The Salesforce-Native SIS for Colleges and Universities Under 10K Students
Go live in 9 months.
The best-of-breed approach, using Salesforce Education Cloud
as the intelligent orchestration layer.
The Future of SIS is Modular.
Tondro transforms Salesforce Education Cloud into a modern, flexible "System of Systems" hub—purpose-built to out-perform legacy monoliths for institutions with 10K students or less.
50% Faster Modernization: Achieve a 360-degree view of your constituents in months, not years, through our structured 7-phase methodology.
AI-Ready Data Foundation From Day One: We don't just migrate data; we make it AI-ready. By launch, your institutional data is clean, centralized, and structured to power future predictive analytics and AI tools.
Integrated Best-of-Breed Architecture: Centralize your student lifecycle on one flexible platform that seamlessly connects your LMS, Financial Aid, and Student Billing.
Beyond the Monolith: A Modern "System of Systems" Architecture
Higher Education CIOs are moving away from monolithic, "one-size-fits-none" legacy platforms. Tondro champions a Best-of-Breed approach, using Salesforce Education Cloud as the intelligent orchestration layer.
Our framework doesn't force you into a rigid box. Instead, we create a System of Systems where your SIS, LMS, and Financial Aid tools work in harmony. You get a specialized, agile environment that evolves with your institution—rather than a legacy anchor that holds you back.
Why Mid-Market Colleges Are Replacing Their Legacy SIS with Salesforce
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Enrollment Cliff
Shrinking cohorts (peaked in 2024, ~13% down this decade) demand an SIS that flags risk early, drives timely nudges, and cuts melt.
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Flexibility Mandate
Hybrid, modular, stackable learning paths are here. Your SIS must support non-traditional pathways—nonterm calendars, cross-term registration, and personalized advising—without patchwork fixes.
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Value Proposition Gap
Disconnected tools create a clunky student experience, forcing them to re-enter data, juggle portals, and wait on manual updates.
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Operational Drag
Staff spend hours reconciling data, chasing approvals, and managing duplications—instead of doing high-impact work.
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Built To Stay The Same
Legacy SIS systems make even simple changes slow, costly, and disruptive. They weren’t built for adaptation or today’s reality.
Built on Salesforce Education Cloud
Built on the cutting-edge Salesforce Education Cloud platform, this modern SIS leverages the world's #1 CRM technology to deliver unparalleled connectivity, scalability, and innovation for higher education institutions.
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The student portal is a one-stop shop for everything a student needs. It's a mobile-optimized, intuitive interface that puts control in their hands.
Academic Planning and Progress: Immediate access to common tools like course registration, transcripts, degree audits, etc.
Financial Services: A centralized view of bills and financial aid, with the ability to make secure online payments and set up payment plans.
Communication: Automated reminders for important deadlines and announcements keep students informed and engaged.
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The SIS is the official database for all academic information, enabling the Registrar's office to manage core functions with precision and accuracy.
Academic Records: Comprehensive tracking of student records, including transfer credits and automated degree audits.
Course Management: An intelligent workflow for course and curriculum proposals ensures data accuracy and automates schedule creation.
Grading & Transcripts: A secure portal for faculty to submit grades and seamless integration with the university's LMS for a single source of truth.
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The Bursar's office manages the institution's financial health, and a modern SIS simplifies this complex process.
Automated Billing & Payments: Automated invoice generation and online payment portals simplify the billing process for students and parents.
Financial Aid Integration: Deep, seamless integration with federal financial aid systems (like FAFSA and COD) ensures timely and accurate disbursement.
Collections & Reporting: Tools to manage collections and provide real-time financial reporting for greater transparency and efficiency.
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Academic Affairs uses the SIS to gain strategic, data-driven insights, moving beyond daily transactions to focus on long-term goals.
Curriculum Management: Tools to define learning objectives and outline academic pathways, including modern frameworks like micro-credentials.
Predictive Analytics: The system uses real-time data to identify at-risk students and enable early intervention, which is a key factor in improving retention.
Reporting & Analytics: Customizable dashboards provide a high-level view of key institutional metrics, empowering informed decisions on resource allocation and program effectiveness.
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A modern SIS frees faculty from administrative burdens, allowing them to focus on teaching and student support.
Course Administration: Easy access to class rosters, a secure portal for submitting grades, and attendance tracking.
Watch how San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) transformed their student experience with Salesforce Education Cloud SIS. This video case study explores SFBU's implementation journey, key benefits achieved, and ROI from migrating to a modern cloud-based student information system.
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