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Forms & Workflows
July 16, 2025
Strategic Rollout Models for Kuali Build

Rolling out new technology across a university can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be. Kuali Build empowers campuses to transform workflows and accelerate digital transformation without heavy IT reliance. In this guide, you'll explore 8 proven rollout strategies tailored to higher education. Whether you’re launching campus-wide or starting small with select departments, you’ll learn best practices to drive adoption, increase transparency, and streamline operations. Discover how universities across the country have successfully launched Kuali Build and created a culture of innovation.

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Continuity Planning
July 16, 2025
Sacramento State Case Study: Creating Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Implement Business Continuity Plans with Kuali Ready

California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) sought to improve its outdated business continuity plans (BCPs) with a more accessible, flexible, and customizable solution. By choosing Kuali Ready, the university was able to create plans specific to its 53 academic programs, while involving stakeholders and ensuring ease of use. With Kuali's support, Sacramento State now has BCPs that address critical challenges like potential flooding and wildfires, and the university continues to refine the plans with the evolving capabilities of the platform.

Research Administration
July 16, 2025
Revolutionizing Research Administration: Embracing Digital Transformation

Explore the possibilities of Digital Transformation in research administration, and discover how institutions are empowered to use DX to create value.

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Forms & Workflows
July 16, 2025
Occidental College

Occidental College used Kuali Build to streamline complex administrative processes, resulting in improved efficiency and quicker approvals. The no-code platform empowered users to create digital workflows, significantly reducing bottlenecks and enhancing operational efficiency.

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Academic Operations
November 12, 2025
Louisiana State University of Alexandria Modernizes Advising with Kuali Advisor

LSUA used Kuali Advisor to replace static degree audits with dynamic, real-time tools. The change freed up advisors, empowered students, and led to a 318 percent increase in degree conferrals.

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Research Administration
March 19, 2026
From Email Chains To Visibility: Western New England University Centralizes Pre-award With Kuali Research

Western New England University implemented Kuali Research to centralize pre-award processes, replacing fragmented email-based workflows. In five months, the university launched a system enabling real-time tracking, faster approvals, and improved coordination. Early results show proposals approved ahead of deadlines, creating a scalable foundation for future research administration growth.