ISIS 9.0

Over the weekend the Student Dashboards were upgraded to Summit's Oracle 11g environment. This upgrade is mostly technical in nature however you will notice a few changes to prompts, navigation and general formatting. This upgrade puts us in a position to utilize new technology and features enabling us to roll out enhancements in the near future.

Below is important information you should be aware of regarding the upgrade.

Logging in for the First Time?

· New URL – If you log into Summit from the iSiS, e*mpac, or HR Direct pages, no action is required as the login buttons have been updated.  If you have saved the Summit URL as a favorite, please use the new URL to access SUMMIT. For more information on updating saved bookmarks please see Summit Upgrade - updating your bookmarks.pdf

· Home Page –you will notice the home page has changed. To access your dashboards use the “Dashboard” drop down list found at the top mid right

A list of your available dashboards will appear, click on the dashboard you would like to access, note Student dashboards are listed under CSW Reports, Finance dashboards are listed under FDM Reports, and HR dashboards are listed under HCM Reports.

You do have the ability to save a default dashboard and bypass the home page, see detailed instructions --- Summit 11G Setting a Default Dashbaord.pdf

What’s New? 

• Filters – now include the ability to access a search function to find criteria based upon text entered. Clicking the More/Search… Box will open a pop-up window which allows you to search for the criteria.
• Apply Button – this button replaces the “GO” button, use this button to retrieve your data.
• Reset Button – this button replaces the “Clear Filter” button, use this button to clear your filter criteria.
• Return to Summary link – this now appears as a link rather than a button and can be found at the top and bottom of most Activity pages.
• Export Link - replaces the Download/Print option on individual widgets, accessing this link will give you the option to download to PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, Web, or to download data only.
   

Internet Explorer 10 should install with compatibility mode turned on.  iSiS requires this setting to remain enabled so that the browser can determine the best way to render pages.  If compatibility mode is disabled, iSiS pages could be severely impacted. To enable compatibility mode for a page:

1. Check to see if the Compatibility View icon:

is visible on the address bar. If the Compatibility View icon is not visible, the Web page has no issues displaying in Internet Explorer 10.

Note:  Once you turn on Compatibility View, Internet Explorer will automatically show that site in Compatibility View each time you visit. You can turn it off by tapping or clicking the button again. Or, you can clear the entire list of sites using Compatibility View by deleting your browsing history.

Attached please find the Freshmen October 2012 Newsletter from the Office of Orientation and Admissions Events. It contains great tips on the advising and registration process.

October FYR Newsletter.pdf

Attention Graduate Students:

Students completing degree requirements for a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Degree in December 2012 must submit a signed copy of the degree clearance form to the Registrar in Dugan room 101 by December 3, 2012, along with all supporting documents.

Please note that it may take a few weeks for you to meet with your advisor and obtain all signatures.  Please do not wait until the last minute to request forms!

Students completing a graduate degree may download a degree clearance form for a Master/Ed.S/Doctorate* degree at: http://www.uml.edu/docs/clearance_form_tcm18-3565.pdf

Students completing a Graduate Certificate may download the Graduate Certificate Clearance Form at web site: http://www.uml.edu/docs/cert_clearance_tcm18-3563.pdf

Or you may request or pick up a copy of each form from the Registrar’s Office in Dugan room 101.   

Once you have filled out the appropriate form and obtained the signature of either your Graduate degree Advisor or certificate Coordinator, please return the appropriate form to the Registrar’s Office in Dugan Hall room 101 by December 3, 2012.

*NOTE  - Students completing a Thesis/Dissertation as part of their graduate degree must also submit their Thesis/Dissertation to the Lydon Library no later than December 20, 2012 for publication and binding.  A copy of the signature page of the Thesis/Dissertation must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office in Dugan 101.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Sincerely,

Patricia A. Duff

Registrar

From the UML Registrar

What a Permission Number will do:

Allow a student to register or add into a course without the pre-requisite course listed on their iSiS transcript. 

Allow an Undergraduate student to register for a Graduate course.

Allow a student to register for a closed Undergraduate course with enrollment limit below 15 or above 19.

Allow a student to register for a closed Continuing Education(evening or online) course.

Allow a Graduate student to register for a closed graduate level course (courses at the 500 or above level).

How to Obtain a Permission Number:

Undergraduate students in the College of Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences, the College of Engineering and the College of Sciences must see the department chairperson to obtain a permission number. Undergraduate students in the Manning School of Business and School of Health and Environment must go to the Office of the Dean of the College to obtain a permission number.

Graduate students taking graduate on campus, online or Continuing Studies courses may obtain a permission number from the instructor or department chairperson of the course.  Please note graduate Business students should obtain permission numbers from Kathleen_Rourke@uml.edu and students taking the Graduate Autism courses and need a permission number must contact Dr. Richard_Siegel@uml.edu  to obtain one. 

Students taking Online or Continuing Studies courses may obtain a permission number from the instructor or department chairperson of the course.

What a Permission Number will not do:

A permission number will not allow a student to register or add into an undergraduate daytime  course that is filled (closed) which  has an enrollment limit between 15 – 19.   An academic petition, found at: http://www.uml.edu/registrar/docs/academicpetition.pdf with the signature of the instructor and the College Dean and presented to the Registrar’s Office during the add/drop period will allow a student into a closed undergraduate course with an enrollment limit between 15-19.

A permission number will not allow a student to register or add into a course if the student

has a service indicator (hold) flag. Probationary holds will not  prevent students from registering.

A permission number will not allow a student to register or add into a course beyond

the academic calendar dates.

A permission number will not allow a student to register or add into a course if the student

is not enrolled in the co-requisite course.

A permission number will not allow someone to register if they are not an active student

at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

If a student is not on the class roster as enrolled they are not registered and will not receive credit or grades for the course. 

The Spring 2013 and Winter 2013 Class schedules have been posted on the Registrar’s website.  

http://www.uml.edu/registrar/

Attention Undergraduate Students:

Are you graduating May, 2013 or Summer 2013?

It’s time to file your graduation form (DIG) with your department. If you file by  November 13, 2012 and your petition-to-graduate is approved, we can guarantee that your name will be printed in the Commencement book and, (if you satisfy all degree requirements and financial obligations) that you will receive your diploma  at the commencement ceremony. 

Please see your advisor to file for graduation.