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ClemsonForward: Phase 1 of college reorganization launching July 1

ClemsonForward Logo560x212After many, many hours of work by hundreds of people across campus, the first phase of college reorganization is ready to launch on July 1. The College Reorganization Committee would like to take a moment to let the Clemson Family know what will take place this week as well as some additional transitions that will occur in August.

On July 1, the new college names, organization and fiscal budgets go into effect. However, the academic systems will not change over until after August graduation, which will be the last graduation using the five-college and one stand-alone school structure.

IT System changes information (July 1 changes)

On July 1, the following IT systems will transition to using the new seven-college structure.

  • CUBS PeopleSoft Finance
  • CUBS PeopleSoft HR
  • Budget Planning (Hyperion)
  • Kronos
  • Tiger Talent
  • Budget Center Workgroups
  • Reporting — Financial reports in Business Objects
  • Data feeds to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Office of Institutional Research (OIR) and email lists (Sympa)

Note: Raiser’s Edge (Institutional Advancement) will transition in mid-July to mid-August.

Significant amounts of testing have been done to ensure a smooth transition. However, if you encounter any issues with access or functionality, please contact the CCIT Support Center at 656-3494 or ithelp@clemson.edu

Instructions regarding specific IT resources

Website launch information (July 1 launch)

Late Thursday night (June 30), website managers will begin publishing the Clemson college and department websites affected by reorganization. All old websites will be archived and deleted from the server. Redirects will be put into place sending users who have bookmarked the old website to the new URL.

For example, anyone who goes to clemson.edu/caah/communication-studies will be directed to the department’s new website at clemson.edu/cbshs/departments/communication. Or, anyone who goes to clemson.edu/cbbs will be redirected to clemson.edu/business.

The new college URLs can be found on the ClemsonForward website, under the “Communications” dropdown.

How you can help in this transition:

  • Please make sure you are updating your saved bookmarks in your web browser so they point to the new website URL.
  • If you manage any print materials for your program or department, please make sure you check with your college communicator or send an email to ows@g.clemson.edu to ensure any website URL you are publishing is correct and updated.
  • If you maintain a lab or program website or a personal web space, please make sure to update all references to college names and URLs for those colleges whose names have changed.
  • If you run into any website issues, please email ows@g.clemson.edu.
IT System Changes Coming In August

In mid-August, the following IT systems will transition to using the new seven-college structure.

  • Banner
  • Banner Workflow
  • Degree Works
  • Visual Zen (Orientation)
  • Sympa
  • Student reporting
  • Data Warehouse/Student Table Feeds: Clemson Academic Progress Program (CAPP), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Cyberinfrastructure Technology Integration (CITI), Clemson Connect, Creative Inquiry, GS61, Institutional Advancement, Math Science, Office of Institutional Research (OIR), Student Affairs, Student Disability Services, Student Publication, Sympa, and Terra Dotta
  • InfoEd

Significant amounts of testing have been done to ensure a smooth transition. However, if you encounter any issues with access or functionality, please contact the CCIT Support Center at 656-3494 or ithelp@clemson.edu

If you have other questions or concerns regarding college reorganization or need assistance and are not sure who to contact, please email Collegereorg@clemson.edu.

Clemson is Global: Program schedule released

International Services releases the fall 2015 schedule of programs for the Clemson Is Global series, and all Clemson faculty and staff are invited to participate. This semester’s programs will allow you to explore best practices for intercultural communication, practice forming the sounds in common Chinese names, and enhance your knowledge of international student requirements and processes. If you work closely with international students and scholars, then you won’t want to miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. To reserve your spot, please complete the form linked below the session(s) you plan to attend below.

Communicating with Intercultural Competence

3-4:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30

E-304 Martin Hall

An interactive training exercise designed to increase intercultural awareness and introduce specific communication strategies.

Please click here to reserve your seat.

Pronunciation of Chinese Student Names

3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5

E-304 Martin Hall

Names are an important part of everyone’s identity. If someone pronounces your name correctly, you feel acknowledged and accepted. Come join us and learn how to pronounce common Chinese names.

Please click here to reserve your seat.

 Student Visas 101

3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3

E-304 Martin Hall

Information to support faculty, staff, and administrators with academic, employment, and general advising for international students.

Please click here to reserve your spot.

Seeking volunteers for international student orientation

On Friday, August 15, 2014, Clemson University will welcome more than 500 new international students from around the world to campus. We celebrate the value of the educational exchange of ideas and the diversity of thought these international students will bring to our classrooms and campus. Please join us in our endeavors to make the adjustment to life at Clemson University a positive one for our international students, understanding that the experience Clemson University provides to international students will shape their views of U.S. culture for a lifetime.

Toward that end, volunteers are needed to help us make this orientation day a memorable and exciting moment for our students. We ask that volunteers serve for a minimum of two hours, if possible.

Some of the volunteer opportunities include:

  • Cohort Leaders- lead student groups through schedule
  • Welcome Table-assist with sign in and welcome
  • Tiger Photos- assist with Tiger photo booth
  • Vendor Assistant- serve as a point of contact for vendor set-up
  • Catering Assistant- serve as a point of contact for catering
  • Housing Issue Specialist- assist students with questions about housing
  • Presentation Assistants- serve as a point of contact for presenters
  • Volunteer Organizer- serve as a point of contact for volunteers
  • Campus & City Tour Assistants – organize a fun way to introduce students to campus and the community
  • Social Activity Assistant- serves with a team in organizing social activities related to orientation

Please sign up using our online volunteer sign-up form.