WashU IT has adopted a 32-hour resource allocation model based on vendor-recommended best practices to improve our resource planning. Our goal is to allocate or plan, on average, 32 hours per week per resource for project or service operation (i.e., service op) projects, leaving 8 hours weekly for administrative (i.e., admin) tasks. While the plan […]
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Workday Annual Review self-evaluations now open, WashU IT offering office hours
Self-evaluations opened Monday for Workday Performance Management’s pilot Annual Review pilot. Employees participating in the pilot, which includes WashU IT, have until 5 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 21 to enter their progress on FY25 goals, measuring them against WashU’s Competencies for Success and WashU IT Competencies. Managers will have five (5) weeks to complete […]
New office spaces at 4480 and an update on available space at 1234 S. Kingshighway
Construction at 4480 is completed, and two new office spaces (Rooms 2547 and 2548) are available for reservation in the building. The new shared office spaces are located on the 2nd floor of 4480 Clayton and can be reserved by managers through Outlook at their convenience. Additionally, lockers are available on the 2nd floor […]
Uncovering the Past: Washington University’s ‘Enslavement and its Wake’ Walking Tour
As the weather starts to warm up, take a moment to step outside and explore a different side of WashU’s history. The “Enslavement and Its Wake” self-guided tour, part of the WashU & Slavery Project, explores the institution’s historical connections to slavery and its enduring effects. This tour allows participants to engage with the university’s […]
Enhancing Program Management Through Collaboration
As we enter 2025, it is more important than ever for WashU IT to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices. One effective way to accomplish this is through a Community of Practice (CoP)—a group of professionals who share a common interest, collaborate to enhance their expertise, and drive innovation within their […]
Woolard selected as winner of 2024 WashU IT ImpacT award
WashU IT is proud to celebrate Sherri Woolard as the 2024 WashU IT Person of ImpacT. Woolard was among 12 distinguished awardees from within WashU IT who received nominations from more than one person. She was voted as the top award recipient during the January All Hands meeting, with nearly 340 of 510 meeting attendees […]
Improving Our Customer Culture: What to expect from EUX
Over the last 90 days, the End User Experience (EUX) team has been building and developing resources and structures to better equip IT as we grow our culture of providing excellent customer service. Thank you for your enthusiasm about the launch of EUX. Here are more details about how you can engage with the EUX […]
Explore some of the many benefits available to WashU employees
At the start of the New Year, it’s a great time for WashU employees to explore the many benefits that are available to them. In addition to excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their dependents, and retirement investment options, check out adoption benefits, gym membership and community organization discounts, and more. As an […]
Business Analysis Community of Practice: New Year, new opportunities!
Welcome to a brand-new year with the Business Analysis Community of Practice (BACOP)! As 2025 gets underway, we’re excited to share new presentations, engaging conversations, and more resources to help you succeed as a business analyst. Whether you’re a seasoned BA, just starting to explore the field, or performing a BA job as part of your […]
Student Tech Services (STS): Looking back on Tech Den’s Fall – advancing innovation, collaboration and community at WashU
This fall has been an exciting time for Tech Den, filled with milestones that showcase the team’s hard work, collaboration, and alignment with WashU IT’s ImpacT Strategic Plan. From a successful orientation season to meeting rising demands for services, Fall 2024 was all about progress, innovation, and supporting the university’s mission. In August, Tech Den’s […]