The NPC Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting Wednesday. Chief Information Officer, Blake Butler presented a campus technology report. The campus has prioritized automation of services to create efficiencies where possible and to improve the student experience.
Butler explained, “This is an ongoing, long-term investment in technology infrastructure. Our goal is to create the most seamless experience we can for students throughout their NPC journey.” He noted completed projects include an online data dashboard and upgrades to the student information system. A new admissions application and implementation of new software packages for financial aid and scholarships are is nearing completion. Ongoing projects include software packages for human resources, customer relationship management for marketing and recruiting, password security, as well as some hardware upgrades.
Board Chair, Forrest Spicher added, “On the automation front, I can certainly say from my own experiences that automation improves business processes and helps teams make better decisions quicker. In NPC's case, that translates into an improved student experience."
NPC President, Dr. John Hogan said the campus has bold ambitions for enrollment growth. He described the plans as “aggressive” and praised faculty and staff for their talents and willingness to do things outside the norm. He applauded the automation progress saying, "We want students to enjoy a seamless path from their point of interest to enrollment to completion. They should not have barriers as they navigate. We also consider this as a long-term investment to grow our enrollment through smart decision-making."
