Roles and Responsibilities

Role Summary: Oversees the entire testing process, ensuring all phases are completed on schedule and that all test cases are executed thoroughly.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the testing plan.

• Assign tasks to testers and coordinate test sessions.

• Collect and consolidate feedback from all testers.

• Create and deliver summary reports for stakeholders.

Assigned to: Gabriela Lozanova.

Role Summary: Focuses on the technical integration aspects, validating queries, data mappings, and field configurations.

Responsibilities:

• Execute test cases for field validation and data flow.

• Ensure data accuracy in mappings from Slate to Banner and back.

• Identify and log technical errors or inconsistencies.

• Work closely with the Enterprise Systems Integrator to resolve technical issues.

Assigned to: John Callan, James Moran (Enterprise Systems Integrator).

Role Summary: Simulates real-world admissions processes to validate workflows and usability.

Responsibilities:

• Test checklist assignments and admissions dashboard functionality.

• Validate email notifications triggered by application submission.

• Provide feedback on operational workflows.

• Ensure the admissions process aligns with institutional requirements.

Assigned to: Admissions staff.

Role Summary: Provides technical assistance and resolves issues related to the integration or application process during testing.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot errors encountered during testing.

• Assist in setting up test environments and ensuring system readiness.

• Support testers with technical challenges.

• Document and resolve bugs or configuration issues.

Assigned to: IT support staff.

Role Summary: Simulate user interaction with the front-end application and provide feedback on the user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Test application fields and workflows using assigned personas.

• Simulate error handling scenarios to validate system robustness.

• Report usability issues and suggestions for improvement.

• Complete feedback forms for consolidated reporting.

Assigned to: Staff and students (incentivized participants).

Role Summary: Oversee the testing process and ensure alignment with institutional goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback on the testing plan and results.

• Approve testing outcomes and readiness for go-live.

• Ensure cross-department collaboration.

Assigned to: Institutional leadership.