Office of the Registrar Semester Summaries
Registrar Summit 2026
| Title | Presenter | Summary | Presentation Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Scheduling Platform: Let’s Review! | Cirie Noyes | Join us for an interactive session on using Academic Scheduling Platform, where we’ll walk through key scheduling processes, address common pain points, and share helpful tips for both new and experienced users. | View Presentation |
| Basics of Argos | Kristi Swainston and Arika Stastny |
In this presentation, we will explore the fundamental aspects of Argos, USU's main reporting tool. Attendees will learn what Argos is, how to log in to Argos, search for DataBlocks, view the DataBlock descriptions, and export data. We will be giving an overview of the new interface Argos X. Come see us during the networking portion of the summit and we can answer your specific Argos questions. |
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| The Student Financial Account: Simply Complicated | Andrew Putt | The student account can be complicated and confusing, so we’re going to try to break it down for you. Come ready to learn about the new tuition and fee schedules, refunds, timelines/due dates, revamped billing statements, and more! | View Presentation |
| Academic Standards & FERPA in Practice | Fran Hopkin | Join us for an overview of key updates from the Academic Standards Committee, including recent decisions, policy changes, and important reminders. We’ll then transition to an interactive FERPA discussion, using real-world scenarios to explore common questions and walk through the decision-making process together. This session is designed to keep you informed while also building confidence in applying privacy principles in your day-to-day work. | View Presentation |
| Mastering Degree Works: A Guide for Campus Partners | Toni Gibbons | Join us for a comprehensive walkthrough of Degree Works, USU’s degree audit system. We’ll cover how to interpret the worksheet, understand General Education designations and how they apply to the requirements, run WhatIf evaluations, and use CourseLink to support student planning. This session will highlight practical features, common pitfalls, and tips to help you navigate the tool with confidence and support your students more effectively. | View Presentation |
| Touring the New Catalog and What to Know About Curriculum Updates | Toni Gibbons | This session offers a guided tour of USU’s new catalog platform, highlighting where to find essential program and course information quickly and accurately. We’ll also review how curriculum updates move through the approval process, including what types of changes can be submitted at different stages and who is authorized to submit them. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how the catalog connects to curriculum workflows and who to contact when questions arise. | View Presentation |
| Bridging the Gaps: Coordination and Collaboration Across the Student Lifecycle | Jessica Hansen | Success at Utah State University requires a "no-wrong-door" approach to student service. While the Office of the Registrar holds distinct responsibilities in academic record-keeping, our work is deeply intertwined with Admissions and SOTS. This presentation maps out the shared landscape between our offices, clarifying where our duties overlap and how we can better synchronize our efforts. Join us to discuss best practices for student handoffs that reduce friction and enhance the overall institutional experience. | View Presentation |
| Cleared to Graduate: How Timelines, Systems, and Partnerships Get Students Across the Finish Line | Brandy Reeves | Graduation is one of the most meaningful milestones for students, but getting there involves coordination across advisors, departments, and the Office of the Registrar. This session pulls back the curtain on USU’s graduation timeline and systems to show how partnerships and shared understanding improve the student experience. | View Presentation |
| Navigating the Paperless Trail: Roles and Routing with the Office of the Registrar | Kurt Adison and Adam Gleed | A comprehensive overview of the essential forms used by staff and faculty to manage student records and system access. | View Presentation |