Administration and Finance Planning

Administration and Finance Mission Statement The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to developing, improving, delivering and monitoring, in a customer-orientated, cost-effective manner, the resources and services of Ferris State University.

Administration and Finance Vice President Auxiliary Enterprises Information Services & Telecommunications Banner ProjectPhysical Plant FinancePublic Safety Human Resources Quality Improvement

Auxiliary Enterprises Reporting Units: ▪Athletics▪Copy Center ▪Dining Services ▪Golf Course ▪Housing▪Ice Arena ▪Racquet & Fitness Center▪Tot’s Place Significant Areas of Success:  Student Athlete academic accomplishments  Hosted numerous Athletic venues on campus  Championships and team successes  Customer satisfaction – Dining  Midwest CUPA-HR Best Practices  Rated top 100 practice golf ranges in USA Golf

Auxiliary Enterprises Significant Areas of Success Continued:  Golf Course upgrades  Completed Hall renovations (Cramer)  Summer Housing incentive program initiated  Completing upgrade of Tennis facility  Hosted numerous High School and Intercollegiate tennis tournaments  Accreditation Tot’s Place Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:  Fundraising projects (Athletics)  Promotion & Marketing Athletic Events  Study Renovation Dining Service areas  National brand restaurant implementation  Continue golf course improvement plan

Auxiliary Enterprises Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities Continued:  Expand interest in golf  Pursue Public/Private Housing Development ▪Expand summer housing program Evaluate future housing models Develop marketing & promotions plan (Ice Arena) Become USTA Official area Junior Training Center Reapply for the CCAMPIS Grant

Banner Significant Areas of Success:  Board of Trustees approve Administrative Software Replacement  New Portal  Business Process Review  Numerous teams/training sessions developed Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:  Go live – Finance System - July 1/05 - Human Resources & Financial Aid - January 1/06 - Student System - July 1/06  Develop support contact point for Banner

Finance Reporting units: ▪Finance▪Accounting ▪Accounts Payable▪Payroll ▪Business Operations▪Investments and Grants ▪Purchasing▪Risk Management and Insurance Significant Areas of Success:  Successful Tax Audit  Training with Banner  New Services at Timme  New Cashiering System  Record Return on Investment of Foundation

Finance Significant Areas of Success Continued:  Banner Software – go live Purchasing - May 1/05  MUSIC Dividend  Loss Control Activities Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:  Implementation of Kronos release 5.0  Banner Finance will go live - July 1/05  Implementation new check writing system  Training for End Users Banner Purchasing module

Human Resources Significant Areas of Success:  Michigan Universities Coalition on Health (MUCH)  Preparation/training for BANNER HR Implementation  Improvements in Health/Safety Training and Support Services  Support for the HR Policies and Procedures development project Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:  Serve on MUCH Board of Directors  Implementation of MUCH Medical Plan within Ferris Flex  Support for Collective Bargaining Process  Complete the implementation of BANNER HR  Professional Development – Collaboration with the Faculty Center for Teaching/Learning

Information Services & Technology Reporting Units: ▪Applications Group ▪Academic Technology Services ▪Student & Administrative ▪Telecommunications Technology Services▪Technical Services ▪Technology Assistance Center Significant Areas of Success:  Reorganized end user desktop support  Leadership role in supporting Banner  Consistent user Id authentication for all systems at FSU  MyFSU for campus-wide communications  Consistent communications for all computer technicians  Software planning process for computer labs and classrooms  Perfigo authentication system on student networks  Survey of student satisfaction with IT service  New internet & TV services  Residence Hall network upgrades  Implemented new internet firewall  New server architectures for Banner and Auxiliary systems

Information Services & Technology Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:  IT support for Banner and Auxiliary systems  Leadership role in PC replacement strategy  Leadership role recommending campus wireless strategy  IT Disaster Recovery Planning  Single sign on for strategic applications via MyFSU  Keep Banner Application moving forward and on time  Consistent computer access across all academic areas  Support Microsoft Campus Agreement  Consolidate Residence Hall labs  Student computer support calls handled by TAC  Remote desktop management for problem resolution  Consolidate telephone service for FSU/GR and Kendall  Support for 24x5 computer operations services  Additional firewall services  Network infrastructure improvements

Physical Plant Reporting units: ▪Physical Plant Administration▪Skilled Trades ▪Grounds▪Custodial ▪Engineering, Design ▪Business Services & Construction Significant Areas of Success:  Completed General Services Annex Building  Performance Contracting  Master Plan Completion  Shred-It  Utility Procurement (Wolverine/DMB) ▪AFSCME Contract Negotiations

Physical Plant Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities: ▪Continue to streamline reporting and organization structure ▪Implement Banner through Physical Plant ▪Evaluate utility procurement ▪Co-chair Classroom Space Renovation ▪Coordinate design and construction – Housing ▪Custodial Benchmarking Study ▪Facility/Utility Infrastructure Study

Public Safety Significant Areas of Success:  Pedestrian Safety Initiative  Dispatching realignment Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:  Emergency Response Plan Implementation  Upgrade Parking Management System

Quality Improvement Significant Areas of Success:  Banner Software conversion resulted in 120 Business Process Reviews in areas of Finance, Student Financial Aid, and Human Resource systems Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:  Business Process Review continues after go live  Continuous cycle process improvement will occur

Vice President’s Office Significant Areas of Success:  Assisting with Master Plan development, purchase of property  Assisted with Strategic Planning for Banner Implementation  Assist with Public/Private Housing Model Evaluations Ongoing/Proposed Significant Activities:  Continue to support full implementation of Banner  Evaluate and determine course of action related to future housing models  Assist with Collaboration of Public Institutions to reduce or lessen cost increases for utilities and employee benefits  Assist with Refinancing of University Bonds  Assist with Implementation of Capital Outlay Prospect (IRC)