Excelsior University Prepares for Growth with Student Systems Modernization 

Why Read This Research

Read this research to see how Excelsior is keeping a 24-year-old homegrown SIS stable while implementing Banner Student, modernizing IAM and data architecture, and preparing for growth. This case study explores how the university combines internal hiring, staff augmentation, and clearly segmented partner roles across Ellucian, TCS, and Doctums to reduce key-person risk, improve ticket and testing efficiency, and protect modernization momentum during a complex period of institutional change.

Features

• Vendor in Focus: Ellucian, Doctums, Tata Consultancy Services
• Software Category in Focus: Student Core
• Institution in Focus: Excelsior University
• Future Campus Impacts: Recruit, Retain, Operations, Revenue, Governance, Risk, Innovate
• Author: Michele Cummins, Content Writer, Tambellini Group
• Research Availability: April 2026