Optimize Puget Sound

Optimize Puget Sound is a mission-critical project to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all operations at the University of Puget Sound. The university is implementing software from Oracle, but the project is about more than just employing new technology. It is about optimizing the ways in which the Puget Sound community works together and improving the many services offered by the university.

Timeline

Optimize Puget Sound consists of four major phases. The first involved the implementation of the PeopleSoft financials module, which went live July 2, 2012. Next the human resources module went live January 1, 2013. The campus solutions module (dealing with financial aid, registration, academic advising, and other student-focused functions) rolled out in March 2013. Ramping up the analytical capabilities of the system is the focus of the fourth and final phase. 

Current Developments

The next major milestone for Optimize Puget Sound is implementation of the new portal, myPugetSound, to replace Cascade. Visit the project blog for the latest announcements and updates.

Training Opportunities

Training sessions and online instruction are available for those learning the new system. See the Optimize Puget Sound Training page. Training materials are provided on the Optimize Training Handouts page. You can also access many online lessons in PS Help. Please email optimizetraining@pugetsound.edu for more information.

Expected Outcomes

Through Optimize Puget Sound, the university will:

• Standardize business processes
• Adopt best practices
• Improve operating efficiencies
• Address strategic challenges more effectively
• Better compete with peer institutions
• Meet the needs of constituents in a more timely manner

Selection Process Archive

Background information is available on the readiness assessment, needs assessment, and selection process for software and implementation services conducted by the university in preparation for this project.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee for Enterprise Resource Planning is chartered to manage Puget Sound's investment by overseeing the projects portfolio and approving policy related to use of ERP components. The committee meets bi-weekly and in ad hoc sessions as needed for making informed, timely decisions.

Alyce DeMarais, Associate Academic Dean
Janet Hallman, Associate Vice President for Accounting and Budget Services
John Hickey, Associate Vice President for Business Services and Community Engagement
Bob Kief, Associate Vice President for Facilities Services
Donn Marshall, Associate Dean of Students
Cindy Matern, Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Career and Employment Services
Maggie Mittuch, Associate Vice President for Student Financial Services
Ellen Peters, Director of Institutional Research
Fumio Sugihara, Director of Admission
Brad Tomhave, University Registrar
Sean Vincent, Director of University Relations Information Services
Landon Wade, Director of Academic Advising
Steve Renker, Director of Enterprise Information Systems
William Morse, Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President for Technology Services

Questions or Comments?

For more information on the PeopleSoft implementation, please contact the project manager, Travis Nation, at 253.879.2710 or tnation@pugetsound.edu.