Update - June 2006

Oracle Announces Applications Unlimited Program

Oracle has announced a new program named Applications Unlimited. This program gives the University the option to retain continued support and new releases of the PeopleSoft product line. In this program, the University will have much more latitude in planning the migration to the Fusion product line. The program will give the University more time to experiment, learn, and prepare the community for Fusion. To view the announcement, click on the "Oracle Announces Applications Unlimited Pgrm" link on the BG@100 home page.

PeopleSoft Financial Management Solutions (FMS) Update

Grants Management

The BG@100 project team conducted Grants Management fit gap in early May. The team is currently utilizing information gathered during fit gap with other University requirements to construct the initial Grants Management module setup. The team is also developing a detail project plan for the Grants Accounting implementation which will be incorporated into the FMS implementation project plan.

Process Modeling

The BG@100 project team continues modeling the BGSU business processes through the FMS system. The current focus for modeling is in the General Ledger, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable modules. The team is using process modeling to make decisions regarding how business will be done in FMS. For example, decisions regarding the elimination of paper requisitions and paper payment orders are being made as part of process modeling.

Data Conversion

The BG@100 project team continues to work with the Business Office on Vendor data cleanup. The team is currently working on a mailing that will be sent to all BGSU vendors asking them to provide us with up-to-date information.

Training

The BG@100 project team is in the process of building the FMS training plan. Once finalized, the training plan will be used to coordinate the training courses with the various training audiences. The goal of the team is to ensure that all University employees that need FMS training be invited to the appropriate training sessions.

BG@100 Project Office Update

The BG@100 project office is pleased to welcome Jackie Otiso and Linda Gray to the team. Jackie is our new Administrative Support person. Linda has joined the team as a Functional Lead assisting in General Ledger, Commitment Control, and Budgeting.

BG@100 Project Office Open House

The BG@100 project team would like to cordially invite the BGSU campus community to attend a project office open house on Wednesday, June 21. This first ever BG@100 open house will introduce the campus to the project team and facility. The office is located at 414 E. Wooster Street, just west of the railroad tracks. There is limited parking in front of the building and a small parking lot in the rear of the building, but it is just a short walk from campus. Refreshments will be available and short tours of the office and presentations will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Please stop by any time on June 21 - hope to see you then.

Return to Project Home Page