Workshop Breakout Session 1


10:15 am - 11:15 am

   
Presented By:
  • Ron Puskarits, Director of Compensation, Human Resources
  • Debbie Lewis, Compensation Consultant, Human Resources
Description: The process of obtaining approval to fill a position has many components that the initiator must follow. The purpose and focus of this workshop is to discuss the information needed to begin the process and how to successfully complete the Position Authorization Form in HireTouch. We will discuss the fields that cause the most confusion and how to correctly navigate them. We will also discuss job descriptions and their role in the position approval process.
   
Learning
Objective(s):
  • Define information needed to complete the Position Authorization form.
  • Review the role of job descriptions in the position approval process.
   
Presented By:
  • Darren Strater, Associate Director, OBFS University Payables
Description: This workshop will provide information on the new functionality of the upgraded Travel Expense Management (TEM) system. The workshop will include an overview of the new interface, how to attach receipts, how to recall a submitted expense report and how to avoid accidentally paying yourself.
   
Learning
Objective(s):
  • Identify the new features of the TEM system.
 
 
   
Presented By:
  • Mandy Bodine, Assistant Director, AITS Decision Support
  • Trish Curry, Training Specialist, AITS Decision Support
Description: With the upgrade of Business Objects in the near future, reporting will transition from Desktop Intelligence to Web Intelligence. Come and learn about the AITS Decision Support upgrade project to receive tips on creating reports using Web Intelligence.
   
Learning
Objective(s):
  • Discuss the upcoming method of creating reports using Web Intelligence.
 
 
   
Presented By:
  • Saul Weiner, Vice Provost for Planning and Programs, VCAA
Description: This workshop will describe the relationship between campus and unit level planning in an RCM budget allocation model.
   
Learning
Objective(s):
  • Recognize the various planning projects that have implications for the unit.
  • Propose next steps for strategic planning in the unit.
   
   
   
Presented By:
  • Neal Crowley, Director of UIC University Audits
Description: This workshop will provide an overview of the design and implementation of internal controls in University business processes with emphasis on the consideration of fraud. We will use a case study to discuss fraud indicators, traits and characteristics of fraud perpetrators, and the internal control breakdowns that conceal fraud. We will cover the various internal control procedures that management can introduce into the business process to mitigate the occurrence of fraud.
   
Learning
Objective(s):
  • Describe the strengths and weaknesses of various internal control types.
  • Identify emerging internal control issues from most recent internal audits.
  • Recognize common fraud indicators.
   
   
   
Presented By:
  • Lisa R. Pitler, Assistant Vice Chancellor, OVCR
Description: This workshop will provide an introduction to the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), its function, and role and services it will provide in the administrative support of the conduct of clinical trials. We will discuss the relationship and workflow with the Office of Research Services (Contracts) and the Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (IRB). The workshop will address the harmonized review of the research-related documents incorporating the Medicare rules and regulations pertaining to drug and device clinical trials. It will also introduce the coverage analysis, which is a methodology to work with Medicare’s Clinical Trial Policy and the device regulations.
   
Learning
Objective(s):
  • Describe the function and role of the Clinical Trials Office.
  • Discuss the interrelationship between the Clinical Trials Office, the Office of Research Services (Contracts) and the Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (IRB).
  • Compare and contrast the differences between the Medicare Clinical Trial Policy and the device regulations.
  • Identify the purpose of the coverage analysis.
   

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