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Integration

Ellucian Banner + Agentic LMS Integration

Transform Banner student data into AI-powered, personalized learning experiences β€” on your infrastructure, under your control.

Ellucian Banner is the backbone of student records, enrollment, and academic data at hundreds of higher education institutions. When connected to ibl.ai's Agentic LMS, that data becomes the engine for intelligent, personalized learning at scale.

The Agentic LMS reads enrollment, course, and academic history directly from Banner to auto-provision learners, align curricula, and activate purpose-built AI agents that guide each student through their unique academic journey.

Unlike generic LMS platforms bolted onto SIS data, ibl.ai's Agentic LMS is AI-native by design. Institutions retain full ownership of their agents, data, and infrastructure β€” with no vendor lock-in and compliance built in from day one.

Architecture

The integration uses a secure middleware layer that connects Ellucian Banner's REST APIs and Banner Event Publisher to the ibl.ai Agentic LMS. Student, enrollment, and course data flows bidirectionally, enabling real-time agent activation, grade passback, and completion reporting.

Data Flows

Ellucian Banneribl.ai Agentic LMSStudent enrollment and registration records (real-time)
Ellucian Banneribl.ai Agentic LMSCourse catalog, sections, and term data (batch)
ibl.ai Agentic LMSEllucian BannerCourse completion status and final grades (on-demand)
Ellucian Banneribl.ai Agentic LMSStudent academic history and program of study (batch)
ibl.ai Agentic LMSEllucian BannerCredential and badge award records (on-demand)

Components

Banner Integration Middleware

Translates Banner REST API and BEIS event streams into ibl.ai-compatible data schemas

Ellucian Banner REST APIs, Banner Event Publisher, ibl.ai Connector SDK

ibl.ai Agentic LMS Core

AI-native LMS that provisions courses, activates agents, and manages the learner experience

ibl.ai Agentic OS, MentorAI agents, Open edX-compatible runtime

Identity & Provisioning Service

Maps Banner PIDM/SPRIDEN identifiers to ibl.ai learner profiles and handles SSO

SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, Banner Identity Services

Grade & Credential Passback Engine

Writes LMS completion data, grades, and credentials back to Banner academic records

Banner Student API, ibl.ai Agentic Credential, LTI Advantage

Setup Guide

1

Enable Banner REST APIs and Event Publisher

2–4 hours

Activate Ellucian Banner's REST APIs and configure the Banner Event Publisher (BEIS) to emit enrollment and registration events. Ensure API keys and OAuth 2.0 credentials are provisioned for the ibl.ai connector.

  • Banner 9.x or later
  • Ellucian Ethos Identity or Banner OAuth 2.0 setup
  • Banner Event Publisher (BEIS) license
  • Network access between Banner and ibl.ai middleware
2

Deploy the ibl.ai Banner Integration Middleware

4–8 hours

Install and configure the ibl.ai Banner Connector on your institution's infrastructure or private cloud. Map Banner PIDM and SPRIDEN fields to ibl.ai learner profile schema.

  • ibl.ai Connector SDK (provided by ibl.ai)
  • Docker or Kubernetes environment
  • Read access to Banner Student, Registration, and Catalog APIs
3

Configure Single Sign-On (SSO)

2–3 hours

Set up SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0 SSO between your institution's identity provider (Banner Identity Services or campus IdP) and the ibl.ai Agentic LMS to enable seamless learner authentication.

  • Campus Identity Provider (Shibboleth, Azure AD, Okta, etc.)
  • SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0 metadata exchange
  • ibl.ai SSO configuration panel access
4

Sync Course Catalog and Enrollment Data

1–3 hours

Run the initial batch sync to import Banner course sections, term definitions, and student enrollment records into the Agentic LMS. Validate learner provisioning and course mapping.

  • Banner Catalog and Registration API access
  • ibl.ai admin dashboard access
  • Defined term and section mapping rules
5

Activate AI Agents and Configure Learning Paths

4–8 hours

Deploy MentorAI and course-specific AI agents within the Agentic LMS. Configure agent roles, learning path triggers, and intervention rules based on Banner academic program data.

  • ibl.ai Agentic OS access
  • Course content uploaded or linked
  • Agent configuration templates from ibl.ai
6

Enable Grade Passback and Credential Sync

2–4 hours

Configure the Grade and Credential Passback Engine to write LMS completion records, final grades, and digital credentials back to Banner Student academic history automatically.

  • Banner Student API write permissions
  • ibl.ai Agentic Credential module enabled
  • Grade mapping schema defined

Capabilities Unlocked

Real-Time Enrollment Sync

Students registered in Banner are instantly provisioned in the Agentic LMS. Drops, adds, and section changes propagate automatically β€” eliminating manual roster management and day-one access delays.

AI-Personalized Learning Paths

MentorAI agents use Banner academic history, program of study, and prior course performance to tailor learning sequences and interventions for every individual student from day one.

Automated Grade Passback

Course completions, assessment scores, and final grades recorded in the Agentic LMS are written back to Banner Student records automatically, keeping the SIS as the system of record.

AI-Powered Early Intervention

Agents continuously monitor engagement and performance signals. When at-risk patterns are detected, they trigger personalized nudges, resource recommendations, or advisor alerts β€” all informed by Banner data.

Credential and Badge Sync

Digital credentials and micro-credentials awarded in the Agentic LMS via ibl.ai Agentic Credential are recorded back in Banner, creating a unified academic and skills record for each learner.

Institution-Owned AI Infrastructure

All AI agents, learner data, and LMS infrastructure run on your institution's environment. Banner data never leaves your control, ensuring FERPA compliance and zero dependency on ibl.ai's cloud.

Enabled Use Cases

Automated Course Provisioning at Scale

Registrar / IT

Large institutions managing thousands of Banner course sections each term can eliminate manual LMS setup entirely. The Agentic LMS auto-creates courses, assigns instructors, and enrolls students the moment Banner registration events fire.

AI Tutoring for High-DFW Courses

Academic Affairs / Faculty

Institutions can deploy MentorAI agents specifically for gateway courses with high drop, fail, and withdraw rates. Agents use Banner prerequisite and grade history to identify struggling students early and provide targeted support.

Personalized Degree Pathway Guidance

Advising / Student Success

AI agents cross-reference a student's Banner program of study, completed credits, and remaining requirements to recommend the next best courses and learning resources β€” acting as an always-on academic advisor.

Continuing Education and Workforce Training

Continuing Education

Continuing education units can use Banner enrollment data to provision non-credit and workforce learners in the Agentic LMS, deliver AI-guided training, and write completion credentials back to Banner for transcript inclusion.

Compliance Training with Audit Trails

HR / Compliance

HR and compliance teams can assign mandatory training through the Agentic LMS tied to Banner employee records. Completion data flows back to Banner, creating a single auditable record for accreditation and regulatory reporting.

Technical Requirements

Ellucian Banner Prerequisites

  • Ellucian Banner 9.x or higher
  • Banner REST APIs enabled (Student, Registration, Catalog modules)
  • Banner Event Publisher (BEIS) configured for enrollment events
  • Ellucian Ethos Identity or campus OAuth 2.0 provider
  • API credentials with read access to SPRIDEN, SGBSTDN, SFRSTCR, and SSBSECT tables

ibl.ai Agentic LMS Infrastructure

  • Docker or Kubernetes cluster (on-premises or private cloud)
  • Minimum 8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM for production deployment
  • PostgreSQL 14+ for LMS data store
  • ibl.ai Connector SDK and Agentic OS license
  • Outbound HTTPS access to Banner REST API endpoints
  • SMTP or notification service for agent-triggered alerts

Security and Compliance

  • SAML 2.0 or OAuth 2.0 compatible Identity Provider
  • TLS 1.2+ for all data in transit
  • FERPA data handling agreement with ibl.ai
  • Role-based access control (RBAC) configured in both Banner and ibl.ai
  • Audit logging enabled on Banner API gateway and ibl.ai middleware

Frequently Asked Questions

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