Introduction:
Banner is the main administrative software system used at Mesa State College. It is comprised of several modules with multiple functions. The Student module contains all student records such as applications, grades, advising, schedules, course catalogs, etc. The Finance module is used for accounts payable, accounts receivable and budgeting. The Human Resource module provides payroll and contract information for employees and student employees. The Financial Aid module is comprised of a complete set of tools to award and track all forms of student financial aid. There are also web interfaces for students, faculty and employees that allow direct access to certain functions over the Internet using a standard web browser.

Finance Module:
Administrators, deans, directors, department chairs and all those with budget responsibility need to have a working knowledge of this module. The separate Crystal Reports program provides standard accounting reports for income and expenses, but offers no detailed information. The Finance Module offers many forms for tracking purchase orders, vendors, encumbrances, payments and general ledger transactions. A basic understanding will provide more control over present budgets, planning for future budgets and avoiding NSF (Not Sufficient Funds) holds on accounts.

Maverick On-Line:
This is the main Banner web interface for students and faculty and staff. The following sections are available from the Mesa State College web site at Maverick On-Line:
" Student Information- application for admission, class schedules, course catalog, financial aid information, student records and registration status.
" Employee Information- paystubs, W-2, W-4 and personal contract information on file with Human Resources
" Faculty Information- student grades, registration overrides, class lists, etc.

Obtaining an Account:
If you did not receive an account at employee check-in, contact Linda Du, our Database Administrator, at x1737 for an account. An e-mail authorization from your immediate supervisor will be required.

Basic Login:
Click on the Banner icon in the NAL (Netware Application Launcher) and enter your Banner user name, password and database to invoke. Crystal Reports is also available in the NAL as the Banner Reports (web) icon. Contact Linda Du at x1737 for login information.

Basic Training:
At this point in time Mesa State does not have the resources for a dedicated Banner trainer for the Finance Module. Your departmental administrative assistant can provide you with basic operations. The following people have also agreed to assist with short training sessions on a one to one basis:

Annette Callaway, x1842
Kathy Hurshman, x1026
Whitney Sutton, x1078