Solution: BannerSUnited Transformation

Recognizing the complexity and scale of the BannerSUnited project, the Southern University and A&M College System selected SIG as their implementation partner. SIG’s extensive industry experience and deep knowledge of Banner ERP systems were crucial in navigating the challenges of consolidating multiple campus systems. The comprehensive solution included:

• Strategic Planning and Visioning: Collaborated with SU System leadership to refine and operationalize the BannerSUnited vision, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.
• Business Process Reengineering: Led workshops to create new shared business processes across all five campuses, fostering collaboration and standardization while respecting each campus’s unique needs.
• Policy Harmonization: Assisted in developing and implementing unified policies to support the new shared ERP environment, ensuring consistency in student experiences across campuses.
• Technical Implementation: Provided expert guidance on the technical aspects of consolidating multiple Banner instances, including data migration, system integration, and performance optimization.
• Functional Support: Offered comprehensive functional support across key areas including student information, financial aid, and registration, ensuring the new system met the needs of all stakeholders.
• Change Management: Developed and executed a change management strategy to facilitate smooth adoption of the new system across all campuses.
• Training and Knowledge Transfer: Conducted extensive training sessions for staff across all campuses, ensuring they were equipped to leverage the full potential of the unified Banner system.
• Cross-Campus Program Implementation: Supported the implementation of innovative programs like SU Connect, simplifying cross-admissions and registration processes.

Key Outcomes:

• Successfully consolidated multiple Banner ERP systems into a single, shared application, creating a more efficient and feature-rich student information system.
• Implemented a common course catalog, enabling seamless student movement between SU campuses.
• Streamlined cross-campus admissions and registration processes, enhancing student experiences and administrative efficiency.
• Facilitated inter-campus collaboration, leading to innovative ideas and practices that propelled the University System forward.
• Achieved significant cost savings through economies of scale in system maintenance and operations.
• Positioned the SU System for future growth and adaptability in an evolving higher education landscape.

Through this comprehensive approach, SIG helped the Southern University and A&M College System not only achieve its immediate goal of system unification but also lay the groundwork for long-term success and innovation across its five campuses. The BannerSUnited project stands as a testament to the power of strategic vision, technical expertise, and collaborative implementation in transforming multi-campus university systems.