CPE Offers Total Learning Experiences across CU

November 13, 2014 by normandy.roden
In October and November, the OUC sponsored a number of learning opportunities through our Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses – both at the CU System Offices on Grant Street and on the campuses.
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CPE Course Registration Opens for Nov 6 (Grant Street)

October 23, 2014 by normandy.roden
Continuing Professional Education continues at 1800 Grant Street this month.
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Looking for Finance Training? SkillSoft Online Course Reorganization

June 23, 2014 by normandy.roden
If you’re looking for finance or procurement training, note that the online courses have been reorganized in SkillSoft. The new approach relies on campus and department folders so employees can zero in on courses relevant to their specific location.
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OUC Staff Certifications

April 13, 2014 by normandy.roden
Kudos to OUC staff members Heather Hoyer and Lisa Vallad, both of whom will achieve CPLP designation effective May 1. Developed by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), the CPLP certification denotes a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance. The designation is achieved after considerable study, passing of a comprehensive test, and submission of a real-world work product.
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Online Courses reorganized in SkillSoft

January 17, 2014 by normandy.roden
Need training? Take a look at the recently reorganized folders in SkillSoft. Now, when you’re searching for our required or recommended online courses, you’ll find them under a more logical filing system.  The new navigation for online courses offered by the Office of University Controller (OUC) and the Procurement Service Center (PSC) is: Log in to your campus portal > on the CU Resources tab, select Training > select Start SkillSoft > select Catalog. Open the University of Colorado - Courses folder > select Finance (or select Procurement).
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January 1 Updates: Policies, Procedures, Forms

January 13, 2014 by normandy.roden
The January 1 semiannual update cycle includes a few changes to policies, procedures, and forms. Among them:
  • Alcoholic Beverages: Administrative Policy Statement, PSC Procedural Statement, and Official Function form clarify approval requirements when Fund 36 (development) monies are used
  • Mileage Rates: PSC Procedural Statement Travel, Non-Employee Reimbursement form, and Concur Travel & Expense System updated to reflect mileage rates in effect as of Jan 1 (new standard rate is 50 cents/mile)
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December CPE Fills to Capacity

December 9, 2013 by normandy.roden
We had a terrific response to our Dec 5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) course schedule. Most of the courses offered that day filled to capacity. After a few cancellations due to weather, we were able to accommodate additional individuals on the wait lists. We'll provide a recap of participant evaluations shortly. In the meantime, feel free to review next quarter's CPE. Our Feb 18 courses are all new and are described on the CPE website at www.cu.edu/controller/cpe/?page_id=1504.
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OUC by the Numbers

October 30, 2013 by normandy.roden
During the OUC Town Hall sessions on the campuses, we showed a looping slide show of Office of University Controller facts and figures. The slide show was titled, "OUC by the Numbers" and after the town halls, we received some requests to replay some of the numbers for you on this blog. So following is an excerpt ... a select number of the Numbers: 10,170,471 - journal lines created in FY 2013 45,207 - active SpeedTypes 2,020 - PeopleSoft Finance System users 263 - learning resources available online for fiscal systems and policies
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OUC Professional Development Available in November/December

October 28, 2013 by normandy.roden
The Office of University Controller's CPE for CPAs Program has opened registration for three days of courses in the second quarter of FY 2014. If you're a CPA looking for continuing professional education to maintain your license ... or if you're not a CPA but you're looking for convenient, relevant professional development opportunities ... check out the great variety of course topics, below: Mon, Nov 11 - Cash Controls; Analyzing and Interpreting Financial Statements Thu, Nov 14 - Effective Writing; Securing Mobile Devices; Emotional Intelligence
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Two Things to Learn about Cognos

October 28, 2013 by normandy.roden
If you haven't worked in the Cognos Reporting System recently, you should know that there's a new folder in town: It's called HELP and it provides quick and easy access to Carl's m-Fin blog, to Cognos learning resources, and to the FinPro Help Desk.
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