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January 30, 2008

UTSA emergency alert system launches Jan. 30

UTSA has a new way to communicate quickly and directly with students, faculty and staff in the advent of a campus emergency. On Jan. 30, UTSA enacted the Reverse 911 communication system. The system will generate calls, e-mails and/or text messages to those who have registered through the online ASAP information system for the service.

Read more on UTSA Today.

 

Get in shape now for Diploma Dash 2008

Walk, jog or race to Diploma Dash 2008, UTSA's annual 5K run and fitness walk, at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 1 at the 1604 Campus. Participants have a choice of a certified 5K course and a scenic 1.5 mile course. Registration is $20 in advance, $30 on race day. UTSA students can register before the day of the race for just $10. Proceeds from the event, which doubles as the San Antonio City Championship Race, benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund, UTSA track athletes, and alumni programs and services.

Read more on UTSA Today.

 

Weather updates: What you need to know

Any time of the year, if there are icy conditions, excessive rain or any other emergency, find out the operational status of the UTSA Tri-campuses using these resources:

Read more on UTSA Today.

 

Changes were made... at the HOP

These changes were made in the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP):

  • Editorial amendments were made to policy 3.01 "Annual Non-Faculty Performance Evaluation Program."
  • 9.27 "Guidelines for the Internal Audit Committee" was updated to align it with the Internal Audit Committee Charter.
  • 4.22 "University Communications Policy" and 8.13 "The Organization and Appropriate Use of the Internet at UTSA" were updated to bring them in line with current practices and procedures.

Periodic Updates to the HOP online will be announced in @UTSA. Access the HOP online.

More information: Office of Legal Affairs, 458-4105

 

EOS e-mail change reflects new office name

The Office of Equal Opportunity Services has a new e-mail address: eos.office@utsa.edu. Formerly the Office of Institutional Diversity, the old e-mail address was diversity.office@utsa.edu. E-mails to both addresses will be active for an indefinite period of time.

More information: 458-4120

 

Audix voice mail system to be replaced Feb. 3

UTSA Telephone Services will replace the current Avaya Audix voice mail system with the new Cisco Unity system on Sunday, Feb. 3. Technical support is ending for the Avaya software, so replacement software was required. UTSA voice mail users must set up voice mail (i.e. record greeting message) as if they are new users. Details were sent by e-mail to voice mail users. Additionally, several voice mails about the new system were broadcast to users.

For more information, visit the Office of Information Technology voice mail page.

 

Staff Council scholarship application deadline is Feb. 15

Applications for the UTSA Staff Council Scholarships will be accepted through Feb. 15. Classified and administrative and professional employees who meet the scholarship criteria are encouraged to apply. Scholarships of $250 will be awarded for Fall 2008 to one undergraduate and one graduate student. The council raises scholarship funds by selling bottled water at May commencement ceremonies and other events. These and other fundraising events will ensure the continuation of the scholarships.

Pick up an application at the Scholarship Office at John Peace Library Building Room 1.01.20, 1604 Campus, or download an application at the UTSA Staff Council Web site. The download includes the scholarship criteria and application. Read more at the Staff Council Web site. Applicants must complete the application, write a biographical essay and submit them to the Scholarship Office by Feb. 15.

 

 

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Editor: Tim Brownlee, Assistant Director of Public Affairs