SkyVU
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Community members learn about Oracle Cloud training at SkyVU Flight School event
On Oct. 3, SkyVU held its Flight School Learning Fair in the Student Life Center ballrooms to kick off its Oracle Cloud training program. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Mark your calendars: SkyVU announces key dates prior to Jan. 1 go-live
In preparation for go-live on Jan. 1, a new SkyVU timeline indicates when to stop entering information in the university's current systems and when to begin using Oracle Cloud. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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Vanderbilt IT adds initiatives to Highlights site
Vanderbilt IT has added new articles showcasing fiscal year 2017 projects to the Highlights site, which captures major projects and initiatives from June 30, 2015, through today. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Attend the SkyVU fair on Oct. 3 to learn more about training
During the fair, participants can learn more about Oracle Cloud from the experts, view system demonstrations, and sign up for training sessions. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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SkyVU wants to hear from you: Take survey for chance to win $50 Amazon gift card
SkyVU has released a survey to measure the university community’s preparedness to navigate upcoming process changes and to use Oracle Cloud’s new software tools. Read MoreSep 18, 2017
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Technology change freeze in place from Oct. 1 to Feb. 28
VUMC and VU leadership will institute a change freeze to support the Medical Center's migration to Epic and the university's replacement of financial and HR systems with Oracle Cloud applications. Read MoreSep 18, 2017
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SkyVU Flight Check-In on grants management scheduled for Sept. 19
SkyVU will host its third Flight Check-In on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. in the Student Life Center’s Board of Trust Room. Read MoreAug 25, 2017
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SkyVU Flight Check-In scheduled for June 7
SkyVU will host its second Flight Check-In on June 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. in The Commons Center’s Multipurpose Room. This session will inform the community about timekeeping and expense report changes. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Vice Chancellors Kopstain, Sweet explain increased accountability expected of users within Oracle Cloud
On May 3, Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration, and Brett Sweet, vice chancellor for finance and CFO, spoke to SkyVU Change Agents about what the future will look like with Oracle Cloud. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Reminder: Learn about SkyVU updates in new blog post
Check out the latest SkyVU blog on its website. Posts capture updates regarding business processes and SkyVU programs, along with upcoming events and important dates. Read MoreApr 21, 2017
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SkyVU leaders update community on project, provide training timeline
More than 250 faculty and staff participated in the third town hall meeting April 4 to learn about the progress of SkyVU, the new cloud-based Oracle solution that will provide support for many of the university’s financial, administrative and research support systems effective Jan. 1, 2018. Read MoreApr 6, 2017
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SkyVU Town Hall, April 4, 2017, Vanderbilt University
The SkyVU project will transform Vanderbilt’s administrative processes and the underlying technology across financial, administrative and research support organizations by making each less complicated and more efficient, while consolidating system applications and mitigating risk. Because of this project, the institution will be able to provide more robust services to… Read MoreApr 4, 2017
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Paper 1180 forms phased out by May 1 ahead of SkyVU transition
The departments of Vanderbilt Business Services are getting ready for the SkyVU takeoff. To better serve you—and to prepare for the transition to SkyVU—paper 1180 forms will not be accepted at Business Services departments for point-of-sale purchases after May 1, 2017. Read MoreMar 29, 2017
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SkyVU Town Hall scheduled for April 4
Come to the SkyVU Town Hall at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Student Life Center’s ballroom. During this one-hour event, leaders will share the progress made since last October and preview summer plans. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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Vanderbilt, Oracle and Huron executives speak to the university’s role as a leader in industry’s move to cloud
On Feb. 23, approximately 75 SkyVU project participants gathered to learn more about Vanderbilt’s partnership with Oracle Cloud Solutions and Huron Consulting Group. Read MoreFeb 27, 2017
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SkyVU introduces cloud education webpage
This week, SkyVU published a new section about cloud computing on its website. Read MoreFeb 23, 2017
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Horr named Vanderbilt associate vice chancellor for internal audit
Douglas D. Horr, a seasoned audit professional with three decades of experience in higher education, is joining Vanderbilt University as associate vice chancellor for internal audit Feb. 1. Read MoreJan 6, 2017
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SkyVU to launch Jan. 1, 2018
SkyVU, Vanderbilt’s new cloud-based system that will replace current e-business services and provide a modern, synchronized environment to allow university faculty and staff to spend less time on paperwork and more time on efforts that contribute to the university’s mission, has a new launch date. Read MoreDec 5, 2016
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SkyVU to launch roadshow series focused on business process changes
The SkyVU project team is launching a new series of roadshows called SkyVU Flight Check-Ins: Business Process Changes. Subject-matter experts will dive deeper into upcoming changes. Read MoreNov 3, 2016
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SkyVU steering committee provides update on initiative to upgrade, improve university systems
More than 350 faculty and staff participated in a town hall meeting Oct. 25 to learn more about SkyVU, the new cloud-based Oracle solution that will provide support for many of the university’s financial, administrative and research support systems effective July 1, 2017. Read MoreOct 27, 2016