Work with IT and Follett to automate the placement of bookstores charges to be placed on students' account for those who utilize financial aid to purchase books.



Initiative TitleWork with IT and Follett to automate the placement of bookstores charges to be placed on students' account for those who utilize financial aid to purchase books.
Submitted in Previous Year(s)2022
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

Reduce paperwork, increase efficiency between Student Accounts and the bookstore. Providing the student's with accurate information in a more timely fashion. 

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

The Student Accounts office utilizes valuable time manually posting the charges. Students will not be provided with accurate account details in a timely fashion. 

Department GoalsTo work with IT, Ellucian and SICAS to use Banner ERP system to its fullest ability, automating processes to streamline processes for students.
Programs
LocationsMain Campus
Estimated Completion Date02/01/2023
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?No
ImportanceMedium
Funding Source
Created12/02/2022 3:27 pm
Updated03/27/2023 11:06 am

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
Support students in being successful
Reduce time necessary to provide students with resources to successfully continue their education

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Work with IT and Follette to automate/interface the process Student Accounts Staff 1
Collaborate with Follett Bookstore to accommodate students purchasing their books and supplies Student Accounts Staff and Bookstore Staff 2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Seamless transaction once students utilize financial aid to purchase books in the bookstore, they charges will show on their Banner student account. 1

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Focus Groups A series of structured discussions with students who are asked a series of open-ended questions designed to collect data about beliefs, attitudes, and experiences. Student Accounts Staff

Resources

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RECURRING COST: $0.00

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Prioritization

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Work with IT and Follett to automate the placement of bookstores charges to be placed on students' account for those who utilize financial aid to purchase books.
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Prioritization Notes

Level 3 (Administration and Finance, VP Office)

SUNY $1M item

Assessment

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