At its most basic core, ctcLink is the implementation of a single, centralized suite of online tools. It provides students, faculty and staff on-demand access to a modern and efficient way of doing their daily college business.
ctcLink replaces a number of legacy systems, such as the Financial Management System (FMS), Student Management System (SMS) and Payroll/Personnel Management System (PPMS). It will help Washington’s community and technical college system (CTCs) as a whole streamline and standardize the way colleges do business today.
However, it is about much more than new software. ctcLink is an unprecedented business transformation project for all 34 colleges and the State Board agency. It will bring lasting change to the way the SBCTC and colleges do business locally and together as a system.
Washington’s 34 CTCs have shared back-office administrative systems for 30 years, but the software and functionality is both limited and outdated. That’s why CTCs are seeking a new and more flexible information system to meet business and educational needs now and into the future. This change represents a significant challenge. ctcLink is not simply a matter of adapting to new software, it’s about adapting to the change in how we work. For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the FAQs section of the ctcLink page.
Find important information and project details on ctcLink Updates and About ctcLink
Online self-service training is now available. Courses are arranged by employee category.
We will be posting noteworthy dates for faculty as we get closer to Fall Quarter 2021.
Check out our upcoming events by viewing our Key Dates, Events & Timeline page.
We’ve created this page to update you with specific information that applies to you as faculty members. We invite you to click through the entire ctcLink website and let us know what more you’d like to know.
Designated faculty leads have been named to assist faculty in the transition from legacy faculty tools to ctcLink faculty self-service.
BTC's Instructional Lead: Heidi Ypma, Ed.D, Interim Executive Dean of Instruction, email: hypma@btc.edu or phone: 360.752.8433.