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Unit Information System (UNITIS)
Jan Cerny [email protected]
Marc Wrubleski [email protected]
Information System for the collection, management and publication of data related to an organizational unit
Problems we are trying to solve
Lack of data standardization Data stored in silos Data not part of daily work flow Lack of meaningful reporting Website content does not have standard
look and feel Unit related information not displayed in
proper context Alignment with U of C Business Plan
Options
Ad Hoc 3rd party enterprise solutions
E.G. Accelums or Literom PeopleTools UNITIS
Concept of UNITIS
Empowers stakeholders Integral part of Enterprise solution Data is entered only once at the proper
source Data is shared and leveraged by all
stakeholders
Information System for the collection, management and publication of data related to an organizational unit.
Demo Part 1
Directory, People, Courses, Dynamic Content
Benefits
Engage the community Quality information Cost savings/increased efficiency Improved support for decision making
Engage the Community
Recruit and retain highly qualified students and faculty
Enhance presentation of research, teaching, and other activities to the public
Simplification of finding information across various websites
Quality Information
Students and researchers have access to quality information Profiles University data in context of the unit Multidisciplinary mapping
More usable and familiar web experience Websites and units are always up to date Standardization of website beyond basic template
Departmental asset management
Cost savings / increased efficiency
Leverages existing systems Data entered once Data managed by stakeholders Multidisciplinary
Improved support for decision making
Day to day workflow captured Standardization of information currently held
in silos Meaningful comparative reporting Enhance business intelligence
Demo Part 2
Administrative Side, in Depth Drill Down, People, Groups, Mail List Memberships
Rooms allocationPhones allocationEducation credentialsContact informationOffice hoursResearch interestsResearch publicationsResearch groupsCV publicationAwards managementStudent/supervisor relationships
Keys allocation and informationEmergency contactsCourse information sheets management
Future UNITIS Features
Events and News management Asset management Publications exporting to Library (dSpace) Research and teaching awards tracking Provide data as a source for Academic
Annual Report
Project Scope
150+ data tables 14 implementations, 15 underway Integration with LDAP, CAS, data
warehouse, mailman, library Drupal WCMS Hosted by UCIT Open Source, collaboration
Thank You
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