The Journey So Far
2023 - Initial Review
Conducted discovery of existing enterprise systems and enabling technologies.
Recommended transition to a cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform for Finance, HR, and Student Information.
2024 - Determining Scope
Spring 2024: Committed to planning for HR System (HCM) replacement; issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for planning services.
Summer 2024: Selected consulting partner (Huron) to assess needs and develop roadmap.
Fall - Winter 2024: Built governance structure; conducted campus-wide discovery sessions; issued Request for Information (RFI) for ERP systems.
2025 - Foundation Building
Spring 2025: Held vendor demos for HCM solutions; gathered stakeholder input; mapped current systems.
Spring - Summer 2025: Established Data Governance Program; trained change management practitioners; confirmed unified platform strategy.
Summer - Fall 2025: Announced Catamount LEAP Program; formalized governance; began planning Request for Proposals (RFP) for unified Finance, HR, and Student Information platform.
Fall 2025: Initiated the Operational Excellence track of Catamount LEAP.
Fall - Winter 2025: Conducted Finance and Student Information System demos; formed vendor selection and operational excellence committees.
2026 & Beyond - Selection & Implementation
- Issue RFP for unified ERP platform.
- Evaluate vendor proposals, select ERP platform, and begin phased implementation of Finance, HR, and SIS systems.
- Continue operational excellence projects and change management initiatives.