During the past year, we ve dedicated individuals to our project and have provided adequate backfill. What we have to do now is work on issues concerning the January 1,2000, go-live date. Bill is hesitant to say yes or no concerning this date. We have to concentrate on our next steps and what it will take to get the project accomplished. Late in the year, Bill passed around documentation to team leaders about discovery vs. prototyping.
Setup tables are critical, followed by data conversion, reporting, interfaces, and training.
Kipp reminded everyone that there are limited resources for this project and extending the deadline beyond January 1 will cost money. He does not think there s a lot of leeway in this area. Bill pointed out that there is some flexibility in consulting budget, as we haven t used consultants as much as we had planned. Jodi explained that Student Records will probably be having Ann Brodie back for a week in each of the specific areas she covers Records, Transfers, and Advising. Bill wants everyone to define the modifications they will need and get them submitted.