Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Open House at SCPS

Life happens and things change!  We’re here to help!

Join the School of Continuing and Professional Studies to learn how we can help you with your career advancement or change by completing a degree, earning a certificate or enrolling in a course.




SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES OPEN HOUSE




WHEN: APRIL 5, 9 AM – 6 PM

WHERE: ZEHMER HALL



 Learn how completing a degree, earning a certificate, or enrolling in
a course can help you advance or change careers.



Events include: 



• LUNCH PRESENTATION BY UVA DIRECTOR OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
PROGRAMS, CARLA WILLIAMS, AND SCPS INTERIM DEAN STEVE LAYMON

•Faculty lectures and information sessions

•Online learning demonstration

•Appointments for Post-Bac Pre-Med program

•Vouchers provided to waive $70 application fee
•UVA Giveaways

•Free, convenient parking at Zehmer Hall





To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-spring-open-house-tickets-43886615047?aff=es2
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Open House at SCPS

Life happens and things change!  We’re here to help!
Join the School of Continuing and Professional Studies to learn how we can help you with your career advancement or change by completing a degree, earning a certificate or enrolling in a course.

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES OPEN HOUSE


WHEN: APRIL 5, 9 AM – 6 PM
WHERE: ZEHMER HALL

 Learn how completing a degree, earning a certificate, or enrolling in a course can help you advance or change careers.

Events include: 

• LUNCH PRESENTATION BY UVA DIRECTOR OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS, CARLA WILLIAMS, AND SCPS INTERIM DEAN STEVE LAYMON
•Faculty lectures and information sessions
•Online learning demonstration
•Appointments for Post-Bac Pre-Med program
•Vouchers provided to waive $70 application fee •UVA Giveaways
•Free, convenient parking at Zehmer Hall


To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-spring-open-house-tickets-43886615047?aff=es2
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

UVAFinance: Don't forget to join us for the Finance Strategic Transformation Panel Discussion!








Panel members will include Melody Bianchetto, Jerry Burke, Nicole Ferretti, and James Gorman.  





Thank you to all who have submitted questions!


Questions and thoughts are always welcome via the suggestion box (either physical or virtual).





Can't make it on the 23rd?  We'll publish a recording of this session soon after!

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UVAFinance: Don't forget to join us for the Finance Strategic Transformation Panel Discussion!



Panel members will include Melody Bianchetto, Jerry Burke, Nicole Ferretti, and James Gorman.  

Thank you to all who have submitted questions!
Questions and thoughts are always welcome via the suggestion box (either physical or virtual).

Can't make it on the 23rd?  We'll publish a recording of this session soon after!
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Be a part of the “human firewall”: UVAFinance to participate in McIntire School of Commerce Cybersecurity Research

McIntire School of Commerce Associate Professors Ryan Wright and Steven Johnson are working on research to build cybersecurity resilience, with a focus on teams.



The majority of enterprise attacks, they say, start with email phishing or a socially-engineered attack, and although most organizations (UVA included) invest much time, money, and expertise in training employees how to identify and avoid these, the success of the training is still limited.






Wright and Johnson are studying social networking at work: finding out who our work friends are, who we ask for IT advice, and how our teams are connected to other teams. Working on the premise that high-performing teams bring all members up to a high-performing level, even in matters of smart cybersecurity behaviors, they say a lot can be learned by studying those high-performing teams.



In short, Wright says, they’re “bringing IT knowledge to the team level rather than directing people to IT.”



See more about the project here. (It’s really interesting!)



UVAFinance will participate in this research project starting mid-April, with an aim of having at least 80% of our teams complete the survey distributed by Wright and Johnson. The high completion rate is necessary for the data to be meaningful. No results will be made public, and no individual names of participants will be collected.



In return for participation, the research team will provide UVAFinance with useful data that can help us protect our data and better train our people.



When the surveys launch later this spring, we strongly encourage our team members to participate, so that the necessary 80% or more response rate is met.



Look for more information coming within your unit soon, and thanks in advance for taking part!

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Staff Changes in Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services



Procurement and Supplier Diversity Services (PSDS) has experienced some staffing changes within the Travel and Expense (T&E) team:




  • Dolores Hildebrand, the T&E program leader, has retired after a long career in PSDS. Thank you to everyone who came to her retirement celebration to say goodbye – she will be missed!


    • John McHugh has assumed her duties for this important program. 


  • Carrie McGowan, the Travel, Expense, and Card Program Manager, has accepted a position within the Vice President for Research Office effective today. PSDS is thankful for her contributions to the Expense and T&E Card Programs. 


    • Carrie’s T&E Card responsibilities have been assigned to Crystal Dollens and Raegan Harouff, who can be reached at card@virginia.edu.


  • Lisa Atkins, the Travel and Expense Administrator, has accepted a position within Enterprise Applications to support Expense UVA and our procurement systems. Her last day in PSDS will be March 30th. PSDS appreciates her years of service to PSDS and her dedication to the Expense UVA project. We are glad that both Carrie and Lisa are staying within the UVA family.


    •  Korby Griffith will assume Lisa Atkins’ responsibilities beginning on April 1, 2018. Lisa (in the short term) and Korby can be reached at travel@virginia.edu.





The entire Travel and Expense team can be contacted by phone at PSDS’ main number 924-4212 and selecting “2”.





PSDS looks forward to maintaining the high level of service clients have become accustomed to throughout this transition of staff and service.

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Be a part of the “human firewall”: UVAFinance to participate in McIntire School of Commerce Cybersecurity Research

McIntire School of Commerce Associate Professors Ryan Wright and Steven Johnson are working on research to build cybersecurity resilience, with a focus on teams.

The majority of enterprise attacks, they say, start with email phishing or a socially-engineered attack, and although most organizations (UVA included) invest much time, money, and expertise in training employees how to identify and avoid these, the success of the training is still limited.

Wright and Johnson are studying social networking at work: finding out who our work friends are, who we ask for IT advice, and how our teams are connected to other teams. Working on the premise that high-performing teams bring all members up to a high-performing level, even in matters of smart cybersecurity behaviors, they say a lot can be learned by studying those high-performing teams.

In short, Wright says, they’re “bringing IT knowledge to the team level rather than directing people to IT.”

See more about the project here. (It’s really interesting!)

UVAFinance will participate in this research project starting mid-April, with an aim of having at least 80% of our teams complete the survey distributed by Wright and Johnson. The high completion rate is necessary for the data to be meaningful. No results will be made public, and no individual names of participants will be collected.

In return for participation, the research team will provide UVAFinance with useful data that can help us protect our data and better train our people.

When the surveys launch later this spring, we strongly encourage our team members to participate, so that the necessary 80% or more response rate is met.

Look for more information coming within your unit soon, and thanks in advance for taking part!
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Staff Changes in Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services


Procurement and Supplier Diversity Services (PSDS) has experienced some staffing changes within the Travel and Expense (T&E) team:

  • Dolores Hildebrand, the T&E program leader, has retired after a long career in PSDS. Thank you to everyone who came to her retirement celebration to say goodbye – she will be missed!
    • John McHugh has assumed her duties for this important program. 
  • Carrie McGowan, the Travel, Expense, and Card Program Manager, has accepted a position within the Vice President for Research Office effective today. PSDS is thankful for her contributions to the Expense and T&E Card Programs. 
    • Carrie’s T&E Card responsibilities have been assigned to Crystal Dollens and Raegan Harouff, who can be reached at card@virginia.edu.
  • Lisa Atkins, the Travel and Expense Administrator, has accepted a position within Enterprise Applications to support Expense UVA and our procurement systems. Her last day in PSDS will be March 30th. PSDS appreciates her years of service to PSDS and her dedication to the Expense UVA project. We are glad that both Carrie and Lisa are staying within the UVA family.
    •  Korby Griffith will assume Lisa Atkins’ responsibilities beginning on April 1, 2018. Lisa (in the short term) and Korby can be reached at travel@virginia.edu.

The entire Travel and Expense team can be contacted by phone at PSDS’ main number 924-4212 and selecting “2”.

PSDS looks forward to maintaining the high level of service clients have become accustomed to throughout this transition of staff and service.
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Change, Gardening, and Vermiculture: A Conversation with Mara Hilliar, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance


Mara Hilliar joined the UVAFinance team on March 5.  Now, with a couple of weeks under her belt, she sat down to talk with our blog reporter to chat about how she’s finding life in UVAFinance so far.  Hilliar had a lot of interesting insights on both her work environment and her little piece of the forest in Goochland.





Why were you attracted to this position in UVAFinance?


I really love support work, being a part of a team, and making things more efficient.  I have eleven years of experience in higher education, so when I saw the opening, I knew my skill set would match what was required.  Being a seasoned state employee, I knew that there would be a panel interview, but I was surprised that Melody was on the panel.  Usually, you don’t get to meet with the executive until later on. That showed me that UVAFinance truly was a team environment and a good fit for me.  And I wasn’t wrong – everyone has been so welcoming, and I get the feeling from those I work with that we’re all in this together.












I’m sure you heard about Finance Strategic Transformation in the interview.  How did you feel coming on board in a time of change?


I come from work environments that have had lots of change.  For instance, at John Tyler Community College, I helped to transition a new President, and during his tenure, the culture of the college changed greatly.  I was a part of the strategic planning and helping to develop a culture of excellence.  The mission and vision that UVAFinance has was appealing to me when I interviewed. It will be a wonderful challenge to be part of that change and help with that transition.





How do you operate in times of change?


Change is hard for people, and it can be scary!  I like to be a positive cog in that wheel.  I learned early on in my career that negativity is a cancer and once you become part of spreading it, it’s hard to eradicate.  I believe that if you continue to say what you really believe, and put a positive message out there, others will believe that message as well.  And, if you’re truly miserable somewhere, and you don’t feel like you can add value to the situation, it’s an opportunity for you to find a better fit. 




What do you hope to do in this role?


Melody has tasked me to come up with different ways of accomplishing the work in our office – I’m excited to see if we can come up with different, workable ways of doing jobs better.  I’ve always been in executive level positions, and I’ve always wanted to learn more, no matter where I was.  I don’t ever want to be the one that doesn’t know the answer.  I don’t need to be the expert, but I want to know who can help people who have questions. 





So what about outside of work?  What keeps you busy?


My husband and I are now empty-nesters (we have four children and one grandchild).  Now we’re just trying to enjoy our time, and we’re doing a lot of fun things.  We live in the middle of a small forest, and my days are full of projects.  We’ve put in an edible landscape, and I do a lot of gardening.  Our yard is also an official host for the Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly – I have Italian parsley in my garden, and apparently, they love it.  Now I’m learning all kinds of “bug stuff.” I’ve also gotten into vermiculture – raising and feeding worms and using the beautiful black dirt they create for my garden. 





So you’re a gardener – does that mean you do a lot of cooking with what you grow?


My husband is the cook; I’m the baker.  I have a full herb garden, and I enjoy drying herbs.  We eat very fresh and local – we’re even looking eschewing processed foods entirely.





Sounds like you have your own little paradise to keep you busy.


Very much so!  We have lots of projects going on, and lots of wildlife to enjoy.  I’ve taken up bird watching and identifying the birds we see frequently.  I also enjoy living sculpture – building pieces in nature in unexpected places.   I also dabble in monoprinting and sewing.










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Change, Gardening, and Vermiculture: A Conversation with Mara Hilliar, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance

Mara Hilliar joined the UVAFinance team on March 5.  Now, with a couple of weeks under her belt, she sat down to talk with our blog reporter to chat about how she’s finding life in UVAFinance so far.  Hilliar had a lot of interesting insights on both her work environment and her little piece of the forest in Goochland.

Why were you attracted to this position in UVAFinance?
I really love support work, being a part of a team, and making things more efficient.  I have eleven years of experience in higher education, so when I saw the opening, I knew my skill set would match what was required.  Being a seasoned state employee, I knew that there would be a panel interview, but I was surprised that Melody was on the panel.  Usually, you don’t get to meet with the executive until later on. That showed me that UVAFinance truly was a team environment and a good fit for me.  And I wasn’t wrong – everyone has been so welcoming, and I get the feeling from those I work with that we’re all in this together.



I’m sure you heard about Finance Strategic Transformation in the interview.  How did you feel coming on board in a time of change?
I come from work environments that have had lots of change.  For instance, at John Tyler Community College, I helped to transition a new President, and during his tenure, the culture of the college changed greatly.  I was a part of the strategic planning and helping to develop a culture of excellence.  The mission and vision that UVAFinance has was appealing to me when I interviewed. It will be a wonderful challenge to be part of that change and help with that transition.

How do you operate in times of change?
Change is hard for people, and it can be scary!  I like to be a positive cog in that wheel.  I learned early on in my career that negativity is a cancer and once you become part of spreading it, it’s hard to eradicate.  I believe that if you continue to say what you really believe, and put a positive message out there, others will believe that message as well.  And, if you’re truly miserable somewhere, and you don’t feel like you can add value to the situation, it’s an opportunity for you to find a better fit. 

What do you hope to do in this role?
Melody has tasked me to come up with different ways of accomplishing the work in our office – I’m excited to see if we can come up with different, workable ways of doing jobs better.  I’ve always been in executive level positions, and I’ve always wanted to learn more, no matter where I was.  I don’t ever want to be the one that doesn’t know the answer.  I don’t need to be the expert, but I want to know who can help people who have questions. 

So what about outside of work?  What keeps you busy?
My husband and I are now empty-nesters (we have four children and one grandchild).  Now we’re just trying to enjoy our time, and we’re doing a lot of fun things.  We live in the middle of a small forest, and my days are full of projects.  We’ve put in an edible landscape, and I do a lot of gardening.  Our yard is also an official host for the Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly – I have Italian parsley in my garden, and apparently, they love it.  Now I’m learning all kinds of “bug stuff.” I’ve also gotten into vermiculture – raising and feeding worms and using the beautiful black dirt they create for my garden. 

So you’re a gardener – does that mean you do a lot of cooking with what you grow?
My husband is the cook; I’m the baker.  I have a full herb garden, and I enjoy drying herbs.  We eat very fresh and local – we’re even looking eschewing processed foods entirely.

Sounds like you have your own little paradise to keep you busy.
Very much so!  We have lots of projects going on, and lots of wildlife to enjoy.  I’ve taken up bird watching and identifying the birds we see frequently.  I also enjoy living sculpture – building pieces in nature in unexpected places.   I also dabble in monoprinting and sewing.



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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Change in Surplus Property Operations

As of Monday, March 19, Surplus Property operations have transitioned from Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services (PSDS) to Facilities Management.



Why did this change happen?

Facilities Management was already involved in picking up and transferring surplus property and had an interest in enhancing both the surplus business operations and the sustainability efforts of the program. Both PSDS and Facilities Management have been working hard to make the transition as seamless as possible for users.


What is the new process?


To begin the surplus process, visit the Facilities Management Customer Portal - the same place FM work orders are entered! Submit a request for surplus and a brief description of your item(s). A surplus representative will contact you to finalize your request.



The public will now be able to easily browse and purchase University surplus property online at the new UVA ReUSE storefront!



For now, if your items are IT equipment, you will be routed to the Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services website in order to comply with electronic data disposal requirements.



Who should I call if I have questions?

Please call the Facilities Management Surplus Manager at (434) 243-1468, email reuse@virginia.edu, or visit the new UVA ReUSE STORE website.
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Change in Surplus Property Operations

As of Monday, March 19, Surplus Property operations have transitioned from Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services (PSDS) to Facilities Management.

Why did this change happen?
Facilities Management was already involved in picking up and transferring surplus property and had an interest in enhancing both the surplus business operations and the sustainability efforts of the program. Both PSDS and Facilities Management have been working hard to make the transition as seamless as possible for users.

What is the new process?

To begin the surplus process, visit the Facilities Management Customer Portal - the same place FM work orders are entered! Submit a request for surplus and a brief description of your item(s). A surplus representative will contact you to finalize your request.

The public will now be able to easily browse and purchase University surplus property online at the new UVA ReUSE storefront!

For now, if your items are IT equipment, you will be routed to the Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services website in order to comply with electronic data disposal requirements.

Who should I call if I have questions?
Please call the Facilities Management Surplus Manager at (434) 243-1468, email reuse@virginia.edu, or visit the new UVA ReUSE STORE website.
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Monday, March 19, 2018

Finance Matters: Common Manager Challenges

Welcome to the first podcast in our series!



Finance Matters is a production of UVAFinance, hosted by Brandi Van Ormer and Patty Marbury.  The goal of Finance Matters is to provide the finance community at UVA with news, helpful info, direction to resources, interviews, and more.



Common Manager Challenges



In today's episode, Patty and Brandi talk about common challenges that face managers everywhere.  Don't suffer in silence with questions, worries, and frustrations:  there are resources close by to help, and you're not alone!







Mentioned in this pod:



The Center for Leadership Excellence

UVAFinance Book Club

Finance Outreach & Compliance Training






Got an idea for a podcast or know someone who’s doing good
work out there on the operational side of things at UVA?  Let us know! 
Email Brandi or Patty or tweet us at @UVA_Finance 


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Finance Matters: Common Manager Challenges

Welcome to the first podcast in our series!

Finance Matters is a production of UVAFinance, hosted by Brandi Van Ormer and Patty Marbury.  The goal of Finance Matters is to provide the finance community at UVA with news, helpful info, direction to resources, interviews, and more.

Common Manager Challenges

In today's episode, Patty and Brandi talk about common challenges that face managers everywhere.  Don't suffer in silence with questions, worries, and frustrations:  there are resources close by to help, and you're not alone!



Mentioned in this pod:

The Center for Leadership Excellence
UVAFinance Book Club
Finance Outreach & Compliance Training


Got an idea for a podcast or know someone who’s doing good work out there on the operational side of things at UVA?  Let us know!  Email Brandi or Patty or tweet us at @UVA_Finance 

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Thursday, March 8, 2018

UVAFinance: Check out "Analytics for Finance Professionals" this spring!









In partnership with the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, UVAFinance is offering this 4-day course developed through Cornerstone Program to provide an opportunity to learn how to use data to advise and influence your stakeholders. These skills will be particularly useful as we begin to review our current business processes in preparation for Finance Transformation.



In addition to the course this spring, UVAFinance is also planning on offering a fall course.







Business analytics can provide insights that inform business decisions and can be used to automate and optimize business processes. Successful business analytics depends on data quality, skilled analysts who understand the technologies and the business, and an organizational commitment to data-driven decision-making.



At the conclusion of the course, participants will receive a UVA-recognized certificate of completion.



Dates/Time: 


Monday and Tuesday, 9am – 4:30pm

· March 26-27, 2018

· April 2-3, 2018



Location: 


Carruthers Hall, Carr-1 and Carr-2



Cohort Size:  


up to 24 students.





Cost of Attendance:  


$1050


Please register at the EventBrite course webpage by March 16, 2018. After this date, any remaining spots will be offered to UVAFinance partners in departments, schools and units. This course is eligible for reimbursement using UVA Education benefits. Information on this benefit is found at the UHR Education Benefits webpage.

Materials: 


The course syllabus and suggested materials will be available in Collab after you register. To review basic statistical principles, you are encouraged to view the Lynda.com course entitled Statistical Foundations 3.



Instructor: 




Mary M. Dunaway, Ph.D.


Mary M. Dunaway, Ph.D.

Mary is the Director of Data Science Programs and Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). Prior to an academic career, Mary spent over 25 years in various leadership roles in corporate project and program portfolio management in support of Enterprise Technology Systems.







If you have any questions, please email Lynne Schwar.




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UVAFinance: Check out "Analytics for Finance Professionals" this spring!



In partnership with the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, UVAFinance is offering this 4-day course developed through Cornerstone Program to provide an opportunity to learn how to use data to advise and influence your stakeholders. These skills will be particularly useful as we begin to review our current business processes in preparation for Finance Transformation.

In addition to the course this spring, UVAFinance is also planning on offering a fall course.


Business analytics can provide insights that inform business decisions and can be used to automate and optimize business processes. Successful business analytics depends on data quality, skilled analysts who understand the technologies and the business, and an organizational commitment to data-driven decision-making.

At the conclusion of the course, participants will receive a UVA-recognized certificate of completion.

Dates/Time: 
Monday and Tuesday, 9am – 4:30pm
· March 26-27, 2018
· April 2-3, 2018

Location: 
Carruthers Hall, Carr-1 and Carr-2

Cohort Size:  
up to 24 students.

Cost of Attendance:  
$1050
Please register at the EventBrite course webpage by March 16, 2018. After this date, any remaining spots will be offered to UVAFinance partners in departments, schools and units. This course is eligible for reimbursement using UVA Education benefits. Information on this benefit is found at the UHR Education Benefits webpage.
Materials: 
The course syllabus and suggested materials will be available in Collab after you register. To review basic statistical principles, you are encouraged to view the Lynda.com course entitled Statistical Foundations 3.

Instructor: 
Mary M. Dunaway, Ph.D.
Mary M. Dunaway, Ph.D.
Mary is the Director of Data Science Programs and Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). Prior to an academic career, Mary spent over 25 years in various leadership roles in corporate project and program portfolio management in support of Enterprise Technology Systems.



If you have any questions, please email Lynne Schwar.

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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

UVAFinance: It’s time to get cooking!

We’re excited about the 2nd Annual UVAFinance Potluck Event scheduled for March 23. 











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UVAFinance: It’s time to get cooking!

We’re excited about the 2nd Annual UVAFinance Potluck Event scheduled for March 23. 


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Finance Strategic Transformation Panel Discussion planned at UVAFinance Potluck Event






Grab a bowl of chili and join us at 12pm in Carr-1 and 2 for a panel discussion featuring UVAFinance Leadership. Panel members will discuss what we know so far about Finance Strategic Transformation, and they’d like to address your questions, as well!





UVAFinance team members are invited to share questions and thoughts regarding Finance Strategic Transformation for our panelists to tackle. Anonymous questions and comments are absolutely OK!



Please consider sharing your thoughts and questions by March 20 via the online suggestion box or in the purple suggestion box in the Carruthers foyer. All questions and comments are anonymous unless you specifically direct otherwise in your submission.







Have you signed up for a potluck dish yet?  Need to enter the Chili Cookoff?



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Finance Strategic Transformation Panel Discussion planned at UVAFinance Potluck Event


Grab a bowl of chili and join us at 12pm in Carr-1 and 2 for a panel discussion featuring UVAFinance Leadership. Panel members will discuss what we know so far about Finance Strategic Transformation, and they’d like to address your questions, as well!


UVAFinance team members are invited to share questions and thoughts regarding Finance Strategic Transformation for our panelists to tackle. Anonymous questions and comments are absolutely OK!

Please consider sharing your thoughts and questions by March 20 via the online suggestion box or in the purple suggestion box in the Carruthers foyer. All questions and comments are anonymous unless you specifically direct otherwise in your submission.


Have you signed up for a potluck dish yet?  Need to enter the Chili Cookoff?

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From “Controller” to “Financial Reporting & Operations”



Since coming to UVAFinance in June of 2017, Assistant Vice President for Financial Operations Jerry Burke has tackled many projects, one of which has been the organization and alignment of functions within his area to more effectively handle changes coming to UVAFinance.



The role of AVP for Financial Operations is itself a departure from the previous role of Controller, and the newly revised structure of Burke’s area of Financial Operations is now a more clear reflection of the priorities behind the role.



In the new organizational structure, the former “Controller” area will now be called “Financial Reporting & Operations.” Management of the new unit will be shared between Thomas Schneeberger, Director of Financial Reporting, and Bill Define, Director of Financial Operations.



As AVP of Financial Operations, Burke also has oversight over Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services and Payroll Services.



New websites are in progress for Financial Reporting and Operations, Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services, and Payroll Services.
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From “Controller” to “Financial Reporting & Operations”

Since coming to UVAFinance in June of 2017, Assistant Vice President for Financial Operations Jerry Burke has tackled many projects, one of which has been the organization and alignment of functions within his area to more effectively handle changes coming to UVAFinance.

The role of AVP for Financial Operations is itself a departure from the previous role of Controller, and the newly revised structure of Burke’s area of Financial Operations is now a more clear reflection of the priorities behind the role.

In the new organizational structure, the former “Controller” area will now be called “Financial Reporting & Operations.” Management of the new unit will be shared between Thomas Schneeberger, Director of Financial Reporting, and Bill Define, Director of Financial Operations.

As AVP of Financial Operations, Burke also has oversight over Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services and Payroll Services.

New websites are in progress for Financial Reporting and Operations, Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services, and Payroll Services.
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ZOOM to your next meeting




Mike
Hayton, LSP for UVAFinance, demonstrates

the ease of setting up a Zoom meeting
in Carr-1.




Booking meeting rooms. Finding parking. Making time in schedules for travel. Juggling availability. 



Traditional meetings can be a drain on time and resources.




Thankfully, we now have a new tool to facilitate collaboration (in addition to Skype for Business): Zoom.



UVAFinance is currently piloting Zoom Video Conferencing software. Although not enough individual Zoom licenses are currently available for everyone, some users within Finance are currently trying out the software, and anyone can go into Carr-1 and Carr-2 to use Zoom.




Zoom can be used to hold meetings with remote colleagues, as well as colleagues across Grounds. According to Finance LSPs, the software is thoughtfully-designed and user-friendly, and use is growing quickly at UVA.



To use Zoom in Carr-1 and 2, the meeting host can use the computer and camera equipment in the conference room. You need only know the email addresses of those you’d like to invite to the meeting. Invitees don’t have to be current Zoom users to join the meeting. Finance LSPs are installing laminated instructions in the meeting room so you can quickly and easily set up your Zoom meeting.




Interested in using Zoom? Want to know more? Contact Mike Hayton or Linda Estepp.


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"Lean Lite" -- Registration is open for the Lean Fluency Workshop





Lean Fluency 





April 11th, from 1:30-4:30





Carruthers Hall Conference Rooms 1&2





Many people in UVAFinance and across Grounds have completed the Lean Certification program. If you don't understand the concepts of Lean or know the terminology, it may seem like they are speaking a different language. 





 If you feel like the intent of process improvement initiatives is being lost in translation, then register for Lean Fluency! This is a 3-hour workshop (with some pre-work) designed to familiarize learners with the basics of Lean principles, vocabulary, and tools. 







Register HERE by March 30th, 2018. 




Note: This is a pilot session open to UVAFinance. Additional sessions will be added soon and open to anyone on Grounds. If you're especially interested in attending the April 11 session and you're not in UVAFinance, please contact Patty Marbury.










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ZOOM to your next meeting

Mike Hayton, LSP for UVAFinance, demonstrates
the ease of setting up a Zoom meeting in Carr-1.

Booking meeting rooms. Finding parking. Making time in schedules for travel. Juggling availability. 

Traditional meetings can be a drain on time and resources.


Thankfully, we now have a new tool to facilitate collaboration (in addition to Skype for Business): Zoom.

UVAFinance is currently piloting Zoom Video Conferencing software. Although not enough individual Zoom licenses are currently available for everyone, some users within Finance are currently trying out the software, and anyone can go into Carr-1 and Carr-2 to use Zoom.

Zoom can be used to hold meetings with remote colleagues, as well as colleagues across Grounds. According to Finance LSPs, the software is thoughtfully-designed and user-friendly, and use is growing quickly at UVA.

To use Zoom in Carr-1 and 2, the meeting host can use the computer and camera equipment in the conference room. You need only know the email addresses of those you’d like to invite to the meeting. Invitees don’t have to be current Zoom users to join the meeting. Finance LSPs are installing laminated instructions in the meeting room so you can quickly and easily set up your Zoom meeting.

Interested in using Zoom? Want to know more? Contact Mike Hayton or Linda Estepp.
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"Lean Lite" -- Registration is open for the Lean Fluency Workshop


Lean Fluency 

April 11th, from 1:30-4:30

Carruthers Hall Conference Rooms 1&2

Many people in UVAFinance and across Grounds have completed the Lean Certification program. If you don't understand the concepts of Lean or know the terminology, it may seem like they are speaking a different language. 

 If you feel like the intent of process improvement initiatives is being lost in translation, then register for Lean Fluency! This is a 3-hour workshop (with some pre-work) designed to familiarize learners with the basics of Lean principles, vocabulary, and tools. 

Register HERE by March 30th, 2018. 

Note: This is a pilot session open to UVAFinance. Additional sessions will be added soon and open to anyone on Grounds. If you're especially interested in attending the April 11 session and you're not in UVAFinance, please contact Patty Marbury.



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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Seminar Schedule for Travel & Expense Expo





Have you pre-registered for the 2018 Travel & Expense Expo?  Pre-registrants receive DOUBLE ENTRIES for a plethora of fantastic prizes.



Pre-register here!



The Travel & Expense Team in Procurement is also pleased to announce this year's seminar schedule.  No special sign up is needed for the sessions below -- just register for the Expo and come out and visit with our vendors, get some great info and giveaways, network, and expand your knowledge as a traveler/travel planner.



We look forward to seeing you in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom on March 27, from 10am - 2pm!




Seminar Schedule



Commonwealth Room and Kaleidoscope Room




10:00 am UBI Travel & Expense App



10:00 am ExpenseUVA





11:30 am UBI Travel & Expense App



11:30 am TravelUVA





1:00 pm Negotiating Lower rates for Groups, Conferences, and Meetings in the University Area



1:00 pm ExpenseUVA
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Seminar Schedule for Travel & Expense Expo


Have you pre-registered for the 2018 Travel & Expense Expo?  Pre-registrants receive DOUBLE ENTRIES for a plethora of fantastic prizes.

Pre-register here!

The Travel & Expense Team in Procurement is also pleased to announce this year's seminar schedule.  No special sign up is needed for the sessions below -- just register for the Expo and come out and visit with our vendors, get some great info and giveaways, network, and expand your knowledge as a traveler/travel planner.

We look forward to seeing you in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom on March 27, from 10am - 2pm!

Seminar Schedule

Commonwealth Room and Kaleidoscope Room


10:00 am UBI Travel & Expense App

10:00 am ExpenseUVA


11:30 am UBI Travel & Expense App

11:30 am TravelUVA


1:00 pm Negotiating Lower rates for Groups, Conferences, and Meetings in the University Area

1:00 pm ExpenseUVA
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Learn more about negotiating with hotels at the Travel and Expense Expo











Do you book hotels for visitors or for events? Would you like to know more about interacting with UVA’s contracted hotels in the area?




Procurement and Supplier Diversity’s Adeline Coe has nearly five years’ dedicated experience in the international travel industry specifically connected to higher education, and she’s bringing her know-how and insider tips to you during the 2018 Travel & Expense Expo, in a special breakout seminar from 1-2pm. Coe understands the unique needs UVA has for hotels and spaces and has practical strategies to share with you on making sure those needs are met for your department or unit.



At the seminar, audience members can expect to




  • Get an understanding of how contracts work: what they do and what they don’t do

  • Learn how to negotiate what’s important to you and your area

  • Hear creative negotiation strategies

  • Get insight on how to speak to hotels in their language to your benefit.


See the full schedule of seminars here.



You don’t need to register for our seminars; just make sure and register for the Travel and Expense Expo here.


Those who pre-register receive double entries for a ton of fabulous door prizes!
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Learn more about negotiating with hotels at the Travel and Expense Expo


Do you book hotels for visitors or for events? Would you like to know more about interacting with UVA’s contracted hotels in the area?


Procurement and Supplier Diversity’s Adeline Coe has nearly five years’ dedicated experience in the international travel industry specifically connected to higher education, and she’s bringing her know-how and insider tips to you during the 2018 Travel & Expense Expo, in a special breakout seminar from 1-2pm. Coe understands the unique needs UVA has for hotels and spaces and has practical strategies to share with you on making sure those needs are met for your department or unit.

At the seminar, audience members can expect to

  • Get an understanding of how contracts work: what they do and what they don’t do
  • Learn how to negotiate what’s important to you and your area
  • Hear creative negotiation strategies
  • Get insight on how to speak to hotels in their language to your benefit.
See the full schedule of seminars here.

You don’t need to register for our seminars; just make sure and register for the Travel and Expense Expo here.

Those who pre-register receive double entries for a ton of fabulous door prizes!
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Don't miss an opportunity to recognize a deserving colleague


Nominations are due March 23 for the Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award







Last year's Outstanding Contribution

Award Winners (including our wonderful Stacey!)

Faculty, staff, and team members are invited to nominate colleagues for the 2018 Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award.  Recipients receive a $1,000 award and public recognition as part of receiving the highest honor for University of Virginia Staff.



Last year, UVAFinance's own Stacey Rittenhouse was among those honored.  For more information and to nominate outstanding staff members, please visit the appropriate page for your work area:



* Academic Division Outstanding Contribution Award webpage

* Health System Nomination Form



Thank you for taking the time to express your appreciation for colleagues who go above and beyond in their service to UVA and the Charlottesville/Albemarle community. 






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Don't miss an opportunity to recognize a deserving colleague

Nominations are due March 23 for the Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award


Last year's Outstanding Contribution
Award Winners (including our wonderful Stacey!)
Faculty, staff, and team members are invited to nominate colleagues for the 2018 Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution Award.  Recipients receive a $1,000 award and public recognition as part of receiving the highest honor for University of Virginia Staff.

Last year, UVAFinance's own Stacey Rittenhouse was among those honored.  For more information and to nominate outstanding staff members, please visit the appropriate page for your work area:

* Academic Division Outstanding Contribution Award webpage
* Health System Nomination Form

Thank you for taking the time to express your appreciation for colleagues who go above and beyond in their service to UVA and the Charlottesville/Albemarle community. 



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Financial Reporting & Operations welcomes Joyce Gredler to Fixed Assets




Joyce Gredler

Joyce Gredler has joined the Fixed Asset team as a Capital Equipment Accountant. Gredler has held a variety of roles in the accounting field and comes to UVAFinance most recently from the Virginia Youth Soccer Association, where she was Senior Manager, Finance and Administration.



Gredler is a first-time UVA employee and says she’s excited to learn her new role and happy to once again be working in Charlottesville.



“I’ve worked in accounting for a long time, and as a Fixed Asset Accountant in other industries, but it’s nice to learn it in a new area, in academia,” she said, adding that she’s interested in the opportunities UVA employees have to learn and grow both personally and professionally.



Gredler and her husband live in Orange County and have four adult children and one grandson. When she’s not “on duty,” she enjoys walking her dog, knitting, sewing, reading, and continuing her pursuit to become conversational in Italian.
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Financial Reporting & Operations welcomes Joyce Gredler to Fixed Assets

Joyce Gredler
Joyce Gredler has joined the Fixed Asset team as a Capital Equipment Accountant. Gredler has held a variety of roles in the accounting field and comes to UVAFinance most recently from the Virginia Youth Soccer Association, where she was Senior Manager, Finance and Administration.

Gredler is a first-time UVA employee and says she’s excited to learn her new role and happy to once again be working in Charlottesville.

“I’ve worked in accounting for a long time, and as a Fixed Asset Accountant in other industries, but it’s nice to learn it in a new area, in academia,” she said, adding that she’s interested in the opportunities UVA employees have to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

Gredler and her husband live in Orange County and have four adult children and one grandson. When she’s not “on duty,” she enjoys walking her dog, knitting, sewing, reading, and continuing her pursuit to become conversational in Italian.
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Stay on top of the big initiatives in 2018: Come to the University Project Portfolio Roundtable!




Register by emailing orgex@virginia.edu 


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Stay on top of the big initiatives in 2018: Come to the University Project Portfolio Roundtable!

Register by emailing orgex@virginia.edu 

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