Why does Dickinson need the Banner system?
Dickinson cannot continue to operate its current administrative environment in its present state without exposing the institution to considerable risk; nor can it meet its goals as stated within the College’s Strategic Plan. In addition, Dickinson’s current administrative system, Datatel is 15+ years old and is based upon a system that cannot easily share data. At the time of its implementation, Datetel represented industry and higher education standards. As technology has changed, Dickinson’s processes have been modified and updated, but the technology does not support a fully integrated and secure data solution needed for the College to effectively and efficiently manage today’s need for accurate, sophisticated financial and administrative information.
