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Jan. 6, 2005

Search committee seeks input for IT position

Understanding the importance of using information technology to benefit the UTSA community, President Ricardo Romo has appointed a search committee representing UTSA faculty, students and staff to seek candidates for the vacant position of associate vice provost for information technology. As part of the search process, the committee will conduct three public meetings to gain input on the information technology needs of the UTSA community.

Forums are set for 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12 in the John Peace Library Assembly Room (4.03.08F), 1604 Campus; 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the John Peace Library Building Assembly Room (4.03.08F) and 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the Buena Vista Street Building Assembly Room (1.338), Downtown Campus.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2006/01/forums.cfm

 

Deby Bailey named travel manager

Effective Jan. 1, the Office of Travel Management was made a stand-alone office; previously it was part of the Office of Disbursements. Because of space considerations, travel staff will remain in the disbursements suite at JPL 4.04.26 for the time being. Deby Bailey, longtime disbursements staff member, has been promoted to the position of travel manager, reporting directly to the business manager, Gary Lott. She will oversee all aspects of the travel process at UTSA. "Please join us in congratulating Deby on her new position," said Lott. "We are confident that her knowledge and dedication will benefit UTSA travelers."

 

Employee Sonia Saenz honored for job excellence

Sonia Saenz, Downtown Campus housekeeping supervisor, recently was honored by Vice President for Business Affairs Kerry Kennedy as the first recipient of the Celebrating Excellence Quarterly Award. Saenz distinguished herself by transforming the Downtown Campus housekeeping department. Since her assignment there in March, she has implemented changes in processes and programs that were beneficial to both staff and customers.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2005/12/saenz.cfm

 

Construction causes road, lot closures

The installation of electrical and communication equipment requires a road and parking lot closure at the UTSA 1604 Campus through Friday, Jan. 13. Traffic from the north on Walter Brenan Avenue will be permitted only as far as the parking lot 1B entrance. Walter Brenan Avenue ordinarily provides through-traffic and goes between the Convocation Center and the Wellness and Recreation Center. Parking lot 1B, northwest of the Physical Plant Building, also will be closed through Jan. 13.

Read more: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2006/01/construction.cfm

 

Mileage reimbursement rate drops, airline expands service

Effective Jan. 1, mileage reimbursements decreased to 44.5 cents per mile. For more information, visit http://fmx.cpa.state.tx.us/fm/travel/milerate/ or contact Tracy Picha, disbursements manager, at 458-5915.

And for future reference, American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, will launch service from Dallas Love Field effective March 2 to St. Louis and Kansas City with 16 flights daily. American will offer the flights to St. Louis and Kansas City, and American Eagle will fly to San Antonio and Austin. View American and American Eagle Love schedules.

 

Computer changes come to UTSA Library

Starting soon, computers in the reference areas at the Downtown Campus Library and the John Peace Library at the 1604 Campus will require students, faculty and staff to log into the computers. Students will need to use their Student Computing Services accounts and faculty/staff will use their network accounts. A limited number of terminals will be available for guests at each campus. As a courtesy, guest machines will have a 30-minute time limit.

More information: UTSA Library Web site

 

Banner system upgrade to cause brief shutdown

The Banner student information system will undergo a major system upgrade the first weekend in February. In order for the upgraded software to be installed, Banner will be unavailable from noon, Feb. 3 to 7 a.m., Feb. 6. The new version will be active Feb. 6, and the usual look and feel of the system will change dramatically. All Banner users must browse through the Internet tutorial on the new Banner system before the upgrade is complete.

Instructions for accessing the tutorial on a PC: http://www.utsa.edu/today/2006/01/bannertraining.doc

 

 

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