News from FAMIS (September 2009)

FAMIS / Maestro Sponsor Changes

Effective 8/4/09, new Sponsor requirements were added to the FAMIS SPR module as a result of collaboration between FAMIS and Maestro, the new Integrated Research Administration System that is currently being developed. In order for Maestro to consistently report research activity between Members of the Texas A&M University System and the Texas A&M Research Foundation, a Maestro sponsor consolidation group has developed a common Maestro Sponsor table that currently contains all active sponsors used by TAMRF (Research Foundation), FAMIS System Members, and EPIK (TEES) during the past five years.

Sponsors will not be able to be added to FAMIS unless they have a corresponding Maestro Sponsor ID. Additionally, FAMIS sponsors that are blank or are linked to the all 9s (UNKNOWN) Maestro ID will not be able to be attached to any project (SPR Screen 111).

In order to create a new FAMIS sponsor number or to assign a Maestro ID to an existing FAMIS sponsor, look for the Maestro number in FAMIS using SPR Screen 4. Position your cursor on the "Maestro" field, press the PF2 key, type in the sponsor's name and press ENTER. All Maestro sponsors whose name contains the name entered will appear.

  • If you find the Maestro sponsor you are looking for, setup the FAMIS sponsor as usual and type the Maestro sponsor number in the "Maestro" field.
  • If you do not find the sponsor in the Maestro lookup table, you will need to request that a new Maestro sponsor number be created.

If you have questions or need help, contact Valli Kannappan at TEES (979-458-7732).

FAMIS Report Revised

"License Plate" has been added to the TBAR019 report.

Search Manuals Database for FAMIS Screens

We have a search feature on our web site that will help you find what manual you need to refer to if you are looking for information on a specific FAMIS screen.

  • Click on the Manuals navigation link on the left side of our FAMIS home page.
  • Click the On-Line Manuals button and enter your FAMIS UserID in the prompt box that appears and click OK.
  • Click on the Search icon.
  • Click on the Screen Search >> link.
  • Enter the desired screen number in the field provided and click the Display button.  (Note:  for Screen 6 you would type 006) 

DocumentDirect for the Internet (DDRINT)

Check out Texas A&M University's updated web site for DDRINT. Their site provides informational links and videos to help you access data and reports using DDRINT.

Kudos From Our Users

  • "You all do a tremendous job for us...If only everyone realized how much you really do! If what you guys do could be packaged & marketed, I thoroughly believe that the type of product and service that you supply would be a multi-million dollar business."
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  • "Thanks for taking care of our request so quickly!"
  • "Thank you very much for all your help!"
  • "We appreciate your help."
  • "Thanks for your quick reply."

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User Manuals

We are in the process of revising several of our FAMIS User Manuals. The following updated manuals and guides are now available for viewing and printing:

Manual Version
Purchasing 3.1
System Control Screens & Tables 1.7
Vendor 3.1
Year-End Procedures 7.2

To view the most current version of a user manual, click on the "Manuals" link on the navigation menu and login using your FAMIS UserID. Our user manuals are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and text version.

Need Help?

Using the FAMISHELP contact form can save time and long distance charges. It also allows the person on HOTLINE to research your question/problem and provide you with a more specific answer.

Please do not send E-Mail directly to our staff members. If a staff member is out of the office you may not get an answer to your E-Mail until they return. Contacting FAMISHELP will ensure that your message is read and that you will get a response.

FAMIS SERVICES
Help Line: (979) 458-6464
FAX: (979) 458-6455
E-Mail FAMISHELP

FAMIS PRODUCTION
Phone: (979) 458-6470
FAX: (979) 458-6455
E-Mail FAMIS Production

OTHER CONTACTS

Passwords:
Security Officer
Using FAMIS Screens:
User Representative
Training:
User Representative
FAMIS Reports:
FAMIS Production Services
FAMIS Assistance:
FAMIS Help Line
(979) 458-6464
Connecting to FAMIS:
Your Network Administrator
Entire Connection:
Purchase - contact SELL
For Technical Help contact:
CIS HelpDesk Central
(979) 845-8300

FAMIS POSITIONS AVAILABLE
  • (None at this time)

For information contact:

TAMUS Human Resources
200 Technology Way
College Station, TX
77845-3424
(979) 458-6160
E-Mail TAMUS HR Dept.

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