April 30, 2007

• Read important messages on health, safety, workplace
• UTSA Fact Book is online now
• John Peace Library Building roof to be replaced
• Report non-compliance anonymously online
• Institutional compliance office publishes newsletter
• ITC calls for volunteers for dragon exhibit
• Pardon our dust: UC rooms to close temporarily
• Buy UTSA parking permit now for next year

Read important messages on health, safety, workplace

The delivery of the following messages to employees is required by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 85, Sections 111-115.

• Read an educational fact sheet provided by the Texas Department of Health on HIV/AIDS and the Workplace (pdf document).
• If you have questions regarding HIV/AIDS, call the Texas HIV/STD InfoLine at 800-299-2437 (English and Spanish) or read more at the Texas Department of State Health Services Web site.
• Read UTSA workplace guidelines and policies regarding HIV/AIDS in UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures Chapter 9.
• Download the UT System HIPAA Privacy Notice (Notice of Privacy Practices regarding UT Select, UT Dental Select and UT Flex) (pdf document).
• Download a notice regarding Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (pdf document).

More information: Dianita Gee, human resources management and development, 458-4253

UTSA Fact Book is online now

The UTSA Fact Book is available online through the Office of Institutional Research. The fact book contains a broad range of official information about UTSA. It includes a short history of UTSA, historical trends for student enrollment and success, information about faculty and other UTSA details.

Download the UTSA Factbook (pdf document) at the Office of Institutional Research Web site.

More information: Gerry Dizinno, 458-4706

John Peace Library Building roof to be replaced

Work is in progress for complete replacement of the roof of the John Peace Library Building at the 1604 Campus. During the project, there will be little or no interruption in building access. The project is scheduled for completion by late June.

More information: George Herrera, facilities project planner, 458-4973

Report non-compliance anonymously online

In addition to the toll-free UTSA Hotline (877-888-0002), issues of suspected non-compliance can be reported anonymously via the Web. Read more about the new online reporting option and the UTSA Hotline.

More information: James Weaver, institutional compliance and risk services, 458-4079

Institutional compliance office publishes newsletter

The Office of Institutional Compliance and Risk Services has published a newsletter with information on compliance training and other important UTSA compliance issues. Read the Compliance Connection newsletter.

More information: Linda Sendaula, 458-4158

ITC calls for volunteers for dragon exhibit

UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures seeks UTSA community members to serve as volunteer staff for the April 22-Nov. 4 "Here Be Dragons!" exhibit that explores the origins, symbolism and cultural significance of the dragon through history. Volunteer hours count toward the "Your Time Counts" UT Service and Civic Participation Program. Volunteers will serve as support staff and tour guides for the main exhibit floor and staff for the special children's area, Draco's Den. ITC volunteer office staff will provide training. Read more about volunteering and the "Your Time Counts" program at UTSA Today.

More information: ITC volunteer office, 458-2322

Pardon our dust: UC rooms to close temporarily

As a part of the University Center expansion project at the 1604 Campus, rooms in the University Center will undergo a series of life-and-safety upgrades from May 15, 2007, to Jan. 31, 2008. The upgrades include renovations to the sprinkler and fire alarm systems and remodeling bathrooms to meet ADA standards. In order to complete the huge project by August 2008, many meeting rooms and other spaces will be closed temporarily. For more information about rooms or reservations, call the University Center Office of Events Management at (210) 458-4155.

View the upgrade closure schedule on UTSA Today.

Buy UTSA parking permit now for next year

UTSA parking permits for the 2007-08 academic year are now on sale now through the ASAP online information system. For the next academic year, permit hangtags were redesigned using a sturdier card stock and three student permit categories were added. Faculty and staff can purchase a permit by payroll deduction and spread the cost over 12 months. Either pre-tax or post-tax payment can be selected. Read more on UTSA Today.

More information: UTSA Parking and Transportation Services, parking@utsa.edu, 458-PARK (7275)

FY 2006-2007 UTSA Holiday Schedule

HR Training and Development

UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures

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