Hello everyone, Thank you to those who have taken the time to share feedback on the new Academic History reports in Argos. We have heard clearly about the impact the new format and load times are having on advising workflows, particularly during student meetings and high‑volume periods. Despite significant efforts to address concerns, the team has determined that technical limitations prevent us from improving load times in Argos. Based on this feedback, we will be re-activating the Aurora Classic Academic Histories (previously called Advisor Transcripts) effective March 9th. What this means
* Aurora Classic Academic Histories will again be available for advisors and designated users: * Advisors will be able to access these views from direct links on the Student Profile * Other users will be able to access these views from the Aurora Classic card on the Aurora launch page * The labels will be changed from "Advisor Transcripts" to "Academic Histories"
* The Academic History reports in Argos will remain available for the time being, but will not be positioned as the primary advising tool.
Why we are making this change While the new reports contain the required data, feedback consistently indicated that:
* Longer load times and added steps significantly impede workflow, especially during peak periods. * PDF‑based reports interrupt advising workflows. * The web‑based views better support quick review and advising conversations with students.
Reverting to Aurora Classic is an interim measure to support service continuity, reduce friction in daily work, and ensure students continue to receive timely support. What’s next? We will continue working on a long-term solution to replace the Academic History reports, using your feedback to inform next steps to replace the unsupported SSB8 functionality. While we continue using Aurora Classic for a little longer, IST will be reviewing access and security risks and increasing our security posture. We will communicate again before any future transition. As always, thank you for your professionalism, adaptability, and for taking the time to share thoughtful feedback. If you have questions or encounter any issues accessing Aurora Classic Academic Histories, please report an issue from this sitehttps://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/um-intranet-aurora-modernization-project/SitePages/aurora-modernization-project.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=5a12hY. Take care,
Elfie Smith, BComm, MA (she/her)
Associate Registrar & Director of Service and Records
University of Manitoba
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