Workday Student Project Team Gathers for Intensive Workshop to Drive Key Decisions

The Workday Student Project team gathered on January 7-9 for an intensive in-person workshop on the Montclair State University campus. 

President Koppell kicked off the event with opening remarks, and executive sponsors including CIO David Chun, SVP for Finance & Administration Ben Durant, and VP for Enrollment Management Wendy Lin-Cook were in attendance to support the team and express appreciation for their participation, insights, and hard work.

In addition to executive leadership, the workshop brought together more than 60 participants, including representatives from Workday, consultants from Montclair’s implementation partner Alchemy, and leads from areas across the University, including the Office of the Registrar, Student Records, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Curriculum and Advising, IT, and more.

In addition, a focus group of 14 Montclair and Bloomfield students offered valuable feedback on their experiences as current students, which will help guide the design of the new system to address student needs and expectations. 

The workshop focused on collaborative discussions and hands-on sessions to make critical decisions for the project. The in-person format and participation across multiple areas allowed the group to share perspectives and proactively address anticipated challenges.  

“The Workday workshop demonstrated everyone’s dedication through full attendance and active participation,” said Delavar Basha, Project Management Office Director and Project Manager for the Workday Student project. “The collaborative discussions and insights will guide the next steps for our project’s success.”

The team has successfully completed Workset A, a foundational phase focused on system foundation and academic structure alignment. They are now engaged in the planning and execution of Workset B, which focuses on the new student experience and student onboarding.