SALESFORCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
A NEW APPROACH TO STUDENT AND ALUMNIENGAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Why Advanced Communities is the leading Salesforce education product partner
Admissions management
Simplified event management
Access to academic resources
Idea submission and voting capability
Subscription management
University online storefront
Our Salesforce for Universities Services
Alumni portal
Student portal
Online community
Our Salesforce-Native Apps for Higher Education
AC MemberSmart Alumni
AC Events Enterprise
AC eCommerce for Nonprofits
Transform your university with Salesforce!
Why Choose Us?
Expertise
At Advanced Communities, we are dedicated to providing our higher education customers with the best possible service and support. With over a decade of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, we have the expertise and knowledge to help universities and higher ed institutions achieve their goals and navigate the complexities of the industry.
Native integration with Salesforce
Our Salesforce higher education solutions are built within Salesforce, meaning that no data transfers are needed. All apps are compatible with both Salesforce Education Cloud and Nonprofit Cloud, ensuring seamless integration between the solutions. We also offer apps for commercial businesses to streamline their operations whether in IT/high tech industry, manufacturing or healthcare sector. Those apps include Salesforce knowledge management app AC Knowledge Management Enterprise, AC Ideas Ultimate, AC Partner Marketplace and AC Partner Co-Branding solutions for Experience Cloud.
Customization
We understand that every higher education institution is unique, which is why we offer customized solutions that are tailored to your specific needs.
Student satisfaction
Our primary focus is to provide students with an exceptional learning experience for a successful lifelong learning. To achieve this, we offer Salesforce student management system solutions that enhance communication and streamline the overall student experience.
Innovation
We stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the Salesforce for higher education institutions ecosystem, allowing us to provide our higher education clients with cutting-edge solutions that can help them stay ahead of the competition.
Partnership
We believe in building strong relationships with our higher education clients, and we work closely with them to ensure that their needs are met at every stage of the process. With Advanced Communities, you can be confident that you’re getting the best possible service and support for your institution. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals with Salesforce university solutions.
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Q&A
How is Salesforce used by universities?
Universities use Salesforce Education Cloud and Experience Cloud platforms. With Salesforce Education Cloud, universities can manage student recruitment, admissions, and retention processes. They can personalize communications with prospective students, track their interactions throughout the enrollment journey, and provide tailored support to enhance their experience. Moreover, Salesforce Education Cloud facilitates student advising, course planning, and alumni engagement, ensuring a seamless academic journey from admission to graduation and beyond.
Experience Cloud empowers universities to create immersive online experiences for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Universities can build custom portals for student services, academic resources, and alumni networks, providing seamless access to information and services.
Using Salesforce for higher education, institutions can effectively support their student success hub customers by providing personalized services and streamlined communication throughout their academic journey.
Does Salesforce have an Education Cloud?
Yes, Salesforce does have an Education Cloud. It’s a suite of products specifically designed to meet the needs of educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and K-12 schools. The Education Cloud includes tools for student recruitment, admissions, advising, and alumni engagement, among other features tailored to the education sector.
What is an Education Data Architecture (EDA)?
Education Data Architecture (EDA) is a community-driven data architecture specifically crafted to assist educational institutions in leveraging Salesforce right out of the box. It serves as a standardized starting point for educational institutions looking to build out a CRM, offering a core and common data model that supports the entire K-20 student journey. EDA is an open-source architecture, accessible for review on GitHub by anyone interested. Supported by the robust Salesforce Platform, EDA can serve as the foundational framework for managing data and data relationships across various departments within educational institutions, including Advising, Alumni and Advancement, Business Enablement (covering areas such as Housing, IT Help Desk, Facilities, and Security), Faculty, Finance, Marketing, Recruiting and Admissions, etc.