On September 12th and 13th, the University of New England (UNE) played host to the Callista Product Advisory Group (CPAG) on campus. We were delighted to welcome representatives from several universities, including Edith Cowan, Monash, the University of Western Australia, and members of the Tribal Callista product team. Additionally, online participation was strong, with institutions such as Deakin, Murdoch, Charles Darwin, Avondale, and the University of Canberra joining the discussions.
During this productive gathering, participants took the opportunity to delve into the future development and user experience of the Callista Student Management system. Numerous enhancements for the current product were explored and evaluated, contributing to its continued improvement. Excitingly, Callista presented innovative modules, including their Tribal Admissions product, during the demonstration. This product introduces an automated assessment decision-making engine to streamline application processes and enhance in-house workflows with academic schools. It ensures that subject matter experts are seamlessly integrated into the decision-making process when their expertise is needed.
Another module that has been embraced by several universities is the student maps feature. This empowers both students and staff to create personalised study maps for their educational journey. Staff members can easily capture the units a student has completed and their current enrolment status, enabling them to provide students with tailored plans to guide them toward the successful completion of their degree.
However, the most exciting news shared with the CPAG representatives is the forthcoming Callista Reimagined product. Callista is committed to delivering a fully cloud-based, secure, and modern Student Management System as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). This revamped Callista promises a contemporary, web-based user experience that prioritises user-friendliness and standardisation across Callista environments. As we collaborate with Tribal Callista on the development of this exciting new system, we will keep you informed of its progress.
Following our engaging meeting sessions, we embarked on an enlightening tour of the Natural History Museum. The experience was not only educational but also provided ample opportunities for capturing memories through photographs. The museum’s rich history sparked numerous questions and discussions, leaving us with a deeper appreciation for its treasures and what UNE has to offer visitors to our campus.
TDS