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September 15, 2008

Patricia Graham to be honored at Oct. 3 luncheon

No, she is not retiring -- but Patricia A. Graham, UTSA executive director of special events, will be honored for her 34 years at UTSA at a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3 in the University Center III ballroom on the 1604 Campus. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Dr. Patricia A. Graham Scholarship Fund, which will help future UTSA students achieve their dreams. Admission to the special luncheon is $60, $30 for students and $600 for tables of 10.

Download a luncheon registration form, register online and read more on UTSA Today.

 

UTSA community invited to QEP focus groups

The entire UTSA community is encouraged to attend focus group sessions Sept. 15-18 to learn about the three Quality Enhancement Plan proposals under consideration. QEP is a new requirement in UTSA's reaccreditation process through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. One of the three proposals will become part of the UTSA reaccreditation effort, and committee members are asking for direct feedback.

Read details and find the link to the focus group schedule on UTSA Today.

 

UTSA faculty-staff dining plans offer value, flexibility

UTSA faculty and staff can leave the leftovers, bagged lunches and frozen meals at home -- and buy one of two dining plans offered by ARAMARK, UTSA's dining services vendor. The plans were created with flexibility and value specifically for faculty and staff members. Each plan includes a bonus Dining Dollars incentive of up to 8 percent, a guaranteed $5 meal cost at RFoC at Roadrunner Café (Real Food on Campus) from Aug. 22, 2008, to Aug. 21, 2009. The $5 guaranteed price at Roadrunner Café can be used for as many people as you like at one visit. As long as you have a Dining Dollars balance on your UTSACard, you can pay for as many people as you wish.

Read the plan details on UTSA Today.

 

HOP disabilities policy is updated

Minor editorial changes were made to update policy 9.2, "University Policy Concerning Persons with Disabilities," in the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP). Periodic updates to the HOP online will be announced in @UTSA.

More information: Office of Legal Affairs, 458-4105

 

Holiday season: Now is the time to plan ahead

The Office of Human Resources recommends that managers ask their employees to submit vacation requests now to determine departmental coverage for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays including skeleton-crew days in December. (Refer to the UTSA holiday schedule.)

As always, employee requests for leave during the holidays are subject to business needs and management approval. Making an early request for time off can help departments provide needed coverage, minimize disruption and provide employees the opportunity to plan ahead.

 

Student Health Services publishes new HIV/AIDS newsletter

Download the new issue of the HIV/AIDS newsletter at the UTSA Student Health Services Web site. In this issue, view the events calendar and read about HIV 101, HIV clinic testing dates, winning the fight against HIV in communities of color and test your HIV IQ.

 

Download new UTSA safety newsletter

The September 2008 issue of 'Runner Beat, the safety newsletter published by the UTSA Police Department is available now for download (PDF format). In this issue, read about the UTSA theft awareness campaign ("Secure It, Keep It"), traffic safety, the path to preparedness and safety highlights. Also, read the regular columns -- Detective Time, Community Place and Chief's Corner.

 

 

FY 2009 UTSA Holiday Schedule

Training and Development Classes

UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures

UTSA Calendar

Payroll Calendar

 

 

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