To better view this newsletter, visit http://www.utsa.edu/atutsa/.

October 16, 2006

Define PO procedure changes, training required

For Define users and approvers of purchase orders, the commands for reviewing and approving purchase orders (PBO, PB4, PB7, PXO, PX4 and PX7) will no longer be available in Define beginning Nov. 1. PointPlus under UT Direct will now be used to review and approve these documents. Read more at https://utdirect.utexas.edu/pointplus.

In order to log into PointPlus, you must have an activated EID and current password. An EID activation class is set for 8:30-9:30 a.m., Oct. 19 in Humanities and Social Sciences Building Room 2.02.02. To enroll in the class or to have your password reset if it is inactive, contact Define Services at 458-4556, 458-4346 or 458-4343. The new process must be completed by Nov. 1 in order to continue processing or approving purchase orders for your department or area.

 

Oct. 11 outage may have deleted work orders

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Facilities Work Control experienced technical difficulties with the work order system. As a result, work orders submitted electronically from 4 to 5 p.m., Oct. 11 may not have been received. If you submitted a work order during this time period, contact Work Control at 458-4262 to confirm receipt of your work request.

 

HOP authorized leave policy updated

A policy has been updated in the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP). 4.20 “Authorized Leave” Section VI (Leave of Absence Without Pay) has been updated with additional copy for clarification. Periodic updates to the HOP online will be announced in @UTSA. Access the HOP at: http://www.utsa.edu/hop/.

More information: Legal Affairs, 458-4105

 

SAAF application training offered via TXClass

A Human Resources training class, San Antonio Area Foundation Application Process, will be offered 2-4 p.m., Oct. 19, University Center Room 2.03.08, 1604 Campus, and 2-4 p.m., Oct. 26, Buena Vista Street Building Room 1.322, Downtown Campus. Register online via TXClass.

More information: Angelika Rocha, 458-4113

 

Employee conduct guide available now

Are you stumped by a compliance issue? Chances are that the answer is in the UTSA employee standards of conduct guide, "Do the Right Thing." The guide was recently updated and includes new information on research compliance, financial interests and updated links and contacts. View or download this valuable resource at the Audit, Compliance and Risk Services Web site. Paper copies of the guide are provided to new employees at Benefits Orientation and also are available on request from the Office of Institutional Compliance and Risk Services.

More information: Erica Garcia, 458-6621

 

Speakers needed for student programs

The Office of Student Activities is seeking speakers to add to the Speakers’ Bureau. Through the program, students will have a resource to find speakers who are willing to make presentations at no charge. This is a great service to the UTSA community, especially for student organizations that do not have the resources to pay for speakers. If you are an expert in a topic and want to volunteer your expertise to a student organization, contact Student Activities at 458-4160.

 

Research subjects needed for relationships study

Are you a single, Latina, social drinker and age 21-35? UTSA and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are looking for Hispanic women to be in a research study on alcohol and social interactions. You could earn up to $60 for a one-day research study.

More information: Tina Zawacki, 458-6579

 

Faculty-staff athletics season passes have arrived

Faculty-staff athletics season passes are available now. Individuals who paid for their passes have been notified by e-mail. Passes purchased by buyers who selected “bill me later” will be delivered upon payment. Buyers can pick up passes at the Ticket Office, Physical Education Building Room 2.01.10, 1604 Campus (ask for Jeramy Rodriguez or Lisa Jurgajtis). Additionally, tickets can be delivered to your office or they can be mailed.

More information and delivery arrangements: 458-8872

 

 

FY 2006-2007 UTSA Holiday Schedule

HR Training and Development

UTSA Calendars

 

 

E-mail news items to news@utsa.edu. Submit items at least seven days before an event and as a text message without attachments including contact name, e-mail and phone. Items may be edited for clarity and format. Please print @UTSA for employees without e-mail access.

Read more at UTSA Today, the official e-news of UTSA.

 

 

Editor: Tim Brownlee, Assistant Director of Public Affairs