Communications

Newsletters
RIAS newsletters provide updated and timely information regarding status of the RIAS project as well as information related to specific system features and functionality.

Tips
Tips will provide short cuts and tips for using the RIAS system.

Supported Browsers
View a listing of operating systems and supported browsers certified to use with the RIAS Application, Discoverer and REX.

System News
Users of RIAS will receive updated information regarding system maintenance, upgrades, and key changes to RIAS.

Official Communications
On occasion, officers of the university will communicate to faculty and staff about the RIAS project.

Presentations
Members of the university community can learn about the RIAS project through public presentations.

Newsletters

• October 2009 (Online)
  RIAS Extension (REX) Upgrade,Discoverer Tips,Journal Attachments,
  Encumbrances (Open Commitments) Known Issues,Managing your RIAS or REX Access,RIAS Training
  
  
• June 2009 (Online)
  New Fiscal Year End 2009 Closing Procedures,Direct Deposit,Internet Explorer 8 (IE8),Chart of Accounts Attribute Added
  
  
• April 2009 (Online)
  New Design for the RIAS Website,RIAS Phase III,Non Salary Budget Adjustments, New Discoverer Reports Class,Helpful Hints
  
  
• Phase II Newsletter, November 2008
  Spotlight on Reports in Discoverer,Removal of the Reverse Button for Journals,RU Journal Inquiry
  
  
• Phase II Newsletter, October 2008
  How to Correct Receiving,Manual Encumbrance/Open Commitment Balances,Checking My Journal Status,Tips & Techniques
  
  
  Archive of previous newsletters
  

Tips

• Manual Encumbrance Journals
• Discoverer Tips
• How to Add a Journal Attachment
• How to Navigate your Worklist and View your Notifications
• How to Reassign your Notifications
• How to find Requisitions I have Approved

Supported Browsers

• Operating Systems and Browsers certified to use with the RIAS Application, Discoverer and REX

System News

• Known Issues About Procure to Pay
  
• Known Issues About the General Ledger
  
• Known Issues About Financial Reports
• RIAS Service Agreement

Archive of previous notices

Official Communications

Presentations

• Overview of RIAS Phase III, Presentation by Sandra Russell and Don Smith, Treasurers Luncheon, December 2, 2008
• Kickoff to RIAS Phase II, Presentation to the Business Managers Group, August 22, 2007
• RIAS Phase II, Presentation to the Business Manager Group Sub Group, September 10, 2007