Due to funding cuts from the state, colleges are pushing faculty to secure grants to support research more than ever.  One big complaint from our faculty in HSS is how difficult it can be to hire and spend money obtained through a grant.  They have already met the federal requirements (code) when the grant was [...]

E-PROCUREMENT – Implement e-procurement within PeopleSoft.  E-procurement allows an end user (requisitioner) to select items from an on-line catalog for goods/services from a State awarded contract; i.e., Fisher Scientific, Wilkem Scientific, WB Mason…

A third party vendor is typically required to enable and manage supplier catalogs.  In 2005 the University met with a third party vendor, SciQuest, [...]

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Process Streamlining Task Force Minutes fron New Comers, Meeting September 29, 2010
Part I: Questions for the Provost
l. The Academic Plan and additional charges provided to this Task Force are extensive, coupled with the fact that there are various com’ittees within the Unilersity working on many of these issues; could you focus us on your priorities [...]

Agenda
Library –Conference Room A-2nd floor, 9:30 a.m.
9:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Restate Guiding Principles

Must be doable
Must be inclusive of all stakeholders
Must be thoughtful about impact- positive and negative ramifications

Choose Timekeeper and Note Taker
9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Discussion – Management of URI’s human resources:  administration, faculty and staff.  How to create a more efficient and effective system.  (Strategy [...]