[ctcLinkfinaidsupport] FW: Student Success Software Vendor Announcement

[Ana Ybarra]

Greetings,

The purpose of this email is to announce that ConexEd<https://www.conexed.com/> has been selected as the vendor for a statewide student success software platform, following a thorough and inclusive Request for Proposal (RFP) process.


Overview of the Process:
This selection marks the culmination of a comprehensive and collaborative effort to identify a technology partner that can support our strategic goals around student engagement, equitable access to services, and improved outcomes.

  *   The RFP process began with broad input gathering across institutions, commissions, councils, and SBCTC departments to define our needs and priorities.
  *   A cross-functional evaluation team from across our system reviewed proposals from multiple vendors, assessing the ability of each vendor to deliver on each of the RFP categories (accessibility & equity, case management, communication, data & analytics, student goal planning, and technology integration).
  *   Finalists were invited to present demonstrations open to viewers across the CTCs; and the scoring team was able to adjust their ratings based on the demonstration.
  *   The apparent successful vendor then underwent a substantial third-party accessibility assessment to ensure compliance and assurances in the contracting phase.

Through this rigorous process, ConexEd emerged as the solution best aligned with our vision for a more connected, student-centered experience. For more information on the process, please review this one pager<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MdNCdBwBno4PAu_--IyQyBmoMRB6I7RS/view?usp=sharing>.

Next Steps:

  *   Contract Negotiations: We will begin working with ConexEd to finalize terms and establish a service agreement that supports successful implementation and long-term support.
  *   Implementation Planning: We will engage with ConexEd and colleges planning to implement this tool to understand institutional capacity, develop a phased rollout plan, and identify key timelines and responsibilities.
  *   Technical Integration: A key focus will be planning for two-way integration with PeopleSoft (ctcLink) to ensure seamless data flow and coordination across systems.

Throughout the remaining next steps, we will continue to prioritize accessibility as a key focus to ensure usability for all students and end-users.

We are excited about the opportunities this partnership with ConexEd presents, and we’re committed to a thoughtful and well-supported implementation process. Many thanks to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and feedback throughout the selection process.

We will continue to provide updates and opportunities for engagement as we move forward.

Best,

Monica
[Compass]Monica Wilson (she|her|hers)<https://medium.com/gender-inclusivit/why-i-put-pronouns-on-my-email-signature-and-linkedin-profile-and-you-should-too-d3dc942c8743>
Director, Student Success Center
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Cell: 503-307-1555 | e: mwilson at sbctc.edu<mailto:mwilson at sbctc.edu> | website: www.sbctc.edu<http://www.sbctc.edu/>
Schedule a Meeting<https://calendly.com/mwilson-wassc>
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                          within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice
                         in service to our diverse communities.”

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