Communications

30 Days to Launch!

Dear RIT Colleague,  

Countdown to Workday: Launching January 2, 2026! 

RIT is moving from Oracle eBiz to Workday -- our modern platform for HR, payroll, financials, and budgeting. This transition is big, and your preparation is key. Keep reading to discover how to prepare for "day one".

Cutover Spotlight

Kronos is retiring! 

• 12/26/2025: Workday will become RIT's new timekeeping system. 
• Hourly employees: Talk to your manager about the three Workday check in/check out options.
  • See the I am an hourly employee FAQ for more information.
  • NOTE: The kiosk option requires use of your 9-digit UID. 
  • Don't "know your 9"?  How To Locate Your RIT University ID.
• Managers of hourly employees: You'll have access to reports showing each employee’s chosen check in/check out method..

What else do I need to do now?

Get ready for go‑live - use the Pre Go‑Live Checklist to guide your steps now through the holiday break.

Don’t miss the Legacy System Freeze Dates - critical deadlines are coming up fast!

Training and Learning

How can I get trained on Workday?

All RIT employees are encouraged to complete Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service (MSS) (managers only) training before go-live.

Seek out a Workday Ambassador in your area or see below for independent learning opportunities in Talent Roadmap.  We’ve designed flexible options to fit your learning style.

What modules are for me?

Workday Employee Self-Service (ESS) (available in Talent Roadmap):

Workday Manager Self-Service (MSS) (available in Talent Roadmap):  

• Audience: All faculty and staff
• Modules:
  • Onboarding & Personal Info
  • Compensation & Payroll
  • Benefits & Time Off/Absence
  • Career & Learning
  • Time Tracking (for Hourly Employees)
  • Expenses, P-Cards & Procurement

• Audience: All managers and employees with direct reports.
• Modules
  • Manager Essentials
  • Time Off & Absence
  • Manage Time Tracking
  • Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding
  • Staffing, Compensation & Expenses
  • Career, Learning & Performance

How else can I prepare?

Talk the Talk: Explore our new Workday Glossary and start speaking the future business language of RIT.

Walk the Walk: Apply your training by navigating RIT8, our practice environment. Access tips and get hands-on today.  

Support and Engagement

How will I get support for Workday at and after go-live?

RSC Tier 1 Support: The RSC will continue to provide Tier 1 assistance for Workday, just as it does for other RIT systems.

Tier 0 Resources at Your Fingertips: You’ll also have access to self‑service tools designed to help you find answers quickly and navigate Workday with confidence.

To support your learning journey, we’re expanding our collection of Tier 0 self‑service tools. Explore the latest resources designed to help you find answers quickly and build confidence in Workday:

• Helpful Handouts for reference information related to security roles, support and common "Workday" terms.
• Updated FAQs for instant answers to popular questions.
• The Workday Glossary to help you speak the new language of Workday at RIT.

Coming in January: Hands‑On Help  

Starting in January, you’ll have even more opportunities to get support through open labs and drop‑in sessions. These sessions are designed to give you practical guidance as you build your skills and confidence in Workday.

Dates and details will be posted on the OTC website—stay tuned and plan to join us!

Stay Engaged and Informed

• Stay informed: Visit the Operation Tiger Cloud website for updates, course schedules, and future support opportunities -- including post go‑live drop‑in sessions.
• Catch up easily: Missed a newsletter? All previous communications are saved on our website, so you don’t have to dig through your inbox.
• Mark your calendar: Our next newsletter arrives on 12/19—“14 Days to Go Live!”

We appreciate your time and can’t wait to bring you the best of Workday. 

Ambassador November Recap

Dear Ambassador,  

Here's our November meeting recap:

Key takeaways:

• Project update 
  • We’re in the Deployment phase, where we finalize any remaining tweaks, finalize Oracle transactions, and prepare to move into Workday.
• Share key updates
  • Use your department’s channels to communicate important dates (like freeze periods) and project news.
• Help us reach uninformed groups
  • Identify and connect with teams or individuals who may not be engaging with project communications.
• Provide feedback
  • Share departmental context or unique needs to help tailor messaging and training.
• Support during Go-Live?
  • Help colleagues understand cutover logistics, locate resources, and escalate issues as needed.
• Stay Engaged Post-Launch?
  • Act as first-line support, join the community network, and help shape the future of the Ambassador group.

Please let us know your thoughts on the above using this quick form.

As always, we've updated the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of this month's meeting, and
• existing resources shared in our last meeting.

We're taking your feedback and evolving this content to share at the next Workday Workout on Wednesday, November 26. Encourage your teammates to attend!

As always, please reach out with questions at tigercloud@rit.edu.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

40 Days to Launch!

Dear RIT Colleague,  

Workday Launches January 2, 2026!

We’re transitioning from Oracle eBiz to Workday, RIT's new platform for human resources, payroll, financials, and budgeting. Keep reading to learn how you can be prepared!

Timeline Update

End-user training is now underway! In parallel, we’re advancing other critical deployment activities, including data migration and validation, integration testing, and planning for system and user support.

Training and Learning

How can I get trained on Workday?

At RIT, we’re taking a “Crawl, Walk, Run” approach to adopting the Workday platform—starting with the essentials and gradually building confidence and skills over time. This phased strategy ensures everyone has the time, resources, and support needed to learn, adapt, and thrive with Workday.

All RIT employees are encouraged to complete Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service (MSS) (managers only) training before go-live. We’ve designed flexible options to fit your learning style:

• Department-Led Training: Participate in sessions led by your college or department’s Train-the-Trainer (TTT), where available.
• Project Team Sessions: Join a live Zoom training session led by the Operation Tiger Cloud project team.
• Independent Study: Access the self-paced modules in Talent Roadmap.
• Open Labs: Additional support for ESS-related topics, such as expense reports, P-Cards, and time tracking will be available 3:00 to 4:00 PM, Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19.
  • Zoom details will be posted soon on the OTC Website.

You can choose any one of the above approaches—or combine them—to ensure you’re fully prepared. After launch, self-paced learning materials will also be available directly within Workday.

What courses are for me?

Workday Employee Self-Service (ESS) (available in Talent Roadmap NOW):

Workday Manager Self-Service (MSS) (available in Talent Roadmap 12/1/2025):

• Audience: All faculty and staff
• Modules:
  • Onboarding & Personal Info
  • Compensation & Payroll
  • Benefits & Time Off/Absence
  • Career & Learning
  • Time Tracking (for Hourly Employees)
  • Expenses, P-Cards & Procurement

• Audience: All managers and employees with direct reports 
• Modules:
  • Manager Essentials
  • Time Off & Absence
  • Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding
  • Staffing, Compensation & Expenses
  • Time Tracking
  • Expenses, P-Cards & Procurement

"Freeze" Dates and Cutover Activities

What else do I need to do to prepare for Workday?

As part of our preparation for the upcoming Workday migration, please review the Legacy System Freeze Dates on the Operation Tiger Cloud website for the most current information on system freeze dates.

Highlights: Important Dates and Actions Before Go-Live:

• For RIT employees that use a PNC Corporate Card:
  • Any RIT corporate card transactions—such as those on the Corporate-paid Group Travel Card (CPGT) or Corporate-paid Travel Agency Card (CTA)—that are not processed by December 10 will automatically carry over into Workday. 
  • NOTE: individual liability transactions travel and expense cards will not transfer. Any unprocessed individual transactions as of December 10 must be manually entered into an expense report in Workday on or after January 5, 2026.
• Any Oracle Purchase Requisition not approved by Noon on 12/12 will need to be re-entered into Workday on or after January 5, 2026.  
• Enter Spring stipend payment requests in Oracle by December 8.  With the additional RIT holiday date of January 2, there will be an even shorter window to submit payment requests for January 16th payment. Enter them now if possible!  
  
  Note: This is not a complete list - please visit Legacy Systems Freeze Dates for more information and other critical dates.

Support and Engagement

How will I get support for Workday at and after go-live?

As Tier 1 support, the RSC will provide assistance with Workday just as it does for other RIT systems. However, you’ll also have access to comprehensive Tier 0 resources, including job aids, video tutorials, and localized guidance from our Ambassador Network, to help you quickly find answers and navigate the system with confidence.

Succeeding Together

Workday’s intuitive interface is accessible on web, mobile, and tablet devices using any browser or operating system. Multi-tiered support will be available to help users learn and use Workday effectively.

If an issue cannot be resolved through self-service (Tier 0), visit help.rit.edu for assistance. The RSC will escalate issues as needed.

To support the RIT community after go-live, virtual drop-in sessions, open labs, and other direct support options will also be available.

Tiered Support Model

What is "Tier 0" Support?

Tier 0: Self-Service Support

Getting started with Workday is easier than you might think! The platform is designed to be intuitive, so many users quickly feel comfortable navigating and exploring its features. In fact, some find they can answer their own questions with just a little guidance.

To make your learning journey even smoother, we’re creating a range of self-service tools and resources, including:

• In-system help text and job aids for step-by-step guidance for common tasks
• RSC Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) with answers to common Workday questions
• Helpful handouts for reference information
• FAQs for instant answers to popular questions

Coming in January: Hands-On Help

In January, we’ll offer more open labs and drop-in sessions where you can get more support. Dates will be posted on the OTC website as soon as they’re available. 

Workday Ambassadors

Another key part of Tier 0 support is our dedicated Workday Ambassadors - knowledgeable members of the RIT community who volunteered to help navigate this change. They can be part of your first line of support for basic questions, and we applaud and appreciate their commitment to RIT’s successful transition to Workday!

Stay tuned—we will continue to add to these resources to empower you to get the most out of Workday, at your own pace.

Stay Engaged and Informed

• Watch for communications from your local training partners and/or Ambassadors.
• Visit the Operation Tiger Cloud website for updates, course schedules and future support opportunities, like post go-live drop-in sessions.
• Participate in training to prepare for a smooth transition to Workday.
• Look for our next newsletter on 12/3, "30 Days to Go Live!".

Only 50 Days to Launch!

Dear RIT Colleague,  

Workday is going live on January 2, 2026!

We've been working hard to make sure Workday works for the RIT Community.  Here's some of the latest news:

We’re officially in our Deployment phase.  Key deployment activities include cutover planning and execution, training and preparing for post–go-live support.  Keep reading for some key messages about all three topics.

"Freeze" Dates and Cutover Activities

As part of our preparation for the upcoming Workday migration, please review the Legacy System Freeze Dates on the Operation Tiger Cloud website for the most current information on system freeze dates.

Additional related recommendations on things to do now:

• Download your transcripts now from Talent Roadmap for your personal records.  Find a Knowledge Base Article describing how to do this here.
• Exempt employees: ensure all July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 time off requests are entered into Oracle by December 14.  Any 2026 requests must be entered into Workday after go-live.
• Enter Spring stipend payment requests in Oracle by December 8.  With the additional RIT holiday date of January 2, there will be an even shorter window to submit payment requests for January 16th payment. Enter them now if possible!  Note: stipend payment/Period Activity Pay Zoom "drop-in" sessions will be scheduled for January 5, 6 & 7 for additional user support. 

Note: December 2025 close will take place in Oracle.  Please follow normal month end close activities: https://www.rit.edu/controller/monthly-closings

Training and Learning Expectations

With any new system implementation there is a natural learning curve – that is OK, we are in this together!

At RIT we are taking a Crawl Walk Run approach: we will begin with the essentials and build confidence and skills over time. This phased and gradual approach ensures that everyone has the time and support they need to discover, learn, and excel with Workday.

Crawl

Prior to go live: users are encouraged to participate in training, understand key concepts, and practice tasks in Workday’s sandbox environment.

Walk

At go live/January 2026: users begin to complete tasks in Workday, utilizing resources like open labs/drop-in sessions, job aids and videos to build confidence and enhance their competency.

Run

Over time: users develop a strong proficiency in completing all expected tasks, running reports, and acquiring advanced skills in Workday.

Train the Trainer (TTT)

Over the past several weeks, more than 100 colleagues participated in Train-the-Trainer (TTT) sessions, gaining early access to the topics covered in Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service (MSS) training. These peer trainers will deliver in-person and virtual ESS and MSS sessions within their colleges and departments and will continue to be a resource after go-live.  

We are grateful to these members of the RIT community for their commitment to learning, embracing change, and supporting the success of the Workday project.

In the coming weeks, your peer training partners will share details about upcoming learning opportunities.

Note: If you don't have a TTT volunteer in your college or department, keep reading!  There are other resources available.

Answers from our ESS Trainers in response to "What will you enjoy most about using Workday?"

What courses are for me?

All RIT employees are encouraged to complete ESS and MSS (managers only) training before go-live. We’ve designed flexible options to fit your learning style:

• Department-Led Training: Where available, participate in sessions led by your college or department’s Train-the-Trainer (TTT).
• Project Team Sessions: Join a live Zoom training session led by the Operation Tiger Cloud project team.
• Independent Study: Access the self-paced modules soon available in Talent Roadmap.

You can choose one or combine all three approaches to ensure you’re ready. After launch, independent-study materials will also be available directly in Workday.

Content Overview:

Workday Employee Self-Service (ESS):

Workday Manager Self-Service (MSS):

• Audience: All faculty and staff
• Modules:
  • Employee Essentials
  • Time Off  & Absence
  • Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding
  • Staffing, Compensation & Expenses
  • Time Tracking
  • Procurement & P-Cards

• Audience: All managers and employees with direct reports
• Modules:
  • Manager Essentials
  • Time Off & Absence
  • Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding
  • Staffing, Compensation & Expenses
  • Learning & Performance
  • Timekeeping

A full course catalog will be posted on the Operation Tiger Cloud website when available.

Note: the ESS and MSS training resources indpendent study materials are being loaded on a rolling basis into Talent Roadmap.  Links are not yet available.  We will post more details on the training section of the OTC website on November 17th.

Support and Engagement

Given the RSC's role as Tier 1 support, RIT's Workday Support Model will feel familiar, but with increased opportunities for self-service through job aids/videos and localized resources in our Ambassador Network.

Succeeding Together

Workday’s intuitive interface is accessible on web, mobile, and tablet devices using any browser or operating system. Multi-tiered support will be available to help users learn and use Workday effectively.

If an issue cannot be resolved through self-service (Tier 0), visit help.rit.edu for assistance. The RSC will escalate issues as needed.

To support the RIT community after go-live, virtual drop-in sessions, open labs, and other direct support options will also be available.

Tiered Support Model

Stay Engaged and Informed

• Watch for communications from your local training partners/Ambassadors.
• Visit the Operation Tiger Cloud website for updates, course schedules and future support opportunities, like post go-live drop-in sessions.
• Participate in training to prepare for a smooth transition to Workday.

Let's build a powerful future together, one Workday at a time.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Operation Tiger Cloud project team

Ambassador October Recap

Dear Ambassador,  

Here's our October meeting recap:

Key takeaways:

• Project update 
  • We’re in the Payroll Parallel Testing phase, where we run the same payroll information from Oracle in Workday to ensure accuracy while fine-tuning any last processes to ensure you can do your daily work in Workday.
• Training Timelines
  • We shared more detailed training plans and timelines, available to share on the Ambassador Resources page.
• Cutover Activities
  • We introduced the types of activities required to transition out of Oracle and into Workday, provided general timeframes, and shared where there will be more information on the Tiger Cloud site.

Takeaways:

Check out the updates to the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of this month's meeting,
• a PDF of the training topic and timeline slides to share with your teams, and
• existing resources shared in our last meeting.

We're taking your feedback and evolving this content to share at the next Workday Workout on Monday, October 27. Encourage your teammates to attend!

As always, please reach out with questions at tigercloud@rit.edu.

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Only 75 Days to Launch!

Dear RIT Colleague,  

The Operation Tiger Cloud project team is excited to announce that we have fewer than 3 months until the launch of Workday – RIT’s new, streamlined system for managing HR, finance, and payroll. 

We've been working hard to make sure Workday works for the RIT Community.  Here's some of the latest news:

We’ve completed the initial Testing phase and are now actively engaged in Payroll Parallel Testing. At the same time, we’re planning and executing Deployment activities, which include training and preparing for post–go-live support.

Workday launches in January 2026.  Learn more on our website.

What You Need to Know Now:

Training will be available beginning November 17, starting wtih Employee Self-Service (ESS).  User training will consist of:

• Live sessions hosted by the project team and Train the Trainer volunteers
• Self-study materials and job aids available on Talent Roadmap 
• A clear training roadmap to guide your learning 

Manager Self-Service (MSS) training will be available shortly and will follow the same format. Stay tuned for our next newsletter, where we’ll highlight the key Workday features that training will focus on for people managers.

We’re also developing role-specific modules for users with specialized tasks. These will be supported by: 

• Open Zoom labs in November and December (dates and details will be published as they are available on the OTC website) 
• Trainer-led sessions tailored to specific user groups (e.g., heavy expense report and P-Card users)

Employees will also have an opportunity to practice in a "sandbox" of Workday, called "production dress rehearsal” (PDR) and use self-study materials alongside job aids.

More details on PDR will be provided during user training.

What You Need to Do Now:

• Plan for Legacy System Transaction "Pause" and Cutover Activities  
  • To support migration of financial, human resources and student employee data from our legacy systems to Workday, only essential transactions should be processed during the transition period. Please refer to the OTC website for details. 
  • The list of transaction types and dates will be updated as new details become available, so continue to use the website as your definitive source for key dates and guidance.

• Stay Engaged and Informed 
  • Check our our project website, connect with our project Ambassadors and keep an eye on your inbox for future newsletters. 

Let's build a powerful future together, one Workday at a time.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Operation Tiger Cloud project team

Reminders for the Week of October 13

Dear Ambassador,  

Just a quick reminder to share your feedback on the Oracle-to-Workday (O2W) Translator AI Agent testing program!  The O2W Agent is designed to support users in understanding how Oracle values (object codes, departments, etc.) will be represented in Workday.

Action Requested:

• Follow the instructions provided on the O2W Sharepoint site to test the O2W Agent 
• Submit your feedback via the Feedback Form on the SharePoint site.

Your feedback has already provided very important information to improve the usability of the tool for the RIT Community. Thank you for being part of this important initiative!

Other Important Reminders:

Are you responsible for entering GRA stipend payment requests?  If so, please enter any Spring GRA stipends in Oracle.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the OTC team at tigercloud@rit.edu.

Our next Ambassador meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

If you're a new ambassador, please be sure to register for the Zoom meeting series. .

During this session, we’ll review expectations for our upcoming training activities and share what we know so far about cutover planning.

Feel free to reach out with any questions—looking forward to seeing you there!

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Ambassador September Recap

Dear Ambassador,  

Thank you for your patience in waiting for this newsletter. We look forward to your participation in our AI Agent pilot!

Key takeaways:

• Project update 
  • We’re in the Payroll Parallel Testing phase, where we run the same payroll information from Oracle in Workday to ensure accuracy while fine-tuning any last processes to ensure you can do your daily work in Workday.
• Train-the-trainer
  • We reminded ambassadors about the Train-the-Trainer program, which runs late October through early November.
  • A welcome email with more information is coming this week.
• Procurement Cards (P-Cards)
  • Transactions will feed into Workday from PNC.
  • You'll upload receipts and any other required information in Workday to verify your transactions, and any additional approvals are routed automatically to the necessary parties.
  • No more monthly package. You will have the ability to verify your transactions in real time while your leaders receive timely reports to track spending.
• Oracle-to-Workday (O2W) Translator AI Agent
  • We're proud to introduce our new chatbot AI Agent to help you translate from Oracle to Workday! Oracle to Workday Translator Agent Testing Program
  • Special thanks to Stephanie Rubin for her hard work in bringing this to life.
  • Please test the form with your normal processes and share with your team. Please provide feedback using the form on the SharePoint site linked above.

Takeaways:

Check out the updates to the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of this month's meeting,
• a link to the Oracle to Workday Translator Agent SharePoint site, and
• existing resources shared in our last meeting.

We're taking your feedback and evolving this content to share at the next Workday Workout on Friday, September 26. Encourage your teammates to attend!

As always, please reach out with questions at tigercloud@rit.edu.

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Volume 4:
"A day in the life"

Dear RIT Colleague,  

We hope the back-to-school season is treating you well! We've been working hard to make sure Workday works for RIT, and here's some of the latest news:

Overall project timeline

We're wrapping up the initial Testing phase. We have completed several preliminary payroll test runs and are preparing for Payroll Parallel testing, where we will compare Oracle and Workday payroll results to ensure accuracy and prove our confidence.

Learn more on our website.

Your day in Workday

Imagine starting your day with a single, user-friendly platform where you can submit expenses, review job applications, update your personal information, run real-time reports that matter to you, and approve time-off requests. That’s the power of Workday.

As RIT transitions to Workday, you’ll notice a shift in how often you interact with our administrative systems. Workday is designed with self-service in mind, meaning more of us will use it more frequently. We'll see more processes that all employees can initiate, and further financial management and a people management tasks that leaders can initiate in one security role.

So, what might you do in Workday each day?

Employee Self-Service

Similar to Employee Self-Service today, this enables you to manage your information.

• Recently move? Edit your personal information, like address and emergency contacts, in Workday.
• Taking time off? View time off accruals, and request time off.
• Check your payslip, update tax withholdings and direct deposit information, all in Workday.
• Hourly employee? Clock in and out, request edits, and review and submit your hours in Workday.
• Updating your benefits during open enrollment or a qualifying life event? Manage your plans and dependents in Workday with ease.
• Looking for your next big move or a new opportunity on campus? Search the Jobs Hub in Workday.
• Learn a new skill or prep for that interview with training in Workday.
• Purchased work materials or traveled for work? Workday is your new home for expenses, travel reimbursements, and procurement.

Manager Self-Service

This role is similar to current-day Supervisor and Manager Self-Service combined.

• Hiring a new employee? Job requisition, compensation, hiring, and onboarding are all in Workday with automated approval routing.
• Moving a staff member to part-time or initiating a leave? Perform employee actions and requests right in Workday, with automatic routing for approvals, with no more EAFs!
• Managing hourly employees? Review and approve timecards and time off requests, including student employees!
• Develop your employees by setting performance goals, tracking progress and completing performance appraisals all in Workday.
• Boost team skills by assigning learning courses and tracking completion.
• Approve expenses, procurement and travel in Workday workflows that notify you at the right time.
• Manage your budget with real-time data, access dashboards and generate reports with drill-down capabilities.

Workday training is coming!

As RIT prepares to launch Workday, a variety of training opportunities will be available to support faculty and staff. These include:

• self-paced resources,
• on-demand recordings,
• hands-on labs, and
• instructor-led training sessions, including role-specific lessons

We'll communicate training specifics beginning in October, providing ample time to learn while keeping it timely for when we launch in January 2026. Stay tuned for more details!

One key component of this training strategy is the Train-the-Trainer (TTT) program. TTT volunteers will receive early access to Workday, hands-on instruction, and presentation materials to deliver live training within their departments. Trainers will specialize in functional areas and serve as trusted guides for their colleagues.

We're seeking volunteers who are:

• energetic, engaging, and strong communicators who love to help others learn,

• managers who want to help train other managers on the leadership components of Workday,

• the "super users" who you always turn to for help in Oracle today, or

• manager nominations of go-to colleagues who are trusted, approachable, and eager to help others.

Managers are encouraged to nominate colleagues or volunteer themselves to support leadership-focused training. Managers will receive a separate follow-up communication with more details about the TTT program and how to nominate.

Managers: Leading change starts with you!

Managers play a pivotal role in helping teams adapt to new ways of working. To support this, we’re launching a structured initiative designed to equip leaders with the tools, insights, and strategies to guide team-level change.

Your participation is crucial to your department’s success with Workday. Managers will:

• receive targeted communications about upcoming changes,
• access a variety of resources about Workday and related change topics,
• share focused updates with teams to support readiness, and
• act as a feedback channel.

This approach ensures managers are informed, prepared, and actively engaged throughout the rollout. Ongoing communications and resources will support managers throughout the Workday go-live.

More details will be shared directly with managers in upcoming communications.

Get involved!

Our upcoming community engagements like those above, and others like our ambassador network, are all conveniently located on our project website at rit.edu/tigercloud/get-involved.

Let's build a powerful future together, one Workday at a time.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Operation Tiger Cloud project team

Ambassador Update

Dear Ambassador,

Stipend Payment Updates – Changes, Transparency, and Efficiency! 

As RIT transitions to Workday, stipend payments, including those for Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs), will be streamlined for faster, more transparent processing. Both students and managers will benefit from improved visibility and a more intuitive interface.

Call to action

Please review our recording and the resources available at Operation Tiger Cloud - Stipend Changes, and then help discuss these changes with your teams. 

If you maintain any GRA payments today, please refer to the email from Accounts Payable on August 14, 2025 for more details. 

Key improvements in Workday

Workday introduces several enhancements to the stipend process: 

• Self-service updates 
  Student stipend recipients can update their own banking and address information, electing electronic or live check payments. 
• Pay history access 
  Students can log in to view their payment history. 
• Standardized pay periods 
  Stipends are distributed bi-weekly within the term, ensuring timely payments. 
• Integrated offer letters 
  Student offer letters will be included in the onboarding process, and will be customizable for the division and position. 
• Visibility into existing appointments 
  Requestors can see if a student holds another GRA appointment or any other on-campus roles. 

• Real-time tracking 
  Stipend requestors can view the status of payments and approvals. 
• Flexible Start and End Dates 
  Departments can customize stipend effort periods. 
• Simplified account code management 
  No need to manually enable account codes. 
• Unified grant effort certification and costing assignments 
  GRAs will be included in the same certification and costing assignment processes as faculty and staff. 
• Tuition Remission Certification 
  Certification is prompted via linked reports for Principal Investigators. 
• Payroll Accounting Adjustments 
  Costing changes are handled through payroll accounting adjustments. 

Transition timeline and what to expect

Fall Semester 2025 

To support the transition, stipend requests should only be submitted for each semester instead of the full year.
Oracle will be updated to enforce this temporary change.  

After January 2026 Workday launch 

Stipends are distributed across bi-weekly pay dates within the term. 
Example: A stipend from January 12 to May 8, 2026 will be paid across bi-weekly dates from January 30 to May 22. 

Where do I go for more information?

To help you navigate Workday, we’re continuously updating our Stipend Payments page at Stipend Changes | Operation Tiger Cloud | RIT to provide updates, terminology, and concepts to prepare for the change. 

Formal training will be available to help the RIT community adapt to these changes. More details will be posted as they become available. 

If you have questions or need support, please reach out to tigercloud@rit.edu. We're here to help you through the transition. 

P.S. - Ambassador and TTT communications

Thank you for your engagement. We've shared communications that have gone to your management to help us celebrate your ambassadorship and strengthen our upcoming Train the Trainer program. We know it is a big commitment and encourage you to speak with your managers to ensure you've got their support.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Ambassador July Recap

Dear Ambassador,  

Thank you for providing valuable feedback during our July Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador meeting!

Key takeaways:

• Project update 
  • We’re in the End-to-End Testing phase, where key user roles are actively testing system processes to ensure a smooth experience. We've currently about 2/3 of test plans.
• Train-the-trainer
  • We discussed the basics of the Train-the-Trainer program, which runs late October through early November.
  • Trainers assist with "final-mile" training delivery.
  • Thank you to the volunteers who already signed up!
  • More information coming soon. We'll send a follow-up when plans are final.
• Evolving Ambassadors
  • We appreciate your ideas on how to evolve the Ambassador Network!
  • Your ideas supplement our existing plans for training, support, and governance to help build a stronger Workday community of practice.
  • Highlights of your feedback include:
    • You want to stay involved and keep sharing updates with your teams.
    • You’d love a Slack group to support each other quickly and build community.
    • Many of you are already the go-to support in your areas and want to keep helping post-launch.
    • You’d like to continue Ambassador meetings for a few months after launch.
• GRA/GTA Questions
  • Your excellent questions sparked great conversations.
  • We're exploring the best way to share GRA/GTA payment updates while respecting everybody's calendars. More to come soon!

Takeaways:

Check out the updates to the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of this month's meeting, and
• existing resources shared in our last meeting.

We're taking your feedback and evolving this content to share at the next Workday Workout on Monday, July 28. Encourage your teammates to attend!

Finally, welcome to our new Ambassadors! We’re excited to have you on board.

As always, please reach out with questions at tigercloud@rit.edu.

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Volume 3:
Staff Performance Appraisals

Dear RIT Colleague,  

We hope your summer session is off to a great start! Here's what's new in the Operation Tiger Cloud project:

Workday staff performance appraisals
are coming!

RIT is launching a phased rollout of a new, fully digital staff performance appraisal process in Workday. This approach is designed to make the review process more accessible, consistent, and transparent, as well as better supporting professional development — with full implementation expected by Spring 2027.

Why it matters to you

• You’ll have more visibility into your goals and progress.
• You’ll benefit from a more aligned, university-wide staff performance review process that builds on existing best practices.
• Your manager will have access to data and training to support more meaningful performance conversations.

What’s changing?

• Fully digital
  No more paper or disconnected systems. Everything from goal setting to final reviews will be in one place.

• Real-time feedback
  A central place to set goals, track progress, and receive feedback throughout the year.

• Aligned with career growth
  The new process will align with RIT’s Staff Career Architecture, helping to connect performance expectations with defined career levels and roles.

• Measurable and consistent
  Managers will have access to tools that will help them
  calibrate performance, supporting a more consistent application of ratings.

Performance phased rollout

We're phasing the rollout to gather feedback, refine the process, and ensure a smooth transition for all staff. Here's what to expect:

Spring 2026: A pilot group of select staff units will begin training and utilizing the new system for performance appraisals. All other units will continue with their current process. 

November 2026–January 2027: Staff on the calendar year performance schedule begin using Workday for the staff appraisal process.

May 2027–July 2027: Staff on the fiscal year performance schedule begin using Workday for the staff appraisal process.

Timeline at a glance

We're currently testing the Performance Appraisal processes in our test system and things are looking great! Stay tuned for updates.

Support and training

This isn’t just a system change; it’s a shift toward a culture of continuous learning and performance that values accountability, encourages honest feedback, and supports long-term career development. Here's how we'll support you:

You’ll receive system-specific Workday training to help you learn how to navigate the platform, set goals, complete self-evaluations, and participate in reviews. We'll offer instructor-led and self-study options for all learner types.

Talent Development will introduce training for both managers and employees to build skills such as giving and receiving feedback, setting SMART goals aligned with university initiatives, and engaging in meaningful performance conversations throughout the year.

 We’ll keep you updated as your unit’s launch date approaches. In the meantime, stay tuned for training opportunities and additional resources.

Overall project timeline

We're in the Testing phase, with just over 40% of our configurations successfully tested. Learn more on our website.

Get involved!

We have many opportunities to help you stay up to date with Workday changes, all conveniently located on our project website at rit.edu/tigercloud.

• Ambassadors: Want a sneak peek at what’s coming? Join our Operation Tiger Cloud ambassadors to get early access to updates and help spread the word across the RIT community.
• Train-the-trainer: Love to teach? We’re looking for confident presenters to help lead Workday training sessions starting in late October. Step up and help your colleagues learn something new! Details coming soon.
• Managers: As leaders, you play a key role in supporting change. We’ll be reaching out with tools and updates to help you guide your teams through upcoming policy and process changes.

Let's build a powerful future together, one Workday at a time.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Operation Tiger Cloud project team
and
RIT Talent Development team

Ambassador June Recap

Dear Ambassador,  

Thank you for joining our June Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador meeting!
A special thank-you to guest speaker Ericka Smith-Schubart for her exciting updates about Workday Onboarding and how we'll welcome new employees starting in January.

Key Takeaways:

• Project Update 
  • We’re in the End-to-End Testing phase, where key user roles are actively testing system processes to ensure a smooth experience. We're currently over 30% testing completion.
• Onboarding
  • Workday Onboarding provides a standardized path for new employees that includes welcomes from leadership at the university and in their areas.
  • The Onboarding checklist includes compliance-based training.
  • Hiring Managers can configure welcome messaging and people to meet, ensuring our new hires are welcomed and have consistency in their first days.
• Wins On Workday (WOWs)
  • Pay slips include itemized pay by pay code, from benefits deductions to time away taken, and also display PTO accrual and balance for transparency!
• Next Newsletter
  • Volume 3 of the Operation Tiger Cloud newsletter launches soon.

Takeaways:

Check out the updates to the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of this month's meeting, and
• existing resources shared in our last meeting.

Finally, welcome to our new Ambassadors! We’re excited to have you on board. If you have questions or need help with Zoom registration, please reach out to us at tigercloud@rit.edu.

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Volume 2: What's New?

Dear RIT Colleague,  

We hope you had a great end to the 2024–2025 academic year! As we head into summer, the Workday implementation team is gearing up for testing, training creation, and final system configurations.

What's New?

Operation Tiger Cloud is bringing Workday to RIT in January 2026!

Say goodbye to Oracle Self-Service—soon you’ll manage pay, benefits, expenses, and more in one modern, user-friendly system. Workday's built-in workflows streamline approvals, making the process faster and smoother while eliminating forms and email chains.

Moving to Workday in Jan. 2026

• Pay and Expenses: All payroll, state and federal tax withholdings, and expenses are processed in Workday.
• Timekeeping: Kronos is retired. Nonexempt (hourly) employees, including student employees, enter time via kiosks, desktop, or app.
• Job Postings: Staff job profiles align to the Staff Career Architecture project and auto-fill during hiring requisitions.
• Talent Acquisition: Kenexa/BrassRing is retired. Recruiting and hiring for staff, student employees, and faculty move to Workday.

• Learning: Talent Roadmap, our current home for professional development courses, is replaced by Workday Learning, which is also the new location for LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Performance Appraisals: The staff appraisal process moves from Talent Roadmap to Workday for a more consistent experience.
• Reporting: Workday's core functionality improves data entry in both HR and Finance, and offers real-time reporting and transaction drilldowns, reducing tedious manual reporting.

What's My Access?

• All applicable roles are tied to your single login. No more swapping roles or logging in with another account!
• Employee Self-Service (All Employees)
  • Take charge of your own data! Kick off personal information changes all at your fingertips!

• Functional Roles (e.g. HR, Finance)
  • Certain roles kick off higher-level processes, like recruiting or budget amendments.
• Manager Self-Service (Managers)
  • Manage direct reports by initiating compensation or job changes, assigning training, and more!

System Previews

We’re excited to share our preview recordings—short, focused demos previewing RIT’s Workday system. You'll be introduced to many standard business processes that support a successful launch, emphasizing usability, efficiency, and readiness.

What's Next?

We're entering the Testing phase. Learn more on our website.

Stay Connected

We have many opportunities to help you stay up to date with Workday changes, all conveniently located on our project website at rit.edu/tigercloud, including:

• Project Status: Including timelines, demos, FAQs, and more.
• Workday Workout: Monthly sessions that preview features and answer questions.
• Ambassadors: Connecting the community to the Workday project.
• Feedback: Share questions or suggestions with the comment form!

We hope you have a great start to summer and look forward to building a powerful future together, one Workday at a time.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Operation Tiger Cloud Project Team

Ambassador May Recap

Dear Ambassador,  

Thank you for joining our May Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador meeting!
A special thank-you to guest speaker Merrill DiPonzio for an insightful presentation on the benefits of Workday Learning.

Key Takeaways:

• Project Update 
  • We’re entering the End-to-End Testing phase, where key user roles are actively testing system processes to ensure a smooth experience.
• Learning
  • Workday Learning makes it easy to discover training content, including personalized recommendations based on your role and training history.
  • Managers can easily support their teams by assigning and tracking titles.
  • We also explored the evolving role of Learning Partners.
• Wins On Workday (WOWs)
  • Viewing time-off balances and requesting absences are now streamlined, self-service tasks—accessible directly from your profile or timesheet.
• Next Newsletter
  • Volume 2 of the Operation Tiger Cloud newsletter launches this week!

Takeaways:

Check out the updates to the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of this month's meeting
• Customer Confirmation Recordings to help preview system functionality with your teams, and
• existing resources shared in our last meeting.

Finally, welcome to our new Ambassadors! We’re excited to have you on board. If you have questions or need help with Zoom registration, please reach out to us at tigercloud@rit.edu.

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Ambassador Reminder & More! 

Dear Ambassador,

Thank you for your enthusiasm and engagement in our Customer Confirmation Sessions! We're excited to share that the recordings are now available on the Operation Tiger Cloud website (details below).

We have a few important updates to share:

Ambassador Meeting

Our next meeting is on Wednesday, May 21 at 2 p.m. ET. If you're a new ambassador, please register for the Zoom meeting series. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Workday Workout

This month's Workday Workout will be held on Wednesday, May 28 at 9 a.m. ET, due to the Memorial Day weekend and the suggested extra holiday for employee appreciation. Refer to The Workday Workout for the Zoom link and more information.

Please help us spread the word to your colleagues who regularly attend.

CCS Recordings

Click here to access the CCS Recordings and Slide PDFs

• Q - Who can view these?
• A - The recordings are open to all university employees but are SSO authenticated to help protect university business processes and data.
• Q - How can I share these with teammates?
• A - Please share the Customer Confirmation Session page directly with your colleagues to ensure all SSO authenticated links work for every viewer.
• Q - How do I submit a question?
• A - Please submit questions and encourage your teammates to use our FAQ Submission Form. Your assistance as Ambassadors in consolidating and clarifying questions will help us respond quickly and effectively.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Survey Reminder

Dear Future Workday User,  

Just a friendly reminder to complete the Operation Tiger Cloud Midpoint Survey by Friday, May 9. (We apologize for the typo in the earlier invitation.)

Your feedback helps us measure our progress since January and is essential to our communication, training, and change management plans.

Please take 5 minutes to complete this brief survey. Your confidential responses guide our transition to Workday. 

Survey Details: 

• Survey Type: 15 total Likert scale/matrix and open feedback questions.
• Access the Survey: Operation Tiger Cloud Readiness Assessment
• Open Until: End of day on Friday, May 9

Thank you for your time and contribution! 

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud

Your Feedback Requested!

Dear Future Workday User,  

Hello there! It's been a few months since we last heard from you, and we've been busy adding new features, connecting with the community, and demonstrating key processes in the system. Now, we're curious – what's new with you?

This follow-up survey helps us understand how your experience has changed since January. It shows us what to keep doing, what to stop, and new opportunities to explore so we can engage you in the change as best we can.

Please take 5 minutes to complete this brief survey about your experiences with change, communications, and training. Your feedback shapes our messaging and learning, even if you haven't experienced change at RIT. All responses are confidential.

Survey Details: 

• Survey Type: 15 total Likert scale/matrix and open feedback questions.
• Access the Survey: Operation Tiger Cloud Midpoint Assessment
• Open Until: End of day on Friday, May 2.

Learn more about the project at our Operation Tiger Cloud website. 

Thank you for your time and contribution! 

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud

Dear Andrew,  

Thank you for joining our February Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador meeting! Welcome to our new members who have signed up — we're excited you're here.

This message will be slightly longer than usual to help answer your questions, so thanks for reading to the end!

Key Points from Our January Call:

• Project Update 
  • We are in Phase/Workset C of Architecture and Configuration.
  • A small, invite-only audience was recruited by the functional leads for early demo and testing opportunities. We'll ensure coverage across different areas the university. Additional opportunities will come in the April-May timeframe.
• Campus Survey
  • Thank you for your participation and feedback! We gathered over 1000 responses across the university, including over 20% from faculty.
  • Initial data highlights opportunities for the team to communicate in key areas, but overall feedback is optimistic, and the project team is already taking action.
• Security Spotlight 
  • We discussed the many data security features of Workday, further outlined in the Workday Security and Data Privacy guide.
  • We identified the basics of Security Roles, including how security roles attach to the user's seat, not to the individual, which improves succession planning!
• Introducing WOWs
  • We highlighted our first Win on Workday (WOW!), where Google Maps integrations with travel reimbursements will save time and improve accuracy.
• Q&A
  • Q - Will different cities' per diem rates be built into the expense tool?
    • A - Yes, Workday will have GSA rate tables embedded and the ability to pull in different cities' rates. 
  • Q - Will Funddriver still be used or rolled into Workday?
    • A - We are designing Workday gifts to provide the same information end users would have been able to access in Funddriver.  
  • Q - How will Tzell (travel agent) interface with this?
    • A - Tzell will continue to be an RIT-designated travel agency and assist travelers and administrators when making business travel arrangements. Our existing RIT Central Travel Account (CTA) and Government Travel Account (GTA) will continue to provide a convenient payment method that does not require travelers to tie up their credit limit on their corporate travel card. RIT will continue to process payment each month to each travel agency and then charge the appropriate department's general ledger account.
  • Q - Will staff be posting student travel reimbursement?
    • A - We are actively working on this configuration and will have additional information in the future. Please stay tuned
  • Q - Will our current time clocks still work? How will this affect Kronos?
    • A - The project team and impacted stakeholders are working to determine the impact in this area. Please stay tuned!

Takeaways:

Check out the updates to the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of today's meeting
• a PDF of the presentation to help relay security information to your teams,
• updated posters for print or digital signage, and
• existing resources shared in our last meeting.

We're updating our Ambassador list, and adding to our FAQs with your new questions, so keep checking back! We'd love to have more ambassadors join!

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Dear Future Workday User,  

We are writing to request your input for Operation Tiger Cloud, RIT’s project to implement Workday as its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in January 2026, replacing Oracle for finance, budget, self-service and human resources functions.

Operation Tiger Cloud aims to streamline and improve end-to-end processes and provide an intuitive experience in a modern, cloud-based platform. 

Please take 5 minutes to complete this brief survey about your experiences with change, communications, and training. Your feedback shapes our messaging and learning, even if you haven't experienced change at RIT. All responses are confidential.

Survey Details: 

• Survey Type: 15 total Likert scale/matrix and open feedback questions.
• Access the Survey: Operation Tiger Cloud Readiness Assessment
• Open Until: End of day on Friday, January 31.

Learn more about the project at our Operation Tiger Cloud website. 

Thank you for your time and contribution! 

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud

Dear Ambassador,  

Thank you for joining our January Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador meeting! Welcome to our new members who have signed — we're excited you're here.

Key Points from Our January Call:

• Project Update 
  • We are in Phase/Workset B of Architecture and Configuration.
  • Testing and training opportunities will begin for small, invite-only audiences in the April/May timeframe and will expand to larger groups in late summer.
• Workday Demo 
  • We previewed the Getting Started for Managers video to help you communicate changes with leaders in your areas.
  • We had a great discussion about account codes and reporting, both of which are still under construction and will be updated as decisions are finalized.
  • We confirmed that CAROL is being retired. Direct your teams to the Operation Tiger Cloud FAQs for the official statement on CAROL.
• Ambassador Charter
  • We reviewed the “Mini-Charter,” our promise to maintain open minds about change and continue excellent partnerships across the project and ambassador teams.
• Campus Survey
  • Thank you for your participation and feedback! It’s driving conversations within the project team and directly impacting what we bring back to you.
  • The all-campus survey will be sent next week. Please encourage your teammates to respond!

Homework:

Check out the updates to the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of today's meeting
• the Getting Started for Managers video to share with leaders in your area
• our Ambassador Mini-Charter based on our discussion, and
• existing resources shared in our last meeting.

We're also keeping our FAQs up to date to align with questions you and the community ask, so keep checking back for answers!

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Dear Ambassador,  

Thank you for joining our December Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador meeting! Welcome to our new members who have signed — we're excited you're here.

Key Points from Our December Call:

• Ambassador Responsibilities
  • Maintain two-way feedback with the project team. Reach us at tigercloud@rit.edu.
  • Act as the connection and advocate for your departments or divisions.
• Project Update 
  • We are in Phase/Workset B of Architecture and Configuration.
  • Iterative design helps us build and test in phases, ensuring foundational data works before building processes on top. End-to-end testing will follow.
  • Our Guiding Principles help connect solutions to end-user needs and gather community input.
• Workday Demo 
  • We previewed a demo of Tasks and Notifications, used to drive workflows or notify users of actions taken by others.
• Ambassador Mini-Charter Activity 
  • Ambassadors voted on key concerns: "Not feeling heard or involved" and "Limited communication or transparency."
  • We plan to address these by leveraging our feedback loop to Organizational Change Management (OCM) to bring questions to the project team.
  • OCM will provide consistent, clear communications and answers back to Ambassadors and the community.
  • Encourage consistent feedback and an open mindset when discussing our Workday future.

Homework:

Check out the updates to the Ambassador Resources page, where you'll find:

• the recording of today's meeting
• the Tasks and Notifications video to share with your team
• existing resources shared in our last meeting, and
• coming soon, a draft Ambassador Mini-Charter based on our discussion.

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Lastly, we apologize for the scheduling error and will ensure a corrected calendar appointment is sent before the next meeting on Wednesday, 1/15/2025, at 2 PM Eastern.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday break! See you in the New Year!

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Dear Ambassador,  

Thank you again for joining our Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador Team! We appreciate your partnership. And thank you to our new members who have signed up since! We're excited to have you join, and would love to share this information with you.

Here are some key points from our kickoff call:

We discussed:

• Workday Launch 
  • Scheduled for January 2026. Post-launch, Oracle will no longer be used for HR, Payroll, and Finance. The goal is to provide efficient, transparent, and standardized processes, real-time data, and ease of use.
• Oracle Student/SIS 
  • No changes here; it remains our student management system.
• Project Phase 
  • We are in the “Architect & Configure Phase,” working on broad process design and early builds of the RIT-specific system.
• Getting to Know Workday
  • Watch this informative video to learn some basics of Workday self-service.
• Ambassadors
  • As we establish the ambassador program, we encourage two-way feedback between you and the project team. You can always reach us at tigercloud@rit.edu to share feedback from yourselves or your teams.
• Campus Readiness
  • While we're excited about the improved systems and processes, it's important to remember that Workday is not a cure-all and may be confused with other ongoing changes. Change Management can help coach ambassadors in navigating these conversations as we progress.

Homework:

Check out the new Ambassador Resources on Operation Tiger Cloud, where you'll find:

• the recording of today's meeting
• a sample email to introduce yourself as an Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador.
• a getting started video to share with your team
• posters for printing or digital signage
• an overview of the results of our last survey and campus interviews
• a list of current ambassadors
  • Please review and email tigercloud@rit.edu with suggestions of who to add.
  • If you joined via the subscription form this week, please let us know. An error prevented viewing about 8 new names. We'd love to add you to the list!

As always, we aim to provide the information you need when you need it. Please let us know what resources and information you would like on the Operation Tiger Cloud site, or share any general feedback on your user experience.

Your influence and engagement are crucial to our success. We appreciate your help!

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Dear Ambassador,  

We are excited to invite you to the kickoff meeting for the Operation Tiger Cloud Ambassador Program at RIT! Your enthusiasm and partnership are invaluable, and we can’t wait to start this journey with you. 

Details:

• Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 
• Time: 2 PM ET 
• Location: Zoom Meeting. Please join the Ambassador mailing list to receive future invites.

Agenda:

• Outline the project timeline and key milestones  
• Introduce our Ambassador Program goals 
• Discuss your role in communicating change and project feedback 
• Share insights from campus interviews 
• Address any questions or concerns 

Your diverse skills and experiences are crucial to our success. We aim to create a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully. 

A calendar invite is attached for your convenience. If you can’t attend, we will record and send a recap email with the recording. 

If you will be attending this meeting and need an interpreter, please request one at MyAccess.

Thank you for your commitment and passion. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! 

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Organizational Change Management 

Operation Tiger Cloud
 

Welcome to Operation Tiger Cloud!

Dear Future Workday User,

Welcome to Operation Tiger Cloud! We’re thrilled you want to learn more! 

We invite you to join us in our Ambassador Network for the Workday Project and help transform our campus. RIT is dedicated to ensuring the university is prepared for Workday, and your involvement helps us bring the people to the project and the project to the people.

As an ambassador, you'll enjoy exclusive first insights and shape RIT’s future in our network that drives Workday’s success! Your participation helps keep everyone informed and involved. In just 2-3 hours a month, you can make a big difference!

We’ll meet for a fun, informative one-hour session each month to share updates and ideas, and then you'll help us communicate back to your organization in your regularly scheduled meetings. More opportunities await as we approach the January 2026 rollout, and your partnership will be crucial. Stay tuned for exact dates! 

We’ll primarily meet via Zoom but may have in-person opportunities to build camaraderie. We’ll handle scheduling and record calls when possible. 

Not sure you’re the right fit? No hard feelings if you can’t help now. We’ll have other opportunities. Contact us at tigercloud@rit.edu to learn more.

Received this email in error or can’t participate? Unsubscribe using the link below. We appreciate your time and can’t wait to bring you the best of Workday. 

We can’t wait to partner with you to make RIT an even better place to work, one Workday at a time. 

Yours in Tiger Pride,

Theresa, Michelle, Andrew, & Paul
Operation Tiger Cloud
Organizational Change Management