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Rethink. Redesign. Reimagine.

Transforming the way Algonquin College does business.
Algonquin College has embarked on an exciting journey to introduce a new Student Information System.
As we implement these new solutions, we will rethink how we work, redesign our processes, and reimagine how we serve and interact with our learners.
Here, you will find the information you need to join us on the journey.

Discover Why the R3 Project got Started

We are leading the way in what 21st-century technology can provide.

Claude Brulé, AC President & CEO

R3 Project Phases

This multi-year R3 Project includes dozens of Algonquin College employees working together with our Student Information System (SIS) vendor, Thesis. Throughout this Project, we’ll be configuring, testing and implementing a new SIS as well as a range of updated business processes and student portal. Here’s an overview of the Project phases:

A chart with the six R3 Project Phases: 1. Discovery - Learning about the new SIS capabilities. Thesis learns about AC. Also called Familiarize phase. 2. A 'Here' marker is displayed on the Design and Develop phase - Configure the SIS for AC. Redesign business processes. Also called Personalize Phase. 3. Technical Testing - Team tests that the new SIS works as required. Business process sharing begins. Feedback collected and analyzed. Also called Integrated System Testing. 4. User Testing - Users test final version of new SIS. Also called User Acceptance Testing. 5.Deploy - Deployment of new SIS begins. Also called Deploy. 6. Close - R3 Project close. Also called Project Close.

 

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