Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

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Official News

· Final Overtime Rules Released

· Year-end Cut-off Dates for Business Areas General Announcements

· Best Mascot in DIII

· Canvas LMS Training

· Online Web Request Form and Web Standards

· New Hires, Position Changes April 2016

· Concert: Emma Tyme

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12:00 Annual Service Award and Retiree Recognition Lunch

Final Overtime Rules Released

As many individuals may have heard last summer, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)'s overtime regulations. Early last week the final rule was released which takes effect on Dec. 1, 2016.

The Department of Human Resources will continue the work which had already begun during the early discussions of the proposed changes and will seek input, as necessary, from the various

departments/divisions over the course of the coming months to gather additional information that may be required.

Those individuals whose position will be impacted by the new legislation will be communicated with in late summer/early fall.

We ask for your patience as we work through the process.

Submitted by: Mark Guinan

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Year-end Cut-off Dates for Business Areas Business Office:

Friday, July 8 - All transactions such as corrections, transfers, budget adjustments, year-end accruals, etc. submitted for fiscal year 2015-16.

Office & Procurement Services:

Friday, May 27 - All requisitions are due for fiscal year 2015-16.

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Thursday, June 30 - All Merchandise must be received for fiscal year 2015-16.

Accounts Payable:

Thursday, June 30 - All merchandise and services must be received and invoiced to the University for fiscal year 2015-16.

Friday, July 8 - The cutoff date for travel expense forms that account for travel through June 30 for fiscal year 2015-16.

Friday, July 8 - Invoices for fiscal year 2015-16 University One Card Reconciliation for June:

Friday, June 17 -Last day for purchases on credit card for fiscal year 2015-16.

Friday, July 8 - Card holder review and send paperwork to card manager.

Wednesday, July 13 - Card manager approve and send paperwork to Program Administrator.

Submitted by: Jodi Howe

Best Mascot in DIII

With one day left in the voting, the Saxons are leading the Webster University Gorlocks during the Sweet 16 of the Sports Illustrated: Campus Rush Best Mascot In Division III tournament. Make sure to get those votes in and to get ready for the Elite 8!

#SaxonNation

Link: Click Here To Vote

Submitted by: Chris Boswell

Canvas LMS Training

ITS is now offering trainings for the Canvas LMS. AU will begin using Canvas in fall 2016; Blackboard will be discontinued at that time.

Canvas trainings will be available throughout the summer and fall. The training will cover general navigation, commonly used features, and tips for setting up your courses. Trainings are available at the following times:

Thursday 5/26, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Monday 6/6, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Thursday 6/9, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

All sessions will be held in the Training Center on the first floor of Howell Hall (side entrance, facing the CDC). Seating is limited.

If you would like to attend, please contact Meghanne Freivald at 607.871.2363 or via email to sign up.

For anyone who cannot attend training, all Canvas instructions are publicly available on the Canvas Instructor Guide website. Existing Blackboard course content can be exported and imported into Canvas using the attached instructions.

Link: Canvas Instructor Guide

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Attachment: Blackboard Export Instructions Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

Online Web Request Form and Web Standards

In order to ensure that requests for new web pages or changes to existing pages are directed to the appropriate individuals and handled in a timely manner, please use our online request form.

Please refer to our Web Standards, at http://our.alfred.edu/web..., for any questions.

This is the only request format that will be accepted. If you have questions regarding the form or its use please contact Webmaster, Judy Linza, at x2727 or e-mail webmaster@alfred.edu.

Link: Online Web Request Form

Submitted by: Judy Linza

New Hires, Position Changes April 2016 New Hires:

David B. DeLany, Multi-trades, Physical Plant

Alexander R. MacCrea, locksmith, Multi-trades, Physical Plant Matthew W. Wendt, barn assistant, Equestrian Center Shannon D. Yocum, secretary, Environmental

Studies/Biology/Physics/Astronomy, Science Center Position Changes:

Amanda R. Armer, specialist, Accounts Payable, Carnegie Hall

Dean R. Perry, coordinator, Environmental Health & Safety, Myers Hall Dale R. Watson, Multi-trades, Physical Plant

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Concert: Emma Tyme Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585-593-3410

Emma Tyme is a singer-songwriter from the hills and valleys of Allegany County. She draws her artistic inspiration from the sights and sounds of nature and the musical contributions of Joni Mitchell, Regina Spektor, Bonnie Raitt, Bon Iver, and Judy Roderick. Her compositions on guitar, piano, and ukulele are

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led by her smooth mezzo-soprano voice and thoughtful lyrics.

This concert is free and open to the general public.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark