Research, purchase and implement Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)



Initiative TitleResearch, purchase and implement Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
Submitted in Previous Year(s)2019
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

Currently, our admissions department does not have an efficient way to track our inquiry and applicants through the admissions funnel without having to run manual process. In addition, many of our offices in Student Services send out a number of communications. Unfortunately the current systems we have in place do not allow other departments in Student Services to view this information. This makes it increasingly difficult to assist our students. 

A CRM would allow for our department to track and maintain all admissions data, allow for cross communication among student services divisions and would assist with event and admission application management. 

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

Many SUNY Community College's are utilizing CRM in their recruitment plans. In order for us to stay ahead of the game, we need to make sure we are providing a service that our students of today come to expect. In addition, not having a CRM calls for a lot of manual reporting. A CRM would not only enhance our communication but give us live data as students go through the admissions funnel. 

Department GoalsTrack and maintain application enrollment status through CRM
Programs
LocationsMain Campus
Estimated Completion Date09/01/2020
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?Yes
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created11/24/2019 8:07 am
Updated01/16/2020 12:20 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
CRM would help the Student Services Division have more access to live data. In addition, we will be able to track and report on our applicant pool, streamline our communication with incoming students and have a more robust event management system.
Able to use the communication models in the CRM program to effectively communicate with our students.
CRM would allow for cross communication among departments.

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Research CRM Programs Admissions 1
Get CRM on project priortization list Admissions 2
Purchase CRM and implement systems integration Business Office, IT, Admissions 3
Test CRM Admissions & IT 4

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Better use of technology to track and report out on applicant data. 1
Better cross communication amongst departments in Student Services regarding a students record. 2

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Institutional Data Review both program and student data that is collected at the institutional level. Data can include program enrollment, retention, transfer, student GPA, etc. Admissions & Institutional Research

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $15,000.00
RECURRING COST: $15,000.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
CRM Product $15000.00 / 15000.00 (1st year)
  • Business Office
TOTAL: $15,000.00 / $15,000.00

Facility

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Supply

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Staffing

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
CRM Product $0.00 / 0.00 (1st year)
  • Information Technology, CIO Office
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Training

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Marketing

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Other

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Prioritization

Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Initiative Title Department
2
2
1
7
2
Research, purchase and implement Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
$15,000.00 / $15,000.00
Admissions and Recruitment

Assessment

DateDepartment NameStatusCost to DateFunding Source 
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