Archive for February, 2015

The first issue of De León Point, a monthly e-newsletter from ACU’s director of athletics, was sent last week to athletics donors and lettermen. Lee De León provides updates on the department’s new direction and new facilities. Subscribe to the newsletter.

ACU’s Inclement Weather Procedures can be viewed on the HR web page. Due to this week’s closure and delay, the following is information regarding submitting time for hourly paid employees:

Non-Exempt employees will see a line titled “Inclement Weather” on their Web Time. Non-Exempt employees (including temporary employees) who did not work during the closure should record their normally scheduled hours as inclement weather for  2/23 and the morning of 2/24. Non-Exempt employees who worked any time during the closure, including checking work email and voice mail, should record the time worked as base pay and the remainder of their regular schedule as inclement weather.

Each Department needs to make a decision as to how to handle their student employees. Departments may:

Exempt employees need not take any action.

Please contact human resources at humanresources@acu.edu or x2359 if you have questions.

Direct from Ireland, the Brock McGuire Band will be performing in the WPAC Recital Hall on Wednesday, February 25 at 5:30 p.m. Come hear wonderful Irish music, in addition to bluegrass and other Celtic traditions. Free admission

An anonymous donor has recently established an endowment in honor of Barbara Hejl and her many years of service to ACU. The Barbara Hejl Unsung Servant Endowment will provide funds for an annual award given to an ACU employee in honor of their service to ACU and its students.  The award is voted on by the Students’ Association.  Congratulations, Barbara, and thank you for all you have done and continue to do for ACU.

The 2015 Springboard Ideas Challenge, a mini business plan competition  is now open for registration. The registration fee is $10 and the  deadline to register is March 5th at 11:59 p.m.  Please visit acu.edu/springboard to register or email griggscenter@acu.edu for more information.

With our hectic lives and busy schedule, we wanted to let you know that the ACU Medical Care Center is a convenient option for you and your family.  Most acute illnesses can be promptly treated on the same day.  We are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  To ensure timely, convenient service call 325-674-2625 to schedule an appointment for you or your family member.  Our goal is to meet your medical needs quickly and effectively so you can return to the things that are important to you.

For Benefit Eligible Faculty and Staff,

Over the past few years several of you have requested for your independent financial advisors to be able to receive fees from your retirement account. Both ACU and TIAA-CREF recognize the importance of independent financial advisors and the value they bring to participants who may choose to or are already working with their own advisor. ACU is now making it easier for you to access independent advice by adding TIAA-CREF’s Participant Choice option to your retirement plan. With this service, participants can receive advice from local independent advisors on a fee for service basis. While we are making these additional services available, please keep in mind that TIAA-CREF offers several ways for participants to receive advice and guidance directly from their representatives or through their website at no additional cost to participants.

If you have questions about how to access the advice and guidance services offered by TIAA-CREF you can contact a TIAA-CREF representative at 1-800-842-2733 or visit www.tiaa-cref.org/acu. For details and instructions on the Participant Choice option please review this amendment to ACU’s plan and flyer from TIAA-CREF.

Anthem is working to identify specific individuals whose information was breached. It is our understanding that you will receive a letter via the mail if your information was impacted. Visit Anthem’s FAQ’s for more information.

Whether you’re interested in practicing mediation or simply managing conflict more effectively in your work and personal life, this training is for you. Join us March 16-20, 2015 at ACU at CitySquare in Dallas. For more details and registration, visit blogs.acu.edu/duncumcenter. ACU employees can use coupon code EMPLOYEE15 to save 50% on your registration fee.

ACU Men’s and Women’s Doubles and singles matches during lunch!  Please come, eat lunch and support the Men’s and Women’s Tennis doubles teams on Friday, Feb 13th at 11:44 a.m. – right after chapel at the Eager Tennis pavilion. Doubles is only ONE SET and will last no more than 30 minutes (followed by singles matches)  AND there will be FREE hot dogs (2 please) and Dr. Pepper.