CLAS Conference for Administrative Excellence
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Storrs Hall, Rooms WW01 and WW16
Schedule
8:30-9:00 a.m.
Coffee/Check-in
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Introduction & Welcome
Katherine Capshaw, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Collaborative Programs, and Faculty Development
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15-11:00 a.m.
HR and PageUp
Victoria Meacham, HR Specialist
This session will talk about general interview and hiring guidelines, rehiring retirees, processing non-tenure-track renewals, and key items on different employee populations.
11:05 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Advancement 101: Demystifying Development and Alumni Relations
Kimberly Lachut, Senior Director of Alumni Relations for CLAS; Yanira Amadeo, Executive Director of Development for CLAS
Discover effective strategies and tactics to support your unit's alumni engagement and fundraising endeavors.
12:00-1:20 p.m.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided.
1:25-2:20 p.m.
UBS: Process Overviews
David DeNuzzio, Associate Director of University Business Services; Nancy Patrylak, Travel and Payment Card Services Manager
An overview and discussion around some common process questions in the procurement and travel areas.
2:25-3:15 p.m.
PTR/PR and Interfolio
Stephanie Turbes, Assistant to the Associate Deans for CLAS; Alexis Lohrey, Executive Assistant to the Provost
A discussion of feedback and changes to PTR/PR for the upcoming 2024-2025 cycle (and beyond), Interfolio updates, and general processing recommendations from CLAS and the Provost’s Office.
3:20-4:10 p.m.
Budgeting and Tracking Commitments
CLAS Business Center
The CLAS Business Center will present on various topics, including KFS account and budget information, commitments in our internal CHAD system, and reports that may be beneficial to departmental operations.
4:15-4:30 p.m.
Wrap Up