ADVISORY/PeopleSoft Media Update; Texas Christian University Gets Wired with PeopleSoft for Higher Education eBusiness Solutions

Business Wire, Jan 18, 2000

Assignment Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

ADVISORY...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Who:    PeopleSoft for Higher Education and Texas Christian University

What:   PeopleSoft helps Texas Christian University meet demands for
        improved information access, increased staff productivity, and
        flexible student services with a technology path to the
        future. "Our goal is to become one of the most efficient,
        `wired' campuses in the country.  And with PeopleSoft, we'll
        make it," says Dave Edmondson, Assistant Provost.  The
        university replaced its legacy administrative systems with the
        full suite of PeopleSoft eBusiness solutions for student
        administration, financial management, and human resources.

        "Using the PeopleSoft suite of Student Administration
        applications, the university registered more than 7,500
        students in 50 percent less time than usual via the Web,"
        states Edmondson. "Our productivity has increased
        dramatically. We're offering course catalogs, registration,
        drop/add capabilities, grade reports, and financial balances
        all on the Web. It's remarkable," he says.

        "Because all PeopleSoft applications are designed with the
        latest technology, our users have immediate access to just the
        information they need, when they need it, and in the way they
        need it," Edmondson comments. "We're communicating with
        faculty, administrators, and students via email; processes
        such as budget approvals are now handled electronically, and
        posting financial aid to students' financial accounts once a
        two-day process - is now instantaneous."

        Texas Christian University reports, as a result of the
        implementation of PeopleSoft for Higher Education:

--         Dramatic productivity gains
--         More efficient reporting for more effective decision making
--         Improved, flexible student services
--         Increased student recruiting and retention capabilities

        "One of the reasons we chose to partner with PeopleSoft is its
        toolset," states Edmondson. "UsingPeopleTools, we've created
        applications, such as Residential Housing, Campus Police,
        Health Center, and Alcohol and Drug Education, that are fully
        integrated with our ERP applications. Next, we're going to
        have every business process of the university delivered to
        faculty, staff, and students via the Web," claims Edmondson.

When:   Spokesperson from PeopleSoft and Texas Christian University
        immediately available to report.

Background:  Founded in 1873 as a private, liberal arts college, Texas
             Christian University was one of the first colleges in the
             Southwest to enroll both men and women. TCU has 7,500
             students, 355 faculty, and 1,328 staff.

Contact:     For PeopleSoft, Inc. or Texas Christian University
             connections, please contact Mona Peloquin, 202/326-1728,
             at Edelman Public Relations Worldwide or Laura King,
             301/571-5930, at PeopleSoft, Inc.