As originally envisioned, GUS would consist of five modules, each addressing an area of administrative activity. The modular nature of the program was intended to maximize our scarce programming resources by breaking the project into smaller, more manageable pieces and by facilitating an incremental development and deployment process. Development began as a joint partnership between the Marine Science Institute and the Chemistry Department. To date, MSI has been responsible for the development of the Budget and Purchasing components while the Chemistry Department has taken responsibility for the Personnel component. MSI has now begun development of the departmental recharge component as well as continuing to improve the Budget and Purchasing components.
Development continues both for debugging and addition of new features.
Anticipated major new features include the addition of web access to budgetary information by Principal Investigators. Currently under development by the Chemistry Department. Not yet deployed. Features included improved data entry and equipment management, vendor and product information. Web access for preliminary purchase orders and order status, email features are still underdevelopment.