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Clayton State News August 16, 2013

Volume 8, #95

New in this Issue

Biweekly Payroll Reminder

Notice to all employees and managers/supervisors:

Biweekly timecards must be approved in the ADP system by6p.m., Friday, Aug. 16,for the payroll ending on Aug. 16.

If you have any questions, including password resets, while attempting to approve or update a timecard, please contact our SSC Customer Support Team.

Clayton State Celebrates Success of the Annual Fund, Aug. 22 Clayton State will celebrate the success of the Annual Fund, and kick off the 2013/14 Annual Fund, on Thursday, Aug. 22 in Spivey Hall. The Annual Fund Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by the program. Please RSVP ASAP to Tiffany Whidby at (678) 466-4470.

Intramural Sports Registration Deadline Approaching

Online registration closes Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. for volleyball and dodge ball. Registration will close for flag football and tennis singles on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.

Check out IMleagues.com for the complete list of our sports -- IMleagues.com/clayton. Not ready to sweat or pull flags? Try our newest intramural sport – College Football Pick-Em. Each week a list of games will be made available for participants to make their selections. If you have questions or need more information, contact Keegan Ashbee at KeeganAshbee@clayton.edu or (678) 466-4973. Visit the web – http://www.clayton.edu/recwell/intramuralsports

Career Services Open House, Aug. 22

Please join The Office of Career Services during our Open House on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come see our new location, Student Center, Ste. 228 and enjoy light refreshments.

Join us at the Alumni Awards Dinner

This year, the Annual Alumni Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Harry S. Downs Center.

The Alumni Awards Dinner is an annual event hosted by The Alumni Association, which seeks to recognize the University’s alumni and alumnae (current and future) who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the legacy of excellence at Clayton State University.

The reception will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the program and dinner to follow. Go to http://giving.clayton.edu/alumni/event_calendar?cid=2&ceid=10&cerid=0&cdt=9%2f26%2f2013

for more information and to register.

Parking on Campus

With the beginning of fall semester, there is always a big demand for the most convenient parking spaces on campus. However, at peak times of the day and night, that can be challenging.

Some advice to new members of our campus community and as a reminder for those returnees; parking lots G and H, which are located behind Public Safety, are two lots that are very popular and fill up quick. A suggested alternative for a location where parking is always available are parking lots K and L, which are located near the Student Activities Center and the tennis courts.

Although walking from those lots may take you a few more minutes than from one of the more popular lots, you will avoid both the stress of searching for closer spaces and the time spent doing so.

Clayton State in Sky Magazine In case you’re flying Delta this month, note that the current issue of Delta’s Sky magazine has a feature on Atlanta that includes a sidebar on Clayton State and mentions the business, psychology, biology, health care management, nursing, criminal justice and archival studies programs as well as, of course, Spivey Hall.

This Week

Bookstore Bucks

Bookstore Bucks (formerly Financial Aid Book Money) will be available Monday, Aug. 5 to Tuesday, Aug. 20. Up to $1,000 of your unused Financial Aid will automatically be deposited in your Bookstore Bucks account on Monday, Aug. 5 for you to purchase anything in the Loch Shop. After August 20, unused Bookstore Bucks are returned to your student account and refunded in late August based on your refund preference through Higher One.

The Loch Shop and LakerCard Center Extended Hours During Bookstore Bucks, Aug. 5 through Aug. 20

The Loch Shop and LakerCard Center will have extended hours during Bookstore Bucks:

Aug. 5 – Aug. 8: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Bookstore Bucks open)

Aug. 9: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Aug. 10: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Aug. 12 – Aug. 15: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Aug. 16: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Aug. 17: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (last day for refunds/exchanges)

Aug. 19: Resume normal fall semester hours

Aug. 20: Last day of Bookstore Bucks

Bed Bath & Beyond at The Loch Shop

Bed Bath & Beyond®, the destination for college shopping, is packing up, hitting the road, and coming to Clayton State University – with an on-campus Bookstore Pop Up Shop filled with last minute college essentials and an array of items.

After unpacking, students may realize they have forgotten important items for their dorm rooms or off-campus apartments. The on-campus Loch Shop Pop Up Shop is packed with easy, fun and convenient solutions for these last minute needs. Students won’t need to step off campus to get the things they need to make their new residences feel like home. The shop will include everything from storage solutions, décor accessories, and bedding.

Congressman Scott’s Health Fair, Aug. 17

Congressman David Scott’s Ninth Annual 13^th Congressional District Health Fair will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17. This event will mark close to a decade of partnership with Metropolitan Atlanta’s leading healthcare professionals to provide free health exams and information for my constituents.

This year’s event will take place at Mundy’s Mill High School, which is located at 9652 Fayetteville Rd., Jonesboro, Ga., and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Welcome Week

Friday, Aug. 16

FSC’s House Party

SAC Ballroom

9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Upcoming

Free Boots Makeovers at The Loch Shop, Aug. 20

You can get a free Boots makeover (even if you don’t need one) at The Loch Shop on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Boots makeup is the largest cosmetic company in the U.K. and has earned Good Housekeeping’s seal of approval on several of their products as well as being recognized by Redbook for one of their top 15 products under $20. The makeovers are available to any student, staff or faculty member.

Information Sessions on Revisions to the Contracts Review Process, Aug. 27, Sept. 18

As of July 1, 2013, the Georgia legislature enacted statutory changes to the process for entering contracts with public employers. There is now a requirement that, prior to entering contracts for labor or services using either a bidding process or when the contract amount exceeds $2,499.99 in value, contractors (and subcontractors) must submit signed and notarized affidavits which either attest to their compliance with the terms of the Federal Work Authorization Program, or state a specific exemption from this requirement.

Although informative documents are available for review at the Business and Operations website,www.clayton.edu/contract-administration, University officials will host information sessions on the following dates, times and locations to further educate the campus community. Those faculty and staff who are either occasionally or frequently involved in the contract review process are strongly encouraged to attend. However, the information sessions are open to anyone to attend. No RSVP is needed.

The sessions will be held as follows:

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m., at Clayton State East–Arbor Hall auditorium

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m. at University Center, room 272

Top Workplaces Employee Celebration Event, Sept. 12

You are cordially invited to the Top Workplaces Employee Celebration Event on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Student Activities Center and SAC Green.

Since Clayton State University was recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of Metropolitan Atlanta’s Top Workplaces, the purpose of this event is to come together and celebrate the supportive and collaborative environment which contributed to Clayton State University’s Top Workplaces recognition. Please R.S.V.P. by Aug. 23 to https://claytonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3pCYlW7Lq09beYJ so that an accurate count can be obtained for catering purposes.

Fifth Annual Diversity and Multicultural Conference, Oct. 11

Clayton State’s Fifth Annual Diversity and Multicultural Conference will be held on Friday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Student Activities Center Ballroom.

The Diversity and Multicultural Conference is a dynamic and interactive one-day development opportunity that gives participants the essential knowledge and strategies needed to lead and function in a globally complex society. This conference is a great career and personal development opportunity for students, faculty and staff; separate conference tracks are implemented to meet the needs of both groups.

Register until Friday, Sept. 27, by visiting http://apps.clayton.edu/webreg/register/Diversity2013. Free for Clayton State students; Clayton State faculty/staff $20, Non-Clayton State participants $40.Registration fee covers continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials.

For additional information, go to:

http://www.clayton.edu/campus-life/multicultural/conference

Call for Presentations — Submit Presentation Proposals by Friday, Sept. 6

Conference Theme: Beyond Race: The Forgotten “isms”

Our goal is to broaden participants understanding of diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice. Additionally, explore the intersection of social identities and how our social identities can create privilege and oppression.

If you are interested in contributing to the conference by presenting, go to: http://www.clayton.edu/campus-life/multicultural/conference

For more information regarding the conference, contact Lakiesa C. Rawlinson at lakiesacanteyrawlinson@clayton.edu or (678) 466-5421.

Announcements

F.A.S. Track Starts Aug. 12 As part of the continuous effort to encourage employees to be active, the Department of Recreation & Wellness announces that Lisa Williamson has added to the group exercise schedule a variety of 30-minutes group-X classes, F.A.S. Track, that permit employees to get over to the Student Activities Center, workout, and return to their desks in a short amount of time. Fall F.A.S. Track classes begin Aug. 12 and end Nov. 22 and are held at various times from Monday through Friday. What is F.A.S. Track? F.A.S. Track was designed specifically for Clayton State faculty and staff. Times are selected based upon a typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. work day in an effort to better serve faculty and staff Fitness Center members. For the complete F.A.S. Track schedule, call (678) 466-4975 or email recwell@clayton.edu.

Employee Members Asked to Update Fitness Center Paperwork On-Line

New or existing Fitness Center members – please complete or update your paperwork on-line at https://apps.clayton.edu/surveys/1 if you have not done so since January. Login using your SWAN credentials and then fill out the survey. If you login and nothing happens, that means you are up to date!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the SAC Fitness Center front desk at (678) 466-4971.Thank you!

Emergency Alerts via Text Messaging from Public Safety

Welcome from the Department of Public Safety to all new students, faculty and staff, and welcome back to all those returning.

As a public service, the Department of Public Safety sends out emergency alert messages as needed through the use of outdoor sirens, emails, campus telephone system, and/or text messaging. Since text messaging is generally the most effective mode of communication, it is very important that all students, faculty and staff enter their cell numbers into the campus emergency alert network to receive these messages when sent out.

Note that your number has to personally entered. The information is not automatically extracted from your personal data. Here is the process that we encourage all to follow for first time entries or when you change your cell number or the carrier:

· Log into the SWAN at the University’s website

· Link on “My Tab” in tool bar.

· Scroll down to section titled ”Emergency Text Messages”

· Enter your cell number and the carrier (e.g. AT&T, Verizon, or other)

· Click on “Submit” and you’re done with this easy yet important process.

Please call the Public Safety Office at (678) 466-4050 with any questions.

New Parking Permits

The parking permits/decals for the previous school year will expire on Wednesday July 31. New permits are currently available for pick up at the Department of Public Safety, with valid dates from Aug. 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014.

Faculty/staff will be issued the traditional blue colored permits. However, there are some changes to the student permits. Students living in Laker Hall will be issued gold colored permits and those living in Clayton Station will be issued green colored permits. All other students will be issued orange colored permits. However, student vehicles bearing any of these three colors may park in any areas designated for student parking.

Apple MacBook Discounts Through The Loch Shop The Loch Shop has a deal in place for any Clayton State student, faculty or staff member to get educational discount pricing on Apple MacBook computers through the following website… http://www.ishoplochshop.com/site_apple.asp? For more information on the MacBook Pro, go to http://education.apple.com/images/MBPro_DM_700px_AoC_1X_FINAL.jpg.

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