1) Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago developed an ontology for student lifecycle management (SLM) through collaborative conceptual modeling.
2) They acquired knowledge about SLM through discussions with university staff and reviewing academic literature to develop a conceptual model of the core logic and dimensions of SLM.
3) The resulting SLM ontology was validated through presentations to and feedback from university clients, and it provides a framework for understanding and managing the student lifecycle in an organized knowledge base.