Denver election poll workers needed
(Sept. 22, 2008) The University of Colorado Denver is working closely with the City of Denver to strengthen our partnership. The City is currently in need of over 100 people to work as Poll Workers for the General Election on November 4th. This could be a win-win for our students, staff, faculty, the City of Denver, and the university.
A variety of $11.12 an hour temporary positions are available during the weeks leading up to the election, early voting days and election night. Late night and overnight shifts are also available on Election Day. Participants may earn a minimum of $120 as an Election Day poll worker with the potential of earning up to $210.
Applicants must be registered to vote in the City of Denver. (The deadline for registration is Oct. 6.) Bi-lingual (Spanish, Vietnamese and Russian speakers) are especially needed.
Those interested are encouraged to fill out the registration form specifically for UC Denver applicants.
Reminder to avoid purchasing problems
(Sept. 29, 2008) UC Denver’s Finance and Administration Office has been seeing an increase in the number of after-the-fact (ATF) purchase violations. An ATF is a purchase that exceeds $4,500 in which a purchase order has not been created by the PSC Purchasing Department. For example, authorizing a vendor to begin work before the Purchasing Department issues a purchase order, even though the department has submitted a purchase requisition, is considered an ATF. Similarly, obtaining goods or services on credit and subsequently submitting the invoice with a payment voucher is an ATF unless it is a purchase specifically allowed to be paid by payment voucher.
ATFs are serious violations and must go through a lengthy approval process starting in the Purchasing Department all the way to the State Controller’s Office downtown. You also will need approval from Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Jeff Parker. Plus, copies are sent to the Chancellor to notify him of the violation.
To avoid an ATF please refer to the purchasing rules on the PSC website at http://www.cusys.edu/psc/. Click on Policies to get a complete copy of the rules surrounding ATFs, Payment Vouchers, Standing Purchase Orders, and many other purchasing needs. If you are the key administrative person who does purchasing for your department it is important that you also make the faculty and staff in your department aware of these rules. Many ATFs are caused by faculty and staff simply being unaware that they don't have the authority to purchase services or items on behalf of their program without going through the proper purchasing process. If you need to make a purchase and are not sure how to avoid creating an ATF feel free to call the Finance & Procurement Help Desk at 303-315-2846 or Edith Butts at 303-315-2248.
SIS Replacement project update for UC Denver
(Sept. 26, 2008) Progress has been made on the SIS replacement project. The new degree audit system (DARS) has been launched; CRM (Customer Relations Management) is up for Admissions at the Downtown campus and AMC Nursing; Student Financial Services is in the process of configurating and prototyping by module.
An updated timeline for the SIS Replacement Project can be seen on the campus SIS Replacement Project website. Data conversion and the different stages of testing are the next steps.
The campus Hot Topics have been updated, as well. Updates include information on online grading, advising, DARS, document management/imaging, faculty/staff/student portal, and pre-requisite checking. A status update on the AMC Summit held on June 25, 2008, is also included on the page.
For more information, please visit the campus SIS Replacement Project site. Be sure to save a bookmark for future reference.
Shuttle service between 9th and AMC to end
(Sept. 22, 2008) The inter-campus shuttle service between the 9th and Colorado and Anschutz Medical campuses will be ending on Oct. 31, 2008. The shuttle service was offered as part of the transition to provide transportation between the until the faculty and staff moved to the AMC campus. Most of the people and programs at the Colorado Boulevard campus will have moved to the Anschutz Medical Campus by the end of October, and all scheduled moves will be completed in November. For information regarding alternate methods of driving to AMC or between the two campuses, including RTD, carpooling or vanpooling see http://fitzsimonstma.com/index.php. If you have additional questions or concerns, contact Melissa Pinela at 303-724-0049 or melissa.pinela@ucdenver.edu.
Flu shots available at UC Denver locations
(Sept. 18, 2008) You can get a flu shot in October at the Anschutz or Downtown Campus; no appointment is necessary. The fee is the same as last year at $22. Cash or checks will be accepted – checks should be made out to KJL HealthCare Management (no credit cards). Receipts will be available.
Anschutz Medical Campus, Nighthorse Campbell- Conf Rm. 202:
- Wednesday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Downtown Campus, Lawrence Street Center; 1380 Lawrence St., Denver; 14th Floor–Regents Conf. Rm.:
- Monday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
If you have specific questions regarding flu shots, please contact Kristin Lee, RN of KJL Enterprises at klee80111@comcast.net. If you have questions regarding the specific locations of these clinics, please call 303-315-2717.
Experiential Education Academy workshops offered Oct. 23, 24
(Sept. 22, 2008) The University of Colorado Denver has partnered with the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) to become the Rocky Mountain Regional host campus for the Experiential Education Academy (EEA), a series of workshops that leads to a Certificate of Completion for faculty and staff who wish to deepen their knowledge and practice of experiential education.
The first two workshops will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24. Read more about them and register. The registration fee is $195 per workshop, however the Office of Undergraduate Education is providing a $50 discount per workshop for all UCD faculty and staff to promote the expansion of experiential education across the UCD campus.
For questions, please contact Lissa Gallagher, Director of the Experiential Learning Center lissa.gallagher@ucdenver.edu or at 303-556-6656
Open forum on conflict of interest on Sept. 23
(Sept. 17, 2008) The University of Colorado Denver invites the campus community to an open forum to discuss the newly implemented policy “Policy to Limit Conflicts of Interest Between Health Care Professionals and Industry Representatives” 4-5 p.m. Sept. 23, in the Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building, Shore Family Forum.
As part of the implementation of the policy, UC Denver will be holding an open forum for faculty, residents, fellows, students and industry representatives to discuss and provide guidance on the policy. Check out the policy.
Montview Boulevard closed through Oct. 6
(Sept. 12, 2008) From Tuesday, Sept. 16, to Monday, Oct. 6, Montview Boulevard will be closed between Quentin and Victor streets for the disconnection of old utilities and reconnection of new utilities to accommodate the demolition of buildings north of Montview.
Detour routes will be set up at Montview Boulevard and Quentin Street on the west, and at Montview Boulevard and Victor Street on the east. Local traffic will be allowed on Montview for access to the Aspen, Breckenridge, and Henderson parking lots, the Library dock, the Bioscience Park Center (FRA building), and the Golf Course from the west.
Questions regarding this work may be directed to Mike Vigil at 303.724.1141 or email to Mike.Vigil@UCDenver.edu.
Lot closures at Anschutz Medical Campus
(Sept. 18, 2008) In order to perform preventative maintenance on the parking lots at Anschutz Medical Campus, certain parking lots will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday – Sept. 20
Sunday – Sept. 21
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Ignacio – visitor lot
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Georgetown – visitor lot
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Frisco – permit lot
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Evergreen – permit lot
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Durango – permit lot
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Purgatory – permit lot
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NHC/SOD – visitor lot
Lots closed on one day will be open on the other. All lots will be open as normal on Monday, Sept. 22. Contact Del Quiel at 303-724-1015 if you have any questions.
UC Denver Visual Standards Guide now online
(Sept. 3, 2008) The University of Colorado Denver brand and identity has been the focus of a year of study and conversation leading to the conclusion that consistency in presentation and messaging will strengthen recognition of our university in the marketplace. By agreeing organizationally on a single look and feel for the presentation of our name and subunits (schools, colleges, etc.), we enable the public to differentiate this university from all others.
While UC Denver does not have a designed artistic mark, or logo, we can be consistent in the typography and color we use to present ourselves to the public. The UC Denver Visual Standards Guide offers simple rules on the signature, typography and hierarchy of our multilayered organization to the public. Please review the guide for current and future projects.
Forum set to discuss conflicts of interest policy
(Sept. 8, 2008) An open forum to discuss the newly implemented policy “Policy to Limit Conflicts of Interest Between Health Care Professionals and Industry Representatives” will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, 4 – 5 p.m. at the Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building, Shore Family Forum on the Anschutz Medical Campus. The discussion is open to faculty, residents, fellows, students and industry representatives to discuss and provide guidance on the policy.
UC Denver recognizes that productive partnerships between academic health care professionals and industry representatives serve a vital purpose, facilitating drug discovery, technology transfer and the evidence-based use of drugs and medical devices for the benefit of patients. Further, UC Denver encourages and supports outside interactions of its faculty and student employees with federal, state and local governments and with business and industry, as important parts of their research, education and public service activities. To that end, UC Denver recognizes that such relationships can raise the possibilities of conflicts of interest.
In an effort to manage, mitigate and eliminate potential conflicts of interest, The University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus schools have adopted the aforementioned policy to govern and guide their interactions with pharmaceutical and medical device company representatives. The overriding objective is to maintain a critical, reflective and unbiased clinical care and learning environment for faculty and trainees alike.
Correct addressing standards for Anschutz
(Aug. 28, 2008) On the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) there is no longer one generic address that covers the entire campus. Each building has a unique address that is now recognized by the United States Post Office (USPS) as a valid address. In fact, the USPS now considers the use of both a street address and a PO number dual addressing and discourages using both.
Any stationary or literature that you currently have that uses both the PO number and the street address do not need to be replaced and will only affect how that mail is routed to the AMC.
Please use the following format for addressing your mail and begin to notify those who will be sending mail to you of the new addressing standard:
1) Individual’s name
2) Department name
3) Mail stop - a correct mail stop is very important to ensure mail is routed correctly once it reaches the campus from the USPS. Carriers are not familiar with every name or department and rely solely on the campus box number to sort and deliver your mail.
4) Building name - the building name is optional, if used it should come after the mail stop – not before. If space is a problem, the building name can come after the mail stop on the same line.
5) Street address, room number - each building has their own unique address (see web site or pgs 39-47 of campus directory). The room number comes after the street address and is critical for deliveries from Fed Ex and UPS.
6) Aurora, CO 80045
Mail Center website: www.ucdhsc.edu/admin/budget/camps/mail/
The Mail Center has a customer service counter located on the 1st floor of Building 500 inside the Bookstore. The service counter is staffed from 7:30am-4 p.m. to answer any questions you may have, to purchase stamps, meter forms and all forms for Certified, Express, Insured and Delivery Confirmation.
Assault reported at 9th and Colorado bus stop
(Aug. 25, 2008) On Saturday, Aug. 16, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a female was sexually assaulted and robbed while waiting for a bus just east of the intersection of E. 9th Avenue and Colorado Blvd. She was attacked by a male however has no description of the suspect. Anyone in the area of the campus should be alert for suspicious individuals and notify the University Police Department immediately at 303-724-4444.
Information on personal safety is available on the University Police Department web page at www.uchsc.edu/police.