---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Update on West Campus Heat/Hot Water From: "DDDH Send" Date: Wed, December 9, 2009 11:54 am To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Colleagues: UIC crews and outside engineering consultants have completed all repairs to the electrical system that supplies heat to the west side of campus. We plan on moving the boilers from the emergency generators to the regular university electrical system starting at 4 p.m. This process will take several hours. We expect no interruption of service. Also, a reminder that temperatures are expected to turn sharply colder over the next few days. Please ensure that all windows are closed, and if any areas of buildings appear unusually cold, notify servdesk@uic.edu immediately so we can avoid frozen pipes and other problems. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Donovan Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Now accepting nominations for the Student Leadership Award and Activities Honorary Society!] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:37:55 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Now accepting nominations for the Student Leadership Award and Activities Honorary Society! From: "DDDH Send" Date: Wed, December 9, 2009 10:49 am To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recognizing student leaders at UIC… Nominations are due Thursday, January 21 for the 2010 Student Leadership Award and the 2010 Activities Honorary Society! The University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) is proud to offer two prestigious awards recognizing student leaders for their exceptional contributions at UIC. The 2010 Student Leadership Award is given to graduating undergraduate, graduate or professional students with at least a B average (3.0/4.0) who will receive their degree in spring (May 2010) or fall (December 2009). Self Nominations are also accepted. In addition, nominees should also be associated with a leadership role within one or several student organizations, volunteer services or campus departments where a profound impact was made due to the student’s leadership efforts. Recipients will be the guests of the Alumni Association at the UIAA Leadership Awards Dinner in their honor on April 1, 2010. The 2010 Activities Honorary Society recognizes undergraduate students whose participation in a variety of student organizations on campus has contributed to a better community for everyone. Eligible nominees must be associated with at least three diverse student organizations with a key role in at least one of the three, and be in good academic standing (2.5/4.0 minimum) with at least 72 credit hours completed by the end of the 2009 spring semester. Recipients are selected by past AHS inductees. This member selection, a 60 year history and the loyal support of an active alumni organization make AHS unique among student organizations. Inductees will be honored at a special 60th anniversary induction and reunion ceremony sponsored by the UIAA on Sunday, June 6, 2010. To nominate a student online, visit www.uiaa.org/chicago/awards, and click on either the Student Leadership Award or Activities Honorary Society. If you have questions please contact Alicia Sines, Associate Director, Student Initiatives at asedbe1@uic.edu or 312/413-0398. University of Illinois Alumni Association Building Relationships For Life www.uiaa.org untitled-[2] Recognizing student leaders at UIC… Nominations are due Thursday, January 21 for the 2010 Student Leadership Award and the 2010 Activities Honorary Society! The University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) is proud to offer two prestigious awards recognizing student leaders for their exceptional contributions at UIC. The 2010 Student Leadership Award is given to graduating undergraduate, graduate or professional students with at least a B average (3.0/4.0) who will receive their degree in spring (May 2010) or fall (December 2009). Self Nominations are also accepted. In addition, nominees should also be associated with a leadership role within one or several student organizations, volunteer services or campus departments where a profound impact was made due to the student’s leadership efforts. Recipients will be the guests of the Alumni Association at the UIAA Leadership Awards Dinner in their honor on April 1, 2010. The 2010 Activities Honorary Society recognizes undergraduate students whose participation in a variety of student organizations on campus has contributed to a better community for everyone. Eligible nominees must be associated with at least three diverse student organizations with a key role in at least one of the three, and be in good academic standing (2.5/4.0 minimum) with at least 72 credit hours completed by the end of the 2009 spring semester. Recipients are selected by past AHS inductees. This member selection, a 60 year history and the loyal support of an active alumni organization make AHS unique among student organizations. Inductees will be honored at a special 60th anniversary induction and reunion ceremony sponsored by the UIAA on Sunday, June 6, 2010. To nominate a student online, visit www.uiaa.org/chicago/awards, and click on either the Student Leadership Award or Activities Honorary Society. If you have questions please contact Alicia Sines, Associate Director, Student Initiatives at asedbe1@uic.edu or 312/413-0398. University of Illinois Alumni Association Building Relationships For Life www.uiaa.org [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Weather Advisory] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:37:28 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Weather Advisory From: "DDDH Send" Date: Mon, December 7, 2009 3:13 pm To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Colleagues: The Chicago area is expected to experience very cold temperatures later this week. Please help us protect our facilities by keeping windows closed. If any areas of buildings seem unusually cold, please report the problem to servdesk@uic.edu immediately. Thank you for your assistance. Mark Donovan Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:08:39 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th From: "DDDH Send" Date: Thu, December 3, 2009 12:09 pm To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Colleagues, In compliance with the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act, I am asking for your cooperation with compliance of the act and the submission of the attached disclosure form for the 2009 fourth quarter by Monday, January 4, 2010. If you recall, the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (2 USC Sections 1603 and 1604) requires the University to register and file quarterly reports on federal lobbying activities with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate. In these quarterly reports, the University is required to provide detailed information regarding the specific issues in which the University engaged in lobbying activities and a good faith estimate of the total expenses the University incurred in connection with its lobbying activities. The fourth quarter Lobbying Disclosure Report covers October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and must be submitted to Michael Bass, Interim Executive Director for Governmental Relations, at mbbass@uillinois.edu, by January 4, 2010. Also, please disseminate this information to your departments, unit heads, regional sites for review and completion, if applicable. To ensure compliance with the LDA, it is essential that each university employee who engages in lobbying, as defined by the ACT, complete the attached lobbying disclosure form each time a contact is made with a federal official and congressional staff. This form should be submitted to the University’s Office of Governmental Relations within 5 days of such activity. Federal funds may not be used for lobbying activities. Additionally, I would like to remind you of the University policy with regard to contact with elected officials. It is imperative that the University’s position on University and legislative issues be clearly and consistently communicated to those elected officials – national, state and local – who make policy and appropriate the resources critical to the success of the University’s missions. In addition, the University must continue to build strong relationships with these same elected officials. The Office of Government Relations has direct University responsibility for achieving these objectives. In order for the Office to carry out its responsibilities, senior University administrative leadership (Chancellor, Deans, Directors, Department Heads and their staff) shall coordinate scheduled contacts with elected officials with the Office of Governmental Relations and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs so that clarity and consistency of messages are maintained. It is understood that senior University administrative leadership are acquainted with various elected officials and may interact with them in anticipated ways. It is also recognized that elected officials sometimes reach out to University administrative leadership with specific requests or questions. It is also acknowledged that at social events and in other public venues, unscheduled contacts with elected officials may occur. This policy does not seek to constrain these kinds of contacts. It is not intended to restrict or censure routine discussions with public officials. However, the substance and outcome of any unscheduled meetings, discussions or conversations with an elected official concerning resources or policy issues related to the University must be reported to the Office of Governmental Relations and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs. This policy does not apply to political activities or contacts with senior University administrative leaders may engage in during off-hours as private citizens. However, university employees may not conduct lobbying or political activities on University time or at University expense unless such activities are assigned or required as part of their jobs with the University. Employees of the University may not conduct lobbying activities on University time or at University expense (for example, the use of University stationary or e-mail.) Any individual may, of course, communicate on political subjects at their own time and expense, making it clear that the individual is not acting as a representative of the institution. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Warren K. Chapman Vice Chancellor for External Affairs attachment untitled-[1.2] Dear Colleagues, In compliance with the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act, I am asking for your cooperation with compliance of the act and the submission of the attached disclosure form for the 2009 fourth quarter by Monday, January 4, 2010. If you recall, the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (2 USC Sections 1603 and 1604) requires the University to register and file quarterly reports on federal lobbying activities with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate. In these quarterly reports, the University is required to provide detailed information regarding the specific issues in which the University engaged in lobbying activities and a good faith estimate of the total expenses the University incurred in connection with its lobbying activities. The fourth quarter Lobbying Disclosure Report covers October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and must be submitted to Michael Bass, Interim Executive Director for Governmental Relations, at mbbass@uillinois.edu, by January 4, 2010. Also, please disseminate this information to your departments, unit heads, regional sites for review and completion, if applicable. To ensure compliance with the LDA, it is essential that each university employee who engages in lobbying, as defined by the ACT, complete the attached lobbying disclosure form each time a contact is made with a federal official and congressional staff. This form should be submitted to the University’s Office of Governmental Relations within 5 days of such activity. Federal funds may not be used for lobbying activities. Additionally, I would like to remind you of the University policy with regard to contact with elected officials. It is imperative that the University’s position on University and legislative issues be clearly and consistently communicated to those elected officials – national, state and local – who make policy and appropriate the resources critical to the success of the University’s missions. In addition, the University must continue to build strong relationships with these same elected officials. The Office of Government Relations has direct University responsibility for achieving these objectives. In order for the Office to carry out its responsibilities, senior University administrative leadership (Chancellor, Deans, Directors, Department Heads and their staff) shall coordinate scheduled contacts with elected officials with the Office of Governmental Relations and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs so that clarity and consistency of messages are maintained. It is understood that senior University administrative leadership are acquainted with various elected officials and may interact with them in anticipated ways. It is also recognized that elected officials sometimes reach out to University administrative leadership with specific requests or questions. It is also acknowledged that at social events and in other public venues, unscheduled contacts with elected officials may occur. This policy does not seek to constrain these kinds of contacts. It is not intended to restrict or censure routine discussions with public officials. However, the substance and outcome of any unscheduled meetings, discussions or conversations with an elected official concerning resources or policy issues related to the University must be reported to the Office of Governmental Relations and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs. This policy does not apply to political activities or contacts with senior University administrative leaders may engage in during off-hours as private citizens. However, university employees may not conduct lobbying or political activities on University time or at University expense unless such activities are assigned or required as part of their jobs with the University. Employees of the University may not conduct lobbying activities on University time or at University expense (for example, the use of University stationary or e-mail.) Any individual may, of course, communicate on political subjects at their own time and expense, making it clear that the individual is not acting as a representative of the institution. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Warren K. Chapman Vice Chancellor for External Affairs attachment [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Position Available/Internal Search - Assistant to the Dean] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:08:28 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Position Available/Internal Search - Assistant to the Dean From: "DDDH Send" Date: Tue, December 1, 2009 12:28 pm To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant to the Dean (THIS IS AN INTERNAL SEARCH. APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AT UIC.) The primary function of this position is to provide administrative and management support requiring initiative, discretion, and independent judgment to enable the Dean to perform his administrative responsibilities effectively. Some of the responsibilities include: * Provide administrative and management support to the Dean, including scheduling the Dean's administrative and professional meetings and activities, prioritizing projects, preparing correspondence and reports, etc. Initiates ongoing communication with the Dean to provide personnel, budget, and program information, and prepare the Dean in advance of meetings, events, etc. * Represent the Dean's Office and serve as administrative liaison with the college administrators, to determine course of action, serve as primary toubleshooter for the Dean. Bachelor's degree required. Administrative experience required and administrative experience in a university is strongly preferred. Computer literacy and demonstrable proficiency in MS Office, database and spreadsheet utility, well-developed oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required. For fullest consideration applications must include a letter of application and resume and should be received by December 11, 2009. The position is expected to begin on January 16, 2010. Electronic applications are welcome and can be sent to: uic.assistant.to.dean@gmail.com or send to: Search Committee Graduate College University of Illinois at Chicago 601 S. Morgan Street (M/C 192) Chicago, IL 60607 UIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. untitled-[2] Assistant to the Dean (THIS IS AN INTERNAL SEARCH. APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AT UIC.) The primary function of this position is to provide administrative and management support requiring initiative, discretion, and independent judgment to enable the Dean to perform his administrative responsibilities effectively. Some of the responsibilities include: * Provide administrative and management support to the Dean, including scheduling the Dean’s administrative and professional meetings and activities, prioritizing projects, preparing correspondence and reports, etc. Initiates ongoing communication with the Dean to provide personnel, budget, and program information, and prepare the Dean in advance of meetings, events, etc. * Represent the Dean’s Office and serve as administrative liaison with the college administrators, to determine course of action, serve as primary toubleshooter for the Dean. Bachelor's degree required. Administrative experience required and administrative experience in a university is strongly preferred. Computer literacy and demonstrable proficiency in MS Office, database and spreadsheet utility, well-developed oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required. For fullest consideration applications must include a letter of application and resume and should be received by December 11, 2009. The position is expected to begin on January 16, 2010. Electronic applications are welcome and can be sent to: uic.assistant.to.dean@gmail.com or send to: Search Committee Graduate College University of Illinois at Chicago 601 S. Morgan Street (M/C 192) Chicago, IL 60607 UIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Registration information for Certified Research Administrator review session at UIC, March 12, 2010] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:07:52 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Registration information for Certified Research Administrator review session at UIC, March 12, 2010 From: "DDDH Send" Date: Tue, December 1, 2009 1:15 pm To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colleague, At the request of a number of colleagues on campus, we have again scheduled a review session on the UIC campus for those preparing for the nationally administered May, 2010 Certified Research Administrator exams. For the past three and one half years, a number of us on the UIC campus have been working to advance the professional training and recognition of research administrative staff through the national certification offered by the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC)-- http://www.cra-cert.org/whatiscert.html Many thanks to the UIC Office of Grants and Contracts of OBFS, and to the UIC Office Research Services of the Vice Chancellor for Research, for their moral support for this effort. When we began promoting the CRA certification on campus, there was only one CRA on campus. Over twenty UIC employees have now passed the exam and earned the national CRA designation. The CRA list is at: http://www.cra-cert.org/active.html Research administration professionals report that they learn much during their study of the "Body of Knowledge" for the CRA certification, and this whole process not only gives a research professional a rigorous overview of the legal and technical aspects of research administration, but also gives them professional recognition. The 250-question exam covers all aspects of research regulation, is difficult, and cannot usually be passed by someone who has not had hands-on work in preparing and adjusting grant budgets. So passing the exam is a true achievement. The cost is $195 for a review session and $340 to take the certification exam, and this cost is the responsibility of a sponsoring unit or of an individual. Once a review session is announced on the web by the RACC, persons from other universities also register as well at the RACC website, where fees for registration and the exams are paid. Action Item: A CRA exam review session has now been scheduled for all day Friday, March 12, 2010, at UIC, beginning at 8AM and ending at 5PM, in Rm. 110 CUPPA Hall, 412 S. Peoria. If you wish to register for this session, you can do so at-- http://www.cra-cert.org/sched.html Individual applicants are responsible for their own registration, and for arranging for either personal or departmental payment of the review and exam fees. Thanks very much for your interest and attention to this effort. Cordially, Albert Schorsch, III, PhD, AICP, CRA Associate Dean College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs University of Illinois at Chicago 412 S. Peoria, Rm. 125, M/C 350 Chicago, IL 60607-7064 (312) 996-2177, Fax (312)413-8095 schorsch@uic.edu http://www.uic.edu/cuppa untitled-[2] Colleague, At the request of a number of colleagues on campus, we have again scheduled a review session on the UIC campus for those preparing for the nationally administered May, 2010 Certified Research Administrator exams. For the past three and one half years, a number of us on the UIC campus have been working to advance the professional training and recognition of research administrative staff through the national certification offered by the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC)-- http://www.cra-cert.org/whatiscert.html Many thanks to the UIC Office of Grants and Contracts of OBFS, and to the UIC Office Research Services of the Vice Chancellor for Research, for their moral support for this effort. When we began promoting the CRA certification on campus, there was only one CRA on campus. Over twenty UIC employees have now passed the exam and earned the national CRA designation. The CRA list is at: http://www.cra-cert.org/active.html Research administration professionals report that they learn much during their study of the "Body of Knowledge" for the CRA certification, and this whole process not only gives a research professional a rigorous overview of the legal and technical aspects of research administration, but also gives them professional recognition. The 250-question exam covers all aspects of research regulation, is difficult, and cannot usually be passed by someone who has not had hands-on work in preparing and adjusting grant budgets. So passing the exam is a true achievement. The cost is $195 for a review session and $340 to take the certification exam, and this cost is the responsibility of a sponsoring unit or of an individual. Once a review session is announced on the web by the RACC, persons from other universities also register as well at the RACC website, where fees for registration and the exams are paid. Action Item: A CRA exam review session has now been scheduled for all day Friday, March 12, 2010, at UIC, beginning at 8AM and ending at 5PM, in Rm. 110 CUPPA Hall, 412 S. Peoria. If you wish to register for this session, you can do so at-- http://www.cra-cert.org/sched.html Individual applicants are responsible for their own registration, and for arranging for either personal or departmental payment of the review and exam fees. Thanks very much for your interest and attention to this effort. Cordially, Albert Schorsch, III, PhD, AICP, CRA Associate Dean College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs University of Illinois at Chicago 412 S. Peoria, Rm. 125, M/C 350 Chicago, IL 60607-7064 (312) 996-2177, Fax (312)413-8095 schorsch@uic.edu http://www.uic.edu/cuppa [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Update - E-Verify Preparation] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:07:21 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Update - E-Verify Preparation From: "DDDH Send" Date: Thu, December 10, 2009 9:26 am To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is being distributed on behalf of Maureen Parks, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. The purpose of this email is to provide an update on the University's preparation for the E-Verify federal contractor requirement. The details included in this message may also be of interest to hiring managers and personnel with employment responsibilities; please forward to the appropriate individual(s) within your unit. In June 2009, you received notification about a new federal mandate, which requires recipients of federal contract funding to participate in E-Verify, which is an internet-based system that electronically verifies employees' authorization to work in the United States. As a recipient of federal contracts, the University of Illinois must enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of receiving a qualifying contract. We have not yet received a qualifying contract; however, in consultation with OBFS-Grants and Contracts, we understand that this could happen at any time. It is therefore necessary to begin preparing for the implementation of this mandate. In order to comply, all employees hired after November 6, 1986 will be required by the University to complete a new Form I-9, which will then be entered into the E-Verify system. This process must be completed within 180 days of the University's enrollment in E-Verify. As you can imagine, this will be a significant undertaking, so your cooperation as efforts proceed is appreciated. Although the details of this endeavor are still being finalized, it is anticipated that employees will need to attend an "E-Verify session" to complete the Form I-9 and E-Verify process. The central Human Resources office is attempting to schedule these sessions so as to minimize disruptions to campus units. However, it is very important that your unit remain flexible in allowing employees to complete this task. We will soon be communicating with employees about this requirement and how they can prepare for the E-Verify session. For example, employees should be sure that their official documents to be used for Form I-9 purposes (a list is available at http://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/pdf/I9_Documents.pdf) contain their current, correct name and other information. This will minimize the chance for E-Verify errors. General information about the E-Verify requirement and the Form I-9 process can be found at https://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/cf/policies/index.cfm?Item_id=4334. You will receive further details about the E-Verify sessions from the central Human Resources office once details have been finalized. In the meantime, questions about E-Verify may be directed to the appropriate HR office. Campus Human Resources at Everifyquestions@uillinois.edu or 312-996-3581 Faculty Affairs HR at fahr@uic.edu or 312-355-2412 UIC Student Employment at studentjobs@uic.edu or 312-996-3130 University Administration units should contact Employee Relations and Human Resources at ERHRCommunications@uillinois.edu or 217-333-2600. If you are unsure who to contact, you may send questions to uihr@uillinois.edu and they will be directed to the appropriate office. untitled-[2] This message is being distributed on behalf of Maureen Parks, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. The purpose of this email is to provide an update on the University’s preparation for the E-Verify federal contractor requirement. The details included in this message may also be of interest to hiring managers and personnel with employment responsibilities; please forward to the appropriate individual(s) within your unit. In June 2009, you received notification about a new federal mandate, which requires recipients of federal contract funding to participate in E-Verify, which is an internet-based system that electronically verifies employees’ authorization to work in the United States. As a recipient of federal contracts, the University of Illinois must enroll in E-Verify within 30 days of receiving a qualifying contract. We have not yet received a qualifying contract; however, in consultation with OBFS-Grants and Contracts, we understand that this could happen at any time. It is therefore necessary to begin preparing for the implementation of this mandate. In order to comply, all employees hired after November 6, 1986 will be required by the University to complete a new Form I-9, which will then be entered into the E-Verify system. This process must be completed within 180 days of the University’s enrollment in E-Verify. As you can imagine, this will be a significant undertaking, so your cooperation as efforts proceed is appreciated. Although the details of this endeavor are still being finalized, it is anticipated that employees will need to attend an “E-Verify session” to complete the Form I-9 and E-Verify process. The central Human Resources office is attempting to schedule these sessions so as to minimize disruptions to campus units. However, it is very important that your unit remain flexible in allowing employees to complete this task. We will soon be communicating with employees about this requirement and how they can prepare for the E-Verify session. For example, employees should be sure that their official documents to be used for Form I-9 purposes (a list is available at http://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/pdf/I9_Documents.pdf) contain their current, correct name and other information. This will minimize the chance for E-Verify errors. General information about the E-Verify requirement and the Form I-9 process can be found at https://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/cf/policies/index.cfm?Item_id=4334 . You will receive further details about the E-Verify sessions from the central Human Resources office once details have been finalized. In the meantime, questions about E-Verify may be directed to the appropriate HR office. Campus Human Resources at Everifyquestions@uillinois.edu or 312-996-3581 Faculty Affairs HR at fahr@uic.edu or 312-355-2412 UIC Student Employment at studentjobs@uic.edu or 312-996-3130 University Administration units should contact Employee Relations and Human Resources at ERHRCommunications@uillinois.edu or 217-333-2600. If you are unsure who to contact, you may send questions to uihr@uillinois.edu and they will be directed to the appropriate office. [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Positive Time Reporting Update] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:07:06 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Positive Time Reporting Update From: "DDDH Send" Date: Thu, December 10, 2009 9:30 am To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO: DDDH FROM: John Loya, Vice Chancellor for Human Resources RE: POSITIVE TIME REPORTING UPDATE DATE: December 10, 2009 The purpose of this memo is to provide two important points of information pertaining to Positive Time Reporting (PTR): 1) A new implementation date for PTR has been determined. The new effective date is January 31, 2010. The original implementation date of December 13, 2009 should be disregarded. The reason for the new implementation date is due to a technical change needed in our log-in system. We will be adding the ability to use Net ID in the user authentication process, which will minimize access problems for UIC participants. 2) We have had a number of inquiries about which employee groups are required to submit hours in compliance with PTR. All Academic Professionals and exempt civil service employees must participate in PTR. As of now, faculty are not required to participate in PTR. Those individuals in high-level administrative positions at UIC (i.e. Deans, Vice Deans, Provost, Vice Provost, etc) must complete PTR if they are appointed as an Academic Professional as according to the E-Class code in PEAEMPL; if the individual is appointed as faculty they are exempt from PTR. The E-Class code in PEAEMPL will be used to determine how all employees are categorized and therefore which need to comply and which are exempt. Additional information about PTR can be found at the below websites: http://www.uic.edu/depts/hr/PTRG.shtml https://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/pdf/policy/SOEEAReportingPolicy.pdf Questions concerning PTR should be sent to Russell Dickow at rdickow@uic.edu or 6-4014. untitled-[2] TO: DDDH FROM: John Loya, Vice Chancellor for Human Resources RE: POSITIVE TIME REPORTING UPDATE DATE: December 10, 2009 The purpose of this memo is to provide two important points of information pertaining to Positive Time Reporting (PTR): 1) A new implementation date for PTR has been determined. The new effective date is January 31, 2010. The original implementation date of December 13, 2009 should be disregarded. The reason for the new implementation date is due to a technical change needed in our log-in system. We will be adding the ability to use Net ID in the user authentication process, which will minimize access problems for UIC participants. 2) We have had a number of inquiries about which employee groups are required to submit hours in compliance with PTR. All Academic Professionals and exempt civil service employees must participate in PTR. As of now, faculty are not required to participate in PTR. Those individuals in high-level administrative positions at UIC (i.e. Deans, Vice Deans, Provost, Vice Provost, etc) must complete PTR if they are appointed as an Academic Professional as according to the E-Class code in PEAEMPL; if the individual is appointed as faculty they are exempt from PTR. The E-Class code in PEAEMPL will be used to determine how all employees are categorized and therefore which need to comply and which are exempt. Additional information about PTR can be found at the below websites: http://www.uic.edu/depts/hr/PTRG.shtml https://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/pdf/policy/SOEEAReportingPolicy.pdf Questions concerning PTR should be sent to Russell Dickow at rdickow@uic.edu or 6-4014. [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Business Continuity Planning Group] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:06:49 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Business Continuity Planning Group From: "DDDH Send" Date: Fri, December 11, 2009 10:44 am To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 11, 2009 TO: Richard Anderson (EHSO) Jeff Barrie (Utilities) Jacqueline (Jacquie) Berger (Interim Director of Communications, VCR) Clarence Bridges (Facilities Management) Jim Foerster (Facility and Space Planning) – Chair Michael Ginsburg (VCSA, Student Housing and Auxiliary Services) Dan Harper (Human Resources) Donna Knutson (Facilities Management) Kimberly Laczynski (OBFS) Cynthia Herrera Lindstrom (ACCC) David Loffing (UIH) David Marder (University Health Services) Andrew Mosio (University Audits) Richard Rohloff (UIC Police) Al Schorsch (CUPPA) Kevin Tynan (Marketing Communications) FROM: R. Michael Tanner Provost SUBJECT: Business Continuity Planning Group I am writing to ask you to participate in a new initiative to ensure that UIC is adequately prepared to continue operations if confronted with situations that threaten mission-critical operations and services. UIC has already experienced such circumstances in the case of the College of Pharmacy fire, the MBRB HVAC failure and the two separate floods that disrupted electrical service to University Hall and the Lecture Centers. UIC has taken several steps to plan for contingencies with the preparation of an All Hazards Emergency Response Plan, a desktop Emergency Guide, a Pandemic Response Plan, and continuity of operations plans for information technology in ACCC, the University Hospital, and several line colleges. However, based on the findings of a recent audit, it is clear that very few campus units have documented procedures for dealing with disruptions to normal operations, and that there is a lack of uniformity in the plans that do exist. Therefore, the goal of this new initiative is to broaden participation in emergency preparedness planning by conducting a systematic, campus-level assessment of risk factors and potential impacts, followed by preparation of business continuity plans for key administrative and support units and eventually for all academic units. I have asked Vice Chancellor Mark Donovan (Chair), Vice Provost Lon Kaufman, Executive Assistant Vice President Heather Haberaecker, Associate Vice Chancellor Foerster, and EHSO Associate Director Richard Anderson to serve as a Steering Committee to guide this initiative. I am writing to ask you to serve on a Planning Group to conduct the campus-level assessment of risk factors and potential impacts and also to serve as the liaison for preparation of business continuity plans for your administrative unit. (A list of proposed members is attached for your information.) UIC will be adopting a web-based software tool (UC Ready) to facilitate preparation of unit-level plans. UC Ready is a tool that was developed at the University of California at Berkeley and adopted by all public universities in California as a business continuity planning tool. UIC will also solicit proposals from experienced business continuity planners for consulting services to support this effort. The RFP for consulting services will be issued shortly. I expect the planning process to begin in earnest in early January. Jim Foerster has agreed to serve as project manager for this effort, and his office will be contacting you shortly to schedule an initial Planning Group meeting to discuss project scope and details. I thank you in advance for your participation in this effort which is essential to ensure that UIC is prepared to manage and resolve disruptions to its work environment. c: Chancellor Allen-Meares Executive Assistant Vice President Haberaecker Vice Chancellors Vice Provosts Deans, Directors and Department Heads Organizational Structure for Business Continuity Planning Business Continuity Steering Committee (reports to the Provost) Members: Richard Anderson Mark Donovan – Chair Jim Foerster Heather Haberaecker Lon Kaufman Support Staff: Fernando Howell Joellyn Migas Business Continuity Planning Group (reports to the Steering Committee) Members: Richard Anderson (EHSO) Jeff Barrie (Utilities) Jacqueline (Jacquie) Berger (Interim Director of Communications, VCR) Clarence Bridges (Facilities Management) Jim Foerster (Facility and Space Planning) – Chair Michael Ginsburg (VCSA, Student Housing and Auxiliary Services) Dan Harper (Human Resources) Donna Knutson (Facilities Management) Cynthia Herrera Lindstrom (ACCC) David Loffing (UIH) David Marder (University Health Services) Andrew Mosio (University Audits) Richard Rohloff (UIC Police) Al Schorsch (CUPPA) Kevin Tynan (Marketing Communications) Support Staff: Fernando Howell Joellyn Migas untitled-[2] December 11, 2009 TO: Richard Anderson (EHSO) Jeff Barrie (Utilities) Jacqueline (Jacquie) Berger (Interim Director of Communications, VCR) Clarence Bridges (Facilities Management) Jim Foerster (Facility and Space Planning) – Chair Michael Ginsburg (VCSA, Student Housing and Auxiliary Services) Dan Harper (Human Resources) Donna Knutson (Facilities Management) Kimberly Laczynski (OBFS) Cynthia Herrera Lindstrom (ACCC) David Loffing (UIH) David Marder (University Health Services) Andrew Mosio (University Audits) Richard Rohloff (UIC Police) Al Schorsch (CUPPA) Kevin Tynan (Marketing Communications) FROM: R. Michael Tanner Provost SUBJECT: Business Continuity Planning Group I am writing to ask you to participate in a new initiative to ensure that UIC is adequately prepared to continue operations if confronted with situations that threaten mission-critical operations and services. UIC has already experienced such circumstances in the case of the College of Pharmacy fire, the MBRB HVAC failure and the two separate floods that disrupted electrical service to University Hall and the Lecture Centers. UIC has taken several steps to plan for contingencies with the preparation of an All Hazards Emergency Response Plan, a desktop Emergency Guide, a Pandemic Response Plan, and continuity of operations plans for information technology in ACCC, the University Hospital, and several line colleges. However, based on the findings of a recent audit, it is clear that very few campus units have documented procedures for dealing with disruptions to normal operations, and that there is a lack of uniformity in the plans that do exist. Therefore, the goal of this new initiative is to broaden participation in emergency preparedness planning by conducting a systematic, campus-level assessment of risk factors and potential impacts, followed by preparation of business continuity plans for key administrative and support units and eventually for all academic units. I have asked Vice Chancellor Mark Donovan (Chair), Vice Provost Lon Kaufman, Executive Assistant Vice President Heather Haberaecker, Associate Vice Chancellor Foerster, and EHSO Associate Director Richard Anderson to serve as a Steering Committee to guide this initiative. I am writing to ask you to serve on a Planning Group to conduct the campus-level assessment of risk factors and potential impacts and also to serve as the liaison for preparation of business continuity plans for your administrative unit. (A list of proposed members is attached for your information.) UIC will be adopting a web-based software tool (UC Ready) to facilitate preparation of unit-level plans. UC Ready is a tool that was developed at the University of California at Berkeley and adopted by all public universities in California as a business continuity planning tool. UIC will also solicit proposals from experienced business continuity planners for consulting services to support this effort. The RFP for consulting services will be issued shortly. I expect the planning process to begin in earnest in early January. Jim Foerster has agreed to serve as project manager for this effort, and his office will be contacting you shortly to schedule an initial Planning Group meeting to discuss project scope and details. I thank you in advance for your participation in this effort which is essential to ensure that UIC is prepared to manage and resolve disruptions to its work environment. c: Chancellor Allen-Meares Executive Assistant Vice President Haberaecker Vice Chancellors Vice Provosts Deans, Directors and Department Heads Organizational Structure for Business Continuity Planning Business Continuity Steering Committee (reports to the Provost) Members: Richard Anderson Mark Donovan – Chair Jim Foerster Heather Haberaecker Lon Kaufman Support Staff: Fernando Howell Joellyn Migas Business Continuity Planning Group (reports to the Steering Committee) Members: Richard Anderson (EHSO) Jeff Barrie (Utilities) Jacqueline (Jacquie) Berger (Interim Director of Communications, VCR) Clarence Bridges (Facilities Management) Jim Foerster (Facility and Space Planning) – Chair Michael Ginsburg (VCSA, Student Housing and Auxiliary Services) Dan Harper (Human Resources) Donna Knutson (Facilities Management) Cynthia Herrera Lindstrom (ACCC) David Loffing (UIH) David Marder (University Health Services) Andrew Mosio (University Audits) Richard Rohloff (UIC Police) Al Schorsch (CUPPA) Kevin Tynan (Marketing Communications) Support Staff: Fernando Howell Joellyn Migas [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Approval Process for Commemorative Plaques and Naming of Facilities] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:06:34 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Approval Process for Commemorative Plaques and Naming of Facilities From: "DDDH Send" Date: Fri, December 11, 2009 10:55 am To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO: Deans, Directors and Department Heads FROM: Mark Donovan Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Penelepe Hunt Vice Chancellor for Development SUBJECT: Approval Process for Commemorative Plaques and Naming of Facilities We want to remind you of the campus policies regarding naming spaces and installing commemorative plaques. Naming a space, whether a building, room or other physical space, requires approval both at the campus level and by the Board of Trustees. Installing a commemorative plaque requires approval by the Chancellor. The attached policy, originally issued in 2007, outlines the procedures to follow in order to obtain approval for either type of commemorations. Approvals must be granted before space names are changed or plaques are installed. Jill Sexton, Director of Special Projects in the Office of Development, coordinates the process of submitting requests for approval to the Chancellor and can provide you with a detailed checklist to help you prepare a request. If you have any questions about the policy, or need assistance beginning the approval process for a space naming or plaque in your area, please contact Jill at jsexton@uic.edu or 312-413-9468. untitled-[1.2] TO: Deans, Directors and Department Heads FROM: Mark Donovan Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Penelepe Hunt Vice Chancellor for Development SUBJECT: Approval Process for Commemorative Plaques and Naming of Facilities We want to remind you of the campus policies regarding naming spaces and installing commemorative plaques. Naming a space, whether a building, room or other physical space, requires approval both at the campus level and by the Board of Trustees. Installing a commemorative plaque requires approval by the Chancellor. The attached policy, originally issued in 2007, outlines the procedures to follow in order to obtain approval for either type of commemorations. Approvals must be granted before space names are changed or plaques are installed. Jill Sexton, Director of Special Projects in the Office of Development, coordinates the process of submitting requests for approval to the Chancellor and can provide you with a detailed checklist to help you prepare a request. If you have any questions about the policy, or need assistance beginning the approval process for a space naming or plaque in your area, please contact Jill at jsexton@uic.edu or 312-413-9468. [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: Business Continuity Planning Program] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:06:19 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Business Continuity Planning Program From: "DDDH Send" Date: Fri, December 11, 2009 10:48 am To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 11, 2009 TO: Deans, Directors and Department Heads FROM: R. Michael Tanner, Provost SUBJECT: Business Continuity Planning Program I am writing to advise you that UIC is initiating a new program aimed at generating business continuity plans for each campus unit. Business continuity planning is a process for developing advance arrangements and procedures to enable organizations to respond to unforeseen events in such a manner that critical functions can continue to operate with minimal disruption. UIC already has certain administrative procedures in place for dealing with emergencies. For example, each of your offices should have copies of the "UIC Emergency Guide" which outlines steps that should be taken in response to various types of situations. UIC also has an "All Hazards Emergency Response Plan" containing detailed protocols to ensure a structured and coordinated response to campus emergencies. These are compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). The business continuity program we will be implementing begins with a campus risk assessment and impact analysis, followed by the development of operational recovery plans for major administrative units. I expect that much of this work will be completed by the end of the spring term. Once this work is completed, I will be asking academic units to assess their own readiness and develop unit-specific plans for their operations by the end of 2010. I have appointed a Steering Committee to guide the implementation of this program, as well as a Planning Group of representatives from units that will be asked to develop continuity plans in the first phase of this program. A list of the members of these groups is attached for your information. We will issue a Request for Proposals to procure the services of a consultant with experience in continuity plan development for universities. We will also be adopting a web-based planning template named "UC Ready" which is based on a system that was developed at the University of California at Berkeley. This program will be managed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services. Associate Vice Chancellor Jim Foerster will serve as the project manager. Initial meetings of the Steering Committee and Planning Group will begin in earnest in early January. Additional announcements and information about this program will be made available on the Facility and Space Planning web site (www.fsp.uic.edu). If you have any questions about this program, please contact Jim Foerster at x3-8722. c: Chancellor Paula Allen-Meares Organizational Structure for Business Continuity Planning Business Continuity Steering Committee (reports to the Provost) Members: Richard Anderson Mark Donovan – Chair Jim Foerster Heather Haberaecker Lon Kaufman Support Staff: Fernando Howell Joellyn Migas Business Continuity Planning Group (reports to the Steering Committee) Members: Richard Anderson (EHSO) Jeff Barrie (Utilities) Jacqueline (Jacquie) Berger (Interim Director of Communications, VCR) Clarence Bridges (Facilities Management) Jim Foerster (Facility and Space Planning) – Chair Michael Ginsburg (VCSA, Student Housing and Auxiliary Services) Dan Harper (Human Resources) Donna Knutson (Facilities Management) Cynthia Herrera Lindstrom (ACCC) David Loffing (UIH) David Marder (University Health Services) Andrew Mosio (University Audits) Richard Rohloff (UIC Police) Al Schorsch (CUPPA) Kevin Tynan (Marketing Communications) Support Staff: Fernando Howell Joellyn Migas untitled-[2] December 11, 2009 TO: Deans, Directors and Department Heads FROM: R. Michael Tanner, Provost SUBJECT: Business Continuity Planning Program I am writing to advise you that UIC is initiating a new program aimed at generating business continuity plans for each campus unit. Business continuity planning is a process for developing advance arrangements and procedures to enable organizations to respond to unforeseen events in such a manner that critical functions can continue to operate with minimal disruption. UIC already has certain administrative procedures in place for dealing with emergencies. For example, each of your offices should have copies of the "UIC Emergency Guide" which outlines steps that should be taken in response to various types of situations. UIC also has an "All Hazards Emergency Response Plan" containing detailed protocols to ensure a structured and coordinated response to campus emergencies. These are compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). The business continuity program we will be implementing begins with a campus risk assessment and impact analysis, followed by the development of operational recovery plans for major administrative units. I expect that much of this work will be completed by the end of the spring term. Once this work is completed, I will be asking academic units to assess their own readiness and develop unit-specific plans for their operations by the end of 2010. I have appointed a Steering Committee to guide the implementation of this program, as well as a Planning Group of representatives from units that will be asked to develop continuity plans in the first phase of this program. A list of the members of these groups is attached for your information. We will issue a Request for Proposals to procure the services of a consultant with experience in continuity plan development for universities. We will also be adopting a web-based planning template named "UC Ready" which is based on a system that was developed at the University of California at Berkeley. This program will be managed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services. Associate Vice Chancellor Jim Foerster will serve as the project manager. Initial meetings of the Steering Committee and Planning Group will begin in earnest in early January. Additional announcements and information about this program will be made available on the Facility and Space Planning web site (www.fsp.uic.edu). If you have any questions about this program, please contact Jim Foerster at x3-8722. c: Chancellor Paula Allen-Meares Organizational Structure for Business Continuity Planning Business Continuity Steering Committee (reports to the Provost) Members: Richard Anderson Mark Donovan – Chair Jim Foerster Heather Haberaecker Lon Kaufman Support Staff: Fernando Howell Joellyn Migas Business Continuity Planning Group (reports to the Steering Committee) Members: Richard Anderson (EHSO) Jeff Barrie (Utilities) Jacqueline (Jacquie) Berger (Interim Director of Communications, VCR) Clarence Bridges (Facilities Management) Jim Foerster (Facility and Space Planning) – Chair Michael Ginsburg (VCSA, Student Housing and Auxiliary Services) Dan Harper (Human Resources) Donna Knutson (Facilities Management) Cynthia Herrera Lindstrom (ACCC) David Loffing (UIH) David Marder (University Health Services) Andrew Mosio (University Audits) Richard Rohloff (UIC Police) Al Schorsch (CUPPA) Kevin Tynan (Marketing Communications) Support Staff: Fernando Howell Joellyn Migas [Fwd: ACTION REQUIRED: Federal Lobby Disclosure Form, Due January 4th].msg Subject: [Fwd: SAVE THE DATE: UIC COMMUNITY PACKS THE PAVILION ON JANUARY 15TH!] From: "Julia Hendry" Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:06:00 -0600 To: diazm@uic.edu ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: SAVE THE DATE: UIC COMMUNITY PACKS THE PAVILION ON JANUARY 15TH! From: "DDDH Send" Date: Fri, December 18, 2009 10:09 am To: DDDH@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU -------------------------------------------------------------------------- UIC Athletics, the UIC Pavilion, and University Village Marketplace invite you to pack the Pavilion in support of the UIC Flames vs. Loyola Ramblers Men’s Basketball game on Friday, January 15, 2010. Join us for a special event before the game, which includes: · Pizza, hot dogs, burgers and more! · Shooting hoops on the Pavilion floor · Bean bag toss · Special appearance by Sparky D. Dragon and the UIC Flames Cheerleaders · Chance to win prizes EVENT DETAILS DATE: Friday, January 15, 2010 TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (food served 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.) LOCATION: UIC Pavilion 525 S. Racine Ave. COST: UIC Community: $1.00 per person (must show i-card) for special event and seat at the game UIC Guest: $5.00 per person (must be accompanied by UIC faculty, staff or student) for special event and seat at the game GAME TIME: 800 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m. for general public) We look forward to seeing you support the UIC Flames and PACK THE PAVILION! Sponsored by: UIC Intercollegiate Athletics UIC Pavilion University Village Marketplace Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Engaging students for success, from orientation through graduation.