News Digest

CMS keeps moving forward
The CMS (Common Management Systems) Project Office has launched the Student Administration 8.9 implementation, Human Resources 8.9 upgrade (including the implementation of benefits administration, eRecruit and leave accounting), and the Self-Service Portal Implementation.

The CMS Project is an initiative that involves all 23 campuses in the implementation of Oracle/PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning software. In 1997 the Chancellor’s Office began implementation of the CMS effort to consolidate the management systems of the CSU system and to identify one software package that would effectively support its human resources, financial and student systems.

Sacramento State has successfully implemented Human Resources 8.0 (time and labor, benefits, hiring, labor cost distribution, position management and temporary faculty hiring, including eBenefits, eProfile and ePay) and Financials 8.4 (general ledger, accounts receivable/billing, accounts payable, purchasing, and asset management). The Student Administration 8.9 implementation is the next step to a fully integrated system.

Meet the AVP candidates
The campus community is invited to meet candidates for the position of Assistant Vice President, Student Academic Success and Educational Equity.

• JoAnn K. Aguirre, Associate Director, Academic Outreach and Student Academic Support, California State University Office of the Chancellor, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6, University Union Forest Suite
• Janice A. Chavez, Interim Provost, New Mexico Highlands University, 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, University Union Forest Suite
• Lewis L. Jones, Senior Associate, The Sokoni Group, North Mankato, Minn., 9 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12, University Union Orchard Rooms II and III
• Chevelle Newsome, Associate Dean of Graduate Education, Sacramento State, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, University Union Orchard Rooms II and III
• Quincy L. Moore, Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Student Support Services, West Chester University, Penn., 9 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, University Union Forest Suite
• Vitae may be reviewed in the Academic Affairs office, Sacramento Hall 230. Written comments should be sent to Provost/Vice President Ric Brown no later than Tuesday, Sept. 20 at ricb@csus.edu.

Emergency Preparedness Fair
The Sacramento State Environmental Health and Safety department and the University Police will sponsor an Emergency Preparedness Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Redwood Room of the University Union. The event coincides with National Emergency Preparedness Week, Sept. 11 to 17, and is open to the public.

The free event will feature several local agencies providing information about proper safety procedures and emergency information including the University’s Health and Safety, Nursing, and Police departments, and the Student Health Center. The Sacramento County Public Health Department, Police Department, Homeland Security and Metro Fire Department, as well as the American Red Cross, Cintas First Aid and Safety, and PG&E will also be on hand.

Details: Staci Louie at 278- 6456.

Retirement celebration for Sheila Orman
After 27 years of service to Sacramento State, Sheila Orman is retiring. A reception to celebrate her career and welcome the new chapter of her life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, in the University Union Ballroom. To contribute to a gift that will be presented to her at the reception, contact Mae Kong at 278-6078 or campus mail zip 6032. A card will be available to sign from Aug. 29 to Sept. 8, in Sacramento Hall 259.