1. An Overview of the Banner Implementation
A presentation at DCC
December 14, 2005

2. Presentation Objectives
Provide an overview of Banner
What is Banner?
Why are we implementing the Banner system?
What is the timeframe for implementation?
Who is working on the project?
How will it impact MCC?
MCC Banner project--current status
How can I prepare for Banner?

3. What is Banner? An upgrade to FRS, HRS, SIS and ADS
SCT Banner includes the following modules:
Finance
Human Resources
Advancement (Alumni/Development)
Student
Financial Aid
An integrated, database-driven information system (Oracle)

4. What is Banner? Banner is a web application
Available 24/7 via a web browser for access by students, faculty and staff
Integrated application
Point and click (GUI) interface
Uses SQL (structured query language)
Reporting software enhancement is WebFocus
Provides more functionality for end users

5. What is Banner? All data reside in one database
Information shared among all applications
Will use generated IDs with SSN as a searchable alternate ID
Pushes functionality out of the IT area
Individuals can customize their views of Banner

6. What is Banner? Internet Native Banner (INB) 2. Web Self Service
Two ways to access Banner:
Internet Native Banner (INB)
2. Web Self Service

7. Why Implement Banner MCC’s current SCT PLUS products are 15+ years old
PLUS system is based upon mainframe systems (flat files) that do not support full integration of data that can be shared across modules
Banner product is enhanced by the SUNY SICAS center

8. Banner Schools
900 colleges and universities nation-wide use Banner including:
Alfred University, Dartmouth, Harvard, Ithaca College, Pace University, Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, St. John Fisher College, Villanova, Vassar
Over 30 colleges and universities in the SUNY System

9. Banner Implementation
Involves all areas of the College
Will provide increased access to data
Will enhance the way the College collects, stores and retrieves data
Will involve a technical and cultural shift

10. Implementation Timeframe 2003 - 2006
Start-up phase April 1 – August 31, 2003
Year 1 Finance (September, 2004)
Year 2 Human Resources (January, 2005)
Year 2 Advancement (September 2005)
Year 3 Banner Student (October September 2006)
Year 3 Banner Financial Aid (March 2006)

11. Banner Student Timeline
October 3, Admissions Go-Live for Fall
January 3, College-wide Training Begins
February 14, Registration for Summer
March 23, Registration for Fall Financial Aid Go-Live

12. Training Modes In-person training-starting January 3
Web-based training videos on each area
Training documentation available online
Training CDs will be given to each Faculty member (including active adjuncts)

13. Banner Benefits
College records will be housed in one large relational database
information retrieved and reports generated will draw from current, non-duplicative system information
Students have greater access to information
Banner will bring closure to the problems associated with systems that "don’t talk to each other"
Banner will allow access to information via a web browser in a highly secured and stable environment

14. Impact on MCC
Moratorium on current system changes System revisions for compliance with regulatory issues only
Business Process Analysis (BPA)
End-user training
Same timeframe as SUNY Mission Review and Middle States

15. Impact on MCC after Implementation
Access to data for students, faculty and staff will be improved
Reports will be generated in a different way
End users will have better access to reports
Learning curve for end users will be steep and then will diminish
PLUS system took over 15 years to be customized

16. Banner Preparation What can I do now to prepare for Banner?
Consider departmental processes and reporting needs
Enhance technical skills in Excel and Access
View the resources on the Banner web page
Talk to colleagues at other Banner institutions

17. Donna Burke: dburke@monroecc.edu
Questions?
Donna Burke:
MCC Banner Web site: