Several of Kenyon's business application have been utilized on campus for more than a decade (or two!). We are actively reviewing and updating each of our software systems in the coming years to better serve the needs of departments across campus. 

In Progress

System Project Scope Timeline Status
Banner HR/Finance/Student Banner HR/Finance/Student System Selection Aug 2024-Aug 2026 In Progress
Banner Server Upgrade Major server upgrade Apr 2026-Aug 2026 In Progress
Banner Self Service Upgrade from SSB8 to SSB9 Aug 2025-Aug 2026 In Progress
Advocate Review alternative solutions Jul 2025-Jul 2026 In Progress
AIB Software Review possible solutions Jul 2025-Jul 2026 In Progress

Expected

System Project Scope Timeline Status
EMS (Event and Room Reservation) Review for Update (Cloud?) Jul 2026-Jun 2027  
Banner HR/Finance New System Implementation TBD Expected Go Live: TBD
Cognos (Accounting and Campus Reporting) Replacement Evaluation Jul 2027-Jun 2028  
Slate for Admissions Review for Reimplementation Jul 2028-Jun 2029  
EMS (Event and Room Reservation) Review for Update (Cloud?) Jul 2026-Jun 2027  
Symplicity Suite Review Accomodate, Advocate and Residence for Update Jul 2028-Jun 2029  
Banner Student New System Implementation TBD TBD
TopDesk (Maintenance/IT Ticketing) Ticketing System Review (Ohio 5) Jul 2028-Dec 2028  

Complete

System Project Scope Timeline Status
Board Software Review alternative solutions Jul 2025-Nov 2025 Complete
Athletics Recruiting Software Transition from Teamworks to ARI Apr 2025-Jun 2025 Complete
Sierra (Library software) Upgrade to Extensis(Alma) May 2024-May 2025 Complete
Slate for Advancement Phase II - System Implementation Jul 2024-Jun 2025 Complete
Official Payments (Student Billing) Upgrade Online Payment Portal to PayMyTuition Feb 2024-Jul 2024 Complete
Advance Web (Advancement ERP) Upgrade to Technolutions Slate for Advancement Jan 2023-Jun 2024

Complete 

Bookstore POS Upgrade to MBS Mar 2024-Aug 2024 Complete
Student Organization Rosters Implement Campus Groups software Jun 2023-Aug 2024 Complete