April 12, 2018 Minutes

Staff Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

April 12, 2018 (Benson, Room 401B/D)

9:00 to 10:30 am

 

  • Guest Speaker: Eric Proctor, Workday Project Communication Lead, provided updates on the project, the go-live date (July 2!), and available training. Please catch his presentation here.
    • Workday is officially in the testing phase preparing for a July 2 launch
    • Workday provides data visibility, offers mobile-optimization, and replaces multiple systems into one fluid Workday system
    • Annual Benefits Enrollment will take place via Workday in the Fall
    • Areas that will be affected: payroll (Novatime), Procurement (Deacon Depot), Human Capital Management (Banner, WF@Work, Silkroad/RedCarpet), Expenses (Works)
    • Workday will replace the current WIN system and update your personal information instantaneously
    • Learning Opportunities
      • May 7 On-Demand Learning (online classes)
      • May 14 Face-to-Face Classes (heavy rotation offered in convenient locations)
      • July 2 Open Labs (walk-in opportunities during launch week—these will remain open through the Fall)
    • Course Catalog
      • WD 101: Workday Essentials for Faculty and Exempt Staff
      • WD 102: Workday Essentials for Non-Exempt Staff
      • WD 103: Workday Essentials for Mangers
      • HR 101: Posting Positions, Hiring and Onboarding
      • HR 102: Managing Performance
      • HR 103: Initiating Employee Job Changes
      • FIN 101: Workday Finance Essentials
      • FIN 102: Procurement
      • FIN 103: Invoicing and Receiving
      • FIN 104: Reimbursements
      • FIN 105: Workday Accounting
      • FIN 106: Asset Management
      • FIN 107: Capital Projects
      • FIN 108: Workday Reporting
    • What classes should you take?
    • How do you register? http://pdc.wfu.edu/workday
  • Standing Committee Report-outs:  
    • Communications: working strategically with Events Committee to advertise the Picnic in the brochure. We are also going advertise the event on the TV screens across campus.
    • Events: June 7th Staff Picnic at the Pit—stay tuned for more information! Collecting nonperishable foods with Second Harvest Foodbank during the Picnic.
    • Fringe Benefits: If you have any questions about Benefits Enrollment, please reach out to HR directly at askhr@wfu.edu
    • Membership: Elections will restart today for the departments that did not have personal statements. Voting is open until Friday, April 20 at 5PM. We will have an Orientation in May for all new members.
    • Pro Humanitate: Assisting with the food drive at Staff Picnic. We are also starting a partnership with Forsyth Humane Society to collect pet food for families that are in need. Also looking to do a volunteer day with the Humane Society.
  • Outside Committee Report-outs:  SAC representatives on other committees –
    • Capital Planning Advisory: N/A
    • Faculty Senate: N/A
    • Parking & Transportation: Continuing to look at Scofflaw issues (regarding habitual parking violators) and reassessing policies.
    • Tree Advisory: N/A
    • DIPC: N/A
    • Finance Advisory: N/A
    • Poverty Task Force: N/A
    • Professional Development: N/A
    • Campus Rec Advisory Board: All-Sport Camp is back this summer and there is  a discount for Staff children (https://campusrec.wfu.edu/services/day-camps/ ). The Aquatics Manager is still looking for lifeguards. Family members can join Reynolds Gym for $30/month or can do a day-pass for $5. Cycling room now has a virtual option so you can take classes without an instructor present. Volleyball team is back in Varsity Court—come out and support them this Fall!
  • Raffle Drawing
    • Autographed Men’s Basketball: Ellen Meachum
    • $25 giftcard to restaurant.com: Debra Snyder

General Announcements

  • Benefits Open Enrollment – Ended on 4/9, but if there are any remaining questions, contact HR at x4700 or askhr@wfu.edu
  • SAVE THE DATE! – June 7th is the all-staff picnic, happening from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
  • Business 40 closure/Vanpooling – will you or your constituents be impacted by the Business 40 closure? If so, consider vanpooling! Learn more here.
  • Don’t forget to like us on social media where you will find all kinds of general announcements!  Be sure to update your accounts!

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