A Message from Martha Garland, Vice Provost and Dean, Office of Enrollment Services and Undergraduate Education, and SIS Project Sponsor

Final Move to Production of SIS Functionality
The SIS Project Team moved the remaining functionality for the new SIS into production during the weekend of June 13-14, 2009. The Echo Move to Production supports financial aid disbursement to Student Financials, summer 2009 grade rosters and commencement processes, and custom reports. The weekend after commencement, all spring enrollment, grades, and commencement information will be converted to the SIS. As of June 15, the Legacy Operational Data Store (ODS) will no longer be updated, and the new SIS ODS will become the system of record.

SIS Enrollment Update
In Mid-April, the Student Information System Project Team reached a significant milestone with the opening of three SIS online self-service centers—the Faculty Center, the Student Services Center (for staff who serve students), and the Student Center. The opening of these online centers made it possible for students to register for summer 2009 and autumn 2009 classes via the new SIS. As of Monday, June 1st, 15,800 students enrolled for Summer Quarter, and 34,000 students enrolled for Fall Quarter, totaling over 223,000 class enrollments through the SIS online self-service and quick-enroll process.

Once again, I'd like to express my thanks and appreciation to those involved in making this implementation successful. I am grateful to the SIS Project Team and business sponsor areas for their hard work in planning and preparing for our fifth and final SIS Move to Production. I am especially grateful to the many staff in colleges and departments who are learning to use the new system to work with students Many of you, I know, are learning where to find information, and I understand the challenges you face in learning how best to use the SIS in helping to serve students. Continue, please, to ask questions and raise your concerns. While the answers may not be what you are seeking, be assured that those involved with the SIS project share your goal of providing a high level of service to students, and in some cases are also struggling to adapt to the new system. I do hope that the bumpiest part of the ride is behind you, and I appreciate your commitment to learning the new system and making it work in the business you do.

As always, if you have questions about the SIS Project, send an email to sis@osu.edu.

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A Message from Martha Garland, Vice Provost and Dean, Office of Enrollment Services and Undergraduate Education, and SIS Project Sponsor