Transcript Administration and Finance

Administration and Finance
2005-2006 Planning
Administration and Finance
Mission Statement
The Division of Administration and
Finance is committed to developing,
improving, delivering and monitoring, in
a customer-orientated, cost-effective
manner, the resources and services of
Ferris State University.
Administration and Finance
Vice President
Auxiliary Enterprises
Information Services
& Telecommunications
Banner Project
Physical Plant
Finance
Public Safety
Human Resources
Quality Improvement
Auxiliary Enterprises
Reporting Units:
▪Athletics
▪Dining Services
▪Housing
▪Racquet & Fitness Center
Significant Areas of Success:
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Student Athlete academic accomplishments
Hosted numerous Athletic venues on campus
Championships and team successes
Customer satisfaction – Dining
Midwest CUPA-HR Best Practices
Rated top 100 practice golf ranges in USA Golf
▪Copy Center
▪Golf Course
▪Ice Arena
▪Tot’s Place
Auxiliary Enterprises
Significant Areas of Success Continued:
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Golf Course upgrades
Completed Hall renovations (Cramer)
Summer Housing incentive program initiated
Completing upgrade of Tennis facility
Hosted numerous High School and Intercollegiate tennis tournaments
Accreditation Tot’s Place
Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:
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Fundraising projects (Athletics)
Promotion & Marketing Athletic Events
Study Renovation Dining Service areas
National brand restaurant implementation
Continue golf course improvement plan
Auxiliary Enterprises
Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities Continued:
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Expand interest in golf
Pursue Public/Private Housing Development
Expand summer housing program
Evaluate future housing models
Develop marketing & promotions plan (Ice Arena)
Become USTA Official area Junior Training Center
Reapply for the CCAMPIS Grant
Banner
Significant Areas of Success:
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Board of Trustees approve Administrative Software Replacement
New Portal
Business Process Review
Numerous teams/training sessions developed
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Go live – Finance System - July 1/05
- Human Resources & Financial Aid - January 1/06
- Student System - July 1/06
Develop support contact point for Banner
Finance
Reporting units:
▪Finance
▪Accounts Payable
▪Business Operations
▪Purchasing
▪Accounting
▪Payroll
▪Investments and Grants
▪Risk Management and Insurance
Significant Areas of Success:
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Successful Tax Audit
Training with Banner
New Services at Timme
New Cashiering System
Record Return on Investment of Foundation
Finance
Significant Areas of Success Continued:
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Banner Software – go live Purchasing - May 1/05
MUSIC Dividend
Loss Control Activities
Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:
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Implementation of Kronos release 5.0
Banner Finance will go live - July 1/05
Implementation new check writing system
Training for End Users Banner Purchasing module
Human Resources
Significant Areas of Success:
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Michigan Universities Coalition on Health (MUCH)
Preparation/training for BANNER HR Implementation
Improvements in Health/Safety Training and Support Services
Support for the HR Policies and Procedures development project
Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:
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Serve on MUCH Board of Directors
Implementation of MUCH Medical Plan within Ferris Flex
Support for Collective Bargaining Process
Complete the implementation of BANNER HR
Professional Development – Collaboration with the Faculty Center for
Teaching/Learning
Information Services & Technology
Reporting Units:
▪Applications Group
▪Student & Administrative
Technology Services
▪Technology Assistance Center
▪Academic Technology Services
▪Telecommunications
▪Technical Services
Significant Areas of Success:
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Reorganized end user desktop support
Leadership role in supporting Banner
Consistent user Id authentication for all systems at FSU
MyFSU for campus-wide communications
Consistent communications for all computer technicians
Software planning process for computer labs and classrooms
Perfigo authentication system on student networks
Survey of student satisfaction with IT service
New internet & TV services
Residence Hall network upgrades
Implemented new internet firewall
New server architectures for Banner and Auxiliary systems
Information Services & Technology
Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:
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IT support for Banner and Auxiliary systems
Leadership role in PC replacement strategy
Leadership role recommending campus wireless strategy
IT Disaster Recovery Planning
Single sign on for strategic applications via MyFSU
Keep Banner Application moving forward and on time
Consistent computer access across all academic areas
Support Microsoft Campus Agreement
Consolidate Residence Hall labs
Student computer support calls handled by TAC
Remote desktop management for problem resolution
Consolidate telephone service for FSU/GR and Kendall
Support for 24x5 computer operations services
Additional firewall services
Network infrastructure improvements
Physical Plant
Reporting units:
▪Physical Plant Administration
▪Grounds
▪Engineering, Design
& Construction
▪Skilled Trades
▪Custodial
▪Business Services
Significant Areas of Success:
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Completed General Services Annex Building
Performance Contracting
Master Plan Completion
Shred-It
Utility Procurement (Wolverine/DMB)
AFSCME Contract Negotiations
Physical Plant
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Continue to streamline reporting and organization structure
Implement Banner through Physical Plant
Evaluate utility procurement
Co-chair Classroom Space Renovation
Coordinate design and construction – Housing
Custodial Benchmarking Study
Facility/Utility Infrastructure Study
Public Safety
Significant Areas of Success:
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Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Dispatching realignment
Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:
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Emergency Response Plan Implementation
Upgrade Parking Management System
Quality Improvement
Significant Areas of Success:
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Banner Software conversion resulted in 120 Business Process Reviews in areas
of Finance, Student Financial Aid, and Human Resource systems
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Business Process Review continues after go live
Continuous cycle process improvement will occur
Vice President’s Office
Significant Areas of Success:
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Assisting with Master Plan development, purchase of property
Assisted with Strategic Planning for Banner Implementation
Assist with Public/Private Housing Model Evaluations
Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:
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Continue to support full implementation of Banner
Evaluate and determine course of action related to future housing models
Assist with Collaboration of Public Institutions to reduce or lessen cost increases
for utilities and employee benefits
Assist with Refinancing of University Bonds
Assist with Implementation of Capital Outlay Prospect (IRC)