NeSIS eNews - February 2025 [cid:abb45fa5-382b-4b3e-9d4b-6b63938caca7] [cid:7da452fe-0eb8-4602-89a2-e54600278054] PeopleTools 8.61 Upgrade on the Horizon
The NeSIS Team has been gearing up for the next PeopleTools upgrade to version 8.61 which will be kicking off very soon. Additional information on expected changes, enhancements and dates will be made available in the next few weeks, but here are a few dates to keep in mind until then:
* 3/14/25 - Deadline to move mods/Eforms out of DEVNU/SC
* 3/14/25 - Deadline to move Eforms out of TSTNU/SC
* 3/17 - 3/18/25 - PT 8.61 applied to DEVNU/SC
* 3/20 - 3/21/25 - PT 8.61 applied to TSTNU/SC
* 3/31/25 - Last PRD migration until 5/5/25
* 3/31 - 4/1/25 - PT8.61 applied to TSTNU/SC
* 4/7 - 4/28/25 - PRD migration freeze
* 5/5/25 - PRD migrations resume
Team testing dates:
* Admissions
* TST - Monday, 3/24 - 4-5pm
* QA - Monday, 4/7 - 4-5pm
* Campus Community
* TST - Monday, 3/24 - 3-4pm
* QA - Tuesday, 4/8 - 4-5pm
* Enterprise Tools
* TST - Thursday, 3/27 - 1:30-2:30pm
* QA - Monday, 4/14 - 2-3pm
* Financial Aid
* TST - Tuesday, 4/1 - After meeting
* QA - Tuesday, 4/15 - After meeting
* Shared App
* TST - Tuesday, 3/25 - 9-10am
* QA - Friday, 4/4 - 9-10am
* Student Financials
* TST - Wednesday 3/19 - 10:30-noon
* QA - Wednesday 4/9 - 10:30-noon, Wednesday, 4/16 - 10:30-noon
* Student Records
* TST - Wednesday, 3/26 - 9-11am
* QA - Wednesday, 4/9 - 9-11am, Wednesday, 4/16 - 9-11am
[cid:477c7cc1-d783-46da-a396-5b41bca983e4] Help Wanted for HEUC Conference Planning Committee
If you have ever wanted to be part of the planning that goes into the HEUC conference every two years, now is your chance! We are looking for individuals that would be interested in helping with all aspects of planning the HEUC conference - from building the agenda to choosing the theme, deciding on food and/or finalizing all of the little details. Most of the planning will take place in the summer of 2026, but there will be some work beginning this fall. If you are interesting in joining in the fun, contact your campus Integration Team member and thank you in advance!
Eforms Reporting Made Easier with the Eforms Integration Process
Have you ever thought querying eforms data was difficult and/or time consuming? You must know how to use expressions to pull data out of xml tables structures - and since all eform data is in one big table, the query must contain additional search criteria to parse through all that data. Have you noticed your reports take longer to run than they used to as the eforms tables have gotten bigger over time?
What if you could move your eform data to its own dedicated table in a simple flat format, no developer required? Now you can! With the most recent enhancements to the Eform Integration Process, you are now able to map eform response data to a PeopleSoft record which can be placed on the query tree for easy reporting.
For more information, contact the NeSIS Enterprise Tools Team nesisetteam@nebraska.edumailto:nesisetteam@nebraska.edu or review the Eform Integration Setup Business Process Guidehttps://uofnebraska.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/EnterpriseServices/nesis/nesishome/ETTeam/Shared%20Documents/eForms%20and%20Workflow%20Documents/EF%20Integration%20Setup%20-%20BPG.docx?d=w9cc1b2ce7dcb41d6b588946f84d41883&csf=1&web=1&e=YNNPRF in Sharepoint.
[cid:65985b8a-4629-4bb2-b17a-607924d1492c] Susan Lee Functional Coordinator, Enterprise Tools [cid:b6ed4369-e628-4e4d-a0f1-d22c0d6e5510] Excited to Serve as a HEUG Ambassador in 2025!
Starting January 1, 2025, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected for a yearlong appointment as a HEUG Ambassador, where I’ll have the incredible opportunity to promote the Higher Education Users Group (HEUG) and all the amazing resources it offers. My journey with PeopleSoft began with a deep appreciation for the wealth of knowledge shared on the HEUG website, and over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable this community is.
In the past year, when the financial aid world was turned upside down, the Financial Aid Community on the HEUG became a lifeline, providing clear guidance and direction when the path forward was anything but clear. It was during times like these that I truly saw the power of being connected with such a strong, knowledgeable network.
When I was asked if I wanted to apply for the HEUG Ambassador program, I didn’t hesitate for a second! This is my chance to give back to an organization that has been a tremendous resource for us over the last decade. From financial aid to every functional area, the HEUG community has been a place where we’ve shared insights, learned from others, and found solutions to challenges through the website and at the Alliance Conferences.
Speaking of which, I can’t wait for the upcoming Alliance Conference in New Orleans, happening March 9 – 12, 2025! This is the event where professionals from all over come together to share ideas, spark creativity, and solve problems together. Whether it’s discovering
fresh approaches to old challenges or connecting with others who understand your role, the conference is an invaluable opportunity to learn and grow. I’ll be there, and I’d absolutely love to see even more people from Nebraska join us! Let’s make this a chance to collaborate, learn, and elevate our work together.
Exciting New Community on the HEUG Website: PS Query and SQL!
The HEUG website has just launched an exciting new community dedicated to sharing and learning all things PS Query and SQL! This community has already been buzzing with activity, and the best part? A growing library filled with valuable resources. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge of PS Query or need a place to ask questions when you hit a roadblock, this community is an incredible resource.
As of January 24, 2025, the library already boasts 57 entries, including PowerPoint presentations, helpful website recommendations, documents explaining specific topics, and much more. It's a fantastic space to dive in and expand your understanding of PS Query and SQL while connecting with others who share your interests and challenges.
Joining the community is easy! Simply log into the HEUG website, navigate to Interest Areas, and then to All Groups. From there, find the PS Query and SQL group, where you’ll see a Join button in the group description. After answering a few quick questions, click the Yes, join the group button, and you're in!
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about PS Query or need support when facing a tough SQL challenge, this community is the perfect place to be. Join today and start exploring all the great content and conversations already underway!
[cid:c1db80a9-d744-442d-8e78-a6a32414d1e5] Shareen Thewke Functional Coordinator, Financial Aid File Attachment Name Character Limit
As a reminder, there is a 128-character limit on the file name for attachments into Campus Solutions in such areas as checklist items. When somebody tries to upload a file that has a name longer than 128, the upload will fail and the user may get an error that may not be specific as to why it failed. To avoid frustration, you may consider adding some explanatory text to your upload areas about the character length restriction.
Upcoming Events [cid:25625b86-2b51-4ed4-a0b7-a38cd9fc13de]
Tuesday, February 11
9am - SC Financial Aid Team Meeting
10:30am - SR Team Meeting
1:30 - Integration Team Meeting
Thursday, February 13
8am - QANU/SC Refresh
9am - Enterprise Tools/Dashboard Team Meeting
Tuesday, February 18
9am - Financial Aid Team Meeting
Wednesday, February 19
9am - Admissions Team Meeting
Monday, March 3
3pm - Campus Community Team Meeting
Tuesday, March 4
9am - Financial Aid Team Meeting
Wednesday, March 5
10:30 - Student Financials Team Meeting
Friday, March 14
Deadline for Eforms to be moved out of TSTNU/SC
Deadline for mods/Eforms to be moved out of DEVNU/SC
Wednesday, March 19
Deadline for mods to be out of TSTNU/SC
Friday, March 28
Deadline for last PRD migration until 5/5
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