Archive for July, 2018

The new 2018-19 Faculty/Staff Parking Permits (F/S Permits) have arrived and are now available at NO CHARGE during regular ACUPD lobby hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Recognizing that many employees may still be out for the summer and may not be able to obtain their new permits immediately, enforcement for expired parking permits will not begin until the 5th day of class, Friday August 31st. Remember, parking citations come with a $20 fine, so do the math; FREE permit versus $20 citations! And as always, while the initial F/S Permit is FREE, replacement permits issued due to theft/loss or for 2nd vehicle convenience are $5 each.

Did you know all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Standard Insurance Company for free? Connect to resources, support and guidance for you and your dependents. Our program includes up to three face-to-face assessment and counseling sessions per issue with master’s-degreed clinicians 24/7. EAP services can help with: depression, grief, loss and emotional well-being; family, marital and other relationship issues; life improvement and goal-setting; addictions such as alcohol and drug abuse; stress or anxiety in the work or family; financial and legal concerns; identity theft and fraud resolution; online Will preparation; and various other situations. Check out the EAP July Newsletter for more information.

On Monday, August 6th, the Cashier Desk in the Finance Office will resume its regular hours of operation – M/T/W/Th/F from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. each workday (except holidays) through the end of the Fall Session.

Sign up for this weeks wellness webinar, Digital Detox, on July 18th at 1:00 p.m.  Earn 1 Wellness Credit and learn how to step away from your electronic devices.  You can register for the webinar by going to the wellness site, My Health Tools, and My Webinars.

Please join us for a reception on Thursday, July 19, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (presentation at 10:00 a.m.) in the Library Atrium, as we celebrate Donald Simpson’s dedicated service to ACU.  He will be leaving ACU after almost 10 years of service and moving to Utah.

Come meet our visiting Japanese High School Students! Summer faculty and staff are invited to interact with our visitors during class for 20 minutes. There are several different days to participate during the mornings of:  Friday, 7/20, Friday, 7/27, and Thursday, 8/2. If you are interested in helping during one or more of these days, email lld09a@acu.edu.

TxDOT met with ACUPD to make the ACU community aware of the roadwork time line on Ambler Avenue resurfacing project occurring on Ambler from I-20 to Treadaway Blvd. The work will be occurring between 7am-6pm daily, with only one-lane (each way) closures occurring at any given time. There will always be one lane open each direction. Workers will be milling up old asphalt, then coming back later with new paving. Use caution in the area, expect lots of dust in the area, and be prepared for slight traffic congestion during daytime hours. The job is expected to last 2-3 months, depending on weather.

If you have questions regarding how to report your time off during the Campus Closure last week, please be sure to review our FAQ link.  Please email Human Resources if you still have questions.

Our electronic devices can help us keep our life on task by providing us with information in a second and connecting us with our family and friends. However, they can also consume hours of our day without us realizing it. Taking electronic breaks can help us stay balanced and avoid digital overload.  For this month’s portal activity, self-report each day you take a 15 minute walk without electronics.  You must report taking a break from electronics at least 6 times during the month to receive 1 wellness credit for the monthly portal activity.  Portal activities are found under the My Challenges section of the Wellness site.