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Update from CIO Jessie Minton: WashU IT’s recent reorganization
Nearly two years ago, WashU IT leaders began carefully and intentionally planning for the future. Recognizing some duplication and inefficiencies, and the opportunity to streamline processes, reduce costs, and reconfigure teams, the decision was made to develop an Operating Model to guide our next steps. Following months of discussion and the evaluation of current practices, […]
Reorganization, Planview, CyBear are topics for extended October IT All Hands
The IT All Hands meeting on Wednesday, October 22 is being extended by 15 minutes to accommodate a packed agenda. WashU Chief Information Officer Jessie Minton will kick off the monthly meeting with a welcome and opening remarks, followed by a presentation on the recent WashU IT Reorganization effort. A question-and-answer session will follow. Next, […]
Software Renewal Process for three titles expiring in December 2025
Software Asset Management (EUX SAM) and Software Licensing (EUS SL) collaborated and began the renewal process for software titles expiring in December 2025. BioRender and Parallels renewals began Oct. 6, and managers or renewal points of contact must complete their actions by 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. Budgetary approvals will close at 2 p.m. […]
Person of ImpacT: Madison Bartkoski demonstrates positivity, fosters trust
Madison Bartkoski, senior project manager with the CyBear program, was surprised by the number of times she was nominated as a 2024 WashU IT Person of ImpacT. She was one of 12 individuals who received multiple nominations. A Person of ImpacT is an individual who personifies the IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT. “You don’t realize how […]
Performance Management mid-year check-in now underway
Mid-year check-ins are now underway as part of the Annual Performance Management cycle. The mid-year check-in is a structured opportunity for both employees and managers to assess performance goals and development items. All employees should have self-evaluations completed in Workday by no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19. Starting on Monday, Sept. 22, […]
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