HEUG 101 MIDHEUG Conference Waukesha WI October 18

HEUG 101 MIDHEUG Conference Waukesha, WI October 18 th 2016

PRESENTER Rahul Nori People. Soft Systems Developer Capella University (Capella Education Company) rahul. nori@capella. edu

HEUG INVOVLEMENT Young Professionals Group Volunteer Committee Liaison Alliance Presenter HEUG Education Series YPG 101 Webinar Series

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 1. HEUG: AN INTRODUCTION 2. BENEFITS OF HEUG 3. HEUG RESOURCES: HEUG. ONLINE 4. HEUG EDUCATION SERIES 5. ALLIANCE CONFERENCE 6. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 7. TIPS AND TRICKS

HEUG: AN INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW • The Higher Education User Group (HEUG) is an international organization consisting of higher education institutions that use application software from Oracle. • Represents hundreds of member institutions and over 23, 000 individuals across the globe. • Includes a wide range of institutions.

MISSION • To educate and advocate by facilitating the sharing of ideas, information and experiences among its members. • To provide a unified and effective voice to Oracle on all issues involving the use of Oracle application software in the Higher Education community. • The HEUG achieves their purposes while remaining independent of Oracle.

HEUG HIGHLIGHTS • Representing over 34 countries across 6 continents • Over 23, 000 users from over 900 campuses • Sixteen Advisory Groups (AGs) composed of representatives from HEUG member institutions with expertise in various product modules of the Oracle application software • Worldwide Regional Communities • Annual and Regional Conferences throughout the world • 20+ Educational Webinars provided to users each year

HEUG BOARD OF DIRECTORS • Governed by a Board of Directors. • The Board consists of fifteen Directors elected by the HEUG membership. • Directors appointed by the HEUG President: • • • Vice President for Communications and Membership Vice President for Community Development Vice President for Products Vice President for Technology Secretary Vice President Finance/Treasurer

HEUG BOARD OF DIRECTORS • The Board is responsible for overseeing and approving nominations of members to the various Advisory Groups (PAs) and the Technical Advisory Group (TAG). • The Board also establishes a number of committees and working groups to address specific issues.

HEUG BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIC PLAN

2016 OBJECTIVES • Education • Advocacy • Leadership • Partnership • Building Community by Networking & Sharing • Communication

CONTINUED GOALS • Enhance the HEUG’s support for communication, collaboration and education across the entire HEUG ecosystem • Strengthen the HEUG’s effectiveness in its advocacy role • Increase HEUG member engagement and satisfaction • Ensure HEUG’s continued organizational and financial health

HEUG ADVISORY GROUPS • The Advisory Groups are composed of representatives from HEUG member institutions with expertise in various product modules and technical areas within the world of Oracle application software. • Facilitating communication about specific product features, problems, and opportunities. • Soliciting feedback from the user community, synthesizing that feedback, and conveying it to Oracle product strategists and developers. • Advocating to Oracle, on behalf of the user community, for enhancements, new functionality, and resolutions to problems. • Administering the relevant track(s) at the annual Alliance conference (i. e. , soliciting, evaluating and selecting proposals, scheduling sessions, collecting feedback, etc. )

HEUG ADVISORY GROUPS • Most Advisory Groups include the following officers and roles: • • • Chair Assistant Chair Conference Track Chair Secretary Issue Tracker Coordinator Communications Coordinator

HEUG ADVISORY GROUPS

BENEFITS OF THE HEUG

OVERVIEW • Being a member of the HEUG brings with it a vast array of resources to assist with People. Soft-related issues, questions, and education.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS • Institutional Member • Access to HEUG Online and communicational collaboration tools available to extensive online membership community • Reduced rate for the Alliance Conference • Unlimited access for employees to attend monthly HEUG Education Series webinars • Ability for institutional employees to serve on PAGs, TAGs, and HEUG Board • Access to Alliance session recordings • Non-Institutional Member • Access to HEUG Online and communicational collaboration tools available to extensive online membership community

HEUG RESOURCES

HEUG RESOURCES • HEUG. Online is the web home for the Higher Education User Group (HEUG). • HEUG. Online contains information to assist in many aspects of your professional career: module-specific forums, blogs, community access, up-to-date news, and conference information.

OVERVIEW

AFTER LOGGING IN…

COMMUNITIES

COMMUNITY FORUMS

FORUM SUBSCRIPTIONS

BLOG OVERVIEW

FORUM OVERVIEW

FILE OVERVIEW

PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS

JOB LISTINGS

HEUG EDUCATION SERIES

HEUG EDUCATION SERIES • Education Series Webinars bring members hot topics and relevant trainings and demonstrations. • Often presented by top Alliance and regional conference session performers, allowing you to ask questions and interact directly with the presenter. • HEUG Institutional members can attend these sessions free of charge.

HEUG EDUCATION SERIES

HEUG EDUCATION SERIES ARCHIVE

ALLIANCE CONFERENCE

ALLIANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ALLIANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE • 20 th anniversary • Monday, February 27 th to Thursday, March 2 nd. • The largest meeting of Higher Education and Public Sector users of Oracle Applications in the world. • Theme: Advocate, Collaborate, Educate

ALLIANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE • Educational sessions/workshops are presented by users, Oracle strategists and developers, and vendors. • Senior-level Oracle executives present roadmap sessions to provide information about the future direction of their applications. • ‘Meet the Experts’ sessions are held for attendees to discuss issues directly with Oracle strategists and developers for their business needs. • Exhibit Hall provides the ability to meet multiple vendors, see product demos, and discuss service offerings in a variety of areas. • Networking opportunities are available during ‘Stop and Share’ session.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ALLIANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE • Session submissions closed October 7, 2016 at 5: 00 pm Mountain Time Zone.

ALLIANCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER IN THE HEUG • The Volunteer Committee works to identify new and diverse opportunities for member service within the HEUG & helps to recruit members for specific roles as vacancies arise. • Advisory Groups (PAGs/TAGs) • Communications Committee • The Communications Committee develops the Communication Calendar, the Annual Report, and the monthly newsletters. • Regional Communities • Mid Atlantic, Midwest, New England, Northwest, South Central, Southeast Atlantic, Southwest • Young Professional Group • The Young Professional Group works to better connect, empower and prepare young professionals for leadership in the HEUG and at their home institutions. • Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program. • Various Planning Committees • Alliance conference, on-site help, working groups

TIPS AND TRICKS • Fill out Volunteer Form to be matched with an opportunity in the HEUG. • Take advantage of forum email options • Become a session presenter at a regional or national conference! • Webinars can be the key to understanding and applying new features at your home institution • Presenting at a conference is a great way to engage with your community • Browse through past Alliance presentations • There are many volunteering opportunities – find the one that fits your interests!

QUESTIONS?

PRESENTERS Rahul Nori People. Soft Systems Developer Capella University rahul. nori@capella. edu