Over the next twelve months the implementation teams will be working to convert data and set up thousands of decision-tables with the goal of putting the system into production in the fall of 2001. John met with each of the IS teams to get an assessment of where they are at and to provide some guidance and structure for developing plans to move forward. The project is now making the difficult transition from being led by consultants to campus ownership. Project planning meetings continue the week of the 21st along with several other important project- related meetings. Recent team-led meetings have been focusing on Campus Community issues.
Progress is slow but steady.
PeopleSoft has announced changes to their support policy. He is scheduled to come back the full weeks of July 10 and 17. Data conversion will be a major project activity. It is a complex, time-consuming process that will require a coordinated effort between functional and technical staff. Other news includes updates on backup and maintenance plans, data warehousing, customization management and other topics.