Slate Implementation Testing Help

Timeline and Schedule

Overview

This document outlines the timeline and schedule for the Slate to Banner integration testing project. Each phase is broken down into tasks with start and end dates to ensure smooth execution and timely completion.

Project Timeline

Phase

Start Date

End Date

Front-End User Testing

January 6

January 8

Admissions Process Testing

January 9

January 14

Data Mapping Validation

January 15

January 24

Detailed Schedule

1. Front-End User Testing

Objective: Validate the functionality and usability of the application interface.

Key Tasks

  • Develop Testing Personas: January 6 – January 7

  • Prepare Test Cases and Feedback Forms: January 7 – January 8

  • Assign Testers to Personas: January 8

  • Execute Testing: January 8 – January 8

  • Analyze Feedback and Report Results: January 9

2. Admissions Process Testing

Objective: Ensure workflows, checklist assignments, and notifications function correctly.

Key Tasks

  • Design Test Workflows: January 9 – January 10

  • Review Checklist Rules: January 10 – January 11

  • Conduct System Email Testing: January 12

  • Execute End-to-End Workflow Tests: January 13

  • Finalize Admissions Process Feedback: January 14

3. Data Mapping Validation

Objective: Verify data accuracy between Slate and Banner.

Key Tasks

  • Review Data Mapping Documents: January 15 – January 17

  • Test Data Imports and Exports: January 18 – January 20

  • Validate Field Mappings: January 21 – January 23

  • Resolve Integration Issues: January 24

  • Deliver Final Report: January 24

Milestones

Key Milestones

Milestone

Date

Personas and Test Cases Finalized

January 8

Front-End Testing Completed

January 8

Admissions Testing Completed

January 14

Data Mapping Validation Completed

January 24

Final Testing Report Delivered

January 24

Dependencies and Risks

Dependencies

  • Access to Slate Staging Environment: Required by January 8.

  • Complete Data Mapping Documents: Finalized by January 15.

  • Availability of Testers: Assigned by January 8.

Risks

  • Risk: Delayed access to the staging environment.
    Mitigation: Coordinate with IT early to ensure readiness.

  • Risk: Staff unavailability during testing phases.
    Mitigation: Identify backup testers and prioritize critical workflows.

Key Contacts

Role

Name

Contact Info

Test Lead

Gabriela Lozanova

glovanova@cayuga-cc.edu

IT Support

James Moran

jmoran@cayuga-cc.edu

Last modified: 13 January 2025