Archive for October, 2013

International Education Week Opportunities

by   |  10.30.13  |  Announcements, Events

International Education Week 2013 is November 8-15th.  Please help make our first annual IEW a success by encouraging your students to attend some of the exciting events.  For a complete schedule, click here. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Adam’s Center presentation Tuesday, 11/12 on “International Students Reflect on their ACU Experiences,” and the Brown Bag seminar at 12 p.m. on Friday, 11/15 titled: “What’s in a Name?  The Pronunciation and Meaning of Mandarin Chinese Names” in the Campus Center Living Room.  Contact the Center for International Education for more information.

Benefits Tip – Benefit Open Enrollment Information

by   |  10.28.13  |  Announcements, Benefits

All benefits-eligible employees will need to complete their enrollment online between November 11 and November 15, 2013. You can make a one-on-one appointment if you would like assistance enrolling in your benefits during this week. Please note that this year, the 2014 Benefit Enrollment Guide can only be accessed electronically.

Athletics Occasional Meal Policy

by   |  10.28.13  |  Announcements

A reminder that ACU Athletics is bound by NCAA and Southland Conference (SLC) compliance rules with regards to providing meals and other extra benefits to student-athletes.

It is permissible for a student-athlete or the entire team in a sport to receive an occasional meal on infrequent and special occasions from an institutional staff member or from a representative of athletics interest (e.g., booster or donor).  An institutional staff member or representative of athletics interest may host a meal at his/her home or may have a meal catered to their home.  Reasonable local transportation to student-athletes to attend such meals is permissible. However, all occasional meals must take place within 30 miles of campus.  Occasional meal legislation also applies to group functions such as meals hosted by organizations such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes or local church groups.

Student-athletes are limited to the number of occasional meals they may receive during the academic year.  Receipt of excessive occasional meals will result in a violation of extra benefit legislation.  All occasional meals must be approved by a member of the compliance staff prior to the occasional meal occurring.  Approval must come in writing using the Occasional Meals Form.
If you have trouble accessing this form, please contact the compliance office and we will ensure you receive the form. The form must be completed by the staff member/representative of athletics interest providing the meal and submitted in advance to the ACU compliance office.

NOTE: Benefits Available to Other Students – The receipt of a benefit by a student-athlete or his or her team that is not authorized by NCAA legislation is not a violation if it is demonstrated that the same general benefit is available to the institution’s students, their relatives, and friends determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability.

We appreciate your support of our student-athletes, but please help us keep them safe and eligible. If you have any questions regarding this or any other NCAA regulation, click on the compliance tab at www.acusports.com.  Always Ask Before You Act!!!

ACU introduces SALT Money

by   |  10.28.13  |  Announcements

SALT Money was created by American Student Assistance, a nonprofit organization, to help Abilene Christian students to become more financially savvy.

When a student activates their SALT membership this allows them to take advantage of members-only features, like:

•       Interactive money management tools that show you how to take control of your finances.
•       A personal dashboard that tracks all of your federal student loans in one place.
•       Loan advice from SALT’s expert counselors.
•       My Money 101—a self-paced, online resource that teaches you practical money management strategies for budgeting, credit cards, banking and more.
•       Access to thousands of jobs and internships to jump-start your career.
•       Exclusive benefits that help you save and spend smart.

Thank you for helping us raise awareness about financial literacy on campus. To learn more about SALT Money please visit saltmoney.org or to register through the ACU profile please visit saltmoney.org/acu. See SALT Money-FAQs

Benefits Open Enrollment Information Meetings

by   |  10.28.13  |  Benefits

The office of Human Resources is continuing to host presentations about 2014 Benefits Open Enrollment.  Below is a schedule of remaining presentations.  All presentations will be held in the Campus Center Living Room.  Please join us to learn about changes and offerings for plan year 2014.

Benefits Open Enrollment Information Meetings

Monday, November 4: 2:00-3:00 p.m., 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 5: 8:00-9:00 a.m., 12:00-1:00 p.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 7: 8:00-9:00 a.m., 12:00-1:00 pm.

Friday, November 8: 9:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Mac OS X Mavericks

by   |  10.28.13  |  Announcements

Apple released its new operating system OS X 10.9, also known as Mavericks, on Tuesday, October 22. With this update we have experienced problems ranging from software incompatibility to rendering the machine unusable. If you choose to upgrade, be aware that there is limited support we can provide until we receive updates to our supported software.

We are in process of testing our software, systems, and services with this update. Once all issues have been identified and resolved, we will begin supporting and pushing out this update.

Electronic PAFs-Nonexempt & Temp Employee

by   |  10.28.13  |  Announcements, Training and Development

Electronic PAFs for nonexempt and temporary employee transactions are now available.  Come learn how to take advantage of the benefits that a paperless system provides including faster processing, and no lost PAFs.  Please sign up here for the time and date that works best with your schedule.

2014 United Way Campaign

by   |  10.25.13  |  Announcements

There are only a few days left to send in your 2014 United Way pledge! Each year, the ACU community graciously participates in the United Way Campaign. The United Way of Abilene invests 99 cents of every dollar it receives back into the Abilene community, helping a wide variety of local non-profit organizations. Please complete this pledge form to contribute or continue your current contribution effective January 2014. Any amount is appreciated; even $5 a month can be used to help someone in critical need. You can email the completed form to Clint.Buck@acu.edu or return it to Human Resources at Box 29106 by October 31, 2013.

2013 Graduate School Awareness Week

by   |  10.24.13  |  Announcements, Events

The Graduate School is hosting Graduate School Awareness Week on campus October 27th- November 1st. This week will provide current undergraduate students the opportunity to learn more about the ACU Graduate School. There will be many different events throughout the week, including several department-specific recruiting events, a Graduate Student Association Coffee House, opportunities to visit one-on-one with Graduate School representatives, and a Graduate and Professional School Fair where more than 25 institutions will be represented.  To view the schedule and more information click here.

Change Your Password by Friday, Nov 1

by   |  10.24.13  |  Announcements

All users need to change their myACU passwords by THIS Friday, November 1st. Your new password needs to fit the following requirements:

* must have a minimum of 8 characters
* must include an upper case and a lower case letter
* must include a number

Go to acu.edu/passwords and follow the instructions there.