From Spreadsheet Struggles to Seamless Workflows
Managing international student mobility is no small feat, and for IMT Mines Albi, the process was becoming increasingly challenging. As a leading French engineering school with a strong international focus, their team in International Affairs had to juggle a complex web of student exchanges, faculty mobilities, and partnership management. However, their reliance on Excel spreadsheets for tracking these activities was causing major inefficiencies.
Deputy Director of International Affairs, Isabella Dufour-Baumgartner, shared how Solemove transformed their approach to mobility management, helping them shift from disconnected spreadsheets to an integrated, real-time SaaS platform.
The Challenge: Managing International Mobility with Spreadsheets
For years, the IMT Mines Albi team relied on Excel spreadsheets to track student exchanges, faculty mobilities, and partnerships. While spreadsheets are a familiar tool, they quickly became a source of frustration:
👎 Version control issues – Multiple users editing their own versions led to outdated and inconsistent information.
👎 Limited collaboration – Coordinating across teams was difficult due to a lack of shared, real-time data.
👎 Lack of strategic insights – The team couldn’t get a holistic view of student experiences or analyze historical data effectively.
The inefficiencies weren’t just administrative; they impacted the ability to develop international strategies and enhance the exchange experience for students and staff.
The Solution: A User-Friendly Platform Built for Mobility Management
After receiving recommendations from partner institutions, Isabella and her team explored Solemove. From the very first demo, they were impressed.
➡ No extra training required – The platform’s intuitive interface meant the team could start using it immediately.
➡ Easy integration – IMT Mines Albi seamlessly incorporated Solemove into their tech stack.
➡ Customizability & localization – They became the first French university to integrate Solemove, even translating the platform into French to enhance adoption.
With Solemove, IMT Mines Albi waved goodbye to the spreadsheet chaos and embraced a smarter, more connected approach to mobility management.
The Impact: Greater Transparency, Efficiency, and Strategic Insights
Since implementing Solemove, the IMT Mines Albi team has seen significant improvements:
✔ Real-Time Data Access
✔ Enhanced Collaboration
✔ Strategic Decision-Making
“Solemove enables us to have a complete global vision and enhance our ability to create international strategies. We can oversee the entire exchange process, from application to returning students, while students also gain easier access to relevant information.”
– Isabella Dufour-Baumgartner, IMT Mines Albi
One of the most valued features has been the ability to gather qualitative feedback from students. IMT Mines Albi can now collect insights on students' personal and professional growth abroad, helping future exchange participants make informed decisions.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Mobility Management
IMT Mines Albi’s journey with Solemove is just the beginning. With several Higher Education Institutions worldwide using the platform, the shift toward digital transformation in international mobility management is accelerating.
If your institution wants to:
✅ Reduce administrative workload
✅ Improve transparency and collaboration
✅ Gain strategic insights into mobility programs
✅ Enhance the exchange experience for students
Then it’s time to explore Solemove.
Book a demo to see how Solemove can improve your exchange processes today.
