SIS Project Overview

Texas State University is engaged in the implementation of a fully-integrated student information system (SIS).  The ultimate purpose of this project is to provide the university with an information system that will address the current and future needs of students, faculty, and staff.
 

The journey to meet our future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system actually began six years ago when the SAP Human Resources and Financials systems were implemented by the university. The replacement of the current student system is the final step in our move to a complete enterprise system.

SIS Project Mission

Texas State will implement a well established student information system with a proven record of success that provides secure, real-time, Web-accessible services via an integrated technology resource for students, faculty, and staff.

The student information system will do the following:

1. Focus on the needs of our students through improved services that include Web-based processes, e-commerce, and ease-of-access;
2. Modify and simplify the university’s business processes, including evaluation of “best practice” workflow, workflow management, and operations;
3. Include intuitive navigation and functional systems with single log-in;
4. Increase efficiencies and effective operations;
5. Support and operate within the strategic goals of the university; and
6. Meet security, legal, and regulatory needs and requirements for the university, system, state, and federal levels.

SIS Project Objectives

The student information system will meet the following objectives:

1. Enable self-service for students to perform basic administrative functions and tasks in a one-stop service and access environment;
2. Integrate data sources and process into one data function that supports one-time entry of student data;
3. Support the retention and recruitment of students and encourage a strong and positive relationship with the university, alumni, donors, and other constituencies;
4. Integrate and support new learning and teaching opportunities and technologies for students and faculty;
5. Support open interfaces and integration with other campus applications and database systems;
6. Ensure data integrity, privacy, and security in an open-access environment;
7. Support faculty and staff who perform both basic and complex functions through simplified work processes and procedures;
8. Enable ongoing, flexible re-configuration of the application to extend its life cycle and to meet the changing business processes of the university; and
9. Include implementation and support services that meet university needs.