August 7, 2007

• Annual benefits enrollment ends Aug. 8
• UTSA community invited to National Night Out, Aug. 7
• HOP legal-process policy is updated
• Departments must appoint inventory contact person
• Campus Rec offers memberships to faculty-staff, partners

Annual benefits enrollment ends Aug. 8

Previously closing July 31, UTSA annual benefits enrollment for fiscal year 2007-2008 was 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.

UTSA community invited to National Night Out, Aug. 7

Sponsored by the National Association Of Town Watch, National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention awareness event that strengthens neighborhood spirit and community-police partnerships, while sending the message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime. A special event, "Night at the Witte," is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. For information on citywide events, check with your neighborhood group. Tonight, turn on your porch light and join your neighbors in fighting crime.
 
More information: UTSA Police Department Crime Prevention Unit, 877-4006

HOP legal-process policy is updated

A policy has been updated in the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP). Changes in the policy, 4.18 "Procedures for Handling Legal Process, Citations, Subpoenas, Notices, Demands, Etc.," formalize procedures already in place. The policy includes a link to the procedural document on processing of subpoenas. Periodic Updates to the HOP online will be announced in @UTSA. Access the Handbook of Operating Procedures online.

Departments must appoint inventory contact person

Each department or unit code must appoint an inventory contact person (ICP) in preparation for the FY 2007-2008 annual physical inventory beginning in November. ICPs must attend a training session and are responsible for scanning department equipment during inventory. Additionally, removal-of-equipment (ROE) forms expire Aug. 31 and must be renewed and resubmitted if equipment will be used off campus.

More information: Olinda Ongay, 458-6396 or JJ Chavez, 458-6131

Campus Rec offers memberships to faculty-staff, partners

With new facilities and programs, the Recreation Center offers memberships to UTSA faculty and staff. Memberships also are available for each employee's spouse or domestic partner. The fee for a spouse/domestic partner is the same as the employee's membership fee. Memberships are $10 per month for employees with a salary of less than $20,000 per year, $18 per month for annual salaries of $20,000-$25,000 per year and $26 per month for salaries above $25,000 per year. The spouse/domestic partner will be issued a Campus Recreation membership ID at the membership services desk at the Recreation Center, 1604 Campus.

For information on locker rental, other fees and more, visit the Campus Recreation Web site; select "Operations" and then "Membership." Read more about new Campus Recreation services on UTSA Today.

Download the payroll deduction form for Campus Rec membership. To ensure uninterrupted service on your membership, return the completed form to Campus Recreation by Aug. 14.

More information: Laura Munroe, 458-6362

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