Case Study: University of Maryland Baltimore streamlines research administration with Kuali Research

University of Maryland Baltimore cuts training time from 4 hours to 2.5 with Kuali

The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) faced a significant challenge when its on-premise research management tool required costly server upgrades. Each system update took months to evaluate and implement, followed by weeks or months of testing and tweaking to ensure it did not disrupt their current functionality. This process was a major inefficiency for their research administration office.

By implementing Kuali's cloud-based Research solution as a SaaS product, UMB resolved its server issues and gained immediate access to updates without lengthy testing periods. The results for UMB were substantial: user training time was cut in half due to the intuitive interface, system response time improved, and a decade of historical records were successfully migrated. Kuali provided a solution where updates are seamlessly implemented, directly matching the university's needs without the burden of past customizations.

University of Maryland Baltimore