Stratus

Coming Soon: STRATUS Training

Get ready for STRATUS training! Training will launch in late May on the general navigation, travel, purchasing, procard and more. You'll learn how to use the system and get comfortable completing tasks. Along the way, functional experts will be available to answer your questions, while self-help docs will offer quick reference points whenever you need them. Stay tuned for more information on how to access STRATUS training and resources. 

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A Single System for Invoices

In STRATUS, notification emails will alert approvers to invoices, which they can approve within the system or directly from the email itself. Invoices can be distributed to one or as many cost centers as needed, and can be delegated to a colleague approving on your behalf. An easy-to-follow approval trail allows you to track the invoice's status and see where it is in the approval workflow. This single, streamlined system will replace PerceptiveContent/ImageNow, enabling quicker turnaround times. Get a sneak peek at how to receive, code and approve invoices in STRATUS.

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Improving Business Processes

The STRATUS launch will bring changes to existing business processes. While many new processes will be standardized within the system, there may be opportunities for individual departments to adapt internal processes. As you complete the upcoming training or watch the video sneak peeks on our Change Agent Network page, take note of possible future updates to your department's processes. Connect with a change agent to learn more about potential process changes or suggest a process update.  

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STRATUS Spotlight

Each newsletter shines a light on one core team member or subject matter expert involved in STRATUS. 

Robert Winpigler is a core team member and property records supervisor. He’s most looking forward to the streamlined reporting system in STRATUS. “Having all the asset information in one location will better prepare us for state-mandated audits,” Rob says. “I’m looking forward to a more efficient way of operating.”

Rob is part of the collaborative, 60+ person project team driving STRATUS decision-making. 

150+

faculty and staff attended STRATUS roadshows.

92

core team members, subject matter experts and system superusers are conducting system integration testing.

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months until STRATUS launches in July 2022.

Project Update

With three months until go-live, the project team is focused on completing the final phases of testing and validation on the core STRATUS Financials modules. STRATUS reporting is well underway and will continue until all necessary reports are rewritten. The grants and projects module (PPM) will be postponed as team members prepare to launch STRATUS Financials. The team will revisit the PPM timeline once STRATUS Financials is stabilized.

Don’t hesitate to email the project team with questions about the revised scope. For the latest information and updates, visit the STRATUS website.

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