Archive for July, 2014

Did you know that the university has an extensive system of interior and exterior surveillance cameras across campus? These camera systems are controlled and coordinated through the ACU Police Department and are intended to make our campus community safer, deter crime, and aid in investigations conducted by ACUPD. The current Surveillance Camera Policy can be viewed here. Please be reminded that all ACU facilities and departments are required to coordinate this process through ACUPD to ensure compliance and system compatibility. Questions can be directed to ACUPD via email at acupolice@acu.edu.

ACU head football coach Ken Collums and his coaching staff will host a women’s camp called “Football 101 For Moms” on the evening of Thursday, July 31.  The cost of the session will be $25 per mom and will be from 6-8:30 p.m. at both the Teague Special Events Center and the Wally Bullington Practice Field, both on the ACU campus.  All ACU employees will receive $5 off.

Coach Collums and the ACU football staff invite the Abilene area moms to a unique football experience tailored toward the basics of football. Through “Football 101 For Moms” the foundational concepts of the game such as terms, rules, officiating, drills, safety, technique, and scheme will be discussed and demonstrated by ACU football coaches. There will be both classroom and field time, which will include a question and answer session, offense and defense presentations, game footage discussions, and on-field drills. When moms have completed this experience they will have more insight into the great game in which their sons and husbands have competed, and they will have had a lot of fun! Moms will begin to see the game of football from a different perspective whether it’s from the stands or watching TV. Come join us for the first-of-its-kind football experience for moms in the Abilene area. Football 101 is open to all women interested in expanding their football knowledge.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 30, in the Depot from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for Brandon Forrest’s farewell reception. Brandon has worked in the Depot for almost three years and will be sorely missed. Help us wish him well as he transitions to a new opportunity with the city of Abilene. Brandon’s last day will be August 1st.

Do not let medical emergencies spoil your summer vacation. When preparing for your summer travels, contact Compass for medical care options in the cities you will be visiting. In the event an emergency arises, Compass can provide emergency facility options. Prior to traveling, please contact Compass with your destination zip-code(s) or area. Call 1-800-513-1667 ext. 788 or email leahm@compassphs.com.

Effective Immediately: In order to reflect our increased focus on saving the University money through vendor partnerships and cooperative purchasing networks University Purchasing is changing our name to the University Procurement Office.

A reminder from Kevin Roberts:  As work continues on both the East and North ends of campus, it is important to observe university expectations regarding visits to the sites.  No personnel – faculty or staff – should be present on the construction site.  If visiting a site is necessary, first contact Jeff Arrington or Scot Colley to arrange a visit.  Your help in this matter will ensure safe and efficient construction sites.

On every Pepsi and Snack Food Vending Machine there is an Asset ID tag (with an id number) and an (800) or local phone number. If you have a problem with one of these machines, please call the phone number and reference the Asset ID on the tag. If you are unable to get a hold of anyone by calling the number you can contact the University Procurement Office at 2246 or e-mail purchasing@acu.edu and we will assist you to resolve the issue.

All faculty/staff employees are reminded that the current Faculty/Staff Parking Permits (F/S Permits) will expire on August 15th. The new 2014-15 F/S Permits are now available at NO CHARGE during regular ACUPD lobby hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Please make sure to obtain your new F/S Permit so that you don’t receive any citations for displaying an expired permit. (FREE permit versus $20 citations, you do the math!)

During the first floor renovation of Brown library, it is possible that some items may not be available due to shifting of materials. This renovation will not affect materials on the main floor Learning Commons or the third floor Stanley Theological area. Completion is expected by the end of September, 2014.

Please join us on Thursday, July 10, in the Bean Smart Classroom from 2:00-3:30 p.m. for Brandon Monroe’s farewell reception. Brandon has worked in the Depot for three years and will be sorely missed. Help us wish him well on his new adventure at Texas A&M, where he will be pursuing a Master’s Degree in Architecture. Brandon’s last day will be July 15th.