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Major technology venture Replace university’s primary information systems Solution is Banner from SCT inc. Enterprise Information System Enhancement. Enterprise Resource Planning system Large suite of integrated software products. Banner an ERP product. Reports View Prepare.
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Major technology venture Replace university’s primary information systems Solution is Banner from SCT inc. Enterprise Information System Enhancement
Enterprise Resource Planning system Large suite of integrated software products Banner an ERP product
Reports View Prepare Operational Modules View & Enter Data Automated Functionality For Traditional Office Users Self-Service Web Access for Constituents & Staff Data Mart Point in Time Databases Banner Database Copy Frequently Banner Components Web Portal for Constituents
Self Service Self Service Fiscal Agent Student Alumni Employee Faculty/ Advisor Banner Components Operational Modules Financial Aid Finance Student Alumni Development HR
Continued & improved delivery of mission critical & core services Efficiencies - immediate & future Cost savings EISE Project – Why?
During 2001 and 2002 a committee Studied Student Information Systems issues Recommend replacing legacy systems with SCT September 2002 ten year maintenance contract Banner licenses with “LEAP” During 2003 a committee Studied Student Information System issues Visited Indiana State U and St. Louis U Recommended SCT Banner EIU ERP EISE
Jan 2004 ITS Link-N-Lan announces Banner plans Comprehensive Technology Planning Committee February 2004 “Vision of Technology Use at EIU” Recommendations will be satisfied via Banner/DARWin VPAA/Provost Blair Lord March 2004 management letter to President Recommends Banner/DARWin Re-conceptualize the way we do business EIU ERP EISE
Academic Affairs current “Goals Statement” Banner/DARWin is a strategic goal October 2004 NCA Self Study Committee draft Talks about VPBA starting Banner project Emphasizes integrated enterprise systems Presentations Academic Affairs, Business Affairs, External Relations President’s Council, Board of Trustees Faculty Senate EIU ERP EISE
Guiding principles for EIU project ERP vendor <-> Institutional satisfaction Majority implementing an ERP with minimal modifications have succeeded EduCause Reports on ERP
Leader in higher ed information technology Servicing 1,300 institutions – 800 Banner Extensive knowledge of university operations SunGard SCT the Company
Consistent with contractual relationship (since 1980’s) Most economical enterprise solution Several Midwest institutions and hundreds of others to draw from Why SCT Banner?
Full Portfolio of Major Systems Many built and maintained by EIU on IBM Mainframe Numerous self service facilities via the web Current Information Systems
Systems and data not fully integrated Difficulty with providing reports DATA in JAIL Dissimilar screens, No point & click or online help Lacking 24 X 7 availability Multiple disparate security systems Long term support concerns 0010111001 Deficiencies of Current
Begin Fall 2004 Proceed for four years Most work within the first three years Significant cost for delay Project Time Frames
Operational When ? Datamarts Finance HR Student Financial Aid Degree Audit Alumni Development Student Data Marts Jan 2005 Jan 2006 Jan 2007 Jan 2008
Purchase consulting, project management and training from SCT No cost license to Banner software Augmented with companion systems Continuing SCT enhancements How?
Leadership, Planning, Decision making Well defined project structure Work teams University wide participation Top administration commitment A lot of hard work Some discomfort expected Opportunity is missed by most peoplebecause it is dressed in overallsand looks like work.~ Thomas Edison Project Success
Fully integrated Operational efficiencies Improved customer service Anytime – Anyplace Information for decision making Benefits for Eastern
Long term cost savings Improved disaster recovery & security Staged for the future Resources and assistance from other Universities Benefits for Eastern
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