Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Chief Information Officer, ARMS (Administration Resource Management System) Records 1979-2000

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RG.5.S.1

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Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Chief Information Officer, ARMS (Administration Resource Management System) Records

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  • 1979-2000 (Creation)

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10.86 Cubic feet

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(9) cartons; (2) letter file folders

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Abstract

The Administrative Resource Management System (ARMS) was a computarized payroll system implemented by the Ohio State University beginning in 1993 with roll-out continuing through 1999. It was used by the University to handle general ledger accounting and human resource information systems. The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Chief Information Officer, ARMS (Administration Resource Management System) Records contains project files, budgets, reports, and other administrative records dating from 1979 to 2000.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Chief Information, Officer ARMS (Administrative Resource Management System) Records, RG.5.S.1, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Chief Information Officer, ARMS (Administration Resource Management System) Records contains project files, budgets, reports, and other administrative records. Materials date from 1979 to 2000.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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Conditions governing access

Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Audio/visual materials and computer media may need a use copy produced before access is allowed. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.

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Contains compact discs and a videocassette.

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  • English

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    English

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    Accession Number UA.2000.0122: Source unknown, date unknown

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    The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs handles the administration and coordination of academic concerns such as policy and governance matters, curriculum, academic misconduct, accreditation, regional campuses, and faculty development. It was founded by the Office of the President with the appointment of Vice President Harvey Davis in 1942, which was the first official delegation of power in academic and curricular affairs from the University President's Office. In 1956, Academic Affairs was separated from the Office of the President and established as an independent division.

    The Administrative Resource Management System (ARMS) was a computarized payroll system implemented by the Ohio State University beginning in 1993 with roll-out continuing through 1999. It replaced existing computer programs with PeopleSoft Corp. software, and was used by the University to handle general ledger accounting and human resource information systems.

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    Finding Aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2019 December

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    Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus

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