Workday at Rhodes

What is Workday Student

• Workday Student is a branch of Workday
• This branch focuses on the student experience from application, through graduation, and beyond

When will the change happen? 

• Go-live is in March 2023 
• We have started conducting trial runs and will continue to do so (including a mock semester) up until the go-live date 
   

What are the advantages of moving from Banner to Workday Student? 

• Banner has become a security risk as updates and security patches do not keep up with modern threats  
• Workday Student has a more modern, mobile-ready, stable, and secure infrastructure 
• Workday Student folds a number of our services into one place 

What about Workday Student Training? 

• Targeted training experiences start in early 2023 and run before, during, and after the initial go-live to accommodate community needs. 
• Training for faculty, staff, and students will include printed Quick Reference Guides (QRG) and in-person training sessions.
• The Help Desk will be available during regular hours for additional assistance. 
   

What can I expect to do in Workday Student? 

• FACULTY, enter final grades, access courses and grade rosters, and manage student advising 
• STAFF, find student information, update student records, run reports, and note student academic progress.  
• STUDENTS, view your schedule and grades, register/add/drop classes, check your housing assignment, track your academic progress, and pay your bill.

What groups are working on the transition from Banner to Workday? 

• Academic Affairs, Faculty, and Registrar's Office
• Admission and Financial Aid
• Development
• Information Services
• Student Life
• Alchemy (an external vendor providing support)