Solution

At Illinois Tech, identifying the necessity to modernize their data systems was as crucial as choosing the right partner. By leveraging AWS’s cloud infrastructure, Gen AI capabilities, and Quantiphi’s digital engineering expertise, Illinois Tech advanced its data systems for future readiness. Quantiphi deployed an AWS Landing Zone to

Establish foundational governance for Illinois Tech, ensuring secure and compliant access to systems and data
Unify disparate data streams, facilitating seamless access and efficient data utilization across the university

These foundational improvements were key in strengthening the university’s infrastructure. The subsequent focus on boosting operational efficiency led to the successful implementation of QDox, our AI-driven document processing solution, built on AWS. Benefits included:

Automating transcript processing for faster student record updates
Converting international grades to US equivalents
Enhancing the user interface to visualize extracted information
Integrating insights with the university’s CRM system for quicker academic data handling and reduced manual labor
Providing multilingual support for international students

Results

Streamlined evaluation process for faster enrollment decision-making
Enabled new approaches for predictive analytics to support enrollment and fiscal management
Reduced manual efforts and time spent on reviewing international transcripts and course articulation
Enhanced, and secured data access for key departments such as admissions and financial aid

Illinois Tech redefined operations and raised the bar for technological integration in higher education, enhancing service quality for both students and the institution.

This success story is also published in THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION!

Testimonials by Illinois Tech

“One of the ways we know we can increase enrollment is speed to decision. We have the data that shows any time a student waits more than 30 days for a decision, the percentage in which they will matriculate to campus drops off significantly. For international students there are lots of 3rd party vendors who provide credential evaluations to these students. There is a 4 to 6 week turnaround, and of course, a fee. We built an internal credential evaluation department. As our resources are limited,we built it so we could scale during enrollment cycles. We talked to Quantiphi and selected QDox for our new system. We ultimately went from weeks evaluating credentials to less than one day. The data points are now there for the faculty and decision readers, so students are getting decisions faster.”
Marla Kay Workman, Director of International Enrollment Management, Illinois Tech

“This system enabled us to streamline operations and better utilize our resources towards enhancing student support and academic excellence.”
Sejal Vaishnav, Chief Information Officer, Illinois Tech