Jessup University
Modernizing Legacy SIS without Replacing
How Lingk is helping Jessup University extend the life of its legacy SIS while building modern integration and data architecture for the future.
Systems Integrated: Unit4 CAMS (SIS), Salesforce (CRM), College Board PowerFAIDS
Lingk is helping us take a smarter and more cost-effective approach by modernizing our Student Information System. We didn't need to replace the system, we just needed better integrations around it. Their team has been incredibly great to work with.
Ben Huffman
Chief Information Officer, Jessup University
The Initiative
Jessup University is partnering with Lingk to modernize its integration and data architecture across the entire student lifecycle, without replacing its core student information system. Rather than pursuing a costly platform migration, the team chose a smarter route: modernize the architecture around CAMS, treat integrations as durable institutional infrastructure, and create a flexible foundation that can adapt as priorities shift.
Executing this vision requires more than point-to-point integrations. It demands a platform and services partner capable of supporting incremental modernization, strong data governance, and a clear architectural path that doesn't lock the institution into any single vendor's roadmap.
How Lingk Is Supporting Jessup
A Modern Integration Layer for a Legacy SIS
Lingk is building a real-time, event-driven integration architecture around Jessup's existing CAMS SIS, decoupling integration logic from any single system. This gives Jessup the operational benefits of a modern data platform (real-time syncs, observability, governance) without forcing a premature SIS migration.
Salesforce as a Connected CRM Layer
Salesforce remains a critical part of Jessup's ecosystem. Lingk synchronizes student data between CAMS and Salesforce so that admissions, advising, and student success teams have accurate, current information at every stage of the lifecycle.
Financial Aid and Cross-Department Data Flow
Lingk integrates College Board PowerFAIDS with CAMS and Salesforce, supporting secure, automated data flows across admissions, registrar, and financial aid. The result is fewer manual processes, better data quality, and stronger cross-department visibility.
An Outsourced Integration Team
Jessup is modernizing in phases that align with academic, administrative, and compliance realities. Lingk's services team provides prioritized, hands-on architectural guidance throughout the entire process: designing integration patterns, building recipes, establishing governance, maintaining execution health, and ensuring each phase delivers measurable value.
Why Jessup University Chose Lingk
Higher Education Focus
Deep expertise across SIS, CRM, and financial aid integration patterns unique to higher ed. Including the operational realities of running on Unit4 CAMS.
Strategic Modernization Approach
Lingk revealed its capability to modernize their entire data architecture without forcing a system replacement. This extends the life of legacy systems, saving the institution millions while building toward a more flexible future.
Hands-On Services Combined with Integration Technology
Lingk's team acts as an extension to the institution, deeply understanding institutional infrastructure. Lingk offers its powerful integration technology (equipped with AI Agents) as part of the engagement, giving Jessup an all-in-one solution.
About Jessup University
Jessup University, founded in 1939, is a private Christian institution located in Rocklin, California, with additional campuses in San Jose and Portland, Oregon. The university offers over 70 programs across various disciplines, including business, education, and the sciences, aiming to develop transformational leaders through a holistic educational approach.
Together we can do great things
Contact Lingk today to discover how we can assist your institution in achieving your integration goals