July 27, 2007

• Annual benefits enrollment extended to Aug. 8
• Faculty-Staff All-Sports Passes available now
• HOP policies updated on comp time, space management
• Renew parking permit by July 31 to receive by campus mail

Annual benefits enrollment extended to Aug. 8

Previously closing July 31, UTSA annual benefits enrollment for fiscal year 2007-2008 has been extended to Aug. 8. Through Aug. 8, UTSA benefits-eligible employees and retirees can make online benefits changes using the UT Touch Web site. Benefits changes made through Aug. 8 will be effective Sept. 1, 2007. The extension of the closing date was arranged because of changes approved for graduate student employees and in order to provide the highest level of service to the university community.

Review your UT Touch coverage option letter which provides you with details regarding your current coverage, available coverage and resources to learn more about the available benefits plans. Details regarding each of the UT-sponsored benefits plans are available for review in the Group Benefits Handbook for Employees and the Group Benefits Handbook for Retired Employees at the UTSA Benefits Web site.

Note: If you must meet with a benefits representative, call 458-4648 and make an appointment to ensure availability.

Faculty-Staff All-Sports Passes available now

UTSA Faculty-Staff All-Sports Passes are available now at the UTSA Athletics ticket office for $60 and $122 for savings of up to $165 from the price offered to the public. The pass provides admission to all UTSA athletics events; for men's and women's basketball you must have a ticket for an assigned seat. The passes can be mailed to you or you can pick them up. The pass includes the men's basketball game against Navy at the Alamodome Nov. 17. Download a Faculty-Staff All-sports Pass order form (pdf document). Return the form with payment or a deposit by Aug. 17 and receive a "Get Rowdy" t-shirt.

HOP policies updated on comp time, space management

Two policies have been updated in the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP): 4.27 "State Compensatory Time" and 8.1 "Building Space." The changes to policy 4.27 accurately reflect the provisions of the Texas Government Code, Section 659.015 (f). Policy 8.1 was updated regarding the allocation and management of space. Periodic updates to the HOP online will be announced in @UTSA.

More information: Office of Legal Affairs, 458-4105

Renew parking permit by July 31 to receive by campus mail

In order to receive your new parking permit by campus mail, you must renew it online by July 31. After that, you can renew online, but you must pick up your permit at Parking and Transportation Services. To renew your permit, go to utsa.edu, select Quick Links, then select ASAP.

More information: 458-PARK (7275)

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