
February 11 - April 22, 2025
Three free days of education for PeopleSoft Users across industries
Higher Education Day: Tuesday, February 25
Registration is open – save your free spot!
Discover how PeopleSoft solutions are empowering colleges and universities to navigate today’s evolving education landscape. Higher Education Day focuses on the unique needs of academic institutions, providing expert insights, success stories, and strategies for enhancing operational efficiency, student engagement, and financial management.
Learn how to leverage PeopleSoft to tackle challenges like enrollment management, compliance, and resource allocation while fostering innovation and excellence on campus.
Join us on February 25 for a day of industry-specific learning and collaboration designed to help higher education professionals thrive!
A huge thank you to our Higher Education Day sponsors, Gideon Taylor and Pathlock.
PeopleSoft Partner? Opportunities for participation are still available. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Browse the session listing:
10:00 – 10:30 AM EST
Higher Education Day Kickoff with Oracle
Abstract:
Please join Oracle’s Julie Alonso and Lucas Heymans to kick off the event with a high level discussion on all things higher education in PeopleSoft.
Presented by:
Julie Alonso
Product Management Director
Oracle
Lucas Heymans
Director Higher Education Applications Strategy, EMEA
Oracle
10:45 – 11:45 AM EST
Creating a Fluid WorkCenter (for Campus Solutions)
Abstract:
Fluid WorkCenters are the most current take on a Classic tool. WorkCenters are navigation tools that enable users to access all the pages, workflows, and queries needed for a specific task (or tasks). Come to this session to learn how to easily create Fluid WorkCenters, and then deploy them so they can be utilized at your institution.
This presentation will provide attendees with all the knowledge needed to create a Fluid WorkCenter. By the end of this presentation, attendees will understand the PeopleSoft objects needed for a WorkCenter, the security to create the WorkCenter, the steps to assemble the WorkCenter, and finally, instructions on how to deploy the WorkCenter out to users.
Presented by:
Tom Johnson
Sr Business Systems Analyst
Duke University
12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Higher Education Technology SIG Meet-Up
Abstract:
Join the PeopleSoft Higher Education Technology SIG to connect with peers and exchange ideas on leveraging Oracle PeopleSoft products in higher education. Share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions in this interactive networking session.
Higher Education HCM SIG Meet-Up
Abstract:
Engage with peers in higher education Human Capital Management during this interactive session. Discuss challenges, share insights, and explore strategies tailored to the unique needs of HCM in higher education institutions.
Higher Education ERP SIG Meet-Up
Abstract:
Collaborate with fellow higher education professionals in this ERP-focused networking session. Share experiences, address challenges, and uncover solutions designed for the unique demands of Enterprise Resource Planning in academia.

1:15 – 2:15 PM EST
Removing the Hype of AI in Higher Ed – Navigating Oracle, AI and You
Abstract:
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion designed to untangle the AI in Higher Education buzz from reality – and its immediate impact to the Oracle Ecosystem, enterprise software and automation. The panel will discuss the current state of enterprise software and the transformative promise of AI using real-world case studies. Topics like the Enrollment Cliff will be explored with a focus on how the use of AI can help deliver enhanced personalized and automated services that reduce costs and lower tuition, while improving student recruitment, retention, and success. Attendees will gain actionable insights and strategies to navigate the evolving technological landscape with confidence.
This is not your typical vendor session — it’s a roadmap for navigating uncharted waters with confidence and clarity.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn the current state of AI and its impact to Higher Ed IT environments running Oracle
- Discover proven strategies to help avoid common AI pitfalls
- Understand the key points in developing an AI playbook
- Be more prepared to answer the question: What’s our Ai strategy?
Featured Speakers:
Speaker: Paul Taylor, Gideon Taylor CEO, brings decades of experience in enterprise software, automation, and business process engineering.
Speaker: Andrew Bediz, Gideon Taylor Managing Director of AI, widely recognized as the foremost expert in AI within the Oracle Ecosystem.
Moderator: Brad Rutledge, Gideon Taylor Marketing, has more than 20 years of experience in leading conversations about advanced technologies for enterprise and government.
Who should attend:
Ideal for Chief Technical Officers (CTOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Digital Officers (CDO), Chief Innovation Officers (CIOs), IT Directors, Digital Transformation Managers, ERP Directors, and Higher Education Technology Strategists who want to understand AI’s impact on higher education operations and Oracle systems.
Presented by:
Paul Taylor
CEO
Gideon Taylor
Andrew Bediz
Managing Director of AI
Gideon Taylor
Brad Rutledge
Gideon Taylor Marketing & Session Moderator
Gideon Taylor
2:30 – 3:30 PM EST

Advancing Security Maturity in PeopleSoft for Higher Education
Abstract:
Higher education institutions using PeopleSoft face unique challenges in managing identity and access governance. Protecting sensitive student and faculty data, meeting compliance requirements like FERPA, and addressing growing cybersecurity risks require tailored strategies. Moving beyond traditional governance practices and advancing your position on the security maturity scale is essential to keeping systems secure and efficient.
This session will focus on how institutions can streamline and automate critical PeopleSoft processes, such as access provisioning, reviews, and elevated access management, to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to enhance security maturity specifically for PeopleSoft environments in higher education.
Join the session to learn:
- How to evaluate your institution’s security maturity and advance toward a stronger security posture.
- How to automate PeopleSoft identity governance processes, including access provisioning, reviews, and elevated access management.
- Best practices for securing PeopleSoft environments while ensuring compliance with FERPA and other higher education regulations.
- How to measure and present the effectiveness of your governance initiatives through actionable metrics.
This session is designed for IT and security professionals in higher education who are responsible for PeopleSoft security and governance.
Presented by:
Greg Wendt
Executive Director Security Solutions
Pathlock
3:45 – 4:45 PM EST
Integrating PeopleSoft Campus Solutions with your Cloud ERP
Abstract:
Join this discussion around the integrations Brigham Young University has built connecting PeopleSoft Campus Solutions to their Cloud ERP. Details will include key integrations, the transport methods involved, use of data pipelines, and how the integrations were retrofitted for the new world. Additional dialogue will be around the use of a PeopleSoft managed service provider to backfill PeopleSoft talent as full-time resource learned how to operate the new ERP. Then the story can include what is next for PeopleSoft at BYU including moving in 2025 to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Presented by:
Russ Scadden
Business, Finance and HR Portfolio Director
Brigham Young University
Thank you to our Higher Education Day sponsors:

