ISIS 9.0

There is new functionality in iSiS which will allow users to integrate schedules into their online calendars such as Outlook.   This will allow the following:

• Students are able to download their class schedule in ical file format from the student service center >my class schedule page
• Faculty are able to download their schedule in ical format from the Faculty Center >My Schedule page. 

 

Unfortunately this functionality is not supported with Outlook Web that Lowell Student's use, but is supported by Microsoft Outlook (Windows) and other calendar solutions that students could be using.    The ‘HELP’ documentation notes this and users should go to their specific software for detailed import instructions.

See the following notice from the Registrar regarding grading:

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL FACULTY

 

Please remember to “approve” your grade sheet

 

After the grades are entered for your course, you must change the status to “approved” and save again in order for the grades to be posted.  Please follow the instructions below to enter grades.

 

• Go to the Faculty Center in iSiS
• Choose the grade roster for the course
• Enter grades for the entire class
• Click save
• Change approval status to Approved
• Click save.

 

 

Once you have done the above, a pop up message will appear stating that you have successfully submitted grades.

An email will also be sent to your University of Massachusetts Lowell email account stating you have successfully submitted grades.

 

If you are having any problems, please call Patricia Duff  or Mai Nguyen.

 

The last day to enter grades for courses offered though Continuing Education is 48 hours after the last class/final exam.  The last day to enter grades for all other courses is May 21, 2012 at 5:00pm.

 

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

 

Patricia A. Duff

Registrar

 

 

RELATED LINKS:    See Video on Entering Grades

The Registrar's Office announced today that the iSiS student schedules now list a “Travel Warning” message when students move from one campus to another upon enrollment.  Students will also notice a color change.

See example below...

Here is a list of spring classes along with the classroom locations.  (as of 1/23/12)

Spring_2012_Schedule_of_Classes as of Jan 23rd 2pm.xlsx

In preparation for the upcoming Fall semester, there will be open labs for faculty to drop-in and utilize iSiS.  Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Below are the scheduled dates: 

 

South Campus

Thursday, September 1st

9am to 4pm

Dugan Hall, Room 204

 

Friday, September 2^nd

9am to 4pm

Dugan Hall, Room 204

 

North Campus

Thursday, September 8th

10am to 4pm

Olsen Hall, Room 105

 

Please note:  On-going Faculty Support for iSiS is available at isis.uml.edu.  From here you may access on line learning and support tools for iSiS such as web tutorials, screen casts and job aids. 

 

In July of 2011, iSiS was upgraded to the latest version of PeopleTools.  Essentially, PeopleTools is a backend technical update to the system.  Although this upgrade will not impact daily self service functionality, you will notice some new features along with some browser/printing updates.  Please read this document for more information:  iSiS Self Service PeopleTools Fact Sheet.pdf

As always, if you have any questions or concerns with iSiS, please contact the HELP Center at x4357 or by e-mailing help@uml.edu

Over the weeked, the IT team completed an update to the back end technical tools which support iSiS.  Some users have experienced issues and most have been resolved with some simple browser maintenance.

Here is a quick job aid to show how to clear history and cache for some common web browsers.

iSiS Browser Cleanup.pdf

 

There are also updated desktop requirements that are published on the iSiS web page.  

http://www.uml.edu/enrollment/isis/Desktop_Requirements.html 

 

iSiS is now available.  The upgrade tasks have all been completed.  You will see a slight change to the look and feel of the system.  If you run into any issues with iSiS, you may want to clear your cache and re-start your computer before reporting the issue.  As always, if you need any assistance or have any questions related to iSiS, please contact the UML HELP Center at 978.934.4357 or by emailing help@uml.edu.

iSiS will be upgraded to PeopleTools 8.51 over the weekend of July 9^th and 10^th.  There are new browser requirements due to this upgrade.

 

For example, iSiS previously supported Internet Explorer (IE) 6.  Now, the certified IE versions for iSiS Users will be IE7 and IE8.  End-users will experience difficulties in IE6, such as sporadically losing menus and links.    

 

Attached is a document that lists the supported browsers.

 

Please call the HELP center at x4357 or email help@uml.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

 

iSiS_Peopletools_851_Supported_Browsers.pdf

iSiS will be unavailable beginning at 3pm, on Friday, July 8th through 7am on Monday, July 11^th for scheduled system maintenance.  This will include an upgrade to Peopletools and Patches/Fixes bundle 21/HCM.  This upgrade is not going to offer new functionality, but you will see a slight change to the look and feel of the pages, searches, etc. 

 

Please plan accordingly for this downtime and contact the HELP center at help@uml.edu or ext.  4357 if you have any questions or concerns. 

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.