PeopleSoft SAS/HRMS Implementation

Quarterly Report
January-March 1999

System deployment and implementation

• Continued initial deployment specifications and user testing, data conversion and interface installation for implementation
• Continued functional testing in all modules
• Met regularly with PeopleSoft and Cambridge Technology to oversee and direct  upgrade strategy for PeopleSoft Version 7.5
• Installed Version 7.5 of the PeopleSoft system
• Installed and tested Version 7.5 database prepared at the PeopleSoft upgrade lab
• Moved Undergraduate Admission Pre-Applicants and Course Catalog to Version 7.5 production
• Implemented Payroll for Version 7.5 production and began parallel testing for first issue of ORION paychecks in May
• Completed implementation of Financial Aid 7.5
• Continued development of other modules in Version 7.5 for scheduled implementation
• Completed requisition and negotiation process for interactive voice-response/TouchTone system to work with PeopleSoft
• Continued introductions to PeopleSoft system for academic and support units
• Attended the annual PeopleSoft Higher Education conference

 

• Continued frequent communication with all project sponsors, constituency senates, and project stakeholders

 

• Began work on campus-wide introduction to the ORION system in production
• Continued PeopleSoft training for technical and functional staff members
• Continued training and system security work group for development and implementation of a campus-wide training program
• Continued participation in PeopleSoft Higher Education special-interest group

 

• Continued positive and constructive consulting arrangements with Cambridge Technology Partners
• Welcomed team member from the Office of Planning and Budget

Issues

• The inelastic timeframe for implementation of modules continues to require intensive, detailed project planning for appropriate use of staff resources.
• Timely receipt of system modifications and improvements from PeopleSoft must be insured for scheduled implementation to be completed.
• Unit staffing for production environment needs to be verified as end-user training begins.
• Space allocation for project staff and training rooms may need to be increased in 1999.

 

• Continue planning, design and data conversion activities to prepare for system implementation
• Complete and certify the results of the April payroll test run
• Begin ORION paycheck printing and distribution (biweekly 5/14; monthly 5/30) and retire the current system
• Put Version 7.5 Financial Aid module into production
• Convert Admissions and Student Records data for current students
• Implement full Admissions processing
• Implement Spring 2000 Schedule of courses
• Install and implement IVR/Touch-tone system
• Continue campus-wide training program for functional users
• Continue timely review and resolution of policy and operation issues
• Continue to develop and test Web applications to reduce client workstation requirements on campus and to permit WWW facilities for financial aid, registration, personal information update, and human-resources requirements

Posted 04/01/99