Staff recognition

Dan Delaney on the Quality Assurance (QA) team was part of the University Transit Pass campaign (Parking & Transportation Services) that recently won an award from the UMN Communicators Forum. Congratulations! Dan provided all of the student data for the campaign, and as one of the project contributors, he will receive an award certificate. The trophy will also be displayed in the Transportation and Safety building lobby.

We also wanted to recognize Sophia Bunker and Patience Bergman from the One Stop DEI Committee! They will be presenting at the Institute for Student Services Professionals (ISSP) conference in November. The presentation will focus on the ongoing “Booster Series” training the DEI team implemented over the last year for One Stop full-time staff. Congratulations Patience, Sophia, Susan, Husna, Cooper, Sarah, and Karen for a successful proposal!

Update from Stacey

On Monday, the Regents approved the budget, which paves the way for us to begin notifying staff of their salary increases. If you are a civil service or P&A staff member, you can expect an email from me next week.

On another note, I’m really looking forward to our all staff event this summer on Thursday, July 27. I will give an ASR update followed by the DEI committee's update. After that, we have time reserved for teams to gather and eat lunch, which will be provided for all staff. Then there will be wellness time for the remainder of the day. More information will be sent out soon. I hope to see you there!

Office of the Registrar

• OTR has been busy implementing an interim staffing structure to support continuity and promote professional development over the next year. The high level org chart is available on the ASR intranet, but below are some highlights. Please continue to use otr@umn.edu as the primary point of contact or for necessary student referrals. 
• Colleen Harms has been promoted to Interim Associate Director overseeing a combined unit of Service Operations and Records & Enrollment.
• Matt Duggan has been promoted to Interim Assistant Director overseeing the service operations team. 
• Theresa Nelson has been promoted to a management position overseeing the Graduate Education Records team.
• Josemy Morales has been promoted to Service Operations manager overseeing the OTR student workers. 
• In addition to adopting a new staffing structure and new allocations of work, OTR has also been busy with ongoing end of term processing including:
• 6970 undergraduate degrees posted system-wide for spring 2023
• 1552 graduate degrees posted system-wide for May 2023 (210 Twin Cities graduate term-based degrees)
• 813 professional degrees posted for spring 2023
• Over 9700 diplomas sent since May 1!
• The Destiny One Registration System (DORS) team will officially join OTR as of July 1. 
• The Duluth campus went live with GPAS which now closes out the GPAS implementation! 
• OTR staff have also been engaging in professional development. The APAS and TES teams (Stephanie Sutton, Amanda Grimm, Kathryn Kvam, Laura Butchko and Chris Smith) recently attended the CollegeSource conference in San Diego. James Harms and Amber Cellotti attended AACRAO Hill Day and the AACRAO Leadership Meeting in DC respectively. 
• We want to give the biggest kudos to all OTR staff for their ongoing support and flexibility during this interim period!

Project & Work Facilitation team email decommission

Due to the reorganization and transitioning of Ryan Ceresnak to ASR Operations & Strategic Initiatives and Kristy Davis to OIT, we will be decommissioning the email used by the former ASR-IT Project & Work Facilitation team: pwf-team@umn.edu. This email was used primarily by ASR staff, and some campus partners, to primarily contact Kristy and Ryan.

We have removed all references to this email from the ASR website, intranet, and other commonly-used resources. Google resource access connected to pwf-team@umn.edu has also been removed from all items possible. There are some older documents that might still reference this email, and we will continue to update as the need arises.

Please update any internal documentation or contact lists you have to Ryan’s direct email at rceresna@umn.edu or open a ticket by emailing asrprojectsupport@umn.edu. Also, please remove any Google resource (Docs, Sheets, Groups, etc.) access if found. OIT will be turning off this account the week of July 3rd.

Requesting TCards reminder

Please do not submit TCard applications directly to the Controller’s Office because additional local approvals are required to complete the application. All applications for new credit cards should be sent to ASRCentral@umn.edu following director approval, so the remaining required approvals can be completed. Incomplete applications sent to the Controller’s Office will not be processed, which can add significant delays to your card’s arrival (regularly 6-8 weeks).

New system wide travel agency

The University has entered into a new contract with Collegiate Travel Partners (CTP) for travel agency services. A link to CTP’s online booking tool, Lightning, is available at MyU > Key Links > U Travel/Chrome River. CTP’s agents, as well as the Lightning system, are prepared to assist with making policy compliant travel arrangements. Service fees for working with the Travel Agency are an allowable travel expense.

2023 Tillman Scholars

We’re proud to announce that a University of Minnesota doctoral student, Timothy Usset, has been selected as a member of the Tillman Scholar class of 2023. The Pat Tillman Foundation receives thousands of applications each year, and they select 60 military service members, veterans, and spouses globally from that pool to receive their academic scholarship. An applicant must demonstrate a passion for education, an unwavering commitment to making an impact, and dedication to service beyond self.

Timothy is currently pursuing his doctorate in Health Services Research Policy and Administration through the School of Public Health. His work focuses on the care and prevention of moral injury in service members, veterans, and healthcare workers. His selection into this network of scholars is truly impressive and well-deserved. Congratulations, Timothy!

Minnesota State Retirement System Contributions update

Due to recent Minnesota state legislation, a $34 million appropriation to the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan will reduce employee contributions from 6% to 5.5% for two years: July 1, 2023–June 30, 2025. Employer contributions will remain 6.25%. PeopleSoft will be updated to reflect this reduction, so no action is required on your part. The first paycheck that will be affected by this change will be July 26, 2023. You can learn more on the MSRS’s General Plan or Unclassified Plan.

ASR Staff Engagement June 29 Survey

Since July 4th is upon us, this week’s ASR Staff Engagement Survey is Independence Day themed. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

According to the last survey, just about half of staff are using the ‘Create Meeting Notes’ feature on Google Calendar (46.4%). For those that have not used this feature, a short tutorial video will be linked below. When asked about introducing yourself in a meeting, most prefer to stick to saying your name and your role (67.9%). Additionally, 40.7% say that they typically have an assigned notetaker in their meetings, followed by 29.6% who say either everyone pitches in on note taking or that the same 1-2 people take notes.

Finally, we asked about your favorite place to get baked goods! Many folks mentioned local bakeries such as the Black Walnut Bakery, Bogarts Donuts, and Taste of Scandinavia, as well as preferring to bake at home. Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated. The results from the last survey are available below.

June 15, 2023 survey results

Have you used the "Create Meeting Notes" feature on Google Calendar for a meeting?

• Yes (46.4%)
• No (50%)
• I don’t know what that is

Check out How to create meeting notes in Google Calendar to learn how to use this Google feature.

When asked to introduce yourself in a meeting, do you prefer to...

• Say my name and my role (and leave it at that) (67.9%)
• Say my name, role, and a fun fact about yourself (3.6%)
• Say my name, role, and a little about yourself (whatever you want to share) (14.3%)
• Say my name, role, and participate in some sort of ice breaker (14.3%)

Do you typically have an assigned notetaker in your meetings?

• Yes (40.7%)
• No, everyone pitches in on notetaking (29.6%)
• No, but usually the same 1-2 people take notes (29.6%)

What is your favorite place to get baked goods (ex. bread, donuts, etc.)?

• Black Walnut Bakery in Uptown - the bear claw pastry is Amazing
• Mochi Dough or Nothing Bundt Cakes!
• The Nerdy Baker (Ryan in OSI!)
• I bake them myself (though I am a novice)
• Sift because they have gluten free products.
• Bread Art in Bayport, MN
• My own kitchen usually. But I also like Aki's BreadHaus, Sarah Jane's Bakery, and Heights Bakery

Office of Classroom Management

• Classroom Technical Services (CTS) has officially kicked off the Summer Life Cycle 23 Installation Extravaganza! So far, CTS technicians have been able to set the pace at an extremely high bar. They’ve not only tackled the LES 140 suite and a Departmental install, but they also knocked out all of the projector upgrades in Bruininks and Kolthoff Halls (aside from the one room with the leak). Phase II installations of Bruininks 220 & 230 and Armory 116 & 202 are complete, and the upgrade of the first ever ALC at the U, Keller 2-260, is almost finished along with the Phase II of Tate 110. 
• The most exciting part of all of this is, unlike last year, we actually have all of the equipment we need to do the work. With that supply-chain obstacle finally in the rear-view mirror, we can kick it into high gear and have an install season for the record books.
• Summer classroom projects are underway. We are wrapping up “Furniture Frenzy” deliveries (over 1,500 pieces of furniture!), and now are working on all the details that happen after the furniture arrives. These include things like asset stickering, new room pictures, layout updates, room search updates, etc. We are coordinating card reader installs and updates, lighting updates, and will start going through our service spaces to continue clean-out work and reshuffling of attic stock efforts started last summer.
• On the Scheduling side, we are processing summer 2023 cancellations, finalizing fall 2023 room assignments, and getting ready to batch schedule spring 2024 classes. The final exam schedule for fall 2023 and spring 2024 will soon be published for students and instructors, and the CCS Class Schedule Build production calendar for summer 2024 - spring 2025 is now available for scheduler review. 
• In addition to the CTS organizational alignment referenced above, OCM has been working to further align the Scheduling, Operations, Customer Service and Planning units to better support cross functional work across teams. Work duties are being right-sized, and teams are being developed with an emphasis on collaboration. With these changes, there will be some reporting line changes that will be effective June 20.

DORS website redesign

The Destiny One Registration System (DORS) is an enterprise system that handles payment and registration for events and non-credit offerings. It is a trusted, affordable, and secure tool. However, many University departments are unaware of DORS’s offerings and are utilizing third-party systems instead. These systems pose security risks and liability issues.

In order to expand awareness and attract more users, we’ve redesigned the DORS website with the new user in mind. Featuring in-depth information about DORS, a reorganized training and self-help library, and customer support resources, this new website will streamline processes for current users and educate new users. Mark your calendars: the redesigned website will launch on July 5. 

For more information, or if you have any questions, please email dorshelp@umn.edu.

Mental Health Advocate correction

In the last News and Notes, we listed the Mental Health Advocates in ASR. We apologize for not including Melissa Gasper and Kaity Sharp who are also listed as Mental Health Advocates under the Office of Undergraduate Education section of the Mental Health Advocates list. Thank you again to all of our staff who have completed this training.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to share the news that the state’s enslaved people were free. African Americans in Texas, and soon across the nation, began commemorating the day with gatherings featuring food, spiritual services, and musical performances. Red is often associated with the celebration as a symbol of sacrifice and power.

Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021, and beginning this year, the University of Minnesota has added Juneteenth as an observed holiday on the University calendar. Learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth.

Community Celebration
The University of Minnesota will hold its second annual Juneteenth Celebration block party on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from noon to 6 p.m. in North Minneapolis. Centering on the theme "The Art of Freedom: Joy. Resistance. Rest.," the event will begin with a commemorative march at noon from the University’s Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center. The march will end where the outdoor block party will take place on Plymouth Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Check out these other Juneteenth events throughout Minnesota!

Join our DEI Community of Practice

Subscribe to our DEI Google Group to discuss the latest news, connect with the committee, and keep up with DEI initiatives. More information about the group and DEI committee can be found on the ASR Intranet.

Staff recognition

A big thank you to all the folks in ASR-IT for slogging through a few weeks of system issues affecting everyone’s daily work. We have had a few weeks of PeopleSoft and batch scheduling burps (not to mention separate vendor outages!) that have required time to troubleshoot impacts to applications, reporting, and data. Folks have been working closely with our OIT partners, talking to each other, and communicating impacts to users. Many, many thanks for your work fixing the things while you keep on top of daily operations.

AND, kudos to those of you who reported issues. Chiming in when things don’t seem to be working well and emailing help@umn.edu is critical in getting the right level of focus and attention to solving the problems.

Update from Stacey

We are finalizing the details for the FY2024 salary and merit increases for P&A and Civil Service staff, pending final approval of the merit pool by the Board of Regents. The ASR Directors agreed that our priorities are to provide salary increases as close to the merit pool amount as we are able, help our staff making lower salaries that have been hardest hit by inflation, and to resolve salary equity issues of greatest concern.

In order to best reflect these priorities, staff making greater than $100,000/year will see slightly smaller increases. Staff making less than $60,000/year, and staff with a compa ratio under .76 after merit will receive an additional $500 added to their salary amounts. Staff who fall into both categories will receive $1,000 total added to their salary amounts.

The chart below provides the merit rates we have set by salary range and performance appraisal score.

Salaries below $100,000
Rating	Rating description	% increase
3	Outstanding	3.75%
2	Successful	3.55%
1	Needs development	2%
Salaries above $100,000 (decreased by 1%)
Rating	Rating description	% increase
3	Outstanding	2.75%
2	Successful	2.55%
1	Needs development	1%

Labor represented staff will receive increases based on their contract.

The overall merit pool is currently pending Board of Regents and Provost approval. A final vote is expected on June 26, 2023. Once the approval is finalized, staff will be sent personalized letters.

I want to thank you all for your hard work over the past year. The University is lucky to have you!

Personal holiday

As a reminder, please use your personal holiday before June 30, 2023, or it will be lost. You cannot bank it for the next year. Please check with your supervisor if you have concerns about using this before the deadline.

CTS organizational alignment

In January, Dave Crane was announced as the interim director of CTS (Classroom Technical Services), and tasked with providing a proposal regarding CTS's organizational structure. In collaboration with several CTS staff, Dave submitted a proposal, which resulted in the following updates:

• The existing organizational alignment and long-term partnership between the Office of Classroom Management (OCM) and CTS will remain in place as it has demonstrated success over two decades. Dave will continue to report to Jeremy Todd.
• Dave Crane will be assuming the permanent position of Director of Classroom Technical Services, effective June 19, 2023.

As director of CTS, Dave will be responsible for the long-term prosperity of the Internal Service Organization (ISO) and its external focus. The title reflects the need to have a clear leader of an ISO that is a distinct organization within ASR’s structure with its own department ID and budgetary responsibilities. He will continue managing his current direct reports.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the organizational review, and for everyone’s contributions to an amazing team.

13-credit exemption retirement

Starting with the fall 2023 term, students who enroll in fewer than 13 credits will no longer need to submit an exemption to the 13-credit flat rate charge. They will automatically be charged the per-credit tuition rate. Students enrolled in more than 13 credits will continue to receive the benefit of the tuition cap.

This 13-credit requirement was implemented in 2002 with the aim of students enrolling in enough credits to graduate in 4 years. At the time, only 40% of students were graduating in 4 years. That number has now nearly doubled.

To maintain full-time status, undergraduate students will need to enroll in 12 or more credits. They should generally be encouraged to enroll in 15 credits per semester for timely degree progress and to maximize financial aid.

If you have any questions about this change, please contact Tracy Fischer (fisch074@umn.edu).

ASR Staff Engagement June 15th Survey

This week’s ASR Staff Engagement Survey asks about your experiences and preferences in meetings. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

According to the last survey, most respondents have worked at another Higher Ed institution before joining the University (58.3%). Additionally, 66.7% say they have changed roles since they started at the University versus 33.3% who have stayed in the same role.

When asked when you do your best work, a resounding 83.3% say they do their best work in the morning. We received a wide array of responses when asked about your first ever job. Many folks mentioned being a babysitter, nanny, dishwasher, and working in retail or sales! Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated. The results from the last survey are available below.

June 1, 2023 survey results

Have you worked at any other Higher Ed institutions before joining the University of Minnesota?

• Yes (58.3%)
• No (41.7%)

Have you stayed in the same role in your entire tenure at the University so far?

• Yes, I’m in the same role I started in (33.3%)
• No, I’ve changed roles at the University since I’ve started (66.7%)

I typically do my best work…

• In the morning (83.3%)
• In the afternoon (16.7%)

What was your first ever job?

• Waitress at a local greasy spoon diner
• Volunteering at the Humane Society. First paying job was counting customers with a clicker in a B Dalton
• Besides babysitting, it was working at Field Schlick at Maplewood Mall. Field Schlick was similar to Dayton's.
• Mowing lawns on a turkey farm where I was paid $1.00/hr. (I was 12).
• Cashier at our small town drug store as a teenager - best gig ever!
• Student Worker at CSP
• A beer salesperson at the metrodome for Twins games. "Cold Beer Here!"
• Making cotton candy and running a kiddie train ride at a Fall festival at a local farm store
• Camp counselor at German language camp
• Cold calls selling carpet cleaning services

Office of Student Finance

• The Office of Student Finance (OSF) has been working hard to package and prepare for financial aid disbursement for summer 2023. We are thankful for our wonderful partners across ASR that have assisted in this process. As a quick reminder, the timing of the disbursement and refund dates for summer 2023 are the following:
• MED-First batch financial aid disbursement was May 1, 2023. All other careers (DENT, GRAD, LAW, PHAR, UGRD, VMED)-First batch financial aid disbursement is Monday night, June 5, 2023. 
• First batch credit balance run for direct deposit & parent checks is Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023 and first batch credit run for student checks is Friday morning, June 9, 2023.
• Financial aid disbursements for aidyr23 money (fall, spring, and summer) continue on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings until mid-August 2023. 
• Credit balance runs continue for aidyr23 money (fall, spring, and summer) in the wee morning hours every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for student/parent direct deposits & parent checks and Friday mornings for student checks until mid-August 2023.
• Worth noting is that aid for summer is only intended to cover specific periods of enrollment, and not necessarily the entire summer. For example, a student taking one class for 4 weeks would have their cost of attendance only reflect 4 weeks of housing and food, etc. Not the 3 months of summer.
• Census date for summer 2023 is June 19. Students enrolling after this date may need to submit a financial aid late enrollment appeal to receive financial aid. 
• Preparation continues for the fall 2023 financial aid packaging process. As the University awaits the decision by the Board of Regents on tuition and fee rates, OSF and ASR-IT stand ready to produce financial aid packages and disburse financial aid to students. As of right now, financial aid packages are set to send to students during the week of July 17, 2023. As we get closer to this date, we will share updates.
• As you may have heard, the state of Minnesota has announced 2 new financial aid programs that will impact our students. As OSF receives details about these programs, we will share them with our ASR partners.
• North Star Promise Program: Beginning in fall 2024, eligible Minnesota residents with a family adjusted gross income (AGI) below $80,000 will have tuition and fees covered by this new grant. This is a last-dollar in program, meaning all state, federal, and institutional gift aid must be counted first prior to awarding North Star promise funds to students. 
• American Indian Scholars Program: Beginning in fall 2023, Minnesota residents who are enrolled members or citizens of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Canadian First Nation, and anyone who is an enrolled member or citizen of a Minnesota tribal nation will be eligible to have tuition and fees covered. This is a first-dollar in program, meaning this program will cover those tuition and fees. 
• Shout out to the following OSF members who received milestone awards for their service to the financial aid world. These awards were presented at the 2023 MAFAA Conference:Nate Rosckes (20 years of service)
• Ali Facklam (10 years of service)
• Nichole Andersen (10 years of service)
• Angelina Vang (5 years of service)

Mental Health Advocates

Congratulations to Meghan Czarniecki (OSF) for recently completing the training to become a Mental Health Advocate. Mental Health Advocates are staff and faculty volunteers who serve as resources for their colleagues and take active steps each month making positive changes regarding student mental health within their sphere of influence. Mental Health Advocates do the following:

• Advocate for the implementation of public health strategies to promote student mental health in your unit;
• Serve as a point of contact for students, staff, and faculty in your unit who have questions about campus mental health resources and services; 
• and Disseminate resources to members of your unit.

Mike Arieta (OSF) and Katie Johnson (One Stop) are also on the list of Mental Health Advocates. Thank you to Katie, Meghan, and Mike for taking on this role!

Parking and transportation

From June through September 2023, the 5th St SE and 15th SE intersection will be closed. It will only be open for football games. University Ave and 4th St will have separated bike lanes and new bus stops under construction for 2024-25.

New Jadu e-forms and workflow work request process

There is a new process for submitting new work requests and enhancements to existing processes in our Jadu e-forms and workflow system. You can now complete the Jadu work intake request form (bookmark: https://z.umn.edu/ASR-Jadu-Work-Intake). This new process allows for better tracking of requests, reduces initial back and forth with business owners, and requires information necessary for the prioritization process. Business process owners should complete this going forward, and may be asked to complete it for items already on the Jadu backlog in order to provide necessary information.

This request form is only for new process and enhancement requests. Troubleshooting/support tickets, bug fixes, and minor correction requests should still be submitted by emailing asrprojectsupport@umn.edu.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

June is the time to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride
In 1999, President Bill Clinton became the first president to officially designate June as pride month to support LGBTQ+ people and recognize the seminal event of the Stonewall uprising. Subsequent presidents have made similar declarations, but pride parades were held long before the 90s, with the first Gay Pride Liberation March being held in Manhattan in 1970.

The Twin Cities Pride Festival and St Paul Pride Festival are opportunities to celebrate, but don’t limit yourself to one weekend! Here are just a few resources to get you started!

• Making Gay History podcast (start with Prelude to a Riot)
• Disclosure (a Netflix documentary on Hollywood and the Trans community)
• The Trans Self Care Workbook
• Indigenizing Pride/Indigenizando el Orgullo LGBTQ+ | Youth in Action/Juventud en acción (Webinar)

If you have other resources you’d like to share, send them to asrdei@umn.edu and we can feature them in News and Notes.

Join our DEI Community of Practice
Subscribe to our DEI Google Group to discuss the latest news, connect with the committee, and keep up with DEI initiatives. More information about the group and DEI committee can be found on the ASR Intranet.

Staff recognition

Kudos to Graduate Student Services & Progress (GSSP) Coordinator Molly Budke! May is GSSP's busiest time of the year, and this year Molly has been triaging and answering all of the escalated cases on her own. On top of that, Molly has also been training and supporting new staff in the student employee role and the second GSSP Coordinator role. In short, she is working extremely hard to keep the ship afloat. We aren't the only ones who are noticing Molly's dedication to her work, because two people submitted comment cards this week letting us know that she is doing outstanding work. Thank you, Molly!

We also want to give a round of applause to the One Stop, Student Account Assistance, and Third Party Billing Retreat Planning Committee (Ralph Daby, Darice Fowler, Jessica Ibarra, Melissa Gasper, and Sophia Bunker) for putting together a thoughtful, entertaining, and connection-driven retreat on May 23rd. This is the first retreat One Stop has had since 2019, and it was a wonderful experience for the staff to come together to discuss big picture ideas and develop deeper connections with one another. Thank you to the committee for a wonderful day!

Update from Stacey

The national news has intersected with work more than normal in the last few weeks. First, we are anticipating the release of the Supreme Court decision regarding race-conscious admissions. The decision will likely land in the next couple of weeks, and could change whether we can be aware of race as part of holistic admissions review. If the decision is more far reaching, it could impact financial aid and diversity programs in higher education.

For now, a small group of University professionals, including myself and Nate Peterson, are holding preparatory meetings to discuss how the University will respond to potential scenarios. University Relations is preparing a communications plan, and high-level communications have started with a message to communications directors.

The second issue is the debt ceiling. The House has approved a deal, and the Senate is likely to approve, but in the event a deal is not reached by Monday, there may be impacts to financial aid as well as other areas of the University. Essentially, if the deal is not reached, the federal government will have to stop paying certain obligations until it’s resolved. That could mean we are unable to obtain the funds we can disburse to students until a deal is reached. Again, we are watching the news and preparing, so we’re as ready as possible.

On a more local level, we are working through how to implement the financial aid programs recently passed by the Minnesota state legislature, the North Star Promise Program and the American Indian Scholars Program. See more information in the OSF update below.

Zooming in even further, we are waiting for the official word on the University’s merit pool for ASR, which will be distributed in salary increases for eligible P&A and Civil Service staff. The Board of Regents will review a proposal for a 3.75% merit increase pool at its upcoming June 8-9 meeting, and then likely schedule a special meeting the following week to approve the proposal. We will get a message out to supervisors and then all staff about our overall plan and principles for allocating this money.

Juneteenth pay clarification

As with other observed holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, etc.), the majority of employees will not be expected to work on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19, which is now a paid holiday. Those who are scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with University policies, Civil Service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.

Year-end financial reminder

Fiscal year-end is fast approaching. To ensure your documents are paid in FY23, please submit the following by the end of the day on Monday, June 12:

• Requisition / Purchase Order requests (this includes supplies and tech purchases in UMarket)
• PCard transactions reconciled in MyWallet
• ChromeRiver expense reports

If they are not submitted by June 12, they will be part of the following fiscal year beginning in July.

ASR Staff Engagement June 1 Survey

This week’s ASR Staff Engagement Survey asks about our work experience and history. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences!

According to the last survey, most staff report having 25% or less of their work week consist of meetings (62.5%). When asked about whether you typically work alone or with a team in your role, half of respondents report a mix of both (50%) with approximately the other half working alone (45.8%).

When asked about the most interesting part of your job, many folks mentioned problem solving, helping students, and the amount of variety in their work. Finally, we asked what song(s) have been stuck in your head lately. A wide range of songs were mentioned, including several TV theme songs, such as the themes from Bluey and The Golden Girls. Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated. The results from the last survey are available below.

May 18, 2023 survey results

What percentage of your typical work week consists of meetings?

• 25% or less (62.5%)
• About 50% (29.2%)
• 75% or more (8.3%)

In general, do you do your work alone or with a team in your role?

• Alone (45.8%)
• With a team (4.2%)
• A mix of both (50%)

What’s the most interesting part of your job?

• Solving problems
• All the math and excel spreadsheets! The students too!!
• Figuring out how to solve pain points for our users
• Helping students through their financial struggles
• The "what the heck is happening" moments that pop up almost daily
• Working with a student and being a part of their "a ha!" moment
• It is always changing.

What song(s) have been stuck in your head lately?

• The Bluey theme song LOL
• Don't Stop Me Now – Queen
• Man, I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain (because of a new commercial)
• The Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga
• One - U2
• River - Bishop Briggs, Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
• All Too Well (Taylor's Version, 10 minute version) - Taylor Swift