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Overview
STARS streamlines student management for post-secondary schools, integrating attendance, grading, compliance, and financial tracking in one platform. While setup may take time for legacy schools, its customizable dashboards and reporting tools simplify daily operations. Ideal for institutions seeking efficiency and accuracy, STARS ensures staff can manage records confidently and effectively.
STARS Specifications
- Activity Dashboard
- Asynchronous Learning
- Activity Tracking
- Access Controls/Permissions
STARS Features
STARS LMS
This feature helps schools manage instruction by connecting the learning system directly to student portals. Students access coursework without duplicate logins, while administrators avoid double entry of grades and attendance. It also enables consistent data flow between learning activities and academic records, ensuring accuracy and saving administrative time.
General Ledger
Businesses can use this tool to manage accounting within the same system as student records. Standard reports such as trial balances, balance sheets, and expense tracking are fully integrated with student ledgers. This integration reduces reconciliation errors, supports regulatory compliance, and ensures financial data remains accurate across all operations.
Vendor And Student Payable
The payable system allows schools to process vendor payments and student refunds within the platform. It prints checks, manages reconciliation, and ensures transparent recordkeeping. This feature helps finance teams streamline transactions, avoid manual errors, and maintain a clear history of payments, improving both accountability and operational efficiency.
Content Management System (CMS)
Admissions teams can rely on this CRM to capture and manage leads in real time. It integrates directly with websites and third-party sources, while alerts notify representatives of new inquiries. Standard reports track the full enrollment pipeline, and packaging reports provide insight into start rates, helping optimize recruitment performance.
Mass Email And Texting
Institutions can use this feature to communicate effectively with students, leads, and graduates. Integrated tracking keeps a record of all messages, while individual delivery avoids spam filters. It also enables mass email and text outreach, making it easier to manage campaigns, announcements, and updates while staying Can-Spam compliant.
SAP Alerts
Custom alerts notify staff about student progress or potential issues. These alerts remain on task lists until addressed, ensuring no problem goes unnoticed. Alert history is stored on the student record, helping staff track interventions. This feature helps maintain compliance while supporting retention and early identification of at-risk students.
Pros And Cons of STARS
Pros
Unified attendance, grading, compliance, reporting, and communication
System offers flexible customization for institution-specific operational needs
Provides robust query tools for building customized reports
Cons
Requires extensive setup for institutions transitioning from legacy systems
Some core functions require multiple steps, making workflows inefficient
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Anonymous
Enterprise, 500+ employees
“Fast database response, excellent for student recruitment”
Pros
The database response time is great. This software helps greatly in student recruitment.
Cons
The document management feature isn't the easiest to use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does STARS have a mobile app?
Yes, it does for both iOS and Android.
What other apps does STARS integrate with?
Supports integration with education platforms like Virtual Adviser, LIRN, and Campus IVY.
What language does STARS support?
It only supports English.
Who are the typical users of STARS?
STARS software is designed for post-secondary educational institutions.
What types of pricing plans does STARS offer?
STARS Price plans are customized by school size. Contact us to get a tailored STARS cost estimate.
Does STARS offer an API?
Yes, it offers API access.
What level of support does STARS offer?
It offers support through phone, a training team, and a knowledge base.