Brock is replacing its student information system (SIS) and is looking for input from faculty, staff and students.<\/p>\n
As part of Brock\u2019s SIS Modernization Project, vendors will be on campus demonstrating their solutions to interested faculty, staff and students. Last month, Workday featured their student information system Workday Student<\/a>. On Thursday, March 22, Ellucian will present their product, Banner<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rico Natale, Student Information Services \u2014\u00a0User Experience Lead, says it\u2019s crucial the current SIS is replaced and not simply preserved.<\/p>\n \u201cBrock\u2019s current SIS has served the University for many years,\u201d he says. \u201cBut continuing to maintain the system will cost significantly more money and staff time to improve functionality, stability and security than it will to replace it with a modern product.\u201d<\/p>\n Natale says the success of this modernization is dependent on stakeholder feedback.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s essential we listen to people who use the software \u2014\u00a0faculty, staff and students,\u201d he says. \u201cWe want to understand their experiences and challenges with the current system.<\/p>\n \u201cBy reviewing new system options, end users can help ensure that new product options offer solutions to existing challenges and satisfy future process needs.\u201d<\/p>\n Faculty, staff and students interested in providing input on SIS options are encouraged to register for all or part of a daylong product demonstration of Banner by SIS vendor, Ellucian, via Focus on Learning<\/a>.<\/p>\n