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Welcome to The Student Information System
Replacement Project Website
This website provides information to the UAB community about the implementation of SCT Banner, the new student information system replacing STARS. SCT Banner, a web-based software application, will fully integrate UAB's operations in the areas of recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and development. Banner will increase the ability of UAB's student system to interface together for the purpose of sharing information, streamlining workflow, and increasing performance. With the implementation of Banner, the university will provide more effective and efficient services for the growing needs of students, faculty, and staff.
To learn more about Banner, see the SunGard Website at http://www.sungardhe.com.PROJECT BACKGROUND
UAB selected Banner following a nine-month evaluation of Oracle and SCT systems. This evaluation of systems was requested by the Board of Trustees and conducted in conjunction with the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville. As a result of the evaluation, SCT Banner was selected as the common student system for all three campuses.
MISSION AND GOAL
The goal of this project is to successfully implement the Banner Student, Financial Aid, and Advancement Systems within budget and on time. To achieve this goal will require the cooperation of all UAB personnel. All end-user personnel will be thoroughly trained before the Go-Live dates.
PROJECT ORGANIZATION
The Co-Executive Sponsors of the project are Eli Capilouto, Provost, and Sheila Sanders, Vice President of Information Technology.
Management of the project will be two-fold. UAB has designated a Functional Project Manager and Co-Technical Leads to ensure the success of the project. The manager and leads are:
- Doug Rigney, UAB Functional Project Manager
- Phillip Borden and Joan Stoney, UAB Technical Co-Leads
In addition, Process Teams have been appointed to ensure the successful implementation of the Banner System. Members of these teams serve as liaisons to the departments impacted by the project. Process Team members work with the SCT consultants to define business requirements and provide information to accommodate UAB's needs.
- Student Functional Process Team
- Mary Beth Adams, Institutional Studies & Services
- Sheri Berryman, University Computer Center
- Julie Bryant, Graduate School Operations
- Teresa Hall, Institutional Studies & Services
- Sharon Jacobsen, General Studies
- Ann Johnson, Student Accounting
- Daniel Jones, Academic Programs/Policies
- Janine McCoy, Undergraduate Admission
- Chenise Ryan, Undergraduate Admission
- Ramsey Scott, Student Information Services
- Cynthia Terry, Registration/Academic Records
- Connie Wright, School of Optometry Student Affairs
- Financial Aid Process Team Members
- Jan May, Student Financial Aid
- Chenise Ryan, Undergraduate Admission
- Julie Bryant, Graduate Admission
- Teresa Hall, Planning and Analysis
- Anita Clemon, Records
- Debra Snider, Grants and Contracts
- Jim Chenoweth, Student Accounting Services
- Stan Putnam, Student Information Systems
- Derek Beck, Payroll
- Advancement Process Team Members
- Martee Barnes, Data Processing Specialist
- Jennifer Breland, Alumni Affairs
- Ken Burke, Associate VP of Development
- Christian Bushell, Alumni Affairs
- Annette Forehand, Donor Services
- Lewis Herring, Annual Giving
- Suzanne McAdams, Prospect Research
- Vandi Terry, Development & Alumni
- Rebecca Watson, Alumni Affairs
- Linda Nieft, Computer Center
PROJECT SCHEDULE
| GO-LIVE DATE | DEPARTMENTS | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2006 | Recruitment, Admissions, Housing, Self Service | Accomplished |
| August 28, 2006 | Advancement; Self-Service | Accomplished |
| October 2, 2006 | Student: Catalog | Accomplished |
| December 4, 2006 | Student: Transfer Articulation | Accomplished |
| January 3, 2007 | Student: Schedule | Accomplished |
| January 22, 2007 | Student: General Student (for Mock Registration) | Accomplished |
| January 22, 2007 | Financial Aid: Tracking, CCODE Posting, Verifications & EDE Corrections | Accomplished |
| January 22, 2007 | Advancement: Update Alumni with Fall 2006 Grades | Accomplished |
| February 26, 2007 | Financial Aid: Begin Packaging | Accomplished |
| March 12, 2007 | Student: Academic History through Fall 2006 | Accomplished |
| April 2, 2007 | Student: Registration Fall 2007 | Accomplished |
| May 28, 2007 | Student: Academic History for Spring 2008 | Accomplished |
| May 28, 2007 | Advancement: Update Alumni with Spring 2007 Grads | Accomplished |
| September 3, 2007 | Student: Final Academic History for Summer 2007 | Accomplished |
| September 10, 2007 | Advancement: Update Alumni with Summer 2007 Grads | On schedule |
| February, 2008 | Student: CAPP | On schedule |