January 25, 2008
Banner Project Update
Overview
Banner Project Implementation began in August 2006 and may continue through Fall 2009. All of the modules are expected to be implemented by the end of 2008, except for the Luminis Portal System which will go-live in 2009 after a new release of the software becomes available. Project plans have been developed for all Banner System Modules (Finance, Human Resources, Student, and Financial Aid) and the Technical/Conversion components. The Finance module went live July 2, 2007 and has laid the groundwork for improved financial controls. HR/Payroll is expected to go-live March 24, 2008. Student and Financial Aid are scheduled for phased in go-lives beginning March 2008. The Luminis Portal System is now scheduled to go-live in 2009.
FINANCE: The Finance Module was implemented on July 2, 2007, and has laid the groundwork for improved financial controls, including better transaction documentation; improved audit trails; extraction of information; and improved reporting. Expense reporting and P-Card processing with Concur (a third-party system) is live for employee use. Reimbursement checks are being issued. The Concur to Banner Interface, which allows automated check processing, is being tested.
HUMAN RESOURCES: The planned go-live for the Human Resources/Payroll module is March 24, at which time all employees will begin utilizing the new HR Payroll system. This implementation has reached the final critical stage. Oracle data are being cleaned for load into Banner and we are preparing for three additional parallel payroll tests, which will compare Oracle and Banner payroll data and validate the system's readiness for production operations. The team is reviewing the project plan to balance "minimum deliverables" across staff and to reflect the current implementation schedule. Additional staff and consulting time has been dedicated to the project to assist in meeting project deliverables.
In addition, execution of critical team deliverables has been given to the appropriate process owners in the HR and Finance areas. This improves alignment of authority and responsibility for completing the project, placing it in the hands of the management responsible for on-going system operations.
The HR Time Entry End-User Training is tentatively scheduled for February 25.
STUDENT: The functional work of this team has been on track, but is now somewhat at risk as competing work adds additional stress to the teams. Key staff members are dividing their time between requirements for Banner, support for Oracle, and other institutional priorities. The Student System is scheduled to go live in phases, with Admissions being the first on March 31. The plan is to have the Banner Student System operational in time for Fall 2008 registration.
FINANCIAL AID: The Financial Aid module implementation remains on track for go live beginning in March but also has been impacted by staff's need to support Oracle system operations.
REPORTING: In the area of reporting, the Project Management team is providing leadership in developing policies and procedures. Consensus recommendations will be shared with the Executive Leadership Team within the next two weeks.
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Inside this Issue January 2008
- New LCC Trustees Sworn In and Officers Elected
- Oracle System Update
- Banner Project Update
- Internal Auditor Reports on Banner Implementation
- Give Kids a Smile Day
- Faculty & Staff News
- LCC Website to Get New Look
- Tobacco Free Campaign Begins
- LCC Joins Go Green Initiative
- Honoring LCC Employees through Scholarship Funds
- AQIP Systems Portfolio Update
- Printable PDF Version of this Issue
- News to Use Archives