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October 16, 2008

UTSA library dean interview forums are Oct. 16-31

Three candidates will interview Oct. 16-31 for the position of dean of the UTSA library. The UTSA community is invited to join the library staff for open forum interview sessions with the candidates. View interview times and locations on UTSA Today.

  • Michael Binder, dean of libraries at Western Kentucky University, will interview Oct. 16-17.
  • Krisellen Maloney, associate university librarian for digital services and technology planning at Georgetown University, will interview Oct. 23-24.
  • Sharon Weiner, dean of library services at University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, will interview Oct. 30-31.

 

Give to SECC and see 'UTSA's Got Talent' Oct. 24

If you haven't donated to the State Employee Charitable Campaign, now is the time! SECC runs through Oct. 31. Faculty and staff members who have pledged to SECC receive a ticket to the second annual "UTSA's Got Talent" show, which is 2-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. There will be performances at the Buena Vista Theater at the Downtown Campus and the Liu Auditorium at the 1604 Campus. Performances will be simulcast to both venues.

>> View the instructions for donating online on UTSA Today.

 

Human resources hosts financial planning seminar

The Office of Human Resources will host a financial planning seminar, "Putting Balance in Your Favor," from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23 in the University Center Denman Room (2.01.28), 1604 Campus. Met Life Financial Planner will present the seminar. Enroll for course number SD 278 at the Training and Development Web site. The first 50 to enroll will receive a free boxed lunch at the seminar.

More information: Dianita Gee, 458-4253

 

Human Resource Management System launches Nov. 3

The Office of Human Resources will launch Phase I of the new Human Resources Management System (HRMS) on Nov. 3. HRMS is a major project that will have an impact on all departments using the Define system for employee functions such as entering, changing or deleting appointments. Phase I will affect administrative and professional (A&P) and classified employees. The new program changes the structure from an employee focus to a positions focus. Non-faculty positions now will be managed in the new Web-based application and not in Define. Faculty and student employee transactions will continue to be managed in Define until fall 2009 when Phase II will be implemented and those transactions move to HRMS.

Two classes will be offered to support HRMS. Staff members who create, view, approve or process any HR transaction in Define should attend one of the following classes. Enroll online via TX Class or call 458-4658.

  • AM 548 -- HRMS: An Overview (for those who only review and approve HR documents)
  • DE 679 -- HRMS: A Detailed Look at Phase I (hands-on lab class for those who create and enter HR transactions)

 

Register for personal development class series

Training and Development will offer a seven-part personal development series based on the acclaimed book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." Participants are encouraged to attend all seven sessions for the highest impact. The first class is Oct. 21. All classes will be presented Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the University Heights training room. Register via TX Class; course codes are SD280-SD286.

The series will explore the concepts of living a principle-centered life, vision and leadership at work and at home, balancing internal and external life factors, and how to achieve balanced self-renewal. According to Covey, there are three constants in life... change, choice and principles.

More information: 458-4658

 

Proposals must be submitted via new Cayuse system

As of Jan. 1, 2009, proposals submitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) must be entered and routed through Cayuse, UTSA's new online proposal submission and routing system. Paper applications won't be accepted as of Jan. 1. Cayuse supports applications submitted through Grants.gov for electronic submission, routing and storing. It also supports the routing and storing of non-federal applications.

Each department, dean and center/institute director must designate a first, second and third approver by Dec. 1. Approvers will electronically approve grants and contracts before submission to a funding agency. Approvers will log in to Cayuse and create a "Professional Profile" in order to electronically approve the routing of grants and contracts. Without designated approvers, proposals will route directly to OSP. OSP staff can meet with approvers (takes less than an hour) to review the system procedures.

To arrange a demonstration of Cayuse, contact Elizabeth Garcia at 458-5195.

 

Student Health Services issues HIV/AIDS newsletter

Visit the Student Health Services Web site and download the October HIV/AIDS newsletter. In this issue, read about the presidential candidates and HIV/AIDS issues, the national HIV/AIDS strategy, the U.S. travel ban on people with HIV/AIDS and the reauthorization of the Ryan White Act.

 

Download Graduate School newsletter

Remember to download the new Graduate School newsletter, The Graduate Report (PDF format).

 

'Runner Beat safety newsletter October issue available

The October edition of 'Runner Beat, the UTSA safety newsletter, is available for download (PDF format). In this issue, read about the annual security report, laptop locator software, police department accreditation, Halloween safety, emergency vehicles on campus and more. The newsletter is published by the UTSA Police Department Crime Prevention Unit.

 

 

FY 2009 UTSA Holiday Schedule

Training and Development Classes

UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures

UTSA Calendar

Payroll Calendar

 

 

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