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University of South Florida. Implementing Version 7.0: Lessons Learned from an Academic Perspective. University of South Florida. OVERVIEW University Statistics PeopleSoft Operation Implementation Approach Critique of Decisions Questions & Answers. University of South Florida.
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University of South Florida Implementing Version 7.0: Lessons Learned from an Academic Perspective
University of South Florida OVERVIEW • University Statistics • PeopleSoft Operation • Implementation Approach • Critique of Decisions • Questions & Answers
University of South Florida WHO WE ARE • Largest Metro University in Southeast • 35,500 Full & Part Time Students • 9,000 Full & Part Time Employees • Research Level I University • 850,000,000 Operating Budget
University of South Florida ACADEMIC PROFILE • 4 Campuses • 12 Academic Colleges • Medical School • Cancer Research Center/Hospital • National Research Institutes in Mental Health and Oceanography
University of South Florida ACADEMIC PROFILE (continued) • 3 Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer • 182 Approved Degree Programs • 3 Pay Plans: Faculty, A&P, USPS • 3 Unions • Separate systems: HR, Financials, Student Administration
University of South Florida PEOPLESOFT OPERATION • Application: Version 7.02 • People Tools: 7.06 • Platform: Sun Solaris • Database: Oracle 8i • No Implementation Partner • Go Live Date: 04/30/99
University of South Florida PEOPLESOFT OPERATION 2002 • Application: Version 8.1 • People Tools: 8.12 • Platform: Sun Solaris • Database: Oracle 8i • Web Server: Apache • Browser: Internet Explorer • Projected Go Live Date: Spring, 2002
University of South Florida PLAN:GEMS • Establish Organizational Structure • Training: CIT/Functional/Technical/Help Desk • Install Software • Perform Fit/Gap Analysis • Build @ Test Prototypes • Convert Data • Develop Interfaces • Security • Train End Users • Unit/System Parallel Testing • Implement
University of South Florida CRITIQUE: • Structure Released Time Limitations Insufficient Flexible Dollars Decision Lag Time
University of South Florida • Software Installation Supporting Multiple Instances Dedicated Computer Lab Space IT Involvement on Functional Team • Fit/Gap Analysis & Testing Prototypes Use Real Data Involve End-Users
University of South Florida • Converting Data Garbage is Garbage Dollars vs. Time • End - User Training When to Begin Who to Train • Implementation Chosing the Best Time
University of South Florida QUESTIONS ? USF GEMS Web Site http://usfweb.usf.edu/hris/hris.htm E-MAIL Addresses: paris@mirage.fmhi.usf.edu gkilpat@mirage.fmhi.usf.edu