Texarkana College Saves $1 Million With New ERP
Texarkana College representatives estimate they
will see savings of $1 million a year since implementing a new
enterprise
resource planning (ERP) system.
The new system, Jenzabar EX, now allows the college
to adopt elements module by module as it needs them. A cloud-based
application
has embedded analytics that can be accessed by administrators anytime
anywhere
with an enterprise client relationship management system that is
responsive in design
and a mobile-first strategy intended to be student-friendly with a
number of
self-service aspects.
The cost savings have come primarily because of
the elimination of required
specialized skills with its previous ERP. The 4,600-student college was
able to bring system management in-house and requires fewer resources.
With
fewer complications, it is easier for the college to recruit and retain
top-quality technical staff. The system likewise requires less
maintenance,
allowing IT staff members to focus on helping faculty, staff and
students.
"Converting to the Jenzabar EX ERP led to two of
our biggest spending cuts
over the last few years," said Texarkana College Vice President of IT
Michael
Dumdel. "Even with budget constraints, we are able to continue to
improve our
services and lower costs. Without question, the overall experience is a
significant improvement and the college realized a substantial savings
with an
annual reduction in costs."
While Texarkana was the first college in Texas to
adopt the Jenzabar EX, Paris Junior College now has also signed on.
About the Author
Michael Hart is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and the former executive editor of THE Journal.