Case Study: Carroll University achieves faster ERP modernization and improved operations with Ellucian Colleague SaaS

Carroll University implements Ellucian Colleague SaaS in 6 months

Carroll University, a private institution serving approximately 3,500 students, faced significant operational challenges after a failed six-year attempt to transition from its 30-year-old legacy ERP system to a competitor's platform. The previous solution lacked integration capabilities and required extensive manual processes, creating functionality gaps that hindered the university's operations. Carroll selected Ellucian to implement its Colleague SaaS solution to achieve automation and better meet its institutional needs.

With strong executive support and a partnership approach, Ellucian completed the implementation of Colleague in an accelerated timeline of just six months. The results included reduced manual validation and system workarounds, improved financial aid and operational turnaround times, and expanded use of modules like budgeting. The solution restored institutional confidence in its core systems by providing stable, integrated workflows that allowed staff to focus on serving students.

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