discussed what they have learned from our experience supporting organizations in their search for the right system software and the importance of rethinking how you perform system selections as your organization begins your transformation journey.

During this webinar, attendees:

Learned to understand the key considerations for system implementation success and how aligning new software with business strategy can improve outcomes
Learned methods to compare software options in the ever-changing technology landscape while considering changes in operations, processes, and people
Developed strategies for process governance and optimization to reduce redundancies and establish frameworks that will create lasting success

March 27, 2025 by vanessa young Leave a Comment

Higher education institutions are facing increasing financial complexity and challenges. Balancing budget constraints, strategic priorities, and evolving funding models while ensuring accurate and transparent financial reporting. The key to success lies in a well-structured Foundation Data Model (FDM) and innovative reporting and analytics capabilities that drive both operational efficiency and enhanced data-driven decision-making.

This webinar explores how Workday’s FDM, reporting and planning solutions can help institutions streamline budget planning, forecasting, and financial transactions while providing leadership with real-time insights to optimize resource allocation. We examine key FDM dimensions, the planning cycle, budget load processes, and delivered reports in both Workday Financial Planning (Adaptive) and Workday Financials, demonstrating how these tools enhance financial transparency and agility.

Beyond system functionality, this webinar addresses the bigger picture—how to leverage Workday’s financial framework to improve strategic decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and institutional resilience. Additionally, learn critical security considerations to protect financial data integrity and ensure compliance.

Whether you’re responsible for day-to-day financial operations or focused on high-level financial strategy, this session provides actionable insights to help your institution navigate financial complexities with confidence.

January 30, 2025 by vanessa young Leave a Comment

Watch an insightful roundtable discussion that explores the significant advancements that have transformed Workday’s Financial Aid product into one of the most powerful solutions in the market.

This webinar highlights these enhancements, addresses common misconceptions, and demonstrates how Workday Financial Aid can simplify processes, increase efficiency, and provide unparalleled support to students and staff alike.

The goal of this session is to provide your institution the clarity and confidence you need to understand how Workday Financial Aid is designed to meet—and exceed—the demands of your institution. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from Workday experts, see the latest product features in action, and get answers to your most pressing questions!

Key Takeaways:

A deep dive into the latest enhancements in Workday Financial Aid.
How Workday Financial Aid meets the specific needs of higher education
Dispelling myths and misconceptions: How the product has evolved in the pat 5+ years
Live demonstrations of powerful new features.
Q&A session with Workday experts.

December 9, 2024 by vanessa young Leave a Comment

Curious about how Workday’s Integration capabilities stack up against Ellucian’s solutions? Or wondering which pre-built integrations Workday and Avaap offers to seamlessly connect with the third-party products your institution relies on? This is the session you’ve been waiting for!

Dive into the key benefits, critical considerations, and essential insights you need to know before making the switch from Ellucian’s Banner or Colleague ERPs to Workday.

Gain a clear understanding of how custom integrations are developed and managed, when and why temporary integrations are needed prior to moving to Workday Student, when we see institutions needing client-side integrations support and how your institution’s Technical teams’ roles change after going live on Workday.

Don’t miss this chance to explore how Workday can elevate your institution’s technology landscape!

December 9, 2024 by vanessa young Leave a Comment

Migrating from Ellucian Banner or Colleague to Workday? Watch this roundtable with Avaap’s Data & Analytics experts, as they guide you through key considerations for developing a comprehensive data, reporting, and analytics strategy tailored to your institution’s needs. In this session, dive deep into:

Evaluating the key elements when developing your data strategy (including governance, integrity, security, architecture, integrations, change management, etc.)
How best to access/transform your institution’s data in a repeatable process
Determining what data needs to be converted and how much
Experience creating reports in Ellucian Banner and Colleague vs. Workday
Strategizing on how to manage and report off data outside of Workday
Best practices for creating richer, more dynamic, and advanced analytics with additional data sources and solutions

This is your chance to uncover opportunities to enhance your data strategy and architecture, positioning your institution for success in a Workday environment. Watch now!

October 11, 2024 by vanessa young Leave a Comment

Watch this video to discover the real drivers behind successful change management in higher education! Join Avaap’s customers as they reveal why change management was the key to their project success and share the valuable lessons they learned throughout their transformation journeys. This discussion goes far beyond traditional training and communication strategies. We dive deep into what it takes to build a compelling business case for change, accurately assess your institution’s readiness, and develop a robust Organizational Change Management (OCM) strategy. Learn how to establish strong change champion networks and engage leadership and stakeholders effectively to ensure your initiatives are embraced at every level.

If you’re looking to elevate your change management approach and achieve true institutional transformation, this session is a must. Watch now to gain practical insights and strategies that can make all the difference in your project success!

Presenters:

Sarah Persinger, Workday Change Management Lead, Miami University of Ohio

Chris Muller, Director of Application System Services, The University of Akron

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