1 Enterprise Information System Enhancement Major technology venture Replace university’s primary information systems Solution is Banner from SCT inc.

2 Banner an ERP product Enterprise Resource Planning system Large suite of integrated software products

3 Banner Components Operational Modules View & Enter Data Automated Functionality For Traditional Office Users Self-Service Web Access for Constituents & Staff Reports View Prepare Banner Database Data Mart Point in Time Databases Copy Frequently Web Portal for Constituents

4 Banner Components Finance Financial Aid Alumni Development Student Faculty/ Advisor Self Service Operational Modules HR Alumni Employee Self Service Fiscal Agent

5 EIU ERP EISE 2001 and 2002 a com on SIS 2003 a com recom Banner Comprehensive Tech Planning Com VPAA/Provost Mar 04 management letter Acad Affairs “Goals Statement” 2004 NCA Self Study report Presentations

6 EISE Project – Why? Continued & improved delivery of mission critical & core services Efficiencies - immediate & future Cost savings

7 EduCause Reports on ERP Guiding principles for EIU project ERP vendor Institutional satisfaction Majority implementing an ERP with minimal modifications have succeeded

8 SunGard SCT the Company Leader in higher ed information technology Servicing 1,300 institutions – 800 Banner Extensive knowledge of university operations

9 Why SCT Banner? Consistent with contractual relationship (since 1980’s) Most economical enterprise solution Several Midwest institutions and hundreds of others to draw from

10 Current Information Systems Full Portfolio of Major Systems Many built and maintained by EIU on IBM Mainframe Numerous self service facilities via the web

11 Deficiencies of Current 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

12 Project Time Frames Begin Fall 2004 Proceed for four years Most work within the first three years Significant cost for delay

13 When ? Finance HR Student Financial Aid Degree Audit Alumni Development Jan 2005 Jan 2006 Jan 2007 Jan 2008

14 How? Purchase consulting, project management and training from SCT No cost license to Banner software Augmented with companion systems Continuing SCT enhancements

15 Project Success 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 people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. ~ Thomas Edison

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17 Benefits for Eastern Fully integrated Operational efficiencies Improved customer service –Anytime – Anyplace Information for decision making

18 Benefits for Eastern Long term cost savings Improved disaster recovery & security Staged for the future Resources and assistance from other Universities

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21 Competitive Advantage via Collaboration "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” Franklin D. Roosevelt "The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." Malcolm X