Frequently used terms for Banner 9
Application Navigator
The homepage for Banner Admin Pages.
Banner
Drake's system of record for all persons associated with Drake.
Ethos Integration
A system that allows for changes in Banner to be pushed out in real-time to subscribing applications. This system also allows for outside systems to make changes within Banner, given the proper security is set up.
Field
A particular piece of data. Sections are made up of one or more fields.
Instant Address
Program that checks the spelling, location, validity, etc... of addresses entered into many Banner Admin Pages
Job
Users can use jobs to complete many types of processes.
Job Sub
Short for job submission. This is the process by which jobs are submitted to Banner for processing.
Module
There are many modules in Banner. These modules include: Student, Finance, Financial Aid, HR, Position Control, etc.
Page
A single Admin Page where you can view/change data (formerly known as a Form).
Query
A search mode that allows a user to narrow a search.
Rollback
Undo any changes that have not been saved.
Section
Part of an Admin Page. An Admin Page can have multiple Sections (formerly known as Blocks).
Security Class
A grouping of Admin Pages or jobs that can be assigned to a user.
Self-Service Banner (SSB)
A self-service portal where a user can make changes to their data. Registration, emergency contacts, pay stubs, and more are available through SSB.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
SSO allows a user to log in one time and then be able to access multiple applications without needing to log in to each one.
Xtender
Drake's imaging solution to scan and store documents associated with a Banner record.