Most reporting problems in Workday Student can be traced back to early assumptions. Learn why running small validation queries and understanding the data model can save weeks of rework.

Tired of putting out Workday fires? Learn three ways to get ahead — from proactive data monitoring to custom dashboards and visual process mapping — and transform Workday into a tool that supports your operations instead of slowing them down.

Many institutions view the NSC Enrollment report as a ready-to-use solution. However, it requires careful configuration tailored to your school’s needs.

Go-Live may indicate that the system is operational, but true operational readiness means that all components, including people, processes, and technology, are aligned and functioning together effectively.

There are core elements in Workday Student that, if the data is not accurately maintained, can quietly wreak havoc across your tenant. Expected Completion Date is one of them.

Higher education is overflowing with data, but effectively managing this information within staffing models can feel overwhelming. The disconnect between the vast amount of data available and the frameworks needed to process it leaves many institutions struggling to keep up with pressing challenges.

Many schools underutilize the power of dashboards. Streamline everyday tasks with good design.

Use this checklist to make sure your Workday Report is ready to go (and prevent a cluttered data closet and a serious headache).

I can't tell you how many times I see calculated fields that are unnecessary. I think this is because reporting training often focuses on HOW to build a report and not UNDERSTANDING the data model.

Making well-informed decisions hinges on accurate reporting. Yet, within Workday Student, mistakes can easily arise during report creation.

Why organize EIBs? Save time, avoid chaos, and reduce errors by keeping things clean and easy to find—like labeling a closet. Learn how!

Now, security is very complicated in Workday. It can seem like a quick shortcut to leave a report shared with all authorized users. You might think that the security behind the report should be correct and therefore you can just select that option instead of specific authorized groups.

Two fields on a Workday Student business object with the same name - which do you choose? This situation can lead to confusion and inefficiencies that could be easily avoided with clarity.

Federal and state reporting requirements may shape your data conversion decisions more than you realize.

The Workday Student delivered reports are a great starting point for lookup reports. But...there's a problem. You can't customize them.

Institutions view Workday Student as "data conversion," but I see it as "data translation."

I love when Workday® provides a text field for a "description". It allows you to document things like usage and ownership.

Data validation is the #1 determinant of whether a Workday® Student go-live is smooth...or not.

During a Workday® implementation and stabilization period, Excel skills are a must.

This post highlights recommendations for institutions considering any student information system, especially Workday Student or Slate.