Cardiff Metropolitan University Selects Ellucian to Modernise Technology Operations

Integrated Student Information System and CRM to improve experience for students and staff

February 24, 2022—RESTON, Va. and CARDIFF, Wales — Ellucian, a leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) has selected Ellucian cloud solutions to modernise its technology operations. Named UK and Ireland University of the Year 2021 by Times Higher Education, Cardiff Met is a new Ellucian customer, joining more than 1,100 institutions worldwide in the cloud with Ellucian and more than 500 institutions in the cloud with their full SIS/ERP.

Supporting Cardiff Met’s strategy of improvement, growth and diversification, Ellucian Banner student information system (SIS) will integrate systems and improve workflows across the institution delivering a better user experience for students, faculty and staff. Cardiff Met seeks to create a world leading and tailored journey for students and the modern Banner platform will streamline their digital interactions. Administrators and staff will benefit from reduced manual processes, interventions and workarounds across the student lifecycle, and the integrated system will connect data across the institution to inform decision-making with a single source of truth.

“Cardiff Metropolitan University is delighted to be working with Ellucian as our preferred supplier for our new student information management system. Ellucian will allow us to shape our student journey and processes to rethink and reimagine what is possible,” said Ben Rogers, Director of Registry Services, Cardiff Metropolitan University.

“Cardiff Metropolitan University is driving innovation to serve future generations of students, and they are a key contributor to inclusive and sustainable growth in Wales and beyond. The institution’s people-focused approach prioritises the student and staff experience above all else and we’re pleased to be a partner in their digital transformation,” said Laura Ipsen, CEO, Ellucian. “Implementing Banner in the cloud will improve efficiencies and workflows across campuses, freeing up time and resources for supporting Cardiff Met’s aspirations to create a world class journey for students.”

In addition, Cardiff Met will implement CRM Recruit, Ellucian’s end-to-end SaaS enrolment functionality to support the institution’s recruitment, application and enrolment goals. CRM Recruit delivers a modern, user-friendly way to engage prospects and improve the application and enrolment process, while automating processes and reporting tools to empower the enrolment team.