Juggling Chainsaws: How Ball State University Successfully Ran Dual Degree Audit Systems During Implementation

In this session, you will discover how Ball State University implemented a new degree audit system while running another audit system in parallel. This session will cover the challenges, strategies, and best practices that ensured a smooth transition with minimal disruption. Learn how the university maintained data integrity, supported students and staff, and successfully managed the dual-system approach. Gain valuable insights for navigating your own degree audit system upgrade or overhaul.

First Learning Outcome: Better understand the connections between data points and the system as a whole to identify patterns over time. 

Second Learning Outcome: How to design, implement, and maintain a collaborative implementation team for new technology.

Third Learning Outcome: Best practices for supporting collaboration and encouraging buy-in from end users.

Core Competency: Holistic and Systemic Thinking

Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Curtis Clock Ball State University

Katye Wormer Ball State University

Kielan Williams Ball State University

Carly Pease Ball State University