Yorkville University and Toronto Film School are transforming the student experience with help from a new partnership with leading educational technology company, Anthology.
As longtime champions of a student-first mission, both Yorkville and TFS are committed to ensuring the individual needs and aspirations of our learners are prioritized at every step. This commitment is reflected in our decision to implement Anthology Student - a flexible, cloud-based Student Information System (SIS) that promotes student success across the entire academic lifecycle, from acceptance to graduation.
"We are all about empowering our students, providing them with more autonomy and confidence in their academic pursuits," said Chris Gain, Chief Information Officer at Yorkville and TFS. "With the launch of the new Student Portal powered by Anthology Student, we are greatly enhancing their experience, enabling them to align their studies today to their personal and professional goals of tomorrow."
Anthology Student helps institutions like Yorkville and TFS manage the entire academic lifecycle of a student - including financial aid, student accounts, and career services. Anthology Student's industry-leading flexible support for both traditional term-based and non-term academic calendars is critical for institutions looking to expand their offerings and meet the needs of the modern learner a major differentiator in an increasingly important area of the market.
"We're embarking on an exciting new chapter in our digital transformation journey," continued Gain. "Successfully navigating change on this scale requires a strong partnership, and Anthology has consistently demonstrated their commitment to supporting our mission through open communication and a collaborative approach."
Yorkville and TFS are supported by Anthology's internal professional services organization, which oversees all aspects of implementing and on-boarding new institutions. With a focus on delivering a best-in-class experience, Anthology has built industry-leading data conversion and automated testing tools to simplify and accelerate the work of data migration and manual testing for clients and continues to invest extensively in their implementation team and processes.
"The success of this implementation is a direct result of the client's forward-thinking vision and the dedication of the entire Yorkville and TFS team," said Josh Portnoy, Chief Customer Officer at Anthology. "Their commitment to driving change has been inspiring, and we're proud to support their efforts in transforming their institutions."
Anthology Student is the leading Student Information System (SIS) with Enterprise Resource Planning Capabilities (ERP) built specifically for higher education. Anthology Student was recently ranked as the most innovative full-market, generally available solution in 2024 in the Tambellini StarChart : 2024 Student Systems. Learn more about Anthology Student.
About Anthology
Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Millions of students around the world are supported throughout their education journey via Anthology's ecosystem of flagship SaaS solutions and supporting services, including the award-winning Blackboard® (LMS), Anthology® Student (SIS/ERP), and Anthology® Reach (CRM). Through the Power of Together, we are uniquely inspiring educators and institutions with innovation that is meaningful, simple and intelligent to help customers redefine what's possible and create life-changing opportunities for people everywhere. www.anthology.com.
