Scheduling Using SyllabusPlus At Higher Colleges of TechnologyKhalid Tariq
This document discusses HCT's use of Syllabus Plus software for course scheduling. It provides an overview of HCT, including its size and achievements. It then outlines HCT's 8-step scheduling process, from initial course projections to finalizing the schedule. Key aspects of setting up and using Syllabus Plus are described, including how it integrates with Banner. Timelines for HCT's spring 2015 scheduling are provided. The presentation concludes with highlights of Syllabus Plus Enterprise Timetabler functionality.
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is a system of 17 colleges across United Arab Emirates. HCT is the largest higher education institution in UAE with enrollment above 18,000 students. HCT has been using Banner by Ellucian from the early 90s. HCT uses Student, HR, Finance, Advancement, Flexible Registration modules of Banner system wide. Banner is centrally hosted for all of HCT campuses connected via Ankabut links.
Over the previous several years HCT has created several enterprise applications around Banner to address the requirements of the institution. In this presentation we will discuss all the Enterprise Applications in use at HCT which integrate with Banner. We will also discuss some sample enterprise applications in detail and show how Banner works as a backbone for these applications.
Ankabut presentation Mobile Learning in Higher EducationKhalid Tariq
The document discusses mobile learning in higher education. It covers current trends driving mobile learning adoption like the rise of mobile devices, mobile internet usage surpassing desktop, and bring your own device (BYOD) policies. It also addresses challenges to implementation such as converting existing student/faculty applications and managing wireless infrastructure load. Additionally, it proposes a mobile learning implementation approach for a higher education institution that standardizes the portal and applications and targets constituents like students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Ellucian Case Study for Oracle ExadataKhalid Tariq
The Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates implemented the Banner student information system running on an Oracle Exadata Database Machine to address performance issues and increasing demands. The solution increased application performance tenfold, supported a growing number of applications and users, and provided capacity for future growth while utilizing only 15% of resources. It also reduced database maintenance requirements and allowed faster access to up-to-date student data.
The document summarizes HCT's migration from traditional database servers to Oracle Exadata servers. It describes HCT's history and systems prior to Exadata, the testing and rollout process for migrating their Oracle and Banner environments to Exadata, and the significant performance improvements achieved after the migration, such as reducing semester-end processes from days to hours. It also outlines HCT's plans to further utilize Exadata's capabilities.
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Management Across HCT within 18 months for 2,500+ staff
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) implemented ImageNow enterprise content management software to better manage the tens of thousands of documents it processes annually across its 17 campuses in the United Arab Emirates. HCT first deployed ImageNow in its human resources department, scanning over 2,500 employee records to eliminate paper processes. ImageNow has since streamlined other departments like finance and student records, allowing staff to access documents electronically and route workflows digitally. The software has improved processes for employee resignations, student transfers between campuses, and vendor invoice management. HCT plans to continue expanding ImageNow to manage additional paper-based
This document provides an overview of how Banner student modules are used at HCT and how additional applications have been developed to extend student services available through Banner. It begins with an introduction to Banner implementation history at HCT. The core Banner student modules for setup, students, and staff are then outlined. Finally, custom applications created at HCT to integrate additional functionality with Banner are described, such as an e-textbook system, exam scheduling, counseling records, and a student feedback system.
The Next Generation of HCT's Mobile AppKhalid Tariq
Come help us envision the next generation of HCT’s mobile app!
Did you know that HCT has a mobile app on the Apple Store from 2012? Come attend this session to learn more about the current mobile app and our plans for the next generation of this app.
This session will be a presentation of our plans as well as a discussion forum to collate ideas. We will discuss what sort of services on the next generation HCT mobile App would help in teaching and learning activities inside and outside the classroom. The feedback from the attendees would help shape HCT Mobile App 2.0.
Scheduling Using SyllabusPlus At Higher Colleges of TechnologyKhalid Tariq
This document discusses HCT's use of Syllabus Plus software for course scheduling. It provides an overview of HCT, including its size and achievements. It then outlines HCT's 8-step scheduling process, from initial course projections to finalizing the schedule. Key aspects of setting up and using Syllabus Plus are described, including how it integrates with Banner. Timelines for HCT's spring 2015 scheduling are provided. The presentation concludes with highlights of Syllabus Plus Enterprise Timetabler functionality.
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is a system of 17 colleges across United Arab Emirates. HCT is the largest higher education institution in UAE with enrollment above 18,000 students. HCT has been using Banner by Ellucian from the early 90s. HCT uses Student, HR, Finance, Advancement, Flexible Registration modules of Banner system wide. Banner is centrally hosted for all of HCT campuses connected via Ankabut links.
Over the previous several years HCT has created several enterprise applications around Banner to address the requirements of the institution. In this presentation we will discuss all the Enterprise Applications in use at HCT which integrate with Banner. We will also discuss some sample enterprise applications in detail and show how Banner works as a backbone for these applications.
Ankabut presentation Mobile Learning in Higher EducationKhalid Tariq
The document discusses mobile learning in higher education. It covers current trends driving mobile learning adoption like the rise of mobile devices, mobile internet usage surpassing desktop, and bring your own device (BYOD) policies. It also addresses challenges to implementation such as converting existing student/faculty applications and managing wireless infrastructure load. Additionally, it proposes a mobile learning implementation approach for a higher education institution that standardizes the portal and applications and targets constituents like students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Ellucian Case Study for Oracle ExadataKhalid Tariq
The Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates implemented the Banner student information system running on an Oracle Exadata Database Machine to address performance issues and increasing demands. The solution increased application performance tenfold, supported a growing number of applications and users, and provided capacity for future growth while utilizing only 15% of resources. It also reduced database maintenance requirements and allowed faster access to up-to-date student data.
The document summarizes HCT's migration from traditional database servers to Oracle Exadata servers. It describes HCT's history and systems prior to Exadata, the testing and rollout process for migrating their Oracle and Banner environments to Exadata, and the significant performance improvements achieved after the migration, such as reducing semester-end processes from days to hours. It also outlines HCT's plans to further utilize Exadata's capabilities.
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Management Across HCT within 18 months for 2,500+ staff
Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) implemented ImageNow enterprise content management software to better manage the tens of thousands of documents it processes annually across its 17 campuses in the United Arab Emirates. HCT first deployed ImageNow in its human resources department, scanning over 2,500 employee records to eliminate paper processes. ImageNow has since streamlined other departments like finance and student records, allowing staff to access documents electronically and route workflows digitally. The software has improved processes for employee resignations, student transfers between campuses, and vendor invoice management. HCT plans to continue expanding ImageNow to manage additional paper-based
This document provides an overview of how Banner student modules are used at HCT and how additional applications have been developed to extend student services available through Banner. It begins with an introduction to Banner implementation history at HCT. The core Banner student modules for setup, students, and staff are then outlined. Finally, custom applications created at HCT to integrate additional functionality with Banner are described, such as an e-textbook system, exam scheduling, counseling records, and a student feedback system.
The Next Generation of HCT's Mobile AppKhalid Tariq
Come help us envision the next generation of HCT’s mobile app!
Did you know that HCT has a mobile app on the Apple Store from 2012? Come attend this session to learn more about the current mobile app and our plans for the next generation of this app.
This session will be a presentation of our plans as well as a discussion forum to collate ideas. We will discuss what sort of services on the next generation HCT mobile App would help in teaching and learning activities inside and outside the classroom. The feedback from the attendees would help shape HCT Mobile App 2.0.
Implementation of Oracle ExaData and OFM 11g with Banner in HCTKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes the implementation of Oracle Exadata and Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g with the Banner student information system at HCT. It provides an agenda, introduction to HCT, history of Banner/Oracle at HCT, specifications of the Exadata implementation, and a Q&A section. Key details include upgrading Banner to the latest versions, testing Exadata in a development environment before moving production Banner databases and applications to Exadata in May 2012, and performance/administration improvements with the new system.
Student Retention & Success Tools at HCTKhalid Tariq
This document provides an overview of tools used at HCT for student retention and success, including the At-Risk System, Counselor Services, and Attendance Management. It discusses how the At-Risk System allows colleges to proactively identify at-risk students and intervene early. Counselor Services provides a portal for counselors, doctors, and nurses to search for students, enter notes, and track meetings and special needs. The Attendance Management system allows teachers to track attendance and issue warnings, while supervisors can enter and edit attendance across sections and students.
SunGard Higher Education Commons and Community Source OverviewKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about SunGard's Commons and Community Source initiatives. The presentation covered an introduction to the initiatives, how various schools are using and contributing to them, achievements and modifications made through Community Source, and plans for the future expansion of Commons and Community Source. It concluded with reminding attendees to provide feedback and get involved in the initiatives.
Student Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at Higher Colleges of TechnologyKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about key performance indicators (KPIs) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the United Arab Emirates. It discusses how HCT identified over 15 KPIs related to students, human resources, and finance after being challenged to do so in 2007. The presentation focuses on the 9 student-related KPIs, including admission yield rate, enrollment target rate, and on-time graduation rate. It describes how HCT uses the Business Objects business intelligence software to monitor and analyze KPIs over time through dashboards and drillable reports.
Banner 8 Upgrade at Higher Colleges of TechnologyKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about upgrading an educational institution's student information and human resources systems from Banner 7 to Banner 8. Key points include internationalization improvements in Banner 8, new features for registration, grades processing, and graduation applications, changes to various forms, and technical updates to support expanded fields and Unicode. The presentation also reviews functional and security enhancements in Banner 8.
Student Support Services on Banner Self-ServiceKhalid Tariq
The document discusses a presentation about student support services available on Banner Self-Service. It provides an overview of how Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the UAE addressed increasing demands from counselors and nurses to track special student needs information digitally. HCT developed a new Counselor Self-Service module on Banner Self-Service that allows authorized counselors and nurses to search for students, enter comments and meetings, and record special student needs information in a secure and confidential manner. It also details how HCT implemented security profiles to restrict access and ensure sensitive information is only visible to counselors and nurses associated with a student's home campus.
This document discusses how Oracle Discoverer reports were deployed in the Banner Student System (BSS) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the United Arab Emirates. It provides an overview of HCT and the history of management reporting there. It then covers the basic concepts of Oracle Discoverer, how to create an End User Layer and build reports using Discoverer. Sample reports deployed in BSS via Discoverer are also discussed.
Fine Grain Access Control for Admission & GraduationKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about implementing fine-grained access control (FGAC) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) for their admissions and graduation modules in the Banner student information system. HCT used FGAC to restrict which users could view and update certain student records and ensure only authorized staff could approve applications and award degrees. The presentation covered the business needs for each module, how FGAC was configured through various Banner security forms to create rules and assign users, and the lessons learned from the implementation.
Banner - The Backbone of HCT Unified Digital CampusKhalid Tariq
The document summarizes a presentation about HCT's unified digital campus and the role of Banner as the backbone. It discusses how Banner is integrated with various other systems like the curriculum management system, portal, and other applications to provide a single point of access for students, faculty and staff. This unified approach extends institutional effectiveness and facilitates communication across the institution. The final slides promote an upcoming session at Summit 2008 on student support services using Banner self-service.
The document discusses curriculum management at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates. It describes how CAPP and the Curriculum Management System are used to define programs, attach requirements, and perform degree audits in Banner. It also discusses different types of course equivalencies and provides advice on best practices for curriculum development.
Banner Advancement at Higher Colleges of TechnologyKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes the Banner Advancement system implementation at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the UAE. HCT is a large institution of higher education that uses Banner Student, HR, Finance, and Advancement modules. The presentation discusses features available in Banner Advancement, how HCT customized and enhanced the system, and an alumni portal that was developed to allow graduates to network and share career information. An interactive question and answer session is offered at the end.
HCT and SunGard HE Community Source InitiativeKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about the SunGard Community Source Unified Digital Campus (CS UDC) initiative. The CS UDC allows higher education institutions using SunGard software to share code modifications and enhancements. It benefits institutions by incorporating shared code into product baselines. The presentation provides an overview of CS UDC's governance structure and code submission/review process. It notes that 29 modifications from 12 institutions have been submitted so far, with 2 being included in the upcoming 8.3 release. The presenter encourages participation and sharing local enhancements to help drive the initiative forward.
Implementation of Oracle ExaData and OFM 11g with Banner in HCTKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes the implementation of Oracle Exadata and Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g with the Banner student information system at HCT. It provides an agenda, introduction to HCT, history of Banner/Oracle at HCT, specifications of the Exadata implementation, and a Q&A section. Key details include upgrading Banner to the latest versions, testing Exadata in a development environment before moving production Banner databases and applications to Exadata in May 2012, and performance/administration improvements with the new system.
Student Retention & Success Tools at HCTKhalid Tariq
This document provides an overview of tools used at HCT for student retention and success, including the At-Risk System, Counselor Services, and Attendance Management. It discusses how the At-Risk System allows colleges to proactively identify at-risk students and intervene early. Counselor Services provides a portal for counselors, doctors, and nurses to search for students, enter notes, and track meetings and special needs. The Attendance Management system allows teachers to track attendance and issue warnings, while supervisors can enter and edit attendance across sections and students.
SunGard Higher Education Commons and Community Source OverviewKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about SunGard's Commons and Community Source initiatives. The presentation covered an introduction to the initiatives, how various schools are using and contributing to them, achievements and modifications made through Community Source, and plans for the future expansion of Commons and Community Source. It concluded with reminding attendees to provide feedback and get involved in the initiatives.
Student Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at Higher Colleges of TechnologyKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about key performance indicators (KPIs) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the United Arab Emirates. It discusses how HCT identified over 15 KPIs related to students, human resources, and finance after being challenged to do so in 2007. The presentation focuses on the 9 student-related KPIs, including admission yield rate, enrollment target rate, and on-time graduation rate. It describes how HCT uses the Business Objects business intelligence software to monitor and analyze KPIs over time through dashboards and drillable reports.
Banner 8 Upgrade at Higher Colleges of TechnologyKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about upgrading an educational institution's student information and human resources systems from Banner 7 to Banner 8. Key points include internationalization improvements in Banner 8, new features for registration, grades processing, and graduation applications, changes to various forms, and technical updates to support expanded fields and Unicode. The presentation also reviews functional and security enhancements in Banner 8.
Student Support Services on Banner Self-ServiceKhalid Tariq
The document discusses a presentation about student support services available on Banner Self-Service. It provides an overview of how Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the UAE addressed increasing demands from counselors and nurses to track special student needs information digitally. HCT developed a new Counselor Self-Service module on Banner Self-Service that allows authorized counselors and nurses to search for students, enter comments and meetings, and record special student needs information in a secure and confidential manner. It also details how HCT implemented security profiles to restrict access and ensure sensitive information is only visible to counselors and nurses associated with a student's home campus.
This document discusses how Oracle Discoverer reports were deployed in the Banner Student System (BSS) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the United Arab Emirates. It provides an overview of HCT and the history of management reporting there. It then covers the basic concepts of Oracle Discoverer, how to create an End User Layer and build reports using Discoverer. Sample reports deployed in BSS via Discoverer are also discussed.
Fine Grain Access Control for Admission & GraduationKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about implementing fine-grained access control (FGAC) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) for their admissions and graduation modules in the Banner student information system. HCT used FGAC to restrict which users could view and update certain student records and ensure only authorized staff could approve applications and award degrees. The presentation covered the business needs for each module, how FGAC was configured through various Banner security forms to create rules and assign users, and the lessons learned from the implementation.
Banner - The Backbone of HCT Unified Digital CampusKhalid Tariq
The document summarizes a presentation about HCT's unified digital campus and the role of Banner as the backbone. It discusses how Banner is integrated with various other systems like the curriculum management system, portal, and other applications to provide a single point of access for students, faculty and staff. This unified approach extends institutional effectiveness and facilitates communication across the institution. The final slides promote an upcoming session at Summit 2008 on student support services using Banner self-service.
The document discusses curriculum management at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates. It describes how CAPP and the Curriculum Management System are used to define programs, attach requirements, and perform degree audits in Banner. It also discusses different types of course equivalencies and provides advice on best practices for curriculum development.
Banner Advancement at Higher Colleges of TechnologyKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes the Banner Advancement system implementation at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the UAE. HCT is a large institution of higher education that uses Banner Student, HR, Finance, and Advancement modules. The presentation discusses features available in Banner Advancement, how HCT customized and enhanced the system, and an alumni portal that was developed to allow graduates to network and share career information. An interactive question and answer session is offered at the end.
HCT and SunGard HE Community Source InitiativeKhalid Tariq
This document summarizes a presentation about the SunGard Community Source Unified Digital Campus (CS UDC) initiative. The CS UDC allows higher education institutions using SunGard software to share code modifications and enhancements. It benefits institutions by incorporating shared code into product baselines. The presentation provides an overview of CS UDC's governance structure and code submission/review process. It notes that 29 modifications from 12 institutions have been submitted so far, with 2 being included in the upcoming 8.3 release. The presenter encourages participation and sharing local enhancements to help drive the initiative forward.