Business Affairs Bulletin

Departmental Updates

 

BUSINESS AFFAIRS WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES

Please welcome these new employees to UT Dallas.

Facilities Management: Jeffery McQueen and David Roberts
Finance: Steven Martyn
Human Resources Management: Karen Gawley
Police: Mark Brushwiller, Devin King and Ray Mitchel

 

DEPARTMENTAL MOVES IN BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Christine Moldenhauer recently moved to the employee benefits team. Her new responsibilities include benefits counseling for employees and retirees with last names L-Z and she will also work on the President’s service awards program. Her new extension is 2127.

Kelly Zimmerman is now working with the employment team. Her responsibilities include non-immigrant employment issues, classified and A&P staff employment. You can contact Kelly at extension 2129.

R. Jay Carter accepted the Buyer II position, replacing Mark Sachnik. Contact Jay at extension 2302.

T. Kacey McFarland has accepted the position of Mail Services Supervisor, replacing Jay.

 

TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING

In late May, Business Services is planning a “mass destruction” of records that have reached their destruction date per the UT Dallas record retention schedule. More information will be coming. If you have specific questions, please contact Teresa Johnston or Tysh Coleman at extension 6771 or email tysh.coleman@utdallas.edu.

 

ANNUAL INVENTORY

The annual inventory for the University began in April. There are 100 departments with over 15,000 items that must be verified during this process. For information, please contact David Routzahn at extension 6421.

 

EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS

David Maldonado recently spoke to over 190 international students about the U.S. tax treatment of their financial aid and/or university employment. The conference was sponsored by the UT Dallas Office of International Student Services. “Every UT Dallas international student in the United States on an F or J visa must file a tax return with the IRS,” according to Maldonado, “and the process can be confusing. We are always happy to help explain the process as part of our service to the student community.”

In November, Doug Shedd (left) and Ana Johnson (right) attended the 49th annual National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) conference held in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1959, NCURA membership boasts of experts and leaders in research administration from prominent universities. The annual conference provides an opportunity to discuss and exchange information and experiences related to sponsored projects. Topics of discussion at the conference included current issues in effort reporting, cost sharing, service centers, managing receivables, OMB audit process, updates regarding NSF programs and a Washington D.C. update.

Merrie Tabbert (far right) recently completed the first section of the Toastmasters International Communication program. This program helps participants improve their speaking leadership skills. A member since June 2006, Merrie participates in two clubs, including the University Toastmasters of Dallas, which meets on Wednesdays at noon in the Student Union. After work Merrie enjoys the Wylie Wisecrackers, her home club where she serves as Secretary.

There were wedding bells for Mark Routson and Karla Beckner (below) on March 29, 2008. Mark and Karla met when they joined the UT Dallas Police Explorer post their freshman year. They were very active in the Explorer Post and were successful in statewide competitions. Karla led the UT Dallas Police Explorers to a National Championship in July 2006. They are both alumnus of UT Dallas, graduating in December 2006; Mark with a B.A. in Government and Politics while Karla holds a B.S. in Biology and Criminal Justice. Mark and Karla attended the UT System Police Academy in January 2007 and graduated in June 2007 ranked #1 and #2 respectively. Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Jody Nelsen, M.B.A. ’97, was honored on March 29 at the fifth annual Alumni Awards Dinner. Jody received the Green and Orange Award, which recognizes UT Dallas alumni who have provided exceptional service to the University.

(Left picture) President David E Daniel, Jody Nelsen, Bill Sproull and Laura Beall.
(Right picture) seated - Pete Bond, Marty Baylor, Peggy Zotter, Teresa Johnston, Lisa Sunderland
standing - Zeke Barrera, Wanda Mizutowicz, Lynn Butler and Jody Nelsen.