Requesting Access to Administrative Systems
Information For Security Administrators
Note: There have been no modifications to access request procedures related to legacy mainframe applications. For the related forms and instructions, follow this link:
As the Banner ERP system continues to be implemented, access management procedures will be updated and made available here. The security administrators mailing list will be used to announce any changes.
Procedures for Requesting Banner Access
Prior to gaining access to any of the University's administrative systems, a user must have read and signed a data confidentiality agreement. The form can be downloaded by following this link:
A user must have a Flashline user id before access can be granted to the Banner system. If the user does not have or does not know his or her Flashline user id, contact the Client Services Helpdesk at 330-672-4357 (x2-HELP) for assistance.
Procedures for gaining access to Banner vary by the major functional areas (HR, Finance, etc..) of the ERP. Use the following table to find more information related to the system you are requesting access to.
Alumni - Complete a Request for Banner ADV Access form (see included instructions). Inquiries shall be directed to Heather Auld, data steward for University Relations and Institutional Advancement, at 330-672-2222.
Finance - Complete a Request for Banner Finance Access form (see included instructions). Inquiries shall be directed to Brad Staats, University Comptroller, at 330-672-0984.
HR and Payroll - Complete a Request for Banner HR Access form (see included instructions). Inquiries shall be directed to Karen Keenan, Assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources, at 330-672-0043.
Student - Complete a Request for Banner Student Access form (see included instructions). Inquiries regarding access shall be directed to Barbara Boltz, Project Director for Shared Services EMSA, at 330-672-1306.
Student Financial Aid - Access is requested using the Request for Banner Student Access form above. Inquiries regarding access shall be directed to Nazih Darwiche, Manager, Student Financial Aid System.
Access to the Cognos report server is handled through the Request for Cognos Reporting Access form (see included instructions). Inquiries regarding access shall be directed to Dave Kopniske, Director of Information Management and Access, at 330-672-7503.
Additional Resources
In order to obtain direct access to administrative databases, an Open Database Connectivity Security Agreement must be submitted.
For access to upload or download administrative systems input or output files from the WebFTP server, an FTP Request Form must be submitted.
If access to Banner, Cognos and other Administrative systems is required from an off-campus location, a Request for Remote Access to Administrative Systems form must be submitted.
This page is maintained by the Office of Security and Compliance
E-mail: security@kent.edu, Phone: 330-672-5566, Fax: 330-672-9374