This event has concluded. NERUG Virtual was held on August 7, 2026. The recording and presentation materials are available below, and planning for our next conference is underway.
About This Event
NERUG Virtual brought the New England Ellucian community together online for a half day of sessions on Ellucian Student innovation, IT modernization, and CRM Recruit — free and open to the region.
Members from across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island joined for four hours of presentations from peer institutions and Ellucian product staff, followed by open discussion.
Watch the Recording
Missed the event, or want to revisit a session? The full recording is available on Zoom.
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Agenda
Welcome & Introduction from NERUG
Opening remarks from the NERUG Board.
Ellucian Student Innovation
Neche Dwyer, Principal Product Manager, Ellucian
Supercharging Modernization: Connecting People to IT Transformations
Kimberly Droniak, ERP Systems Analyst / SaaS Change Manager, Quinnipiac University
Samantha Kessler, Senior Principal Strategic Specialist, Ellucian
Using Ellucian CRM Recruit for New Student Onboarding Success
Samantha Plourd, Dean of Enrollment, Retention & Completion, Springfield Technical Community College
Closing Remarks
Wrap-up and a look ahead to the next NERUG conference.
Session Materials
Presentation files shared by our speakers. Files download directly to your device.
Ellucian Student Customer FAQ
Follow-up questions and answers from the Ellucian Student Innovation session.
Supercharging Modernization: Connecting People to IT Transformations
Presentation slides from Quinnipiac University and Ellucian.
Using Ellucian CRM Recruit for New Student Onboarding Success
Presentation slides from Springfield Technical Community College.
What's Next
Planning for Our Next Conference
The NERUG Board is actively planning our next conference. Dates, location, and the call for proposals will be announced to our community first.
Be the First to Know:
- Mailing List: Join our Google Group for announcements and discussions
- Interested in Presenting? Let us know your topic and we will reach out when the call for proposals opens
- Member Benefits: NERUG members receive priority notification and discounted conference rates