1. BSC Forum April 7, 1999 Update of the CUFS/HRS Replacement Project

2. INTRODUCTION WHY are we doing this? What do we hope to accomplish with a new system? Huge cost – lots of work Transition will be rocky; many process and organizational changes likely BSCs – fortunate to have them at UNH Should help with the implementation of RCM at UNH

3. IMPORTANT POINTS Fully integrated HR and Finance functionality – our goal Zero modifications policy: we are going to change process, procedures and organization, rather than customize software Trying to maintain at least 90% current functionality

4. IMPORTANT POINTS (cont’d) Cost will be a factor in a selection decision ESC is responsible for vendor choice Moratorium on all major systems initiatives touching CUFS or HR

5. WHAT WE KNOW CUFS/VMS/VAX on its last legs Scout Team performed Feasibility Study Overall plan and budget approved 4 vendors to look at: RFP out on March 12 Vendor proposals due to USNH by April 19 Core Team has been identified – (16 members)

6. WHAT WE KNOW (cont’d) Advertise/hiring project leaders – in progress Nesmith team space – renovations in progress USNH reps attended 3 vendor user conferences Selection process will involve campus- based review teams and opportunity for community input

7. WHAT WE KNOW (cont’d) Selection of vendor by summer 1999, contract expected by October, 1999 Grants management functionality to be implemented after finance and HR Need full attention of Core team, Implementation teams and CIS – must limit other demands on their time

8. WHAT WE DON’T KNOW Who the project implementation leadership will be Who the vendor will be and what software products we will use What the exact time lines will be What USNH business processes will be affected in a major way What the exact cost will be