OK, so it’s Halloween. But does requesting a CAS between a pathway provider and a partner university really need to be so frightening? We don’t think so. Get ready to blow away the cobwebs from creaking old systems, and find out how a heady brew of automation and cloud computing can keep your data safe and sound, and shield you from the evil spirits of busywork.
But first, back down to earth with a bump.
Traditional processes for pathway providers when requesting a CAS from a partner university really can feel like a monster task, with a large number of manual steps required.
Step one is often to prepare a document pack after a lengthy email exchange with a student or agent, and don’t forget the creation of an accompanying cover sheet to summarise the key information for the university. This process is frequently time-consuming and repetitive.
Next comes the transfer of data to the partner university, usually by means of a shared folder or via email. Security can be a real issue here, with many pathway and university teams lacking the tools they need to share encrypted personal data. That’s scary stuff.
Finally, there’s the ongoing project management needed to track requests and record CAS statements pending with the university. Even if you're a wizard with an Excel spreadsheet, this is usually still a laborious process. And as the go-between between students, their agents and the university, it’s not uncommon to find yourself being constantly chased for updates.
On the university side, things aren’t much better. A combination of using an alternative process to your own students, needing to track CAS requests from pathways and a lack of information on what is happening with the student after the CAS has been issued, can all result in a real headache.
At Enroly, we don’t have a magic wand. But we do have an expert team of dedicated developers and product managers to automate complex and repetitive processes. Our pathway provider instance integrates seamlessly with the partner university, giving full transparency to pathways, universities, students and agents.
So wave goodbye to preparing that student file. CAS Shield automatically generates a checklist, with the pathway provider having complete control over when the student is ready for university review.
The software gives full visibility on the process, meaning everyone is on the same page, with CAS and visa outcomes visible straight away in a couple of clicks. This means a huge reduction in lengthy email exchanges, with some of our clients seeing a 62 percent drop in staff-student communication, freeing up time for more important interventions. And that’s not the only thing that speeds up the process: the platform offers full pathway and university workflow alignment, with update requests visible in real-time, saving any delays.
Lastly, the peace of mind that comes with our encrypted data and document sharing cannot be understated. Like you, we take the personal data of your students very seriously, allowing you to move away from tools like email and Excel to manage complex processes and communication. Because however you dress it up, it should be bedsheets, not spreadsheets, giving you a nightmare at this time of the year.
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