Since 2004, CC has used Banner as a central part of our IT infrastructure. Ellucian, the company that makes Banner, has announced that it will be ending support for our current version in the near future. Ellucian’s planned migration to cloud infrastructure will eliminate support for our current Banner system, including essential college functions such as course registration, payroll, financial aid, and more.

As such, we will have to change systems and prepare for the transition. We are using this change as a chance to review options and ensure we have the best technology to meet our current needs. As Ellucian phases out on-premise support for Banner, we must ensure that our systems can continue to meet the evolving needs of our campus community.

This shift presents a critical opportunity to modernize and align the institution’s technology infrastructure with evolving needs. The ongoing assessment involves gathering input from key departments such as HR, Finance, Student Success, Admissions, Registrar, and Advancement to evaluate current system usage, departmental requirements, and the appetite for enhanced analytics and insights. The ERP Readiness Assessment will involve gathering input from faculty, staff, and students, to evaluate our current systems, processes, and technology. This assessment is a critical step in preparing for a transition away from our current Banner system.

What is an ERP?

An ERP is a comprehensive, integrated software system that helps manage and automate core college operations across various departments. This includes key areas such as:

What this means for you:

1. Informed Engagement: Throughout this process, we will actively seek input from departments across the college to understand current systems, pain points, and opportunities for improvement. Your feedback will be critical in shaping the future direction of our systems and processes.

2. Vendor Demos: To provide a clearer picture of what an ERP system could look like for our campus, we will be conducting demonstrations from several vendors. The first of these “Demo Days” will take place Oct. 8-10 by Workday. These demos will allow us to explore a variety of solutions and approaches, ensuring we select a system that aligns with our unique needs.

Please note: No decision has been made on a specific platform or vendor. This stage is purely exploratory, and we are committed to a thorough, transparent, and inclusive process. Your input will be vital as we evaluate each option.

Why this matters:

An ERP system touches nearly every aspect of our campus—from enrollment and financial management to student success and institutional operations. Ensuring we have the right technology in place is essential to supporting our long-term goals, and any decision we make will be done with the broader campus community in mind.

In the coming weeks and months, we will continue to provide updates and opportunities for involvement, including more information on future Demo Days, feedback sessions, and ongoing assessments.

Thank you for your attention to this important initiative, and we look forward to your participation.

Sincerely,

Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Information Technology