The Iowa Student Information Systems student tools collection — or ISIS — will be renamed after the spring 2016 semester is over.

The idea of renaming the system came up when ISIS, the terrorist group, because more prevalent.

“At first we didn’t receive many complaints, but as time progressed and more events occurred we experienced a huge influx of complaints by students,” said Steve Fleagle, chief information officer and director of the UI’s information technology services. “We take these issues very seriously, and came up with an idea bigger than just changing the name. The idea is not to just rename ISIS, but create a better online experience for students.”

After the emergence of extremist terrorist organization ISIS, the UI has received complaints about the acronym.

Since violence by the terrorist organization has increased, student concerns at universities across the U.S. have, too. Other schools like the University of Florida, University of Arkansas, and Kansas State University have decided to rename their own ISIS websites to disassociate themselves from the terrorism. For example, KSU switched to a site named KSIS.

The UI will soon join the movement by not only abandoning the acronym, but also creating an entirely new information system. In May, the Daily Iowan previously reported that the UI was not aware of any complaints or confusion at that time.

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Fleagle explained that the UI will replace ISIS with an all in one information website for students.

“Our team is developing a one-stop shop for students,” he said. “Through the new website, students will be able to find everything from scholarships, financial aid information, registration and much more.”

The UI hopes to launch the new system during next semester. There is not yet a name for the new website, and the UI has not yet estimated its costs.

In order to avoid confusion and provide an easier transition for students, ISIS will still remain operational as the new system is launched. However, there will be a link to redirect people to the new system.

Some students said the switchover would be a good move for their state of mind.

“At first it felt weird constantly Googling ISIS. I was being bombarded with stuff about terrorism. My parents had issues with the name too when they would try and pay my U-Bill,” said UI freshman Lauren Lynch. “I think it’s great the university is changing and improving the system.”

Fleagle feels the decision is the right step for the UI.