TECHNOLOGYONGOING

North Country Community College Interim CFO Report to Board of Trustees April 2026

Thesis Elements SIS Subscription Implemented at College

$160,000/year + ~5% annual escalation (approx. $100,000 net annual increase vs. current system)North Country Community CollegeTHESIS ELEMENTSApril 28, 2026

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Description

North Country Community College is implementing the Thesis Elements student information system to replace its existing CAMS platform at an annual subscription cost of $160,000 plus roughly 5% escalation. The project’s implementation and first two years of operating costs are funded by a SUNY Transformational grant, after which the college will assume the recurring expense.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$160,000/year + ~5% annual escalation (approx. $100,000 net annual increase vs. current system)

Vendor

THESIS ELEMENTS

Agency

North Country Community College, NY

Contract Type

TECHNOLOGY

Document Date

April 28, 2026

Contract Term

Ongoing SaaS subscription; implementation and years 1–2 operating costs funded by SUNY Transformational grant; Year 3 and beyond funded by college

Renewal Info

Annual SaaS subscription with approximately 5% yearly cost escalation; capital implementation and years 1–2 operating costs funded by SUNY Transformational grant; college responsible for subscription from Year 3 onward.

Related Contracts

North Country Community College Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-05-26

ONGOING

North Country Community College (New York)$160,000/year + ~5% annual escalation (first 2 years implementation and OPEX funded by SUNY transformational grant; then expense borne by college)May 26, 2026

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