Backend Enhancements

Having one database for all degree and certificate information means everyone, faculty, staff, advisors, and systems are working from the same, authoritative data. 

• Reduces conflicting or outdated program information
• Improves trust in published academic data
• Simplifies audits, accreditation, and reporting

Moving from two separate systems to one web interface: 

• Cuts down duplicate work and manual reconciliation
• Lowers training and support overhead
• Makes updates faster and easier for academic staff 

This directly saves time and reduces errors. 

Because the database dynamically connects to ctcLink: 

• Program data stays aligned with the official student information system
• Reduces mismatches between catalogs, advising tools, and enrollment systems
• Supports accurate degree audits and student progress tracking 

Fewer discrepancies between what’s approved, what’s published, and what students see.

Accurate, centralized academic information means:

• Clearer program requirements
• More reliable advising
• Fewer surprises about graduation or certificate completion

Students benefit when systems agree with each other.

Centralized academic data: 

• Makes curriculum approval workflows more transparent
• Supports compliance with state and accreditation requirements
• Provides clearer accountability for who updates what and when

A unified, connected system: 

• Scales better as programs change or grow
• Enables better reporting and analytics
• Lays groundwork for future design, digital tools, and automation