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Information Technology software developers, working with staff from Human Resourcesand Finance and Administration, have completed a software system to support campusemployment management on campus. The Campus Employment Management System(CEMS) will provide modules that will enable students to enter their time online and managersto approve the time submitted; CEMS will provide HR with better monitoring and auditing ofthe entire process. The system will eliminate a considerable amount of paperwork and manualprocessing, providing an efficient and “green” operation.The Physical Plant staff was exceptionally busy during the Fall Term, completing a numberof major physical plant projects, which included: Biddle Hall lobby, corridor, classroom, andoffice upgrades; Briar Lodge interior renovations; demolition of the old maintenance buildingfor landscape improvements at University Square; erection of The Heroes Memorial, andcampus exterior signage upgrades.Other projects completed in the fall included, among others:oooooooooRelocation of the Registrar’s Office to 279 Blackington HallRenovation of the Human Resource Office in Blackington HallRenovation of the Institutional Advancement Office in Blackington HallRenovation of the Academic Affairs Office in Blackington HallRenovation of the Physical Plant receiving dock for scene shop relocationRelocation of Jazzman’s to Biddle Hall lobbyConversion of G-27 Owen classroom to IT officesConversion of the former Jazzman’s LLC location to a conference roomRenovation of Student Union Information Desk and meeting roomOther projects that have been begun during the Fall Term include: Krebs Hall classroom andoffice upgrades, part of the larger Krebs Hall renovation project; conversion of Biddle 132 fromthe former Registrar’s Office to a classroom; Physical Plant expansion for the Baja vehicleworkshop; conversion of the Sports Center Dance Studio to Hall of Fame Lounge; andconversion of G-24 Owen Classroom to Continuing Medical Education Offices.Purchasing Services underwent a personnel realignment in early fall. Dolores Berkey’s rolehas been expanded to include purchasing functions. Loretta Zerby’s (Business Office)responsibilities were adjusted to allow her to assist in Purchasing Services on a limited basis.The department’s focus is on enhanced customer service, greater departmental efficiency andcost savings for campus units. Requisitions submitted to Purchasing Services leading to fullyexecuted purchase orders have increased by more than 3.5% during the period July throughNovember as compared to the same period last year. The department processes on average 175orders monthly. Purchase orders created within the Prism/Oracle purchasing system average51% of all types of purchases. PantherBuy orders make up the next largest segment at almost43%, followed by Pcard orders at approximately 6%.21
The purchasing and accounts payable modules within the Prism/Oracle system underwent majorupgrades in October. Some aspects of the upgrade had ramifications affecting the length oftime necessary to complete processes.The Bookstore introduced textbook rental as an option for students. The Campus Shuttle, whichran from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday between Blackington Hall and College ParkApartments, has been expanded to now provide transportation to the Richland Town Center.Additional hours have been added to the service. The shuttle now runs seven days per weekuntil 6 p.m.On-campus student laundry service has changed this semester. As a result of Student Affairsand Auxiliary Services working with the Student Government Association (SGA), all residentstudents now have access to free laundry services in the Residence Halls. SGA did acomprehensive survey of the students during the Spring 2011 term, at which time this proposedchange was overwhelmingly supported by the students.A major effort to make the campus easy to navigate for visitors was completed with theinstallation of several new signs across campus. In addition to the installation of 12 roadsidebuilding identification signs, directory signs are now in place at both entrances to campus. Thesign at the Highfield Avenue entrance also includes an LED messaging system that can be usedto direct visitors to special events on campus and to broadcast important announcements.Special thanks to the members of the signage team (Andy Csikos, Mark Dougherty, KevinGrady, Bob Knipple, Kimberly Miller, Joyce Radovanic, BJ Sarneso, Chris Stumpf, and BryanValentine) and the IT staff for their great work.Sgt. Mike Burgan from Richland Township Police and Commander Tom Owens from theCambria County Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) conducted the annual training formembers of the Pitt-Johnstown Critical Incident Response Team. The session, conducted inOctober, focused on information collected from the 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech. A test ofthe Emergency Notification Service (ENS) was also conducted in October. If you did not receivethe test message, visit the Pitt Portal (my.pitt.edu) to subscribe to the service.22
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