The functionality would establish a different level of expectations for devoting resources to enhancing competencies. One item mentioned was that the HR leaders could view the A.S.P. project as a mechanism to discuss or implement new Human Resources directions. Concerns exist with this information being maintained on-line and becoming part of the personnel file. The University would need to develop procedures for how and when this information would be discussed with employees, as well as, whether the employee would have direct system access to the information. Maintenance of competencies and accomplishments would be critical to ensure the most updated information is reflected on the system.
University needs to establish standard naming conventions for the set-up tables.
For Degrees, there is a need to indicate terminal degrees highest attainable degree required by the University, not necessarily the highest attainable degree in a particular field. In addition, if there are changes to an existing degree, a new degree code needs to be created. It would be desirable for PeopleSoft to provide a mechanism for faculty to update their scholarly activity reports. It appears version 7.5 may contain this capability. This includes looking at PeopleSoft to determine if it can meet the University s needs or at 3 rd party packages.