Automating Colleague Reports and Processes through the Process Handler Do you ever have the feeling you are wasting time waiting for a process to finish? Do you ever wish you could have that report waiting for you, instead of you waiting for it? This session will demonstrate how to automate Colleague processes and reports through the Process Handler so that you have the results when you need it without the waiting. Edie Cox Laramie County Community College

What’s New in SAP Business Objects: This session will cover what BusinessObjects users and developers need to know about the latest features in 4.3. Attendees will see the new interface and workflows. Plus, there will be a demonstration of new features which improve the report development process and front-end user experience. – Adam Lange Alcove Insights

Case Studies in Data-Informed Scheduling: Course scheduling is a challenging and time-consuming process in which institutions must balance several parameters, including student demand, faculty availability, facility resources, and program completion requirements. This session will showcase how two community colleges are using interactive data and visualization tools to support a holistic approach to scheduling. – Adam Lange Alcove Insights

Pros & Cons of Migrating to SaaS  An Institution’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is the basis upon which a college or university streamlines its processes, enhances staff productivity, supports students and enables data-driven decision-making. On the horizon is the rise of the SaaS model (Software as a Service) and institutions are recognizing the future of migrating their ERP systems to a cloud-based environment. In this session, we will outline the pros and cons of such a migration and will provide some awareness of considering this decision.  Digi Edwards & Jeremy Bennett BHA Technologies 

Hands on Workshops

Vendor Setup & Maintenance and Fraud in Accounts Payable  3 hour workshop- Debra Richardson

Customized Authentication Matrix; Customized Validation Reference List;Complimentary eGuide