Scandal-hit Former Virginia Lawmaker Bows Out of Election Bid (Reuters.Com; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

eVA requisitions details
Procurement Services website review
IT purchasing process
Works spending and dashboard reporting
Explanation of VASCUPP and contract understanding (mandatory/non mandatory vs small no contract)
Any questions you might have

There will be two sessions available from 9-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ITCC Digital Auditorium. To help us prepare, please send any questions that you might want to ask during the forum to James DeLoatch, x1382.

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SUPPLIER DIVERSITY ADVOCATE INSTITUTE

Pictured here: Presentation underway during the 2015 Supplier Diversity Advocate Institute, hosted at UMW on August 7. Attendees include state and local government procurement specialists throughout the state.

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EVA CONTRACT ENTRY

For consistency, when searching for eVA requisitions, use the UMW Contract Number, including the appropriate prefix: UCPUMW xxxxxx , COOP xxxxxx, UMW xxxxx. In the below example from Cobblestone, UMW Contract Number UMW 14-66 is SS 14-11 under UMW Reference.

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BUYER BEWARE

It’s “that time of year” again – time for phone scams to faculty and staff across campus.
Things to remember:

If the caller does not identify himself/herself, ask for the company name. A legitimate vendor is always going to identify itself by company name as part of the initial greeting. You know the names of the vendors that you use – for instance, The Supply Room (TSRC) for toner cartridges!
If you’re still not sure the call is genuine, don’t give out ANY information, hang up, and give Procurement Services a call.

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AMAZON TAX EXEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS

As a state institution, UMW purchases are exempt from state tax. Follow the instructions here to prevent tax charges on Amazon purchases.

If you have any questions, contact Monique SanPietro, x1057.

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SPCC CLEAN SWEEPS

UMW has achieved 100% timely completion of SPCC reconciliations since April! Thank you everyone!

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SURPLUS PROPERTY

Are you in need of office furniture or ink cartridges? Check the Storeroom for surplus items! Call Dale Elethorp at x5972.

Testimonial from one satisfied department, who saved $6,000 in new furniture for a student lounge: “I mentioned for him to check the surplus store – he found couches, chairs, end tables from Marshall Hall that are in really good condition.”

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ON THE STREET…CURRENT CONTRACT ACTIVITY

Online calendar and scheduling solution
Online tutor management system
International recruitment services
Furniture for Woodard/Mercer Halls

LOT DESIGNATION CHANGES FOR THE 2015-16 ACADEMIC YEAR

Alvey Drive parking deck levels 1, 2, &3 are now available to ALL UMW registered vehicles. Level 4 is open for visitors only.
University Center, opening this fall, will have 2 parking areas that will be available for handicap parking only. Proper credentials must be appropriately displayed.

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Sunken Road lot #13/Woodard Hall lot contains the ‘construction staging area’ for Mercer/Woodard renovations. This area is scheduled for re-opening for Spring Semester. Use caution in Back Drive area of campus while walking and driving, due to heavy construction equipment/traffic present.

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PARKING ENFORCEMENT

All parking regulations are enforced on a year round schedule. ‘Failure to Register’ enforcement is underway.

EAGLE NATION

The UMW Bookstore is a proud supporter of UMW Athletics. Come out and celebrate our student athletes at Eagle Nation Day on September 12, 9-12:30 a.m. at the Battleground.

NETWORK AND CLOUD PRINTING

As employees, you also have access to network printing! Check your departments for the nearest MFD.

Cloud Printing is also available to students at certain locations on campus. Details may be found on the Copy Center website.

IVALIDATE PADS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT

The EagleOne Card Center has 3 iValidate iPads and readers available for sign out and use. Faculty/Staff members may request a designated iPad and card swipe that will capture attendance at events. The data will interface with the University’s transaction software, and reports will be available to provide analytics relative to UMW engagement. The software also has the capability to charge a fee (EagleOne $$) for admission to events or for retail product sales.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Feedback and comments are always welcomed. http://adminfinance.umw.edu/business-services/how-are-we-doing

Please contact Business Services for information and assistance at x1576.

Responsible Use of Social Media

August 31, 2015 by Christie Pugh

The following message is from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion:

Social media is a powerful tool. It has the ability to bring us together, and it has the ability to tear us apart. As we return to campus for the 2015-16 academic year, let’s strive to make this year one of the best. That means using social media responsibly and treating each other with respect.

Not only does our Statement of Community Values condemn harassment of others, either face-to-face or online, Virginia law says it is a criminal offense to use computers and computer networks to harass another person (Va. Code §18.2-152.7:1). Plus, for UMW students, there is the Code of Conduct, which prohibits harassment, threats or intimidation directed toward any individual or group of individuals.

UMW considers any allegation of threatening or harassing communication to be very serious and will take all steps possible to hold offenders accountable. If you are subjected to threatening or harassing communication, be sure to:

Preserve evidence of the offending conduct, including printing or taking snapshots of statements made on ephemeral sites.
Go to campus police, who have the ability to subpoena records from internet service providers and application developers.
In addition, file a report with UMW’s Director of Judicial Affairs and Community Responsibility or to my office.
Consider whether offending conduct made online violates the rules of engagement established by site and application developers and make a report to those entities as well.
Remember that if it is not possible to preserve evidence of the harassing or threatening conduct, reports should still be made, even though it will be harder to hold offenders accountable. UMW will provide support and resources.

In an effort to increase awareness of the issues related to the use and misuse of social media, the University is focusing throughout the academic year on civility and honor. To kick things off, this office is sponsoring a forum entitled “Anonymous Speech in the Age of Social Media: A debate about anonymous postings on social media and apps such as Yik Yak” to be held Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 411.

We encourage all students to be as respectable as possible and to attend the upcoming forum. Before posting or sending any message, stop and think about the impact it may have on others in our community.

Dr. Leah Cox

Special Assistant to the President, for Diversity and Inclusion

lcox@umw.edu 540-654-2119

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