The Mansfield Center is on a mission to transform our administrative workflows. As part of the University, we must adhere to the institution’s requirements and systems, which often lack clarity and are inconsistent. But with our high volume and fast pace we need clear, timely, and intuitive processes so we can focus on our mission of developing globally minded leaders of integrity.  These processes can be supported with technology like ‘Power Automate,’ which will grow in use across the institution, especially with the ongoing migration to ‘SharePoint.’

With this in mind, a necessary and timely project for students in BMIS476 would be to pilot such a workflow articulation using Power Automate. In consultation with Center staff, a specific workflow would be identified and developed over the semester. Another outcome for students would be developing familiarity with Power Automate for other future projects.  As part of this project, students will have the opportunity to develop these workflows directly in a SharePoint environment that will be provisioned by the Center's administration. This hands-on experience will allow students to integrate automation features seamlessly into the organization’s daily operations, leveraging SharePoint’s capabilities to enhance productivity and collaboration.

Identification of a workflow need with Mansfield Center staff. Ongoing discussion with students to provide clarity. Developing a familiarity with Power Automate and Sharepoint.

At the end of the project, we are hoping to have some of our administrative processes moved into a Power Automate environment.