Integrating Enterprise Software into HRMHRIS Programs

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Integrating Enterprise Software into HRM/HRIS
Programs Curricula

• Session 449
• Monday, March 17, 2003 115pm
• HEUG 2003 Conference - Dallas

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Lead Presenter/Panel Moderator Michael Bedell,
Ph.D. Assistant Professor California State
University, Bakersfield
Cal Poly Pomona
Panel Members Yvonne Bohanon, Houston Community
College District James Dulebohn, Ph.D., Michigan
State University Janet Marler, Ph.D., State
University of New York, Albany Cheryl Wyrick,
Ph.D., California Polytechnic State University,
Pomona
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Panel Background

• Each of the panel members has used Peoplesoft in
  the classroom between 3 and 5 years. We have
  each used versions 7.x 8.x. All of the
  presenters are actively involved in providing
  feedback and assisting in the development of
  PeopleSofts On Campus Program.

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Presentation Synopsis

• This panel will present four PeopleSoft classroom
  implementations. This session will highlight the
  approaches that four different institutions of
  higher education have taken in using PeopleSoft
  HR in their business schools and continuing
  education programs. Each panel member will
  discuss their efforts, potential pitfalls, and
  results.

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SUNY/Albany HRIS MBA

• Training readiness in first year
• Database toolsVisual Basic MIS HR/OB
• Advanced training in second year
• HRIS course work
• Database design, PeopleSoft HRM, Consulting
• IT infrastructure, System Selection, Process
  Mapping, and Implementation
• Partnering with Dakota State for web-based
  access to PeopleSoft 8.

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SUNY/Albany HRIS MBA

• HR course work
• Recruiting and Selection Compensation and
  Benefits Training and Change Management.
• Field projects
• Supervised consulting engagements
• Partnering with Industry
• PeopleSoft, Towers Perrin, Deloitte Consulting,
  G.E., Accenture, Cedar, EmpowerSolutions

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Cal Poly Pomonas HR Program
Cal Poly Pomona

• Number of Majors
• Coursework
• Students take classes in different functional
  areas of HR
• Training, recruitment, compensation, and benefits
  or labor relations,
• HR information systems is an elective

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PS in the Classroom
Cal Poly Pomona

• Teaching Philosophy and Practice
• Students should learn navigation and data entry
  as well as reporting tools
• They have a better understanding of system
• Started with PS 7.5
• HR Information Systems class for past 2 years
• This quarter used PS 8.4 in Benefits class

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Cal Poly Pomona

• The Good
• Students having individual practice
• End-user training manuals
• The Bad
• Limitations on use of 8.4 (students must work in
  groups)
• The Ugly
• Trying to create the ideal learning environment

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Functional Programs

• Geared Toward Software Users
• Academic Track and Fast Track
• Diverse Group of Students
• Using HR and Financials 7.5
• Currently Planning an Upgrade

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Unexpected Surprises

• How effort intensive the process was
• Be ready to fight some battles
• Merging resources made the programs happen
• Finding faculty
• Who are our students

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Mistakes to Avoid

• Say NO when first approached!
• Training, get as much as possible
• Time, every aspect took longer than expected
• Keep your Advisory Board Active
• Develop Internship Program from the beginning

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For Additional Information

• Michael Bedell, Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor of Management
• School of Business Public Administration
• California State University, Bakersfield
• mbedell_at_csub.edu
• Phone [phone]
• HTTP//HEUG.ORG (attendees may download HEUG2003
  presentations from the archives at this location)