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| Vol. 18, No. 8 | Oct. 22, 1998 |
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| Vol. 18, No. 8 | Oct. 22, 1998 |
A new software system at the University will support a more efficient, integrated, paperless strategy for dealing with personnel-related tasks, according Tory Windley, who chaired a committee that selected PeopleSoft software as best meeting the University's needs for human resource management.
A kick-off luncheon was held Sept. 28 to introduce PeopleSoft, which will be implemented at the University during the next year. Approximately 140 employees involved in personnel record keeping were invited to the event to learn about the project and the capabilities of PeopleSoft.
Anna Bloch, personnel records, introduced Maxine Colm, vice president for administration, who said that the PeopleSoft system would help her office in its human resource functions and that she was looking forward to its implementation with expectations and enthusiasm.
Windley, who will be working to implement the program, said a committee was formed a year ago to select a software program that would simplify personnel record keeping and eliminate much paperwork, such as Personnel Action Forms. PeopleSoft has the capability of coordinating all information about employees, such as recruiting, benefits, vacation leave, sick leave, tenure, flexible spending, payroll and time and labor, she said.
"We know what we want to do and it's a matter of implementing it. It will involve all units on campus and all of you," Windley told the audience.
Although the project is getting underway immediately, the actual product will not be available until this January, she said.
To implement PeopleSoft, the University has selected Cambridge Technology Partners as consultants to adapt the software to UD's needs. PeopleSoft will gradually be introduced and begin to be put in place next July, with total implementation possibly completed by the July 2000.
Assistant Provost Jeff Quirco spoke about student involvment in the PeopleSoft project, pointing out that more hands-on, technical applications and real world activities are being incorporated into UD's curriculum. He introduced the UD students who would be assisting with the implementation of the project.
Windley introduced representatives of PeopleSoft and Cambridge Associates, and after a demonstration of the software, the staff of both companies fielded questions from the audience.
Leading the PeopleSoft committee with Windley are Pat Davis, and Carl Jacobson, IT Management Information Services, and Quirico. Other members are Bloch; Janet DeVry, User Services; Patti Fogg, facilities; Karl Hassler, internal audit; Ellen Lepine, payroll; Ginger Pinholster, public relations; Lynda Ruggerio, IT Information Technologies; Greg Rumsey, agriculture and natural resources; Carol Rylee, budget; and Nancy Wallace, benefits.
