Meet the Team
Liz Medvetz, Training Team Lead, has worked at The University at Albany since 1991. She joined the IAS Project in September 1997. She has an MS in Educational  Administration & Policy Studies and an MS in Educational Theory & Practice. Liz oversees all aspects of training & support for the IAS Project and primarily provides end-user training and support for the Student Administration Team.
Phone: 437-3839
Office: MSC 100
lmedvetz@uamail.albany.edu
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Julie-Anne Crisafulli, Computer Applications Training Specialist, comes from an extensive background in the consumer credit card industry. Armed with a BA in English, she earned her Training stripes developing and conducting systems training for end-users during her employment years in the banking industry. Julie-Anne provides end-user training and support for the IFR Billing System and the Student Financials area of the IAS Project. She also helps support IAS/MyUAlbany administrative end-users.
Phone: 437-3833
Office: MSC 100
jcrisafulli@uamail.albany.edu
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Goal
Our Goal is to provide each end-user with the necessary skills and knowledge to integrate PeopleSoft into their daily tasks and therefore maximize system utilization.
The Role of Training in the IAS Project
The University at Albany recognizes the value of training and its impact on the success of the IAS Project implementation. End-user training plays a primary role in each phase of implementation. The training process involves the following stages:
- Assessment of Training Needs
- Development of Training Materials and Activities
- Scheduling and Delivery of Training
- Follow-up and Support
Training is most effective if used immediately. Accordingly, the IAS Training Team promotes a "Just-in-Time" training philosophy. Training takes place just before a module goes "live". All employees affected by a specific module are scheduled for training just prior to the targeted implementation date.
University Business Systems has a spacious training facility in its new location at the Management Services Center equipped with eighteen computers.  After completion of the initial training, the Training Team may conduct follow up sessions with the end-users as required.
The training takes place in small groups and one-on-one sessions when necessary. The classes are designed with a mixture of lecture and hands-on activities to maximize learning for students with a variety of learning styles. The classroom atmosphere is relaxed to encourage questions and discussion. The curriculum is broken down into several short, task-based sessions. Users attend the sessions that directly relate to their job duties, minimizing time spent away from work in training. As additional modules become active, the training process will continue, and employees will attend additional sessions "Just-in-Time" as each new module goes live.
Because the primary goal of training is to provide every end-user with the necessary skills and knowledge to integrate PeopleSoft into their daily work tasks, the Training Team is available as each module goes on-line to guide users as they begin to implement their training.
Course Descriptions
PeopleSoft 7.5 Pre-Class Navigational Tutorial
This is an on-line introductory exercise provided by PeopleSoft. The student will gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of using PeopleSoft applications.
Introduction to PeopleSoft at the University at Albany
This training session will give the user a general understanding of the function of the IAS Project and its implementation of PeopleSoft at the University at Albany.
Prospects - Undergraduate Admissions Part 1
This training session is the first part of a unit that teaches the general concepts of the Integrated Administrative System within the context of Undergraduate Admissions. The end-user learns how to add, update, display, and correct information using business process maps in the Undergraduate Prospects module of Student Administration.
Prospects - Undergraduate Admissions Part 2
In this training session, the end-user completes hands-on activities designed to reinforce the data-entry techniques learned in Prospects - Undergraduate Admissions Part 1.
Prospects - Undergraduate Admissions Part 3
In this final section of the Prospects - Undergraduate Admissions unit, the trainers and end-users use role playing as a learning tool to simulate scenarios that typically occur on the job. The end-users learn how to apply the new Integrated Administrative System to a variety of job functions that they perform on a regular basis in Undergraduate Admissions.
Prospects -Undergraduate Admissions, Condensed
This training session is designed for temporary personnel whose primary job function is data-entry. It is typically delivered one-on-one as new personnel are added. It teaches a general understanding of the Integrated Administrative System with a concentrated focus on integrating the specific job responsibilities for data-entry staff using PeopleSoft.
Prospects - Graduate Admissions Part 1
This training session is the first part of a unit that teaches the general concepts of the Integrated Administrative System within the context of Graduate Admissions. The end-user learns how to add, update, display, and correct information using business process maps in the Graduate Prospects module of Student Administration.
Prospects - Graduate Admissions Part 2
In this training session, the end-user completes hands-on activities designed to reinforce the data-entry techniques learned in Prospects - Graduate Admissions Part 1.
Prospects - Graduate Admissions Part 3
In this final section of the Prospects - Graduate Admissions unit, the trainers and end-users use role playing as a learning tool to simulate scenarios that typically occur on the job. The end-users learn how to apply the new Integrated Administrative System to a variety of job functions that they perform on a regular basis in Graduate Admissions.
Prospects -Graduate Admissions, Condensed
This training session is designed for temporary personnel whose primary job function is data-entry. It is typically delivered one-on-one as new personnel are added. It teaches a general understanding of the Integrated Administrative System with a concentrated focus on integrating the specific job responsibilities for data-entry staff using PeopleSoft.
Letter Generation and Mass Change Part 1
This training session teaches general mass change and letter generation concepts, followed by a step-by-step explanation of mass change and the letter generation process. Run control IDs are setup for each end-user in the production environment so that the mass change and letter generation processes can be run by the end-user.
Letter Generation and Mass Change Part 2
Building on the lecture and demonstration format of Part 1, end-users work hands-on through the mass change and letter generation process using "real" data in the production environment.
One-on-One Training
One-on-One sessions are designed for end-users with specific needs that are not addressed within the context of the other courses offered.
Follow-up/Support
Not a regularly scheduled class, these sessions are intended to provide current users with assistance as they implement their training on the job. It may include either a review of material covered in previous classes or used as a way to deliver updates on IAS system revisions and developments.
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