The project's main goals were to eliminate redundant data entry, increase timeliness of the hiring process, increase accuracy of data entry and to give Financial Aid, Graduate School, Payroll Office and the student the ability to inquire on the status of the hire. The programs have been turned production and training of the user offices is nearly complete. The system was turned over to the regional campuses in December. Allowed for an election by the employee since this affects an employee's Social Security benefits. This was a benefit that IRS code began allowing a few years ago and USC decided they wanted to provide to their employees who pay garage or parking fees.
Blackboard is a product that allows instructors to deliver courses over the internet.
Course and student enrollment information was needed to populate the CourseInfo portion of the product. Initial course information was downloaded from the Master Schedule of courses before the semester began so professors could update their course content. Information on course offerings and student enrollment for the last semester through the next three semesters is now available through Blackboard. USC implemented this new benefit in a way different from other state agencies. Most agencies choose to shelter the entire premium, then add back the amount that should not have been sheltered at the end of the year.