To standardize processes, improve user experience, and shorten turnaround times, MacEwan University is adopting a new forms solution: Cognito Forms.
Whether you’re submitting a form or maintaining one, Cognito is designed to make processes simpler, faster and more transparent. Join our introductory session to learn what Cognito is, why it was chosen and how it will improve your day-to-day work.

Empowering departments

Cognito shifts us from an IT-driven model to one where departments design and maintain their own forms. This reduces friction, speeds up changes, and ensures forms reflect real-world needs.
IT’s role becomes that of an enabler – providing training, patterns and support while empowering departments to own their workflows.

Why Cognito?

Cognito was selected after reviewing several alternatives for its balance of:

  • Ease of use – an intuitive drag-and-drop builder approachable for non-technical staff.
  • Flexibility – supports conditional logic, workflows, approvals and automated notifications.
  • Empowerment – departments can maintain their own forms without waiting on IT.
  • Speed – faster turnaround since IT becomes an enabler and support system, rather than a bottleneck
  • Centralization – clear ownership prevents “orphaned” forms.

Upcoming sessions

1. Introductory session (for all users)
Learn what Cognito is, why it was chosen, how to submit and track forms, and what to expect as a requester.

2. Creator/maintainer session (for departmental owners)
Covers creating forms, conditional logic, workflows, notifications, access controls and proven design patterns.

Next steps

To sign up for the introductory session, click here.

Details regarding the advanced session will be made available to those interested at the introductory session.

Together, we’ll make forms at MacEwan faster, smoother and easier for everyone.

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