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Banner 9 Implementation Update

Project Overview

Welcome to the Banner 9 website! This will be your one stop destination for Banner 9 implementation, providing you with useful information such as a roll out plan of Banner modules, what's new in Banner 9, and much more.

Banner 9 supports improved functionalities, provides new tools and modules, and enhances user experience.

Why Banner 9? Ellucian, the provider of Banner, is moving away from using Oracle forms where all the admin forms were built in Banner 8 to different technologies. Banner 9 replaces underlying Banner 8 technology that is being phased out, including Oracle Forms. It also eliminates the need to run Java (JRE) in the browser. With the launch of Banner 9, you will use a new single sign-on application called Application Navigator to perform all the administrative functions you once completed on Internet Native Banner (INB).

This project will require a new infrastructure, application development, integration, module deployment, and testing. The Banner 9 upgrade will impact faculty, staff, and students, as well as most campus functional areas such as Admissions, Registrar, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Advancement, Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, etc.

Project Objectives

  1. Current Analysis
    • Identify all Oracle forms customizations that need to be developed.
    • Add Banner Extensibility
    • Determine infrastructure needed for Banner 9.
  2. Foundation
    • Implement initial Banner foundation components and prepare for upgrade.
  3. Software Development
    • Build software development skills for the new development framework to perform needed development for custom forms. 
  4. Deployment and Testing Plan
    • Review new Banner 9 Admin pages with stakeholders to confirm how the new pages and applications solve business needs.
    • Develop a secure Banner 9 deployment and testing plan that mitigates impact for functional units and IT Applications
  5. Implementation
    • Implement Banner 9 modules with testing, training, documentation, and support.

 Project Rollout Approach

UNM IT Engagement Process for Banner 9

Engagement Process

Begin Working Together
Document Our Approach
Map Out and Assign Tasks
Understand Your Job(s)
Document How To Use Banner
Reach Out and Touch... Banner 9
Develop Training and Support
You're Up and Running
Begin Your Lifetime Warranty
UNM Project Team
80-130
Hours
80-100
Hours
50-80
Hours
60-80
Hours
40-70
Hours
60-80
Hours
60-70 
Hours
20-30 
Hours
20-30 
Hours
Customer Team
40-80 
Hours
20-30
 Hours
10-25 
Hours
30-40
 Hours
10-20
 Hours
40-50
 Hours
40-50 
Hours
10-20 
Hours
10-15 
Hours

*Please note these are estimates and will vary depending on the complexity of your Banner module.