Deer Brook Consulting

05/07/2026

A lot happened at , but three takeaways rose to the top for customers. Deer Brook President Ande breaks them down in the latest episode of our Moving Forward podcast, covering what Ellucian said about the future of Anthology Student, details on Ellucian Student, and why now is the time to find the right implementation partner.

📺 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/_kz-NJzhJDA

04/29/2026

just shared their vision for the future of , and we're going to break it down for you.

On Wednesday, May 6, together with HigherEdBPO, we'll walk through what was announced at Ellucian Live, what it means for your institution running on Anthology Student today, and how you can move forward with confidence.

🎫 Reserve your spot for free now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2739389695153376599

04/22/2026

Live is a wrap! We had a wonderful time connecting with so many great people in , both familiar and new. A lot of great conversations too, and we’re looking forward to keeping those conversations going. But for now from Denver, we're signing off. That's a wrap!

04/08/2026

migrations are complex and extremely resource-intensive. That's why staying with Anthology Student is a valid, strategic decision for many institutions right now. This week, we asked our experts to break down what effective continuity looks like for schools relying in the Student SIS today.

Their insights are free to read, and you can take a look here: https://deer-brook.com/deciding-to-stay-with-anthology-to-avoid-migration-headaches/

04/04/2026

Not all and ERP managed services are the same. Some organizations hand you an SLA and call it a day. But other partners will audit your environment, and build a real governance model that empowers you with an action plan before anything goes wrong.

We covered the difference between those two scenarios, and if you're evaluating your options in (especially with ), we think it's worth a read: https://deer-brook.com/what-effective-managed-services-for-a-student-information-system-sis-looks-like/

03/31/2026

Questions about how to proceed with the at your institution? Whether you're mid-implementation, live on the cloud, or leveraging CampusNexus, we've put together a free one-pager to help get you oriented.

No signup required, read and download our free summary here: https://deer-brook.com/what-happened-to-anthology-student-what-does-it-mean-for-institutions/

03/29/2026

Ande Smith, Deer Brook President, and Greg Theisen, former Anthology VP of System Implementation Modernization, sit down to discuss the transition of the Student over to , decision frameworks for leaders, and what smart institutions are doing right now.

Dive into the critical role partners play during this process, along with some practical advice and insights for institutions that leverage .

📺 Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yII9wzShLDM

03/27/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝟱 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦: A free, live webinar on how leaders should proceed following 's transition to .

Our hosts will cover emerging risks, platform fragmentation, and what it all means for integrations, accountability, and long-term strategy. They'll also weigh in with clear, practical paths forward that you can take today.

If your institution relies on Anthology, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss.

📝Reserve your spot for free today!: https://register.gotowebinar.com/ /3411695974628814422

03/23/2026

How is , the new owner of the , moving forward? And how can you navigate this situation for your institution today?

Our team answers these questions and more in our recent blog post; get practical advice from a team that knows Student on how to navigate the next steps for your institution now.

03/21/2026

COMING SOON! Join us for a timely webinar on what leaders need to know following the SIS's transition to .

Together with HigherEdBPO, we'll cover emerging risks, platform fragmentation, and what it all means for integrations, accountability, and long-term strategy. Our hosts will also weigh in with clear, practical paths forward.

If your institution relies on Anthology, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss.

Interested? Reserve your spot for free today: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3411695974628814422

03/20/2026

If your institutions uses Anthology Student, the last few months have been a lot of wait and see.

Hope Jacobson, VP of Higher Education at Deer Brook, is joined by former Anthology VP of System Implementation Modernization Greg Theisen in the first episode of our "Moving Forward" to discuss what the acquisition of means, and what leaders in higher ed should be doing right now.

Hope Jacobson, VP Of Higher Education at Deer Brook is joined by technology executive Greg Theisen to discuss what has happened with the Anthology transition...