Update from Admissions

And so it begins!



Erin Brosseau, our office Enrollment Systems Coordinator is beginning her initial days of training this week. Here, in her own words, are her reflections about the upcoming training sessions and the conversion in general:



"I’m sure it’s pure coincidence, but the day we begin our training for Banner happens to be the same day we inaugurate a president with the campaign slogan “Yes, We Can!”. Change is not always met with excitement but personally, I am excited by the idea of building something to work with our way of doing business, rather than altering our plans because of the confines of our old system. However, my biggest concern is that time is ticking and there are still so many unanswered questions: when will we migrate the rest of Admissions and Enrollment to Banner (our “go-live” date in November is only for the applicant piece)...what is the solution to scheduling tours and GIS sessions...how long will it be before we have our functional expert in place...how am I going to manage my normally hectic schedule and complete all that is needed for the Banner conversion without disappearing from my family and truly ticking them off (not acceptable in their world or mine!)?

Today’s training should really be at the end of our cycle because it’s all about report writing and since this is our first foray into Banner, it seems like we’re putting the cart before the horse. However, stealing more words from our incoming president, I have to remember Banner will provide the “change we need/change we can believe in” and this inaugural week of Banner will give me a great preview as to how we will operate come November."


Erin will be providing her impressions and feedback about the conversion and training throughout the year so check back soon for more updates!