Specifications include, but are not limited to: Investment in an OCR software solution would reshape the transfer data entry process, condensing it from a very timeconsuming manual process down to just a few keystrokes. This in turn will improve data accuracy and reduce the time required to award and post credits. This software solution would support multiple system-wide initiatives, including: ● Improves the overall student experience by removing structural barriers related to the transfer process. ● Supports the unified catalog initiative by standardizing and modernizing transfer processes across the system. These software tools would lead to improved data accuracy and streamline the transfer process, with immediate results seen in the data entry process specifically. ● Supports the UM/UMM Data Migration Project. Having an OCR software solution in place to bring in transcript data would drastically reduce the amount of manual data entry associated with the upcoming merger project, as well as the daily transfer data entry workload. ● Supports the Strategic Enrollment plans on each campus by making the transfer process more transparent and efficient. It would also allow for the capture of admissions-related data from high school transcripts, which could be of benefit to the recruitment process. These software tools can be used to benefit multiple departments or areas, including Admissions, Student Records, and the Shared Processing Center. The solution must support: ● Proven track record to offer full integration with Peoplesoft. ● Proven track record to offer EDI capability. ● Proven track record for accuracy rate. ● Provide a cloud-based solution or one requiring minimum oversight by University of Maine System IT staff ● Ability to route transcripts to Perceptive Content (ImageNow). ● Ability to customize programming logic. • Ability for customization settings and defaults at the user level.
