THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
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January 2026 Issue | This month's Encompass Essentials is a three-minute read.
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Workday for Human Resources and Payroll is Live! |
Workday is live for all HR and Payroll tasks! We encourage you to log in regularly to check for notifications and My Tasks items. As you continue to explore the new system, don't forget to use the extensive support resources available to you!
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Get the latest on how Encompass is taking shape behind the scenes.
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Adaptive Planning Phase II (Budget Development) launches April 2026
- Workday Learning launches October 2026
- Workday Finance launches July 2027
- Final Adaptive Planning (Budget) launches January 2028
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The new Experience portal, which will serve as the academic hub for students, is targeted to go live in February. This rollout will give students time to explore before Fall 2026 registration begins later this spring.
CRM Advise and Degree Works will go live ahead of Freshmen Orientation in May.
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Use the Student Information System Crosswalk to understand what’s changing through the transition to Banner.
- Stay tuned for expanded student communications, training resources, and in-person support.
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Embracing the Possibilities |
Each month, we’re highlighting how Encompass will make everyday tasks easier.
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Mobile App for Experience |
While Experience is already optimized for mobile use, a UM-specific app is also coming to make accessing Experience on the go even easier. More details coming soon.
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Launching in October 2026, Workday Learning will transform how we complete job-related and compliance training, integrating it directly into the Workday experience.
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Make the most of Workday through these tips related to FAQs.
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Time Off vs. Leave: Unsure Which to Use? Personal days typically fall under Time Off—not Leave.
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How Often to Submit Time: When hourly employees and student workers enter their time, it will save automatically. Employees can submit their time daily or weekly, whichever works best for them.
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Understanding Overtime Pay: When hourly employees enter time worked, the Overtime Pay field (located in the Details section) is automatically set to Yes. When this option remains selected, any hours worked over 40 in a workweek will be paid as overtime. If Overtime Pay is set to No, hours worked over 40 will be converted to compensatory time instead of overtime pay. If you normally receive overtime pay, be sure this field remains set to Yes. If you are unsure whether your overtime should be paid or converted to comp time, please check with your supervisor.
- Supporting Documentation: When uploading supporting documentation in Workday, keep in mind that files are visible to all individuals involved in that specific business process. Only upload final, relevant materials that are appropriate for everyone included in the process to view.
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| Piecing Together the Vocab |
What does Unit Initiator mean in Workday? |
Unit Initiators are employees authorized to start business processes on behalf of their department (like hiring or organizational chart changes). They were previously known as E-Form initiators.
If you’re unsure who your Unit Initiator is, you can find this information in Workday:
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- Select your Profile in the top-right corner and choose View Profile.
- Open the Job tab.
- Select Support Roles at the top of the page (you may need to use the More dropdown to see this option).
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Review the listed support roles to identify your Unit Initiator.
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| As the University of Mississippi continues to navigate change this year, our shared commitment to our mission of digital transformation and focus on elevated student experiences provides both purpose and direction.
By staying true to our core values and showing up for one another with patience and care, we can move through this important transition thoughtfully and continue advancing the work of the University of Mississippi, together.
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Emily Ferris, J.D., Ed.D.
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Associate Director of Outreach and Change Management Lead for Encompass
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Looking for more Encompass updates?
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| The University of Mississippi
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677
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| The University of Mississippi
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University, MS 38677
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