Electronic Transcript & Data Exchange (EDX) 201: Understanding the Benefits

This session will expand on SPEEDE - Standardization of Postsecondary Education Electronic Data Exchange. If you have some experience, attended EDX 101, or are just ready to get this project going on your campus this session is for you. Attendees will understand the benefits of EDX for both sending and receiving education records such as academic transcripts, test score reports, and requests for transcripts. Attendees will also take a deep dive into tools, resources and use cases that prepare you for implementation or improve your current implementation. EDX saves institutions time and money, is more secure, improves interoperability and enables both student and credit mobility.

Committee Group: Group VI: Information Technology

First Learning Outcome: Understanding the benefits of Electronic Transcript and Data Exchange 

Second Learning Outcome: Identify how to overcome barriers to implementation

Third Learning Outcome: Learn how to read the various specifications for electronic data exchange and use the implementation guides

Core Competency: Technological Knowledge

Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Monterey Sims University of Phoenix

Susan Reyes San Diego State University