Dr. Satyanarayana Swamy Mruthinti
has been awarded the
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who. The award is given in recognition of his outstanding contributions to his profession. Since 1899, Marquis Who's Who has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion and entertainment. 
Congratulations!
June 12
Deadline for FY18 petty cash transactions, 11 a.m. Firm deadline.

June 13
UWG Dine West Job Fair, lower-level
Z-6, 1-4 p.m.

June 21

Assessment Records Retention informational meeting, Campus Center Rm 303, four sessions throughout the day. Register here.

June 20
Leading the Pack: UWG Supervisor and Management Training Program-Effective Teamwork Practices, Hubbard Dining Room, 3-4:30 p.m. Register in DevelopWest via instructor-led training.

June 21

Leading the Pack: UWG Supervisor and Management Training Program-Effective Teamwork Practices, Hubbard Dining Room, 8:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Register in DevelopWest via instructor-led training.
June 22
Leading the Pack: UWG Supervisor and Management Training Program-Effective Teamwork Practices, COE classroom 1, 10-11:30 a.m.  Register in DevelopWest via instructor-led training.

July 2
 
Leading the Pack: UWG Supervisor and Management Training Program-Effective Teamwork Practices, COE classroom 4, 10-11:30 a.m. Register in DevelopWest via instructor-led training.

July 10
Leading the Pack: UWG Supervisor and Management Training Program-Effective Teamwork Practices, COE cassroom 1, 10-11:30 a.m. Register in DevelopWest via instructor-led training.

July 12
Leading the Pack: UWG Supervisor and Management Training Program-Effective Teamwork Practices, COE classroom1, 2-3:30 p.m. Register in DevelopWest via instructor-led training.

July 20

Women in Technology Summit, Campus Center Ballroom, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Click  here to register.
All events should be submitted to the official university Events Calendar.
Concrete Work
Beginning Monday, June 11, Facilities will perform concrete work between Humanities and Bowdon Hall. The work will continue through the remainder of the week. Please use caution in the area and obey all barricades. 

Roadway Milling
Beginning, Monday, June 11, the City of Carrollton will begin milling and resurfacing University Drive from Lovvorn Road to the bookstore. The work will continue through the remainder of the week. Please use caution while traveling in this area and obey all flagmen and barricades.
During the week of June 18, The Center for Business Excellence will offer
Travel Policy, Department Approver and Budget Report training. To register for a particular training, please log in to DevelopWest and click on Instructor Led Training Sessions on the home page and search for the training in which you wish to enroll.

Termination Notification
When a faculty, staff or temporary employee terminates employment  with the university, department managers must complete the termination notification web form. Ideally the form would be submitted as soon as the last day of employment is known but must be submitted no later than five days after the termination date. This form also needs to be submitted within 30 days for employees who change departments on campus.

TRS Contribution Rates
The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) determines employee and employer contribution rates one year prior to their effective date. The TRS, a defined benefit plan, operates on a fiscal year cycle (July 1 – June 30). Please note there is a change in the employer contribution rate for Fiscal Year 2019. 

The TRS employer contribution rate will increase from 16.81 percent to 20.90 percent, while the employee contribution rate will remain at 6 percent. The new rate will become effective July 1, 2018.

 FISCAL YEAR 2019 –TRS Contribution Rates

•                Employer Contribution Rate – 20.90 percent

•                Employee Contribution Rate – 6 percent

The contribution rates for the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) will remain the same for the remainder of the 2018 calendar year.  The ORP employer contribution rate will remain at 9.24 percent and the employee contribution rate will remain at 6 percent.  

 CALENDAR YEAR 2018 – ORP Contribution Rates

•                Employer Contribution Rate – 9.24 percent

•                Employee Contribution Rate – 6 percent

Assessment Records Retention Informational Meeting
Have you ever wondered what you should do with those assessment reports and materials used to create said reports? Come hear from the director of assessment, Amanda Thomas, and records and information manager, Tara Pearson, on how you should be maintaining these records. You will learn what you should be keeping, how long you should keep them and in what format. You will also learn about the new Records Information Management (RIM) Policy 8.4. These sessions apply to all units/offices on campus. Multiple sessions will be held on June 21. Please use this link to sign up or contact Amanda Thomas for more information.

The Work West Bulletin

The Work West Bulletin provides you with the information you need to get through your work week. This bulletin is a visually interactive way to share important dates, deadlines, policy changes and training information all in one place. The Work West Bulletin is published weekly on Monday to all faculty and staff.

Items can be submitted to the bulletin via email: report@westga.edu. Bulletin announcements (100 words or less) should be submitted by noon on Thursday before the following Monday's publishing date. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UCM. 

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