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Hires and Departures – June

Stay up-to-date on the coming and going of DEM team members. The following names are individuals who either had a start date or last day on payroll during June.   NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Student Financial Aid Jen Le, Scholarship & Engagement Specialist Office of the Registrar Heather Hollister, Software Engineer Cori Stewart, Data …

Annual Banked Leave Conversion (formerly ALRA) for Academic and Limited Staff

Academic staff and limited employees with a 12-month appointment are eligible to bank vacation into a Paid Leave Bank, formerly known as Annual Leave Reserve Account (ALRA), after they have completed 10 or more fiscal years of continuous employment. Employee Self Service: You are able to enter your leave conversion through ESS similar to entering …

2020-21 Parking Permit Updates

There have been many questions regarding the upcoming 2020-21 Parking Permit. DEM Parking Coordinator, Paula Gates, has compiled answers to the top commonly asked questions.   When will Transportation Services begin charging for parking? Transportation Services will begin charging for parking beginning September 1, 2020 when the 2020-21 new parking year begins.   When will …

July 4 Floating Holiday

July 4 is designated as a floating holiday this year because it falls on a Saturday. For University Staff, floating holiday time can be used any time during the calendar year it is earned. This year, the floating July 4 holiday needs to be used before December 31, 2020. For Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited …

Travel Policy Changes Effective July 1

Effective July 1, these changes to the existing travel policies have been approved: Lodging Policy now allows for usage of Airbnb, and full prepayment on lodging. Third Party Bookings are still restricted (such as Expedia and Orbitz). Lodging maximums still apply. VRBO and Home Away are also not allowed. Reimbursement is allowed for Passports (must …

Hires and Departures – May

Stay up-to-date on the coming and going of DEM team members. The following names are individuals who either had a start date or last day on payroll during May.   NEW HIRE/NEW POSITION Office of Admissions and Recruitment Madeline Boulanger, Front Desk/Call Center Assistant Stephen Tragesser, Front Desk/Call Center Assistant Office of Student Financial Aid …

First Round Deadline for Parking is Tomorrow

Current parking permit holders should have received a parking permit renewal notifications for 2020-21 beginning on May 11, 2020. The 2020-21 parking year is valid September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. Deadline for applications to be considered for the first round of parking assignments is June 5, 2020 Notification of parking assignments will be emailed …

Updated Expenses Types and Required Receipts Feature

Effective June 1, there were several new expense types available to claim as part of the reimbursement system (ex. Tolls). New Expense Types: Books Computer Hardware Computer Software Memberships Printing and Publications Shipping Subscriptions Tolls Visa/Passport The system also was upgraded to notify travelers and alternates if an expense line requires a receipt. The screen …

Emergency Leave Programs Update

On April 22, Ann Bradshaw sent out an email informing you about the UW COVID-19 Leave and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). COVID-19 allowed employees, who qualified for the leave, the ability to be paid up to 100% of their salary. As of May 16, 2020, the UW COVID-19 Leave program ended. The FFCRA …

Fourth of July Floating Holiday

Since the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, team members are granted 8 hours of floating legal holiday (prorated if part time) to use on a day of your choosing. Floating legal holiday hours must be used by the end of the year in which they are granted. When can I use …