General Banner Access

This service provides authorized faculty, staff, and students with access to Ellucian Banner, the university's comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Banner serves as the central repository for critical institutional data, encompassing student information, financial records, human resources, and financial aid. General Banner access facilitates a wide range of administrative and self-service functions, empowering users to manage their academic, employment, and financial interactions with the university.

Key Features and Functionality

• Self-Service Banner (SSB):

  • Student Self-Service: Allows students to register for classes, view grades, check academic records, manage financial aid, view account balances, and update personal information.
  • Faculty Self-Service: Enables faculty to access class rosters, submit grades, view student profiles, and manage advising appointments.
  • Employee Self-Service: Provides employees with access to view pay stubs, manage benefits and deductions, update personal contact information, request time off, and submit timesheets.
  • General Information: Access to university directories, campus announcements, and other public-facing information.

• Banner Admin Pages (formerly Internet Native Banner - INB):

  • Role-Based Administrative Access: Provides authorized university staff with specialized access to various Banner modules (e.g., Student, Finance, Human Resources, Financial Aid) based on their specific job responsibilities and "need-to-know" requirements.
  • Data Management: Allows authorized users to input, modify, and retrieve detailed institutional data within their designated functional areas.
  • Reporting and Queries: Enables administrative staff to generate detailed reports and create custom queries for in-depth analysis of university data.
  • Process Management: Supports the execution of various administrative processes, such as admissions, registration, payroll processing, and financial transactions.

Benefits

• Centralized Data Management: Ensures a single, consistent source of truth for all university data, improving data accuracy and reducing redundancy.
• Streamlined Operations: Automates and integrates key administrative processes across departments, leading to greater efficiency and reduced manual effort.
• Enhanced Self-Service Capabilities: Empowers students and employees to manage their own information and transactions, reducing the need for direct administrative intervention.
• Improved Decision-Making: Provides access to real-time, comprehensive data, supporting informed strategic planning and operational decisions.
• Compliance and Security: Enforces strict access controls and data security protocols to protect sensitive university information and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., FERPA).

Eligibility and Access

• Self-Service Banner: Automatically granted to all active students and employees upon the creation of their university record. Access is typically managed through the university's single sign-on (SSO) system.
• Banner Admin Pages: Restricted access granted only to faculty and staff whose job duties require direct interaction with administrative data. Requests for Banner Admin access are subject to a formal approval process, including departmental head and relevant Banner module data steward authorization, and typically require mandatory training.
• Confidentiality: All users of Banner are required to adhere to university policies regarding data privacy and confidentiality.

Submit a General Banner Access Request

Submit an Access Request for Student Information