Edition 6 2021
We're Go-Live Ready
Over the weekend of 14-15 August, the SMS Project Team performed a simulation test of what will occur for Go-Live in the days leading up to 6 October 2021.
This is the fourth simulation, called SIM 4, that the Project Team have undertaken over the past year. This time, the simulation is as close as what will happen at the actual Go-Live scenario. To give you an idea of the magnitude of the simulation test here are some numbers.
- Over 77 million records were inserted into Banner
- 35 integrations between the systems were tested
- All 347 cases used to verify that the systems are working passed testing
- Only 21 minor defects were identified.
What does passing SIM 4 mean?
The success of SIM 4 means that the SMS Project Team is confident that the systems are ready for Go-Live. As the most comprehensive and successful simulation that has been conducted for the New SMS, we are now confident that the transition to Banner on 6 October 2021 will be accomplished smoothly.
The systems are ready for Go-Live. Are you?
The SMS Practice Adoption Team waited for the SIM 4 to be successfully completed before rolling out widespread training for staff across all the systems. You should already have completed you the Overview Mandatory Training Module and, if not, use the link below to complete it before enrolling in additional training.
Click here for the new SMS Overview Mandatory Training Module
Upcoming training
We are ramping up training across all the Banner systems that will be available on 6 October. Enrol today for the following upcoming webinar sessions and be ready for Go-Live.
| Overview of Banner If you access student information in Callista now, this overview session will help you to understand how to access the equivalent information in Banner. Tuesday 24 August, 2.00 – 3.00pm https://uws.zoom.us/j/86189175370 |
| Overview of Argos If you use Discoverer for reporting now, this overview session will help you make the transition to the new Argos reporting tool. Tuesday 24 August, 11.30am – 12.30pm https://uws.zoom.us/j/89240582737 |
| Demonstration of DegreeWorks If you look up student academic history information or provide academic advice to students on their progress through their program, this session will help you understand how the new DegreeWorks tool displays this information for staff and students. Thursday 26 August, 1.00 – 2.00pm https://uws.zoom.us/j/84415336593 |
| Demonstration of RePS If you are involved in the approval process for student results, this session will show you how the new resulting system will work. All subjects in teaching periods that start after new SMS goes live on 6 October 2021 will use RePS for resulting. Tuesday 7 September, 12.30pm – 2.00pm https://uws.zoom.us/j/82401825922 |
| Demonstration of the new Handbook This session will help you make the transition to the new Handbook in the new SMS. Thursday 9 September, 1.00pm – 1.30pm https://uws.zoom.us/j/85443479833 |
| Overview of Workflow If you currently use eForms or are involved in approvals, this session will show you how requests will be submitted and approved in the new Workflow system. Friday 10 September, 9.30am – 10.30am https://uws.zoom.us/j/81256552181 |
If you are unable to attend one of these scheduled training sessions we have a timetable of training scheduled for later in September. You can book in today for one of the later webinars through the link below.
Guiding Principles
Learn more about the principles that guide every decision that will and have been made to shape every step of the project.
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