Capstone Convergence is a multi-year effort to modernize and connect UA’s core administrative systems for HR, finance and research administration in support of our Future Ready Flagship vision. Here’s a simple look at what comes next as we prepare for Workday’s go live in February 2028. Planning and Preparation: Now through 2027 Teams are preparing for…
As part of Capstone Convergence and in support of The University of Alabama’s Future Ready Flagship vision, the University is preparing to launch Workday, a cloud-based platform that will bring many everyday administrative tasks into one simple, consistent experience. Workday will go live in February 2028, marking a significant step toward a more unified, efficient and future-ready administrative…
The June 9 Change Network kickoff at the Bryant Conference Center marked a major milestone for Capstone Convergence, bringing energy and focus to the work ahead. Readiness Team members from 24 colleges and divisions across The University of Alabama came together to align on purpose, expectations and the critical role they will play in preparing campus for…
Big changes are coming to how work gets done at The University of Alabama, and a strong support network is already in place to help faculty and staff navigate what’s ahead. Capstone Convergence officially launched the Change Network and Readiness Teams during the June 9 kickoff event at the Bryant Conference Center, bringing together representatives from 24 colleges and divisions across campus. This…
Capstone Convergence represents one of the most significant operational transformations The University of Alabama has undertaken in years. UA is committed to updating tools and processes and supporting faculty and staff through big system changes like Workday and the new research administration tool. UA is using ADKAR, a structured, people-centered approach to change management to…
UA is getting ready to deploy some key improvements this year as part of Capstone Convergence. In early May, a new myBama Single Sign-On will be available. In September, Okta multi-factor authentication (MFA) and the new Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure process will be available. These changes will make it easier for faculty and staff…
Capstone Convergence is a major effort to modernize how The University of Alabama operates. Workday, a new research administration suite of tools and Okta are at the center of this transformation. These new systems will replace outdated tools and help create a more efficient, secure and connected experience for faculty and staff. Workday: One System…
