Campus
Communique
University Advancement Vol. XXVI, No. 43 June 26, 1997 Phillip Brown, editor
Campus
Communique
University Advancement Vol. XXVI, No. 43
June 26, 1997 Phillip Brown, editor
UNCW BIG BAND TO HOLD BON VOYAGE CONCERT
The UNCW Big Band, under the direction of Frank Bongiorno, will kick off its European tour with a Bon Voyage Concert at 8 p.m. July 2 in Kenan Auditorium. Last fall the band was invited to perform at two European jazz festivals this July. Beginning with the Graz Jazz Festival in Austria on July 5, the ensemble will also perform in Salzburg and Heidelberg culminating with the prestigious North Sea Jazz Festival in Amsterdam July 11. The ensemble's invitation by the festivals' program committee was based upon its performance through a taped audition. A unique blend of UNCW students and community musicians, including talented area high school musicians, the UNCW Big Band performs contemporary big band from swing to bebop styles. Among the arrangements scheduled for performance July 2 include Repetition, Time Check by Don Menza, Stella by Starlight and A Little Minor Booze. General admission for the concert is $5. Admission for UNCW faculty and staff is $2.50. Tickets are available at the Kenan Auditorium Box Office. For ticket information, call ext. 3500. For more concert information, call the Music Department at ext. 3390.
Patricia Turrisi Named New CTE Director
Patricia Turrisi, associate professor in philosophy and religion, is the new director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. Turrisi worked closely with the center during the last three years as associate director of the Honors Program. She was the recipient of the 1994 College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award and the 1995 UNC Board of Governors' Award of Excellence in Teaching. Former CTE director Gabriel Lugo is returning to teaching and research in the Mathematics Department. Turrisi said she looked forward to maintaining the center's instructional technology and exploring new areas of teaching innovation.
University Community Invited to Reception
The entire university community is invited to a campus-wide reception in honor of Chancellor James R. Leutze and his wife, Margaret Gates. The floating reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. June 30 in the University Union Living Room. Feel free to drop in during these times before you leave work for the day.
Announcements
"Life at the Edge of the Sea" Conference
There will be a three-day conference focusing on "Life at the Edge of the Sea" July 10-13 at the university. This fifth annual Southern Coastal Heritage workshop will examine how men and women have adapted to, interacted with and learned from the life forms and natural forces unique to the coastal environment. Tuition for residential participants is $325 and includes lodging, meals, admission fees and handout materials. Commuter fee of $295 includes all activities and lunch only. Registration deadline is June 30. For more information call the Division for Public Service and Extended Education at ext. 3195. Conference faculty include Harry Warren, historian and assistant director of the Cape Fear Museum; Marie Millis, Cape Fear Community College; Mark Ramsing, North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Museum; Lawrence Cahoon, Kathy Gormly and Sherrill Martin, UNCW; and Spencer Rogers and John Bridgers, North Carolina Aquarium.
Randall Library Hours
Randall Library will be open 7:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 27; closed June 28-29; and open 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30. Summer hours will resume on July 1; however, the library will be closed July 4.
Medical Insurance Annual Enrollment
Annual enrollment for medical insurance is in August. Human resources has been advised by the state health plan that there is no planned increase in rates for the indemnity plan. However, rates will increase for both PCP (BC/BS HMO) and UHC (formerly PHP). If you participate or plan to change to an HMO during the annual enrollment, pay attention to the "It's Your Choice" brochure delivered to your home address. Premium rates, coverage summaries and toll-free numbers for questions are included in the booklet. Faculty and staff seeking health plan changes must submit change forms in August.
Leave Records Deadline June 30
The university is required to submit vacation and sick leave balances and their value with fiscal year end accounting. Employees who accrue leave must submit an up-to-date leave record to their supervisors by June 30. Human resources has mailed lists and instructions to departments. Do not send time sheets or leave cards to human resources. The person responsible for maintaining departmental leave records will enter balances and submit one list.
Diversity Team Training
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) will hold a diversity team training workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 30-July 2 in University Union, Room 100. The training is to provide a team of individuals who can make the university one of the top responsive universities in dealing with diversity issues. The NCBI has led peer training programs to reduce prejudice in public and private institutions throughout the world, including the U.S., Canada, South Africa and Israel. For more information or to reserve your space, call ext. 3573 or e-mail kaberlinec.
Missing Tables and Chairs
During the last two weeks, two dozen chairs and two tables have been removed from the HawkÕs Nest patio. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts, call auxiliary services at ext. 7062.
New HR 1.60 Forms
Begin using the new HR 1.60 form July 1. The new form will be available using the printing services forms catalog July 1. If you have questions, call Kathy Reeves at ext. 3163. Summer I Faculty Payroll Faculty payroll checks for the Summer Session I will be available from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. June 30 at the Cashier's Office. Proper identification is required.
Bowling League Update
A mixed bowling league for UNCW staff is still planned to begin August 28. The league will run approximately 30 weeks, excluding holidays and school breaks at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Cardinal Lanes on Shipyard Boulevard. At this time the league is limited to 56 bowlers. As of June 1, 28 persons have joined. Organizers are opening registration to include staff members' spouses. If you are interested, contact Paula Greene at ext. 3129 or Susan Chinnici at ext. 3127.
Invoice Deadline
All interdepartmental invoices to be paid for fiscal year 1996-97 must be processed and forwarded to accounting by June 27. If you have questions, call Sondra Roark at ext. 3150.
Travel Reimbursements
All travel reimbursements to be paid from this year's fiscal budget should be in accounting by June 27. All travel advances must be satisfied prior to June 30. Call Liz Johnson at ext. 3076 if you have any questions concerning year-end procedures. Travel taking place in the next fiscal year 1997-98 that does not require payment from this year's budget may be entered as a future requisition "FR."
Check Requests
Check requests to be paid from the 1996-97 budget should be in accounting by June 27. If you have questions, call Jan Lion Riemersma at ext. 3227.
Summer I Faculty Payroll
Faculty payroll checks for the Summer Session I will be available from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. June 30 at the CashierÕs Office. Proper identification is required.
International Friendship Program Seeks Volunteers
The Office of International Programs is seeking faculty, staff and community members to participate in the International Friendship Program by hosting an international student attending the English as a Second Language Program in July. The program is for anyone who would like to participate in a cultural learning experience and help an international student feel welcome in a new environment. Hosts are asked to engage in a minimum of three activities with the student during July, such as a family meal, movie or sightseeing trip. For more information, call Heather Smith at ext. 7009 or e-mail smithh.
Students Needed for English as a Second Language Program
The Office of International Programs needs students to serve as conversation partners for international students attending the English as a Second Language Program in July. Conversation partners will spend four hours a week with international students to help with general speaking and listening skills. Each student will receive a stipend for their participation. Refer interested students to Heather Smith at ext. 7009 or e-mail: smithh.
Printing Services Inventory Dates
The print shop and copy center will close June 27 and June 30 for inventory. Emergency printing needs should be directed to Brenda Nelson at ext. 3563.
Year End Inventory
Central stores will be closed for inventory through June 30. Emergency and walk-in orders will be processed. Normal operations resume July 1.
Summer Kayaking with Discover Outdoor Center
Discover Outdoor Center is offering tours from 1-5 p.m, tomorrow, July 11 and 25. The $10 cost includes equipment, transportation and instruction. Tomorrow is open to family and friends of UNCW students, faculty and staff. Sign up in the Discover Outdoor Center, University Center, Room 138. Participants will kayak Fort Fisher Basin, Cape Fear River or N.E. Cape Fear River. For more information, contact Discover Outdoor Programs at ext. 4052.
Staff Development
Please refer to the Staff Training and Development Booklet for registration information or call ext. 3712.
Quality Faculty. . . Quality Staff
Anne Marie Beall, biological sciences, has accepted a counselor's position in the admissions office.
Drew Rosen, production and decision sciences, had his article "Service: Manufacturing's New Frontier" accepted for publication in the fall issue of The National Productivity Review. This article addresses the service revolution taking place in the U.S. economy and how manufacturers must reformulate their operating strategies to put service and service operations into the forefront of their strategic plans.
Joan Wiley and Robert Kieber, chemistry, received funding for their project "Flux of Dissolved Organic Carbon in Coastal Rainwater: Impact on Global Carbon Cycling and Hydroperoxide Chemistry in the Atmosphere."
Jonathan Geller, biological sciences, received funding for his project "NSF Young Investigator Award Program."
David Roye, biological sciences, received funding for his project "RUI: A Model for Investigating Neural Networks That Produce Stereotyped Behaviors of a Jointed Crustacean Appendage."
James Kiddle, chemistry, received funding for his project "Interaction of Neuropeptide Y Fragments at Opiate Receptors."
Nancy Grindlay, earth sciences, received funding for her project "Time-Transgressive Deformational Effects of Oblique Under-thrusting of Aseimic Ridges on the Puerto Rico Trench and Island Margin."
Official Notices
HURRICANE SEASON RETURNS; TIME TO REVIEW READINESS PROCEDURES
With the hurricane season underway, faculty and staff should take the time to review hurricane preparedness procedures. When the area is in a hurricane watch, usually 2-5 days in advance of adverse weather, the university sets up its emergency operations center and begins daily briefings. When the hurricane watch changes to a hurricane warning, which is usually 24 hours before hurricane landfall, the emergency operations center is manned. If New Hanover County issues a mandatory evacuation of Wrightsville and Carolina beaches, Chancellor Leutze will close the campus. Classes will be dismissed until the campus is reopened. Faculty and staff will also be dismissed until the campus reopens. Students will be encouraged to return home or depart campus to stay with friends. If the campus closes, Rose Avenue, WoodDale Drive, McMillan Avenue and Riegel Drive entrances will be blocked. If the campus loses power, all entrances will be closed; however, Randall Drive will be open for through traffic. Faculty and staff will be encouraged to watch local media for updates or call ext. 3991 for the latest information.
Deadline for Student Timesheets and Departmental Recaps
The deadline for student timesheets and departmental recaps for July 15 payment is 3 p.m. June 30 in the payroll office. Students should submit timesheets to their department representatives, not to payroll. Students not listed on the departmental recaps sheets may require additional paperwork. Check with Frances Carr in career services to make sure that all paperwork has been received prior to adding students to your recap sheet.
In-House Payroll Update
Beginning in July, all university employees will be paid on the in-house payroll system. The new check stub format provides detailed information that should make it more understandable. Statements have been sent to permanent employees to verify social security number, tax witholding, banking information, home address and deductions. Review this statement carefully. Each record in the new system was compared against current data in the state payroll system. As the changeover project nears completion, a word of thanks is in order for the team who made the implementation possible: Tammy Blizzard, Jan Lion Riemersma and Donna Chi, accounting; Kathy Reeves, Patsy Parker and Lisa Allred, payroll; Kay Ward, Cindy Hucks and Anne Howell, budget office; Sharon Boyd, Carol Strickland, Kevin Ulmer, Steve Swart and Virginia Purtle, systems and procedures; Suzanne Helms and Sandie Ward, academic affairs; Stephanie Haley and Art Goodwin, management information support; Frances Carr, career services; Kay Fryar, Dale Lockwood and Alice Maile, human resources; Ginny Evans and Laura Young, General Administration; and Tim Jordan, Paul Hosier and Sam Connally. Purchasing Reminder: Partial or complete purchase order receiving paperwork should be in campus mail by tomorrow. Fiscal year end receiving paperwork must reach purchasing by June 30. If you cannot deliver it, call Teri at ext. 3158. She will arrange for pick up.
Shared Leave Requests
Shared leave donations are being accepted for the following employees to help them avoid leave without pay: Bonnie Clements, physical plant/administration; David Wuske, physical plant/housekeeping and Joanie Beasley, biology/greenhouse. Please send your vacation leave slip to Dale at human resources and indicate the employee to receive the donated leave. Questions call ext. 3161.
Moving Requests
Departments can process moving services requests electronically on the web under the business affairs homepage.
Shared Leave Requests
Shared leave donations are needed to help Larry Cartwright, physical plant/housekeeping, avoid leave without pay during his recuperation from surgery. Call Dale at 3161 for further information.
Holiday Deadline for SPA Recruitment Requests
Due to the July 4 holiday, the Star-News classified advertising deadline for the July 8 edition is 4 p.m. July 3. Requests for SPA recruitment (HR 1.10) to initiate recruitment for a vacant SPA position must be in human resources by 4 p.m. July 2. Call ext. 3162 with questions.
Performance Evaluations
Employees with concerns regarding their performance rating must notify human resources within 15 days following their evaluation.
July 4th Holiday Pay
July 4th gives full-time employees eight hours of holiday time. Employees working the summer schedule of four hours on Friday should work with their supervisors to schedule an additional four-hour holiday at another time. Questions regarding timekeeping may be referred to Alice Maile at ext. 3392.
River Run Broadcast
UNCW-TV will broadcast the award-winning documentary River Run: Down the Cape Fear to the Sea at 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. June 30 and July 3 on Time Warner Cable Channel 11. Explore North Carolina's largest river basin with host Chancellor James R. Leutze.
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