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Learner Benefits Part 3: Streamlining processes to improve the learner experience

Posted on Friday, April 19th, 2024

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The R3 Project is not just about investing in a new Student Information System (SIS). Rethinking and redesigning the many business processes across the College is another important piece of the puzzle, and this is directly in line with the project’s objectives. One of these objectives is to improve student success and satisfaction.

These business processes are also helping us define how the new Student Portal will work. To put it simply, the portal will make our learners’ lives easier as they navigate through their academic journey.

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Learner Benefits Part 2: Improving Overall Communications for AC Learners

Posted on Friday, April 12th, 2024

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With the launch of a new Student Portal and Student Information System comes a lot of benefits for everyone. Not only that, but the work being done on the R3 Project is directly connected to the Mission and Vision of Algonquin College, which aims to help our learners achieve lifelong success and become global leaders.

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Domestic on Demand: Making the application process quick and easy for domestic students! 

Posted on Thursday, March 28th, 2024

With the implementation of the new Student Information System, Thesis SM, comes many changes to how we currently do things at the College. Some of these processes will stay the same once we go live, but others will change to improve student success and satisfaction as well as employee satisfaction and productivity. One of the many changes will be the use of Domestic on Demand.

Before we dive into what this means for students, employees, and the College as a whole, keep in mind that this change only applies to domestic students!

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What is DoD? Find out by watching the March 2024 R3 Showcase Event Recording!

Posted on Thursday, March 28th, 2024

March’s Showcase event was hosted by Vice President of Student Services and R3 Project’s Executive Sponsor, Laura Stanbra, who welcomed more than 231 participants.

Claude Brulé, AC President and CEO, presented the many benefits the R3 Project is committed to achieving for our learners, including the very important integration between the new Student Information System (SIS) and the Domestic on Demand (DoD) solution provided by the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS).

Amanda Therrien, Training Specialist, then went over the current Domestic Admissions Process and explained some important Thesis SM Admissions terminology to give some background into what information they represent in Thesis SM, the new SIS.

And then, what you’ve all been waiting for… live demos!

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