UCA will be upgrading its Banner software system to Banner 8 beginning March 18. The project will take several days to complete.
The upgrade will cause a major disruption in the campus’ ability to carry on the day to day business, particularly as it relates to purchasing, paying bills and receipting payments, according to university officials. The upgrade will not impact Blackboard, GroupWise and internet access.
In order to make this transition as seamless as possible UCA has opted to close the campus on Mon., March 22 and Tues., March 23 to allow for Information Technology to install the new software. This will be a one-time Spring Break closing.
Employees will use the George Washington’s Birthday & Daisy Gatson Bates Day, both observed the third Monday in February, and one leave day for this break. The George Washington’s Birthday & Daisy Gatson Bates Day is usually used to cover one of the days between Christmas and New Year’s that UCA is closed.
“This would mean a leave day would be necessary at Christmas, but knowing this early would enable everyone time to save up for it,” said Diane Newton, vice president of finance and administration.
Employees may also use comp time in lieu of the leave day.