--- title: "Case Study: Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) & Q-assign" description: "LAPU implemented Q-assign for student assignment and is exploring new AI-driven features within Q-assign to expand its use across additional departments." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ortoo", "url": "https://ortooapps.com/", "logo": "https://ortooapps.com/ortoo-logo-square.png", "parentOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ascendx" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Ortoo", "url": "https://ortooapps.com/" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Los Angeles Pacific University — case study", "description": "LAPU implemented Q-assign for student assignment and is exploring new AI-driven features within Q-assign to expand its use across additional departments.", "url": "https://ortooapps.com/case-studies/los-angeles-pacific-university", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://ortooapps.com/case-studies/los-angeles-pacific-university", "image": "https://ortooapps.com/assets/los-angeles-pacific-university-DtqIZ06L.jpg", "about": "Los Angeles Pacific University", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ortoo", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://ortooapps.com/ortoo-logo-square.png" } } } ] --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) [Support](/support)[Contact](/contact) [![Ortoo logo, workflow orchestration for Salesforce](/assets/ortoo-logo-gradient-C54UkOOH.webp)](/) Ortoo Orchestrator Solutions Why Ortoo Resources About [Pricing](/pricing) [Map your workflow](/contact?intent=workflow-mapping)[Book a demo](/contact?intent=demo) [Book a demo](/contact?intent=demo) [Case studies](/case-studies)/ Los Angeles Pacific University ![Los Angeles Pacific University logo](/assets/los-angeles-pacific-university-DtqIZ06L.jpg) Customer story # Los Angeles Pacific University student assignment with Ortoo Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) transformed its student assignment processes with Q-assign, overcoming the limitations of Salesforce's native tool. Facing challenges with manual case assignments, complex student lifecycles, and rigid third-party solutions, LAPU implemented Q-assign to automate 85-90% of assignments. 0-90% Automated assignments 0 Weekly hours saved > Q-assign revolutionized our student assignment process. What once took days now happens instantly. Our staff can focus on strategic tasks rather than repetitive admin work, and our students benefit from faster, more accurate support. > > Daniel Terrones > > Director of Information Technology, Los Angeles Pacific University ![Los Angeles Pacific University logo](/assets/los-angeles-pacific-university-DtqIZ06L.jpg)Customer snapshot Account Los Angeles Pacific University Industry Higher Education Employees 201-500 Department Support / Operations Products Salesforce Assignment Automation ## Challenge Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) faced significant limitations with Salesforce's native assignment tool, which struggled to accommodate their complex multi-tenant environment. Their primary challenges included: - Managing multiple assignment groups and ensuring flexibility across business units. - Complex student lifecycle processes requiring multiple team assignments. - High administrative burden due to manual case assignment, previously requiring five employees to process cases twice daily. - Lack of flexibility in existing third-party solutions, which were costly and difficult to modify. - Dormant accounts affecting assignment accuracy. ## Solution LAPU implemented Q-assign to streamline and automate their student assignment processes. Key aspects of the solution included: - **Automated load balancing:** Ensured fair distribution of assignments across teams. - **Skills-based assignment:** Directed students to the most appropriate department based on their needs. - **Salesforce integration:** Utilized existing Salesforce fields for seamless automation. - **Point-and-click configuration:** Allowed business users to update assignment rules without IT intervention. - **Scalability across departments:** Expanded usage beyond enrollment to include financial aid, student success, and technical support. ## Results By automating 85-90% of their assignment processes, LAPU achieved remarkable efficiency gains: - **Time savings:** Reduced assignment processing time from 24-48 hours to seconds. - **Administrative efficiency:** Freed up staff from repetitive manual tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-value activities, saving approx 200 hours a week of staff time. - **Improved student experience:** Enabled a seamless journey from enrollment to financial clearance and academic support. - **Self-sufficiency:** Minimized reliance on external development teams by empowering internal staff with configurable automation. - **Strategic growth:** Expanded the tool's impact, with future plans to introduce AI-driven features like automatic spam detection and smart student routing. ## Looking ahead LAPU is exploring new AI-driven features within Q-assign and plans to expand its use across additional departments. 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