Oracle HR "Project Drive" Implementation Team On the morning of March 24, cheers erupted from the fifth floor of the Student Services Building as USF’s Project Drive team, consisting of over 200 HR and IT staff members, launched the new Oracle HR system. Taryn Williams, the change management lead, recruited, trained and led each area’s Change Ambassadors. She was ever-present, deploying the expertise and resources needed to address every challenge.
Taryn Williams (left) and Jenny Paulsen celebrate the launch of Oracle HR on March 24.
Stephanie Wise (left) and Juanita Lyerly support colleagues in the Command Center.
Taryn Williams (left) and Jenny Paulsen celebrate the launch of Oracle HR on March 24.
Stephanie Wise (left) and Juanita Lyerly support colleagues in the Command Center.
Launching an enterprise system for 16,000 employees required a leader with extensive technical expertise. Jenny Paulsen, senior associate VP and deputy chief information officer, served as the executive project director. She guided the team through the project’s complexities, creating an easy-to-use system with powerful capabilities. After a long journey of collaboration, Taryn, Jenny, and every member of the Project Drive team delivered a transformational solution for the USF community, earning them the title of USF’s Bold Bulls.
Stay Informed
USFCard Center Moves to the Library
During spring break, the Tampa campus USFCard Center moved from the SVC Building to the Library, where it shares the IT Walkup Desk area, providing both services in one place. Please spread the news and remember to guide USFCard-seekers to the new location.
USF LISTSERV Sunsets on June 30
As USF prepares for the end of USF LISTSERV functionality, it’s important that all LISTSERV owners transition to other solutions. For those owners who don’t have a replacement solution ready, please email help@usf.edu the name(s) of the list(s) you are using so the IT team can work with you to identify and implement a solution.
Get Engaged
Keep Being Bold
The university’s Be Bold campaign enters its second year, building on the success of the first. Everyone at USF can tap into the power of this campaign by learning the personal stories of several individuals who embody USF’s relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to improving our world. USF team members are encouraged to download the toolkit and incorporate the visual elements into their email signatures, Teams backgrounds and social media accounts.
Featured Events
USF Supplier Expo
Meet some of USF’s most valued supply partners and learn about the opportunities available to the university community. This event has something for everyone. RSVP to ensure you connect with the suppliers you need and enjoy plenty of swag, snacks… and supplies, of course!
• Tuesday, April 22
• 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• USF Tampa campus
• Marshall Student Center Ballroom
USF Week 2025
The USF community celebrates one of its biggest traditions from April 7-12 with a weeklong schedule of activities hosted on all three campuses. Learn more about USF Week.
USF Giving Week
USF Week is hosted alongside USF Giving Week, an annual campaign that calls for alumni, friends, fans and employees to help boost support for student success, scholarships, research and other important initiatives. Team members can help spread the word on social media, encouraging those with the means to give to the causes that matter most to them.
USF Week 2025
The USF community celebrates one of its biggest traditions from April 7-12 with a weeklong schedule of activities hosted on all three campuses. Learn more about USF Week.
USF Giving Week
USF Week is hosted alongside USF Giving Week, an annual campaign that calls for alumni, friends, fans and employees to help boost support for student success, scholarships, research and other important initiatives. Team members can help spread the word on social media, encouraging those with the means to give to the causes that matter most to them.
“Wellness” is a commonly used word, but its importance can be easily overlooked. USF employees have access to the people, places and tools needed to complete every step of the wellness journey.
But Wait, There's More!
April 23 is Administrative Professionals Day
Skilled administrative personnel manage, motivate and anticipate, often in ever-changing environments with shifting priorities. They are found in every corner of the university, making every day, hour, minute and second count. On April 23, if not every day, don’t forget to thank the administrative professionals of USF who look out for everyone around them so the entire team can succeed. The university community is grateful for their contributions.
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