Blue Mountain Community College Pioneers Modern Degree Auditing with Kuali Advisor
Executive Summary
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) was the first institution to adopt and help shape Kuali Advisor, the only solution that delivers instantaneous and accurate degree audits for every student and every program.
Before implementing Kuali Advisor, BMCC’s advising staff worked tirelessly to ensure students received accurate degree audits using paper records. The process was detailed and highly manual, requiring significant time and effort from advisors who were deeply committed to helping students stay on track.
Partnering closely with the Kuali Advisor team, BMCC helped define a system that would change how institutions plan, advise, and track student progress. Today, Kuali Advisor serves as the backbone of the college’s advising strategy, empowering both advisors and students with instant clarity on academic standing, program pathways, and certificate opportunities.
“We were Kuali Advisor’s first customer, and we couldn’t be prouder of that,” said Theresa Bosworth, Vice President of Student Services at Blue Mountain Community College. “We helped design a system that actually works the way advisors and students need it to.”
Challenge
For years, BMCC’s degree audits were completed manually through careful transcript reviews and paper forms. Advisors took great care to confirm course substitutions, calculate remaining credits, and verify graduation requirements, but the process required extensive time and attention to detail.
“Every audit felt like starting from scratch,” Bosworth said. “We reviewed transcripts by hand and double-checked degree requirements manually. It took a lot of time and focus to make sure everything was correct.”
As enrollment grew and more students pursued online programs, advisors needed tools that could make these detailed reviews faster and easier while maintaining the same high level of accuracy. The goal was not to replace the human connection in advising, but to enhance it by automating routine checks so advisors could spend more time guiding students.
Solution
BMCC partnered with Kuali Advisor to transform how degree progress is tracked and communicated. As the first customer to implement the system, BMCC worked closely with the Kuali team to shape Advisor into the industry’s most accurate, flexible, and student-centered degree audit solution.
Kuali Advisor’s real-time engine automatically evaluates student records against program requirements and instantly shows what is complete, in progress, or still needed. Advisors no longer have to manually calculate or verify requirements. The system does it in seconds with complete accuracy.
“Kuali Advisor gives us confidence,” Bosworth explained. “When we meet with a student, we know exactly where they stand and what they need to finish. There is no waiting and no second-guessing. It is right there, instantly.”
Students also benefit directly from Kuali Advisor’s online tools. From their own devices, they can view their progress, plan upcoming terms, and explore “what-if” scenarios to see how changing majors or adding a certificate would affect their path to graduation.
“Kuali Advisor lets students play an active role in their education,” Bosworth said. “They can experiment, plan, and visualize their journey instead of waiting for someone to manually determine the best path toward graduation.”
One of the most powerful features BMCC has embraced is Kuali Advisor’s ability to surface hidden achievements. As students progress through their coursework, the system automatically identifies certificates or credentials they are close to completing. This helps students graduate not only with a degree but with additional credentials that strengthen their resumes.
“We are seeing students complete certificates they did not even realize they were close to earning,” Bosworth shared. “It is incredibly motivating for them, and it reflects well on our institution’s outcomes.”
For online students, the impact has been especially significant. With clear, up-to-date information available at any time, distance learners now have the same confidence and connection to their goals as those who meet with advisors in person.
“Kuali Advisor has been critical for our online students,” Bosworth noted. “It gives them the same clarity and support as if they were sitting right here in our office.”
Beyond the software itself, BMCC found an invaluable partner in Kuali. “The Advisor team has been incredible to work with,” said Bosworth. “They are like family. They listened to what we needed, and they built something remarkable.”
Results
Since implementing Kuali Advisor, Blue Mountain Community College has seen measurable improvements in both efficiency and student success.
- On-time completion has improved significantly.
- Degree audits that once took hours now take minutes.
- Advisors spend less time verifying data and more time mentoring students.
- Online students have equal access to real-time academic guidance.
- Students are earning additional certificates identified through Kuali Advisor.
Blue Mountain Community College Pioneers Modern Degree Auditing with Kuali Advisor
Executive Summary
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) was the first institution to adopt and help shape Kuali Advisor, the only solution that delivers instantaneous and accurate degree audits for every student and every program.
Before implementing Kuali Advisor, BMCC’s advising staff worked tirelessly to ensure students received accurate degree audits using paper records. The process was detailed and highly manual, requiring significant time and effort from advisors who were deeply committed to helping students stay on track.
Partnering closely with the Kuali Advisor team, BMCC helped define a system that would change how institutions plan, advise, and track student progress. Today, Kuali Advisor serves as the backbone of the college’s advising strategy, empowering both advisors and students with instant clarity on academic standing, program pathways, and certificate opportunities.
“We were Kuali Advisor’s first customer, and we couldn’t be prouder of that,” said Theresa Bosworth, Vice President of Student Services at Blue Mountain Community College. “We helped design a system that actually works the way advisors and students need it to.”
Challenge
For years, BMCC’s degree audits were completed manually through careful transcript reviews and paper forms. Advisors took great care to confirm course substitutions, calculate remaining credits, and verify graduation requirements, but the process required extensive time and attention to detail.
“Every audit felt like starting from scratch,” Bosworth said. “We reviewed transcripts by hand and double-checked degree requirements manually. It took a lot of time and focus to make sure everything was correct.”
As enrollment grew and more students pursued online programs, advisors needed tools that could make these detailed reviews faster and easier while maintaining the same high level of accuracy. The goal was not to replace the human connection in advising, but to enhance it by automating routine checks so advisors could spend more time guiding students.
Solution
BMCC partnered with Kuali Advisor to transform how degree progress is tracked and communicated. As the first customer to implement the system, BMCC worked closely with the Kuali team to shape Advisor into the industry’s most accurate, flexible, and student-centered degree audit solution.
Kuali Advisor’s real-time engine automatically evaluates student records against program requirements and instantly shows what is complete, in progress, or still needed. Advisors no longer have to manually calculate or verify requirements. The system does it in seconds with complete accuracy.
“Kuali Advisor gives us confidence,” Bosworth explained. “When we meet with a student, we know exactly where they stand and what they need to finish. There is no waiting and no second-guessing. It is right there, instantly.”
Students also benefit directly from Kuali Advisor’s online tools. From their own devices, they can view their progress, plan upcoming terms, and explore “what-if” scenarios to see how changing majors or adding a certificate would affect their path to graduation.
“Kuali Advisor lets students play an active role in their education,” Bosworth said. “They can experiment, plan, and visualize their journey instead of waiting for someone to manually determine the best path toward graduation.”
One of the most powerful features BMCC has embraced is Kuali Advisor’s ability to surface hidden achievements. As students progress through their coursework, the system automatically identifies certificates or credentials they are close to completing. This helps students graduate not only with a degree but with additional credentials that strengthen their resumes.
“We are seeing students complete certificates they did not even realize they were close to earning,” Bosworth shared. “It is incredibly motivating for them, and it reflects well on our institution’s outcomes.”
For online students, the impact has been especially significant. With clear, up-to-date information available at any time, distance learners now have the same confidence and connection to their goals as those who meet with advisors in person.
“Kuali Advisor has been critical for our online students,” Bosworth noted. “It gives them the same clarity and support as if they were sitting right here in our office.”
Beyond the software itself, BMCC found an invaluable partner in Kuali. “The Advisor team has been incredible to work with,” said Bosworth. “They are like family. They listened to what we needed, and they built something remarkable.”
Results
Since implementing Kuali Advisor, Blue Mountain Community College has seen measurable improvements in both efficiency and student success.
- On-time completion has improved significantly.
- Degree audits that once took hours now take minutes.
- Advisors spend less time verifying data and more time mentoring students.
- Online students have equal access to real-time academic guidance.
- Students are earning additional certificates identified through Kuali Advisor.
Blue Mountain Community College Pioneers Modern Degree Auditing with Kuali Advisor
Blue Mountain Community College Pioneers Modern Degree Auditing with Kuali Advisor
Executive Summary
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) was the first institution to adopt and help shape Kuali Advisor, the only solution that delivers instantaneous and accurate degree audits for every student and every program.
Before implementing Kuali Advisor, BMCC’s advising staff worked tirelessly to ensure students received accurate degree audits using paper records. The process was detailed and highly manual, requiring significant time and effort from advisors who were deeply committed to helping students stay on track.
Partnering closely with the Kuali Advisor team, BMCC helped define a system that would change how institutions plan, advise, and track student progress. Today, Kuali Advisor serves as the backbone of the college’s advising strategy, empowering both advisors and students with instant clarity on academic standing, program pathways, and certificate opportunities.
“We were Kuali Advisor’s first customer, and we couldn’t be prouder of that,” said Theresa Bosworth, Vice President of Student Services at Blue Mountain Community College. “We helped design a system that actually works the way advisors and students need it to.”
Challenge
For years, BMCC’s degree audits were completed manually through careful transcript reviews and paper forms. Advisors took great care to confirm course substitutions, calculate remaining credits, and verify graduation requirements, but the process required extensive time and attention to detail.
“Every audit felt like starting from scratch,” Bosworth said. “We reviewed transcripts by hand and double-checked degree requirements manually. It took a lot of time and focus to make sure everything was correct.”
As enrollment grew and more students pursued online programs, advisors needed tools that could make these detailed reviews faster and easier while maintaining the same high level of accuracy. The goal was not to replace the human connection in advising, but to enhance it by automating routine checks so advisors could spend more time guiding students.
Solution
BMCC partnered with Kuali Advisor to transform how degree progress is tracked and communicated. As the first customer to implement the system, BMCC worked closely with the Kuali team to shape Advisor into the industry’s most accurate, flexible, and student-centered degree audit solution.
Kuali Advisor’s real-time engine automatically evaluates student records against program requirements and instantly shows what is complete, in progress, or still needed. Advisors no longer have to manually calculate or verify requirements. The system does it in seconds with complete accuracy.
“Kuali Advisor gives us confidence,” Bosworth explained. “When we meet with a student, we know exactly where they stand and what they need to finish. There is no waiting and no second-guessing. It is right there, instantly.”
Students also benefit directly from Kuali Advisor’s online tools. From their own devices, they can view their progress, plan upcoming terms, and explore “what-if” scenarios to see how changing majors or adding a certificate would affect their path to graduation.
“Kuali Advisor lets students play an active role in their education,” Bosworth said. “They can experiment, plan, and visualize their journey instead of waiting for someone to manually determine the best path toward graduation.”
One of the most powerful features BMCC has embraced is Kuali Advisor’s ability to surface hidden achievements. As students progress through their coursework, the system automatically identifies certificates or credentials they are close to completing. This helps students graduate not only with a degree but with additional credentials that strengthen their resumes.
“We are seeing students complete certificates they did not even realize they were close to earning,” Bosworth shared. “It is incredibly motivating for them, and it reflects well on our institution’s outcomes.”
For online students, the impact has been especially significant. With clear, up-to-date information available at any time, distance learners now have the same confidence and connection to their goals as those who meet with advisors in person.
“Kuali Advisor has been critical for our online students,” Bosworth noted. “It gives them the same clarity and support as if they were sitting right here in our office.”
Beyond the software itself, BMCC found an invaluable partner in Kuali. “The Advisor team has been incredible to work with,” said Bosworth. “They are like family. They listened to what we needed, and they built something remarkable.”
Results
Since implementing Kuali Advisor, Blue Mountain Community College has seen measurable improvements in both efficiency and student success.
- On-time completion has improved significantly.
- Degree audits that once took hours now take minutes.
- Advisors spend less time verifying data and more time mentoring students.
- Online students have equal access to real-time academic guidance.
- Students are earning additional certificates identified through Kuali Advisor.
Blue Mountain Community College Pioneers Modern Degree Auditing with Kuali Advisor
Executive Summary
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) was the first institution to adopt and help shape Kuali Advisor, the only solution that delivers instantaneous and accurate degree audits for every student and every program.
Before implementing Kuali Advisor, BMCC’s advising staff worked tirelessly to ensure students received accurate degree audits using paper records. The process was detailed and highly manual, requiring significant time and effort from advisors who were deeply committed to helping students stay on track.
Partnering closely with the Kuali Advisor team, BMCC helped define a system that would change how institutions plan, advise, and track student progress. Today, Kuali Advisor serves as the backbone of the college’s advising strategy, empowering both advisors and students with instant clarity on academic standing, program pathways, and certificate opportunities.
“We were Kuali Advisor’s first customer, and we couldn’t be prouder of that,” said Theresa Bosworth, Vice President of Student Services at Blue Mountain Community College. “We helped design a system that actually works the way advisors and students need it to.”
Challenge
For years, BMCC’s degree audits were completed manually through careful transcript reviews and paper forms. Advisors took great care to confirm course substitutions, calculate remaining credits, and verify graduation requirements, but the process required extensive time and attention to detail.
“Every audit felt like starting from scratch,” Bosworth said. “We reviewed transcripts by hand and double-checked degree requirements manually. It took a lot of time and focus to make sure everything was correct.”
As enrollment grew and more students pursued online programs, advisors needed tools that could make these detailed reviews faster and easier while maintaining the same high level of accuracy. The goal was not to replace the human connection in advising, but to enhance it by automating routine checks so advisors could spend more time guiding students.
Solution
BMCC partnered with Kuali Advisor to transform how degree progress is tracked and communicated. As the first customer to implement the system, BMCC worked closely with the Kuali team to shape Advisor into the industry’s most accurate, flexible, and student-centered degree audit solution.
Kuali Advisor’s real-time engine automatically evaluates student records against program requirements and instantly shows what is complete, in progress, or still needed. Advisors no longer have to manually calculate or verify requirements. The system does it in seconds with complete accuracy.
“Kuali Advisor gives us confidence,” Bosworth explained. “When we meet with a student, we know exactly where they stand and what they need to finish. There is no waiting and no second-guessing. It is right there, instantly.”
Students also benefit directly from Kuali Advisor’s online tools. From their own devices, they can view their progress, plan upcoming terms, and explore “what-if” scenarios to see how changing majors or adding a certificate would affect their path to graduation.
“Kuali Advisor lets students play an active role in their education,” Bosworth said. “They can experiment, plan, and visualize their journey instead of waiting for someone to manually determine the best path toward graduation.”
One of the most powerful features BMCC has embraced is Kuali Advisor’s ability to surface hidden achievements. As students progress through their coursework, the system automatically identifies certificates or credentials they are close to completing. This helps students graduate not only with a degree but with additional credentials that strengthen their resumes.
“We are seeing students complete certificates they did not even realize they were close to earning,” Bosworth shared. “It is incredibly motivating for them, and it reflects well on our institution’s outcomes.”
For online students, the impact has been especially significant. With clear, up-to-date information available at any time, distance learners now have the same confidence and connection to their goals as those who meet with advisors in person.
“Kuali Advisor has been critical for our online students,” Bosworth noted. “It gives them the same clarity and support as if they were sitting right here in our office.”
Beyond the software itself, BMCC found an invaluable partner in Kuali. “The Advisor team has been incredible to work with,” said Bosworth. “They are like family. They listened to what we needed, and they built something remarkable.”
Results
Since implementing Kuali Advisor, Blue Mountain Community College has seen measurable improvements in both efficiency and student success.
- On-time completion has improved significantly.
- Degree audits that once took hours now take minutes.
- Advisors spend less time verifying data and more time mentoring students.
- Online students have equal access to real-time academic guidance.
- Students are earning additional certificates identified through Kuali Advisor.
Blue Mountain Community College Pioneers Modern Degree Auditing with Kuali Advisor
Executive Summary
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) was the first institution to adopt and help shape Kuali Advisor, the only solution that delivers instantaneous and accurate degree audits for every student and every program.
Before implementing Kuali Advisor, BMCC’s advising staff worked tirelessly to ensure students received accurate degree audits using paper records. The process was detailed and highly manual, requiring significant time and effort from advisors who were deeply committed to helping students stay on track.
Partnering closely with the Kuali Advisor team, BMCC helped define a system that would change how institutions plan, advise, and track student progress. Today, Kuali Advisor serves as the backbone of the college’s advising strategy, empowering both advisors and students with instant clarity on academic standing, program pathways, and certificate opportunities.
“We were Kuali Advisor’s first customer, and we couldn’t be prouder of that,” said Theresa Bosworth, Vice President of Student Services at Blue Mountain Community College. “We helped design a system that actually works the way advisors and students need it to.”
Challenge
For years, BMCC’s degree audits were completed manually through careful transcript reviews and paper forms. Advisors took great care to confirm course substitutions, calculate remaining credits, and verify graduation requirements, but the process required extensive time and attention to detail.
“Every audit felt like starting from scratch,” Bosworth said. “We reviewed transcripts by hand and double-checked degree requirements manually. It took a lot of time and focus to make sure everything was correct.”
As enrollment grew and more students pursued online programs, advisors needed tools that could make these detailed reviews faster and easier while maintaining the same high level of accuracy. The goal was not to replace the human connection in advising, but to enhance it by automating routine checks so advisors could spend more time guiding students.
Solution
BMCC partnered with Kuali Advisor to transform how degree progress is tracked and communicated. As the first customer to implement the system, BMCC worked closely with the Kuali team to shape Advisor into the industry’s most accurate, flexible, and student-centered degree audit solution.
Kuali Advisor’s real-time engine automatically evaluates student records against program requirements and instantly shows what is complete, in progress, or still needed. Advisors no longer have to manually calculate or verify requirements. The system does it in seconds with complete accuracy.
“Kuali Advisor gives us confidence,” Bosworth explained. “When we meet with a student, we know exactly where they stand and what they need to finish. There is no waiting and no second-guessing. It is right there, instantly.”
Students also benefit directly from Kuali Advisor’s online tools. From their own devices, they can view their progress, plan upcoming terms, and explore “what-if” scenarios to see how changing majors or adding a certificate would affect their path to graduation.
“Kuali Advisor lets students play an active role in their education,” Bosworth said. “They can experiment, plan, and visualize their journey instead of waiting for someone to manually determine the best path toward graduation.”
One of the most powerful features BMCC has embraced is Kuali Advisor’s ability to surface hidden achievements. As students progress through their coursework, the system automatically identifies certificates or credentials they are close to completing. This helps students graduate not only with a degree but with additional credentials that strengthen their resumes.
“We are seeing students complete certificates they did not even realize they were close to earning,” Bosworth shared. “It is incredibly motivating for them, and it reflects well on our institution’s outcomes.”
For online students, the impact has been especially significant. With clear, up-to-date information available at any time, distance learners now have the same confidence and connection to their goals as those who meet with advisors in person.
“Kuali Advisor has been critical for our online students,” Bosworth noted. “It gives them the same clarity and support as if they were sitting right here in our office.”
Beyond the software itself, BMCC found an invaluable partner in Kuali. “The Advisor team has been incredible to work with,” said Bosworth. “They are like family. They listened to what we needed, and they built something remarkable.”
Results
Since implementing Kuali Advisor, Blue Mountain Community College has seen measurable improvements in both efficiency and student success.
- On-time completion has improved significantly.
- Degree audits that once took hours now take minutes.
- Advisors spend less time verifying data and more time mentoring students.
- Online students have equal access to real-time academic guidance.
- Students are earning additional certificates identified through Kuali Advisor.
Blue Mountain Community College Pioneers Modern Degree Auditing with Kuali Advisor
Executive Summary
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) was the first institution to adopt and help shape Kuali Advisor, the only solution that delivers instantaneous and accurate degree audits for every student and every program.
Before implementing Kuali Advisor, BMCC’s advising staff worked tirelessly to ensure students received accurate degree audits using paper records. The process was detailed and highly manual, requiring significant time and effort from advisors who were deeply committed to helping students stay on track.
Partnering closely with the Kuali Advisor team, BMCC helped define a system that would change how institutions plan, advise, and track student progress. Today, Kuali Advisor serves as the backbone of the college’s advising strategy, empowering both advisors and students with instant clarity on academic standing, program pathways, and certificate opportunities.
“We were Kuali Advisor’s first customer, and we couldn’t be prouder of that,” said Theresa Bosworth, Vice President of Student Services at Blue Mountain Community College. “We helped design a system that actually works the way advisors and students need it to.”
Challenge
For years, BMCC’s degree audits were completed manually through careful transcript reviews and paper forms. Advisors took great care to confirm course substitutions, calculate remaining credits, and verify graduation requirements, but the process required extensive time and attention to detail.
“Every audit felt like starting from scratch,” Bosworth said. “We reviewed transcripts by hand and double-checked degree requirements manually. It took a lot of time and focus to make sure everything was correct.”
As enrollment grew and more students pursued online programs, advisors needed tools that could make these detailed reviews faster and easier while maintaining the same high level of accuracy. The goal was not to replace the human connection in advising, but to enhance it by automating routine checks so advisors could spend more time guiding students.
Solution
BMCC partnered with Kuali Advisor to transform how degree progress is tracked and communicated. As the first customer to implement the system, BMCC worked closely with the Kuali team to shape Advisor into the industry’s most accurate, flexible, and student-centered degree audit solution.
Kuali Advisor’s real-time engine automatically evaluates student records against program requirements and instantly shows what is complete, in progress, or still needed. Advisors no longer have to manually calculate or verify requirements. The system does it in seconds with complete accuracy.
“Kuali Advisor gives us confidence,” Bosworth explained. “When we meet with a student, we know exactly where they stand and what they need to finish. There is no waiting and no second-guessing. It is right there, instantly.”
Students also benefit directly from Kuali Advisor’s online tools. From their own devices, they can view their progress, plan upcoming terms, and explore “what-if” scenarios to see how changing majors or adding a certificate would affect their path to graduation.
“Kuali Advisor lets students play an active role in their education,” Bosworth said. “They can experiment, plan, and visualize their journey instead of waiting for someone to manually determine the best path toward graduation.”
One of the most powerful features BMCC has embraced is Kuali Advisor’s ability to surface hidden achievements. As students progress through their coursework, the system automatically identifies certificates or credentials they are close to completing. This helps students graduate not only with a degree but with additional credentials that strengthen their resumes.
“We are seeing students complete certificates they did not even realize they were close to earning,” Bosworth shared. “It is incredibly motivating for them, and it reflects well on our institution’s outcomes.”
For online students, the impact has been especially significant. With clear, up-to-date information available at any time, distance learners now have the same confidence and connection to their goals as those who meet with advisors in person.
“Kuali Advisor has been critical for our online students,” Bosworth noted. “It gives them the same clarity and support as if they were sitting right here in our office.”
Beyond the software itself, BMCC found an invaluable partner in Kuali. “The Advisor team has been incredible to work with,” said Bosworth. “They are like family. They listened to what we needed, and they built something remarkable.”
Results
Since implementing Kuali Advisor, Blue Mountain Community College has seen measurable improvements in both efficiency and student success.
- On-time completion has improved significantly.
- Degree audits that once took hours now take minutes.
- Advisors spend less time verifying data and more time mentoring students.
- Online students have equal access to real-time academic guidance.
- Students are earning additional certificates identified through Kuali Advisor.