Project to Sunset the Data Editing System for Instructional Information (DESII) Update
DESII Sunset
As you may know, as part of the project to sunset DESII, changes to Banner were implemented in December 2025 to allow for instructional data entry not previously required in Banner. During this transition period (2025-26 AY), departments were asked to proceed with data entry in both systems in parallel.
At the conclusion of Academic Year 2025-26, Budget and Institutional Analysis (BIA) has officially sunset the DESII and transitioned all instructional data collection into Banner, which will serve as the single system of record.
The Spring 2026 term is the final period for which editing is required in the Data Editing System for Instructional Information (DESII).
While the DESII application was retired at the end of Spring 2026, SIS-DS reports will remain available until a new Tableau-based reporting platform launches, which is targeted for the 2026-27 academic year.
What does this mean for department staff responsible for data editing in DESII?
Staff historically responsible for editing in DESII will no longer be charged with this responsibility.
New Data Entry Requirements in Banner
What does this mean for department schedulers and staff responsible for data entry in Banner?
To maintain data integrity as Banner becomes the sole system of record for instructional data, it is critical that all data entries are complete and accurate in accordance with prescribed policy and guidelines including the updates implemented this year to capture TAs and AIs, and to accurately enter instructional responsibility percentages . There will be no more editing outside of Banner. Schedulers must ensure all instructor information is complete and accurate directly in Banner. Historically, this data was refined/edited in DESII, but this will no longer be an option. Instructional data must be entered into Banner by the deadlines set by the Office of the University Registrar (OUR). Historically, the deadline for entry is set as the last day of instruction for any given term.
Resources & Support
- For comprehensive data entry guidelines, required fields, and instructions, refer to the above link, your communications from OUR, or Banner training documentation.
- Reach out to [email protected] for specific questions regarding steps to enter instructional information in Banner.
- For questions about the broader DESII retirement project, please contact Scott Asakawa.
Please share this update to your respective departments, information technology teams, and any other relevant stakeholders. Because we will now solely rely on Banner for reporting on instructional activity, it is important that department schedulers understand the changes in Banner and that it is critical that the data collected in Banner is accurate and complete.