Turning Drag Into Momentum

Renewing Student Information Systems for Australian Universities

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Discover insights on how Australian universities can address technology debt caused by legacy and fragmented systems and take a deliberate, evidence-based approach to SIS renewal in a constrained operating environment.

Australian universities have invested heavily in digital change — from cloud shifts to AI governance. Yet fragmented programs and legacy customisations have left many institutions carrying significant technology debt.

As enrolments cap, costs rise and student expectations sharpen, ageing systems have become a drag on agility, efficiency and student outcomes.

This white paper explores how universities can take a deliberate, evidence-based approach to SIS renewal and turn constraint into momentum.

White Paper Contents

Developed by Nous Group and Ellucian, this white paper draws on insights from Ellucian’s Sector Focus Group initiatives. These initiatives bring together tertiary education leaders from across Asia Pacific, including CIOs and COOs, to explore shared challenges and opportunities shaping institutional performance and sustainability.

What you’ll find inside:

  • Why technology debt is a strategic barrier to retention, equity and responsiveness
  • How to elevate the SIS to strategic infrastructure, not just administrative tooling
  • How to sequence renewal around high-impact student moments
  • Why responsiveness has become the new strategic currency
  • How to build a connected ecosystem for lifelong learning

Download the paper now to unlock a practical pathway from legacy drag to strategic momentum.

With Contributions From:

Kevin Pickess

Kevin Pickess

Pro Vice Chancellor Students & Academic Registrar, University of Worcester, and Chair of Academic Registrars Council (ARC)
Andy Youell

Andy Youell

HE Data and Systems Consultant, former HESA Director
Carol Ebbrell

Carol Ebbrell

Senior Product Manager, Ellucian
Dave Mutti

Dave Mutti

Senior Director of Product Management, EMEA, Ellucian
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With Contributions From:

Kevin Pickess

Kevin Pickess

Chair of the Academic Registrars Council (ARC)
Andy Youell

Andy Youell

HE Data and Systems Consultant, former HESA Director and Jisc Board Member
Carol Ebbrell

Carol Ebbrell

Senior Product Manager, Ellucian
Dave Mutti

Dave Mutti

Senior Director of Product Management, EMEA, Ellucian
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