The Banner SaaS Starter Pack 1.4 helps Argos users continue expanding reporting and analytics in Ellucian’s Banner SaaS environment. 

Building on Starter Pack 1.3, this release introduces new DataBlocks aligned to evolving Banner SaaS data structures, helping institutions strengthen operational reporting, improve visibility, and accelerate time-to-value. 

The Starter Pack 1.4 includes 17 new DataBlocks that expand reporting across key functional areas, including: 

• Student & Admissions: Active Registration, Admissions Application List, Advisor Student List, Enrollment List, Student Course List with Grade, Student Demographics and Performance, Class Roster List, Schedule Offering with Enrollment 
• Faculty & Instruction: Faculty Assignment List 
• Finance: Funds, Purchase Orders 
• Human Resources: HR Dashboard 
• Data Governance: Banner Security Dashboard, Data Integrity, Data Warehouse Usage Information

Each DataBlock includes: 

• Clear descriptions to explain purpose and context 
• Configurable reports for practical use 
• Notes and filters to guide customization  

With Starter Pack 1.4, Argos users can expand operational reporting across admissions, enrollment, finance, HR, and instruction while improving decision-making through a combination of transactional reporting and dashboard-style insights. It also increases data confidence by providing visibility into data integrity, security, and warehouse usage, and accelerates deployment with prebuilt, SaaS-aligned DataBlocks. 

An updated Guide and Inventory List is included to help teams quickly find, apply, and share reporting content across campus. These resources provide full visibility into available DataBlocks and support broader adoption across functional teams. 

The Banner SaaS Starter Pack 1.4 is available now in the Evisions Community. Explore the new DataBlocks, share them with your teams, and continue advancing your Argos reporting strategy in Banner SaaS.