The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) is strategically partnering with Liaison, a leading provider of admissions and enrollment technology solutions for higher education. This collaboration aims to support public systems across the nation in achieving equitable access and success by enhancing Liaison’s Centralized Application Service (CAS) with NASH Enrollment Intelligence (EI).

The system-wide CAS is a highly configurable platform that accommodates each public higher education system’s unique needs for enrollment including specifications, branding, data protocols, integration, and advanced analytics. The student-friendly architecture can provide deeper insights, adapting to current enrollment trends and unique system- and state-wide challenges.

"At the heart of our system here in Montana lies a deep commitment to student success. This new Central Application System will simplify the application process across our system to ensure students can begin a successful path and career."

Clayton Christian, Commissioner of Higher Education at the Montana University System and Vice Chair of the NASH Board of Directors

“The synergy between NASH and Liaison represents a transformative approach to public higher education. Together, we are empowering educational systems by providing centralized application services that simplify the enrollment process and improve student engagement, in alignment with Liaison’s and NASH's shared goal of creating a more educated society.”

George Haddad, Founder and CEO of Liaison

Benefits of NASH Enrollment Intelligence

NASH Enrollment Intelligence (EI) leverages the concept of Systemness by coordinating all system-wide CAS instances across the country. This guarantees a common structure, solutions that serve multiple users, in-depth analysis of student data over time, and a consistent approach to enrolling in college and workforce programs. NASH EI promotes collaboration, allowing developments and enhancements to be shared among systems.

Key Benefits

Distinctive Brand Presence

Standardized Experience

A system-wide CAS streamlines the often-complicated application journey for students and families, offering a unified, one-stop solution. Serving as the central application hub, it empowers students to create a singular profile for use across various campuses and programs within the system. The platform establishes consistency in processes, timelines, costs, communications, and experiences, ultimately simplifying the application process and reducing time and costs for applicants.

Comprehensive Student Pathway

CAS delivers a comprehensive and interconnected solution, guiding students seamlessly along their academic journey from high school to community college, undergraduate, graduate, and finally, into the workforce. CAS provides a centralized access point for students, making it easier to apply to multiple campuses and/or programs within each system. Through this pathway, students are continually nurtured to remain connected to the State System.

Cost Savings and Administrative Efficiencies

Accessible and Equitable Application Process

Living Profile Access

Implementation and Transition

The time it takes to implement a CAS is system-dependent, typically taking around six months. Liaison’s efficient onboarding experience, customized to individual campuses and systems, ensures a smooth transition. CAS seamlessly transitions data from existing systems, maintaining data integrity. Liaison ensures that each system has control over its data, allowing phased approaches and independence for campuses in enrollment management functions.

Want to learn more?

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Upcoming Webinar: Understanding National Fall Enrollment Data: Adapting to the Changing Landscape Using a Centralized Application System

January 29th, 2pm ET

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Rico R. ReedChief Partnerships Officer

Rico R. Reed is the Chief Partnerships Officer, supporting NASH’s overall member engagement strategy. In his role, Rico is creating connections with system members beyond the chancellor/presidential and provost level. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education and K-12 education, Rico is a proven leader in developing partnerships and innovative communication and branding initiatives.

Why Liaison?

Liaison’s history of promoting equitable student success through CAS and their Living Profile product aligns seamlessly with NASH’s vision for systemness. With vast experience serving over 1,200 institutions, Liaison has successful partnerships with institutions at 100% of NASH member systems and four national system-level relationships, including the California State University system.

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