Connections Archive

Trudy Adams

As Project CONNECT finalises plans for Callista to go live in less than a month, Chris Boddey, the team's training officer, begins the main training program for staff members.

"I've been learning the system and developing training materials during the build and transition phases of the project," he says. "Callista is a complex and powerful system, which I believe will deliver a much needed boost to information access at Avondale."

While this is not the first time staff members have been exposed to the new administrative system, it is the beginning of a major change in Avondale's business processes that will allow staff members and students easy access to a greater range of information.

"Roadshow demonstrations throughout August at the Sydney and Lake Macquarie campuses provided previews of what Callista will offer," Chris says. "Now the staff will learn how to use and explore all of its potential. I expect the impact of Callista on Avondale will be positive and ongoing."

Callista will go live with the Enquiry and Enrolment Centre and Academic Office on October 7.