Why We’re Migrating
Seton Hall University’s migration to Banner SaaS positions the institution on a modern cloud platform that better supports evolving academic and administrative needs. The move will streamline operations, improve system reliability and reduce the effort required to maintain core technologies. With Banner SaaS, the University will be able to deliver tools that are more responsive to the needs of students, faculty and staff while creating a stronger foundation for future growth.
Project Leadership
Meet the dedicated teams leading our modernization initiative with expertise and commitment to success.
Project Sponsors and Executive Steering Committee
Seton Hall University has appointed project sponsors and an executive steering committee, represented through the Digital Transformation Committee, to guide the Banner SaaS migration. This group, made up of leaders from diverse academic and administrative areas, provides strategic direction, monitors progress throughout the implementation and keeps the project aligned with the University’s long-term goals. Their involvement helps confirm that decisions support the needs of students, faculty and staff and that the University moves smoothly to the new cloud-based environment.
Project Sponsors
Chief Information Officer
Interim Provost & Executive Vice President
Interim Vice President, Enrollment Management
Project Team Leaders
Project Team Leads are the functional experts who bring the Banner SaaS migration to life within their respective areas. They translate institutional goals into practical steps, ensuring that each department’s needs are represented and addressed. Serving as connectors between their teams and the project’s leadership, they help guide decisions, coordinate testing and training efforts, and promote clear communication throughout the process. Their hands-on involvement is essential to achieving a smooth, coordinated, and successful implementation across the University.
Student Team Leads:
- Autumn Bucior, Assistant Provost for Academic Services & University Registrar
- Javonda Asante, Senior Director of Financial Aid
Human Resources Team Leads:
- Joy Hayward, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
- Kurt Rotthoff, Associate Provost of Strategy & Finance
Finance Team Leads:
- Susanne Kunigelis, Assistant Vice President for Financial Systems
- Joseph A Genova, Assistant Vice President for Accounting and Deputy Controller
Reporting Team Leads:
- Bonnie Burkhardt, Analyst
- Asim Rehman, Director of Academic and Student ES Information Systems
Technical Team Leads:
- Matthew Stevenson, Executive Director of IT Architecture and Infrastructure
- Vivek Persaud, Director of Integration and Development
Data Governance Team Leads:
- Connie Beale, Executive Director of Institutional Research and University Accreditation
- Paul Fisher, Chief Information Officer
Project Management
The IT Planning and Communication Office provides the structure and momentum behind the Banner SaaS migration. This team oversees project coordination, manages timelines and milestones, and ensures that governance standards are consistently maintained. From initial planning through post-implementation, the IT Planning team drives collaboration, accountability, and progress, keeping the project on track and ensuring a successful transition to the new system.
Members
Senior Project Manager
Director, IT Planning and Communication
Project Status
Project Status
Status as of –11/15/25
Overall Health – On Track
Completion – 14%
Key Dates
Initiation Date: 7/01/25
Kickoff Date: 7/31/25
Go Live Date: 7/12/27
Project Health Indicators
Overall
Scope
Schedule
Budget
Resources
Project Timeline
Project Planning - 100%
Define project scope, objective and resources
7/2/25 - 9/4/25
Design Phase- 23%
System design and architecture planning
7/24/25 - 12/09/26
Build Phase- 7%
Development and configuration
3/26/25 - 12/18/27
Validate Phase- 0%
Testing and validation
1/08/25 - 7/15/27
Deploy Phase- 0%
Launch
5/18/27 - 8/25/27