Student Information System and Process Review

Sponsor: John Dubach, Associate Chancellor and CIO

In the summer of 1996, the Amherst campus initiated a broad review of its administrative systems. The initial result of this review was the decision to purchase and implement a new, campus-based, integrated Student Information System (SIS). After several months of campus-wide evaluation, the campus selected PeopleSoft Student Administration as the integrated student information system for the campus.

The implementation of the new student information systems will be documented according to the methodology of SFE. That is, the University will review and revise its administrative processes, policies, and administrative structures to make better use of the new technology while improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of services to the campus community. To this end, the University will conduct a comprehensive process redesign coupled with the implementation of its PeopleSoft Student Administration software. The process redesign and implementation will primarily involve the areas of Admissions, Bursar, Financial Aid, Housing and Registrar.

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