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July 6, 2026 by Alanna Hook

Designed specifically for higher education institutions, this solution delivers comprehensive, holistic reporting capabilities for faculty workloads while streamlining the creation and maintenance of detailed non-instructional activities. By automating the processing of Period Activity Pay for non-instructional tasks, it eliminates manual overhead and ensures timely, accurate compensation. Additionally, the system features robust, constrained security aligned with academic unit role assignments alongside a customizable Business Process (BP) approval workflow, ensuring that every faculty workload submission is both securely managed and precisely tailored to your institution’s governance standards.

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July 6, 2026 by Alanna Hook

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June 25, 2026 by vanessa young

Many higher education institutions assume they must complete their Workday implementation before tackling data modernization, analytics, or student retention initiatives. Avaap and Xavier University are proving otherwise.

Watch this conversation to learn how Xavier designed and implemented a modern student retention data model on Snowflake while simultaneously deploying Workday. Rather than waiting for a fully mature ERP environment or perfect data, Xavier took a pragmatic, collaborative approach that accelerated insight delivery and established a strong foundation for long-term student success.

During this session, you’ll hear from:

Sheri Thomas, AVP and Chief Information Officer, Xavier University
Kimberly Moore, VP of Student Affairs and Chief Success Officer, Xavier University
Annaleah Morrow, Ph.D., VP of Customer Success, Avaap

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

Explain how to advance student retention analytics during an active Workday transformation
Describe how to structure a collaborative partnership to design and deliver a scalable, modern data solution
Identify practical first steps for initiating retention analytics efforts, even without a fully mature data strategy
Apply approaches for navigating data quality challenges while continuing to move modernization efforts forward
Understand how cloud platforms like Snowflake support earlier and more scalable data foundations
Summarize key lessons for advancing operational transformation and data strategy in parallel

Attendees will leave with practical insights, implementation considerations, and a clear understanding that data modernization and Workday transformation do not need to happen sequentially. With the right approach, they can progress together to deliver faster, more meaningful results.

May 21, 2026 by vanessa young

What It Really Takes to Modernize ERP in Higher Ed

ERP transformation is complex—especially for institutions balancing limited resources, competing priorities, and the need to maintain uninterrupted operations. Xavier University partnered with Avaap to navigate this challenge, replacing legacy systems, redesigning processes, and building a scalable analytics foundation.

Download this Tambellini Group report to see how a strategic, collaborative approach helped Xavier deliver measurable results early—while positioning the university for long-term success.

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May 19, 2026 by vanessa young

Stop evaluating systems like it’s 2010.

Most higher ed digital transformation efforts stall before they start—trapped in feature checklists that simply recreate yesterday’s systems.

This white paper challenges the status quo and introduces a smarter, outcome-driven framework for platform evaluation—one that prioritizes student success, institutional agility, and long-term value.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

Move from feature-based decisions to outcome-based strategy
Evaluate vendors based on real, measurable impact
Reduce time-to-value while improving student and faculty experiences
Build an RFP process that invites innovation—not limits it

If you’re preparing for a platform evaluation or RFP, this is your blueprint for doing it right.

Download the white paper to rethink your approach—and drive meaningful results.

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May 15, 2026 by Alyssa Mehrberg

Higher education institutions are under increasing pressure to modernize systems, streamline operations, and do more with limited resources.

Avaap partners with colleges and universities to modernize enterprise platforms and institutional processes, helping teams move beyond legacy systems and realize the full value of Workday.

Download the Workday for Higher Education guide to see how institutions are accelerating time to value, reducing risk, and driving measurable outcomes.

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April 17, 2026 by Alyssa Mehrberg

Learn how organizations are using Snowflake to enhance their Workday investment by transforming operational data into enterprise‑wide insight on a secure, scalable analytics and AI platform.

As the system of insight downstream of Workday, Snowflake enables cross‑domain analytics, historical analysis, and AI readiness without disrupting Workday as the system of record. Combined with Avaap’s deep Workday and Data, Analytics, & AI expertise, organizations can unify data, preserve performance and governance, and turn trusted Workday data into meaningful business outcomes.

Download the guide to explore how Workday customers use Snowflake to scale enterprise analytics, unlock historical insight, and prepare confidently for AI‑driven decision‑making.

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March 5, 2026 by Alanna Hook

February 6, 2026 by Alyssa Mehrberg

Get ready for Workday’s 2026R1 release with a focused webinar covering the most important updates across HCM, Financials, and Student. Avaap’s Workday experts will go beyond the release notes to explain real‑world impacts, configuration considerations, and testing priorities your team needs to know before Preview and Production.

In this 90‑minute session, you’ll learn:

Key HCM updates affecting talent management, payroll, absence, time tracking, business processes, and security
Financials changes involving reporting, integrations, accounting, compliance impacts, and configuration opportunities
Critical Student enhancements across Records, Academic Advising, Curriculum Management, and related processes
Expert recommendations for testing, adoption planning, and maximizing value from the 2026R1 release

Walk away with a clear understanding of what’s changing and practical guidance to prepare your organization for a smooth transition.

January 7, 2026 by Alanna Hook Leave a Comment

Is your team ready for the first Workday release of 2026? Download this helpful toolkit with tips and checklists that will help you navigate the release process like a pro.

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