As businesses evolve in the digital ecosystem, the cloud becomes a cornerstone for efficient operations, scalability, and innovation. However, making the leap brings challenges and objections, especially when considering moving the biggest and, arguably, hardest of them all - your Student Information System.

In an era where technology underpins almost every facet of the educational landscape, the spectre of cyber threats looms large over institutions of higher learning. From social engineering attacks to sophisticated ransomware, educational institutions are increasingly finding themselves in cybercriminals' crosshairs. 

In the age of digital transformation, educational institutions are facing an imperative question: how much are they really spending on their on-premise Student Information Systems (SIS)? For many Senior IT leaders, understanding the annual costs of running such systems is critical for strategic planning, especially when considering the pivot to cloud-based solutions. 

Introduction 

In a post-pandemic world, student expectations for the higher education experience have evolved. Institutions now recognise that student recruitment strategies require fine-tuning and realignment to stay relevant and effective, particularly as their provisions have also transformed.

In this two-part blog series, we look at what it takes to attract university students to your institution. Here, we explore five ways in which to optimise your student recruitment to attract domestic students. If you want to explore five ways to attract international students, check out our next blog here.

The most impactful international student recruitment strategies will ensure your institution engages prospective students with the right message at the right time. Good student recruitment strategies identify and react to changing trends, but they also naturally rely on strong foundations such as internal processes and administrative systems. Inefficient processes often lead to inefficient campaigns, so the challenge lies in both refining background processes before turning your attention to relevant campaigns and impactful messages.

In this two-part blog series, we look at what it takes to attract university students to your institution. Here we explore five ways in which to optimise your student recruitment to attract international students. If you want to explore five ways to attract domestic students, check out our next blog here.

What does ILP mean in education?

ILP stands for Individual Learning Plan or Individualised Learning Plan. ILPs define a learner’s academic, personal, and employment goals. They separate these goals into individual targets, accompanied by reviews – the educational equivalent of professional appraisals.

ILPs, or individual learning plans, first began as a way to help learners understand how to succeed. Although they are often now pinned to academic outcomes like specific grades or qualifications, they can and do still help learners at every level take their next steps.