Universidad del Pacífico has signed an agreement with Ellucian to implement Banner SaaS, transforming its educational experience.
RESTON, VA — Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, announced today that the Universidad del Pacífico, one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in Peru, has taken a decisive step to optimize its academic, financial, and administrative operations. This supports its mission of educational excellence and sustainable growth by implementing Ellucian's Banner SaaS.
This project is part of the strategic vision of the institutional president, Martha Chávez, who has prioritized the modernization of the university's academic and administrative services as a critical tool for improving educational quality and operational efficiency. "Academic excellence is fundamental to our institution, and for this reason, we have established innovation and digital transformation as cross-cutting themes," said President Martha Chávez.
Choosing Banner SaaS: innovation that directly impacts the university community
After thoroughly evaluating, Universidad del Pacífico has chosen Ellucian Banner SaaS as its technology solution. This cloud-based platform is specifically designed to meet the increasing demands of higher education and address the institution's specific challenges.
Miguel Bravo, the university's General Director of Administration, emphasized the significance of the change. He stated, "The institutional objective is to focus on the student with the Banner implementation project and other ongoing implementations, aiming to generate efficiencies and provide a better academic tools management experience."
During the official project launch event, Alberto Chacín, Ellucian's Senior Vice President for the LAC region, emphasized that "Ellucian Banner SaaS will offer a transparent view of the student journey, enabling data-driven decision-making to enhance student performance and satisfaction. Its flexibility will enable the university to adjust to evolving academic and administrative needs, ensuring it is well-prepared for the future."
Commitment to the University Community
"We are continuously updating our academic management platforms, as well as the systems for managing administrative and financial processes to optimize efficiency in teaching, research, and administrative activities," emphasized President Martha Chávez. The implementation of Ellucian Banner SaaS reinforces our commitment to the community, improving not only educational quality but also administrative efficiency.
Daniel Gamarra, Director of Academic Affairs and Registrar, stated, "The implementation of Ellucian Banner SaaS will enable us to efficiently manage large volumes of data and provide agile support to students. With this tool, we can personalize educational pathways, optimize decision-making, and ensure a more coherent academic experience aligned with each student's goals and the challenges of today's world."
Silvio Brondi, Ellucian's Southern Territory Manager, who led the discovery project alongside Daniel Gamarra, concluded by expressing his satisfaction with the university's decision. He said, "This effort by the entire Universidad del Pacífico community is not only a technological advance; it represents a crucial step towards the consolidation of an educational institution at the forefront of technological changes and places its students at the center of all its decisions."
With this strategic alliance with Ellucian, the university is better prepared than ever to confront the challenges of the future while maintaining its leadership in higher education in Peru and the region.
ABOUT UNIVERSIDAD DEL PACÍFICO
Established in 1962, the Universidad del Pacífico has become a leader in higher education in Peru and Latin America. The university holds international accreditation from AACSB and AMBA and is ranked first in the country in both the QS and Times Higher Education rankings. The Faculty of Business and Economics is EQUIS certified, placing it among the top 1% of business schools globally. Additionally, it is ISO 21001:2018 certified for its educational management system, demonstrating its dedication to academic excellence and ongoing improvement.
