Update on Graduation Planner replacement

In April 2022, the Stellic project (to replace Graduation Planner and Schedule Builder) was paused because we were not confident in the project’s launch based on its progress, and we needed to shift resources to the Coursedog project. At the conclusion of the pause, it was determined that there was not a good path forward to launching Stellic. The contract has now been terminated. 

ASR is currently evaluating potential options for a Graduation Planner replacement. This includes working with Purchasing to determine if we need to re-issue an RFP, or if we can look to the 2nd and 3rd choices from our previous RFP. ASR will also be reviewing the tool offered by CollegeSource (our vendor for APAS) to learn what improvements have been made to their product since the RFP.  

The timing of a new project is dependent on several factors. In addition to the potential of needing to complete a new RFP, resources are currently dedicated to the Coursedog project, and there is other work that needs to be completed after that concludes. For these reasons, the earliest a project could be launched with an identified solution would be in 2024. Until a replacement is in place, Graduation Planner and Schedule Builder will remain available. 

Stellic selected as new degree planning tool

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for degree planning tools (i.e., Graduation Planner and Schedule Builder) is complete, and a contract has been signed with Stellic. This represents the end of a thorough evaluation of all possible options for degree planning tools. Stellic scored highly in usability and accessibility and promises to handle the complexity of the University system. The tool has both degree and semester planning functionality and includes features not available in our current systems. The first set of students should be using the platform within 9 months with a phased rollout to the entire system over 2 years.

The implementation of Stellic, which kicked off in mid-April, is one component of the DegreeCat Project. Also underway is the RFP process for a course management and curricular program management tool that meets or exceeds the current needs being met by ECAS and PCAS. The project structure has system-wide representation that spans many roles and perspectives.