In order to continue with our initiative to make the Argos reporting tool easier for users to locate the information they need, we are working to combine datablocks that hold similar information, so the datablocks can be used by a wider audience. This process will have multiple benefits, including making it easier to find the information you need as well as improving … [Read more...] about Improving Argos Reporting
Ellucian has rolled out eCommunities, their new collaboration home, as a replacement for their Commons. eCommunities offers a modern user interface, familiar terms and concepts found in many business and social applications all brought together via an intuitive design supported on tablets, smartphones or pc’s. Single Sign On integration with the Ellucian HUB and profile … [Read more...] about Ellucian rolls out eCommunities
The acronym SUDERS stands for Sensitive University Data Export Request System, and is a custom web site that the University uses to ensure sensitive data is shared only with external organizations who are well prepared to protect it. Anyone who is considering sending sensitive data off campus should first complete a SUDERS request and await approval to proceed. The system … [Read more...] about Requesting a Data Check Before Sending Data Off Campus
Recently the Management Information Systems (MIS) team kicked off a project to improve new employee onboarding in the department. The project represents a collaborative effort among several analysts that have been identified as “gurus” for tools, applications, or topics that the team utilizes internally. The gurus will create a brief overview of their tool, application, or … [Read more...] about Welcoming New Staff to the MIS Team
Find-a-Column now includes searches for functions and datablocks. Search for Functions - allows datablock designers to search for custom and banner delivered functions in the Banner Live (PROD) and ODSPROD database. Using functions in datablock can simplify and standardize groupings in datablocks. Functions are a very useful resource. Search for Datablocks – allows all … [Read more...] about Enhanced Database and Report Search Features