University Systems Replacement Project

The purpose and scope of the University Systems Replacement (USR) project is to replace all primary university software application systems with a new and fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application suite. In addition, a University Portal will also be implemented to provide a single sign-on access point to university services, content and communications. When complete (scheduled for late 2007), this project will have replaced the university's aging application systems with a newer, fully web-based architecture, improving service levels and streamlining business processes.

After a thorough and complete evaluation of vendor product options, the USR Selection Committee recommended that the university acquire the Banner ERP software suite from SCT (Systems and Computer Technology Corporation). SCT's Luminis platform, which is fully integrated with Banner, would serve as the University Portal. This acquisition was completed September 30, 2003 and the first project phase to define, develop and implement the University Portal using Luminis began immediately.

This USR site includes a number of documents describing our ERP evaluation and selection process. It also includes a growing list of reference materials that can be used to learn more about the products we've purchased and the services they will provide. Throughout the USR project this site will continue to grow with useful information about each phase, the first of which implements the Portal, with each subsequent phase implementing a primary subject area of the ERP suite, Financial, Human Resources, Academic, and Alumni and Donor Management.

Return to this site periodically to monitor progress on the USR project and to learn more about the new products and services being made available to the university community. Please feel free to use the Contacts link to ask questions or to provide any feedback you might have.

 

 

Last Updated: January 6, 2004