Want the full scoop on Admissions? Check out the May 2026 R3 Showcase Event!
Posted on Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Our May 2026 R3 Project Showcase event was hosted by Krista Pearson, Vice President of Student Services and R3 Project’s Executive Sponsor, who welcomed more than 200 participants.
This event’s topic was all things Admissions, including new terminology and key changes. Several Admissions topics have already been presented at previous Showcase events.
Kiana Lepage-Valenzuela, Technical Writer, R3 Project, led attendees through an interactive review of the new Admissions terminology.
Lisa Wellman, Coordinator, Admissions, provided an overview of the key changes to Admissions processes that Thesis SM and the accompanying Thesis Student Portal will bring.
Dr. Patricia Anderson, Organizational Change Management Lead and Senior Implementation Consultant with Thesis, and Funto Dabiri, Implementation Consultant with Thesis, delivered a live demo of the portfolio submission and review process in the Thesis Student Portal and Thesis SM.
The event ended with a Q&A session, where attendees were invited to ask any Admissions-related questions.
As always, we want to thank our attendees for tuning in to learn more about the new Student Information System. We appreciate every question and value these opportunities to provide more information to the wider college community.
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Word Workout: Level Up Your Learning with Gamification
Posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Change is exciting, but it can also feel challenging. With the introduction of our new Student Information System (SIS), Thesis SM, and the accompanying Thesis Student Portal replacing ACSIS, we’re stepping into a new way of working at Algonquin College. This shift brings fresh processes and a new set of terminology. Think of it like learning a new language: it feels unfamiliar and daunting at first, but the more you practice, the more fluent you become.
And that’s where gamification comes in! By turning learning into a game with challenges and points, we make the process less overwhelming and more engaging.
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Word Workout: Like Training Your Brain at the Gym
Posted on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Warm-Up: Picture This…
Imagine going to the gym for your brain instead of your body. You’ve got stations for cardio (quick thinking), strength (deep understanding), and flexibility (adaptability). Now imagine each station is a challenge built around learning new terms for the future Student Information System (SIS), Thesis SM. That’s where the R3 Project’s Word Workouts come in!
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Admissions 101: Summary of Changes (Part 2)
Posted on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
The implementation of the new Student Information System (SIS), Thesis SM, will bring significant changes to the way processes work. For now, our focus is on Admissions, which will have an impact on both learners and employees. We have compiled a summary of the biggest Admissions changes to set you up for success!
Admissions covers a wide range of processes, so make sure to check out the first part to learn about the other changes that are coming. This second and final part focuses on some key components to the Admissions process, as well as common features that some learners might use during their applicant journey.
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Admissions 101: Summary of Changes (Part 1)
Posted on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Want to know how different Admissions processes will work once the new Student Information System (SIS), Thesis SM, is implemented? Well, look no further! We have compiled a summary of the biggest changes surrounding Admissions, from the new Applicant Checklist feature to how international learners will be admitted.
Some of these processes are completely new, while others are changes from existing processes. Regardless, the new SIS will bring many benefits, and in the meantime, we will prepare you for these changes with a handy crash course.
Since there are a number of changes coming, we decided to split the list into two parts. The first part focuses on the different kinds of Admissions processes, as well as a new feature in the Thesis Student Portal.
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