Information Technology Services (ITS) offers limited support for auxiliary or ancillary information systems within the University (a.k.a. “departmental systems”) that are not part of the primary administrative and student information system of record (a.k.a. Banner). These information systems include those not covered by one of the other service descriptions that are used to support; health and human services, campus police, library services, governance, policy administration, among other things. While these systems may be hosted locally within the University’s data center or in the cloud, ITS primarily provides essential technological infrastructure (e.g., network connectivity), varying levels of integration, basic troubleshooting, and security oversight. Responsibility for more comprehensive support for the management and day-to-day administration of these departmental systems typically resides within an administrative office outside of ITS.
This service offering includes a combination of professional services, generally accepted best practices, and technologies supported by the University’s Information Technology Services organization that are either used in some combination or individually to help automate, improve, and measure business processes. Technology applications Include document imaging, electronic signatures, online forms, workflow management, job scheduling, along with other various forms of process automation and improvement.
This service provides faculty and staff with the tools, knowledge, and assistance they need to ensure adequate data stewardship (quality standards, agreed upon definitions, and authorized access), and the ability to design, develop and/or run reports using data extracted from centrally managed information systems supported by the University’s Information Technology Services organization. This includes the administration of and technical support for the University’s data management and reporting infrastructure.
Information Technology Services (ITS) offers limited support for decentralized enrollment management systems within the University (a.k.a. “departmental systems”) that are not part of the student information system (a.k.a. Banner). These systems, primarily managed by administrative offices, facilitate communications, process support, decision making, and online services associated with enrollment management functions such as; admissions, financial aid, orientation, academic advising, student success, athletics, career services, and alumni relations. Whether hosted locally within the University’s data center or in the cloud, ITS primarily provides essential technological infrastructure (e.g., network connectivity), varying levels of integration, basic troubleshooting, and security oversight. Responsibility for more comprehensive support for the management and day-to-day administration of these departmental systems typically resides within an administrative office outside of ITS.
Information Technology Services (ITS) offers limited support for decentralized facilities management systems within the University (a.k.a. “departmental systems”) that are not part of the primary administrative and student information system of record (a.k.a. Banner). These systems, primarily managed by administrative offices, facilitate communications, process support, decision making, and online services associated with facilities management functions such as; event management and room scheduling, point of sale transaction systems, parking, housing, and residential life. Whether hosted locally within the University’s data center or in the cloud, ITS primarily provides essential technological infrastructure (e.g., network connectivity), varying levels of integration, basic troubleshooting, and security oversight. Responsibility for comprehensive support for the management and day-to-day administration of these departmental systems typically reside within an office outside ITS.
This service provides administrative, management, and technical support for Ellucian’s Banner financial and procurement information system that is used by the University as the authoritative source of data that includes (but is not limited to); general ledger accounting, budget management, procurement, and inventory management. It is also used for transaction processing including (but not limited to); purchase order requisitions, receivables, and payment processing.
The Information Technology Services (ITS) organization at the University provides different levels of support for the portfolio of Human Capital Management systems used at Framingham State based on whether or not the software is part of University’s primary administrative information (Banner), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Human Resource and Compensation Management System of record (HRCMS), or a decentralized human resource system (a.k.a. “departmental systems”). Comprehensive support for the management and day-to-day administration of these departmental systems remain the responsibility the designated administrative office.
This service provides administrative, management, and technical support for the University’s enterprise-wide service management information system (a.k.a. TeamDynamix), which is a cloud-based software as a service solution used to facilitate the intake, assignment, coordination, and tracking of work including knowledge and project portfolio management. The platform also includes an integrated self-service portal that provides access to knowledge articles and a catalog of service descriptions with links to forms that can be used to submit requests for assistance.
This service provides administrative, management, and technical support for Ellucian’s Banner student information system that is used by the University as the authoritative source of data that pertain to admitted students including (but not limited to); academic records, course schedule, and financial accounting. It is also used for transaction processing including (but not limited to); enrollment, registration, and payment processing.