Angelo State University Goes All In With Pathify

Angelo State University serves approximately 11,300 students across 100+ areas of study in the heart of West Texas. The university prioritizes community and innovation in approaching education and recently updated its technology stack — including replacing the legacy Ellucian Luminis student portal and consolidating its Ready Education mobile app.

Cold Call Catalyst

When a Pathify cold call challenged their reliance on the discontinued Luminis portal, Patrick Dierschke, Angelo State’s Learning and Communication Services Coordinator, seized the opportunity to explore a more innovative solution

If you’re lucky enough to meet Dierschke, it’s evident he cares deeply about creating a positive — and modern — student experience. “We used Luminis for nearly twenty years, mainly as a link farm,” he reflected. “As we evaluated replacements, we found we were behind the curve in what we provided students. Just as we adjusted our on-campus technologies, we needed to upgrade our online presence.”

Elevating Campus Connectivity 

Angelo State University issued a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) in kicking off the portal evaluation process, with Dierschke quickly pointing out the importance of stakeholder engagement. “We made it clear that this wasn’t just an IT project but a community project,” he said, highlighting the importance of cross-campus collaboration and communication.

After several Pathify demos and careful evaluation of other vendors like Ellucian Experience, Transact and Unifyed, Angelo State determined Pathify was the best fit — Dierschke commended Pathify’s modern UX/UI and integration capabilities with Banner and Blackboard. 

The university also took the opportunity to evaluate vendors, alongside products, recognizing the critical importance of partnerships, especially those impacting campus culture. “As we moved forward with the evaluation process, Pathify stood out — there really wasn’t any stone left unturned,” he concluded. “We wouldn’t have experienced success without such a cohesive partnership.”

Looking Ahead

“Pathify actively engages with their customers’ needs,” said Dierschke, adding the improvements didn’t stop when Angelo State successfully deployed “RamPort,” its Pathify instance, in summer 2024. The university continues expanding its portal instance — including an unauthenticated Prospects module for prospective students. “Pathify has empowered us to create a portal that truly resonates with our students and the entire campus community. We are excited about what the future holds.”

About Angelo State University

Angelo State University is a vibrant learning community located in the heart of West Texas. Consistently ranked among the nation’s “Best Colleges” by The Princeton Review, ASU emphasizes community and innovation in its educational approach. Now affiliated with the Texas Tech University System, Angelo State University educates approximately 11,300 students across 100+ areas of study. Learn more at angelo.edu.

At A Glance

  • Student Headcount: 11,250
  • Faculty & Staff: 1,625
  • Institution Type: Public university
  • Location: San Angelo Texas
  • Academic Programs: 49 undergraduate degrees, 28 master’s degrees and 4 doctoral degrees
  • Tech Stack:
    • SIS: Ellucian Banner (on prem)
    • LMS: Blackboard
    • Productivity: Google
    • Technology Consolidated into Pathify: Ellucian Luminis portal, Ready Education mobile app