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  • Decoding the SSRP: A comprehensive guide to the program’s key terms and acronyms

    With the scale of York University’s transformations through the Student System Renewal Program (SSRP), navigating the changes can sometimes feel like stepping into a new world filled with unfamiliar names, acronyms and technical terms. Throughout the SSRP’s seven projects, new terminology has been introduced, with specific terms playing a crucial part in the rollout of Read more


  • “I am the Change” Getting to know the people powering the SSRP

    The Student Systems Renewal Program (SSRP) is a pivotal initiative at York University, transforming processes and delivering technologies that will improve the student experience while ensuring staff and faculty have the tools they need to effectively do their work. As an intricate, multi-year initiative, there are many people working to bring these enhancements to the Read more


  • Now live! Release 1 of CRM with enhanced functions and visibility

    Drumroll, please! We are so excited to announce that Release 1 of the Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) project is now live! As of Tuesday, Sept. 26 , the Student Systems Renewal Program (SSRP) has rolled out the first round of enhanced CRM features to the full group of end users.The entire CRM will be phased Read more


  • A look at what's on the horizon for the Student Systems Renewal Program

    Getting a program off the ground like the Student Systems Renewal Program (SSRP) takes some serious work behind the scenes. After years of planning, we’re excited to share that some projects have already been launched and others will launch for the York community soon. There’s been a whirlwind of activity, so we're here to give Read more


  • The new SSRP webinar series for staff and faculty

    The Student Systems Renewal Program (SSRP) hosted the program’s first webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 1. It was a great success with more than 450 staff and faculty in attendance. Members of the SSRP leadership team provided a high-level overview of the program and its projects and participated in a question-and-answer period. If you missed the Read more


  • Access Granted: How Identity & Access Management (IAM) enables a secure and seamless online experience

    Every day, we interact with numerous online systems - things like our personal email, work software, social media, and online banking. Understandably, we move in and out of these systems making assumptions about general data security but without really knowing what has been done in the background to ensure information is safe, secure and properly Read more


  • Data quality: York’s not-so-secret ingredient

    We may not always be aware of it, but data influences our everyday lives in a big way. From the weather forecast to the music we listen to, the advertising we see and even how we track our health – data is everywhere. However, not all data is equally useful, and with so much information Read more


  • The SSRP is enhancing the student experience, starting with future students

    Applying to post-secondary can be a daunting process. With different application methods and a variety of tools and systems to interact with, it can be quite the journey from completing an application to finally accepting an offer. Recognizing the importance of having seamless systems and processes in place, it’s clear that changes are needed at Read more


  • Introducing York’s brand-new solution for Financial Aid, Awards, Scholarships and Graduate Funding

    Many of York’s students access some form of government student aid, and as of October 2022, there are more than 1,900 active awards, scholarships, prizes and bursaries currently being offered. But whether you’re a student, or a member of faculty or staff, you may find the processes for accessing and reviewing these options tend to Read more


  • The SSRP blog: your source for the latest program information 

    Welcome to the Student Systems Renewal Program (SSRP) blog. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about one of York’s most important transformation programs.   Our goal with this blog is to offer York students, faculty, and staff the most up-to-date information about the program in a way that will help people understand the Read more