August 2024 Elevating Cougs Updates
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
WSU’s largest employee development event is scheduled this fall, on October 22 and 23, 2024.
Register for the conference and gain access to the Zoom event platform where you can explore speakers and sessions across our three tracks. Be sure to check back frequently, as we’re continually adding new sessions and topics to help you develop your skills, enhance your leadership, improve your Workday efficiency, and incorporate well-being into your routine.
Sneak Peak: Elevating Cougs 2024
Network Like a Pro: Unlocking the Secrets to Connect, Engage, and Thrive Fearlessly!
Join Presenter Angie Senter, Adjunct Professor at WSU’s School of Hospitality Business Management, and Event Manager for the Carson College of Business, for an engaging virtual webinar where we’ll delve into the world of networking and equip you with the tools to thrive, even if you’re nervous or feel inexperienced. Designed for professionals at all levels, this session will provide practical techniques and actionable advice to help you navigate networking events, build meaningful connections, and advance your career.
From Yesterday to Today: Grants
This advanced course for HR partners and Time Approvers on more complex time and absence situations which occur frequently but require more advanced information to appropriately resolve. Will address fundamental concepts such as exception pay, leave without pay and alternate work schedules. Presented by Emily Goodwin, Business Systems Analyst Lead, Modernization.
Time and Absence Masterclass
Over the past 12 months, several notable improvements and collaborations related to grants have been implemented, including:
- Grants Reporting Enhancements: Introduction of new and faster reports, embedded reporting features on award headers and grant pages, and the creation of new dashboards.
- Grant Expenses by Month: Enhanced tracking and reporting of grant-related expenses on a monthly basis.
- Report Scheduling: Implementation of automated report schedules for improved efficiency.
- Grants Forecast Data: Provision of detailed forecasting data specifically tailored for AFOs (Administrative and Financial Officers).
These updates aim to streamline reporting processes, enhance data visibility, and support more effective grant management.
Join your WSU Modernization Grants team Christine Galbreath, Ty Simanson, and Joel Bifford for this informative session.
Thank You from your Elevating Cougs Committee
The Elevating Cougs Committee would like to sincerely thank all who submitted speaker proposals for this year’s conference. Although the extensive number of quality submissions made the final selection process challenging, we are confident that each track offers a well-balanced and diverse range of topics.
To those whose proposals were not selected, we sincerely appreciate the time and effort you invested. Although your proposal was not chosen this time, we encourage you to submit again for future conferences. We look forward to seeing you at the event and hope you’ll find other ways to get involved!
Stay informed, stay connected, and stay inspired!
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Content Credit: Carey Musburger, Learning and Organizational Development Assistant