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Campus Management System

Understanding Campus Management Systems in Higher Education

A Campus Management System (CMS) is an integrated platform that supports core institutional operations including student lifecycle management, academic scheduling, faculty assignments, and facility use.

This category covers terminology used by IT teams, registrars, and academic planners to deploy, configure, and maintain CMS platforms.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Campus Management System (CMS)

A software platform for managing academic, administrative, and operational activities across the campus.

SIS Integration

The connection between a CMS and a Student Information System to sync student data.

Workflow Automation

The use of software to streamline processes such as approvals, notifications, and record updates.

Scheduling Module

A CMS component used to assign classrooms, set timetables, and manage room utilization.

Multi-Campus Support

Functionality that allows one CMS to serve multiple campuses or locations within a university system.

Access Control

Role-based permissions that govern what users can view or edit in the CMS.

Evolving Campus Tech Infrastructure

Modern CMS platforms are cloud-based, scalable, and mobile-enabled. They integrate with other tools like LMSs, CRMs, and BI dashboards to create a seamless digital campus experience.