December CLAS Shared Services Updates

Below is a roundup of important announcements and reminders from the Business Center. For questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the Business Center via bsc@uconn.edu.


Announcements

Budget and Staffing Plan Meetings/Packets

  • We shared a checklist last week for items that will be reviewed by our office, but that you can use to self-review your overall data within BMS.
  • Please remember to submit your documents via the OneDrive Folder for review.

Other Staffing Plan Updates

Fall 2023 1st Proof Data

  • Sections with a cap of 75+* – CLAS will be sending this data starting 12/13-12/30
    • It is especially important to ensure that data related to enrollment capacities, days and times, and class instructors if they will be teaching large classes back-to-back (particularly at peak times) are listed accurately in BMS.
    • CLAS may reach out to units to confirm scheduling, as necessary.
  • Sections under a cap of 75 – early February.
  • Final deadline of any changes – by first week of March.

    Courseleaf

    • Implementation is still in process; target is still April 2023, but no new information to share.
    • Ensure you are subscribed to the Registrar Academic Scheduling listserv so you are receiving all communications on deadlines, announcements, and Courseleaf updates.

    Payroll Reminders

    • Summer Graduate appointments are due in PageUp 2/24 to allow CLAS SS BC time for review and approval.
    • Spring GAs due in CORE 12/9
    • Spring Adjuncts due in CORE 12/19

    Other Information

    • CLAS has created a centralized Search Account where departments can directly charge search expenses for T/TT and APiR positions (i.e., all advertising costs and up to $2k per search): 2527220
    • The Provost has updated the Faculty Compensation Policy on Nov 11th:
      • Please note: Overload Pay may be appropriate for activities including, but not limited to, teaching during winter or May intercession, online course development sponsored by CETL, outreach, performance, or academic/student support. It should not exceed 25% of the twelve-month equivalent of annual salary each year
    • Human Resources has updated their Special Payroll Manual to reflect the most recent policy on Re-Employed Retirees, as well as the AAUP and GEU-UAW contracts.
    • Streamline questions to Travel and Purchasing by contacting travel@uconn.edu directly
    • Accounts Payable Contact List:
      • apinvoices@uconn.edu – please use this inbox to send original invoice copies only. All invoices should have a valid/current PO number on it.
      • apinquiries@uconn.edu – please use this inbox for all other communications regarding your previously submitted invoice, including statements and past due inquiries.
      • apdisbursements@uconn.edu – please use this inbox to address questions/changes relating to payment methods/information or inquiries on a payment already processed.

    PageUp Trainings

    Regular Payroll

    • December 14, 2022 from 9am to 12pm (Register)
    • January 24, 2023 from 9am to 12pm (Register)

    Special Payroll

    • December 15, 2022 from 9am to 11am (Register)
    • January 25, 2023 from 9am to 11am (Register)

    Shout Out

    Farewell and good luck to the following people who are leaving CLAS!

    • Carly Koebel, Educational Program Administrator – Political Science
    • Mackenzie Murphy, Educational Program Administrator 2 – Dean’s Office

     

    Fun Facts

    • Santa would need to fly at 650 miles per second to reach every child’s house in one night
    • ‘Jingle Bells’ was the first song played in space
    • 17.5 million jelly donuts are consumed in Israel during Hanukkah