Case Study: California Institute of the Arts achieves greater autonomy and student experience with Modern Campus Lifelong Learning

How Destiny One created autonomy and gave Extended Studies the space to grow

The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) Extended Studies division faced significant administrative challenges due to its reliance on a cumbersome, main campus-controlled student information system. This "patchwork dinosaur of systems" created inefficiencies, a frustrating student experience, and prevented growth. To overcome these obstacles, CalArts Extended Studies turned to the Modern Campus Lifelong Learning system to gain autonomy and modernize its operations.

By implementing Modern Campus Lifelong Learning, the division gained full control over its website, application, and registration processes. The solution provided a modern, self-service student portal, streamlined back-end management, and data autonomy. This allowed CalArts Extended Studies to eliminate administrative bottlenecks, offer an Amazon-like experience for students, and finally achieve its goal of scalable growth without burdening the main campus.

California Institute of the Arts

Hilary Darling

Director of the Summer Institute