Why Kuali?

Here are studies from members and partners in higher education building a business case for Kuali Software. 


The University of Arizona document that evaluates PeopleSoft financials alongside Kuali Financial System. This comparison lead to the affirmation that Kuali Financial System is the best solution for the University of Arizona.


       The University of Connecticut has shared a series of documents that helped build the business case for Kuali Financial System:

Introduction to KFS Presentation This presentation was used for the initial rollout of KFS to the UConn community and attendees represented departments across the university at various levels of responsibility including academic, research, auxiliary, student services, athletics, internal audit, and more.  The presentation successfully built interest and excitement for both the Kuali community and KFS.

CSU KFS Evaluation of May 2010 visit This is the survey taken by UConn staff who visited CSU, and enabled UConn to quantify the results of the on-site visit.

This is a presentation that UCONN leaders presented at Kuali Days 2010.


       The University of Washington  -  white paper comparing projected costs for participating in Kuali Student versus a typical vendor solution.


Indiana University and University of California provide an overview of Open Source Collaboration in Higher Education


           rSmart has prepared a document that shares the process and learning of the first Kuali implementations.  rSmart's Keys to Success.


Here is an Educause Magazine article authored by Brad Wheeler who reflects on Open Source 2010 versus 2007 Open Source Reflections 2010 vs 2007