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Why Luminis?

Why Luminis?. Banner integration WebCT integration Contract/Sole source Aggressive schedule Solve confusion of multiple logins for web services – 9 out of 10 calls to help desk are password related. Implementation Timeline May – October, 2007 Project approval/purchase December, 2006

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Why Luminis?

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  1. Why Luminis? • Banner integration • WebCT integration • Contract/Sole source • Aggressive schedule • Solve confusion of multiple logins for web services – 9 out of 10 calls to help desk are password related

  2. Implementation Timeline May – October, 2007 Project approval/purchase December, 2006 System Administrator training May Project Kick-off May Test Install June Content Workshop July Production Install July Build Channels August Build CPIP connectors August – September Soft Launch Late September Official Launch Mid October

  3. Mesa State College • Luminis IV Implementation • Fast Track Approach • Start small, but include key web services • Use Sungard Professional Services for jump start • Two Committees - Technical and Content with Common Project Manager • “Soft” Launch

  4. Environment • Banner • Novell • Solaris • Linux (SuSE) • CPIP Connectors for: • GroupWise for Staff/Faculty • NetMail for Students • WebCT (Custom integration) • Help Desk • MAVJobs

  5. Basic Luminis Use / Customizations Basic Luminis Use Customizations • Group Studio • Sun Calendar for students • Banner Channels – Students, Faculty, Employee • Personal Announcements • Bookmarks Plus • Login Screen • Handle Expired Passwords • Used Banner SPRIDEN-ID as Immutable ID • Targeted Channels for quick links to SSB • Custom Campus Announcements • Native Email in Channel... not Luminis/Sun Email

  6. Lessons Learned • Get buy-in / Support from Upper Management • Project Champion – VP of Student Services and Outreach • Identify goals and key target audiences • Keep steering committee small • Involve the help desk • Advertise portal as the only way to access key services (Registration, Grades). Hide or close direct access • Sell the portal. Keep key departments apprised of project status

  7. Statistics After First Year • Student Logins 10258 • MSC Faculty 413 • MSC Staff 278 • WCCC Staff/Faculty 84 • Montrose Staff/Faculty 43 • Password Changes 7081

  8. Implementation Cost Budget Actual Licensing & first year maintenance Hardware (2) Sun V240 servers SunGard Professional Services $260,000 $246,000 137,000 22,000 87,000

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