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The Administration & Finance (A&F) Senior Management Team (SMT) hosted a highly engaging and successful Town Hall meeting on December 11th, fostering an environment for meaningful dialogue about the strategic direction of the A&F Roadmap 6.0. Tasked with coordinating the event, the SMT demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication to bring this important gathering to fruition.…, Session Highlights:, , SPARC, SPARC PRO Presentation:, Led by Deirdre Delaney, Anne Zuev, and Eric Gregoire, this session delved into the latest advancements in the SPARC initiative. The presenters highlighted critical updates and shared detailed insights into the financial strategies guiding the University’s future. Their analysis clarified complex topics and demonstrated the foresight behind these initiatives., ERP Presentation:, This session, led by Carol Dugard, Jason MacFadyen, Brian Girard, and Jeff Gull, provided an in-depth exploration of the ERP Roadmap. The team detailed how implementing the ERP system can revolutionize operations by enhancing efficiency and streamlining processes across the organization. Their presentation underscored the transformative potential of this technology in achieving organizational…
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On December 5, 2024, UITS (University Information Technology Services) held our Open Forum, a department meeting that started at 333 South Street in the amphitheater, moved to Area 51 after the Covid pandemic, and is now being held in our beautiful state-of-the-art Commonwealth Conference Room. Over 100 colleagues gathered at this tri-annual event enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet, engaging…, Winners of this MVB Program cycle: , Interesting facts about the program:, Formed around November 2018 First Challenge Coin awarded January 29, 2020 to Mounika Bonam 10 nomination cycles to date 83 Nominees and 26 Challenge Coin Recipients!, These are the UITS Most Valued Behaviors:
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On December 12, 2024, Michael Milligan sponsored two tables at the Massachusetts Conference for Women where 18 UMass employees joined more than 11,000 attendees for a day of motivating speakers, educational workshops, and networking. The inspirational conference included workshops on a variety of topics such as inclusion, self-care in the workplace, leadership, and advancement, offering positive…
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On Wednesday, October 30, we had the honor of hosting, Sheryl Faye, for a moving performance of, “Anne Frank – A Life to Remember: A Story of Perseverance, Hope, and Love”, at our Westborough office. Sheryl Faye brought Anne Frank’s story to life in a powerful 45-minute portrayal that began in the secret Annex where Anne, her family, and four others hid for two years during the German occupation of the Netherlands. Attendees were immersed in the experiences of a young girl facing extraordinary circumstances with unbreakable resilience and hope. Through Sheryl’s…
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Revolutionizing Payment Methods with Recipient Select Plus for Individual Suppliers: An Update , UPST and Treasury are happy to report that Recipient Select Plus, a new payment service tool, which successfully launched for new, individual suppliers, in June, is now being promoted and expanded to more of the University’s suppliers! Gone are the days of individual suppliers waiting for checks to arrive in the mail! In a span of four months, 356 individual suppliers were activated and verified through Recipient Select Plus and 433 payments were accepted totaling over $550,000. This development is part of an effort to reduce the University’s…, What are the benefits of recipient select plus within UMass?, Shorter payment term: UMass will pay you at NET30, unlike Check, which is NET45. Easy signup through UMass Supplier Portal. Eliminates the need for paper checks and dependency on USPS. Multiple payment options to choose from within Recipient Select Plus: U.S. domestic payment options: Zelle, PayPal or US ACH Cross-border payment options: PayPal For any questions regarding the Recipient…
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Nithya Nannuru November 4 Applications Specialist, Sr. Employee Services Team, Promotions, Name Promotion Date Title Department Michael Durkin December 2 Chief Procurement Officer UPST Brian Girard December 11 Deputy Chief Procurement Officer UPST, Departures, Name Departure Date Title Department Debra Martin November 30 Data Warehouse Spec, Sr. UITS David Cho December 10 Chief Procurement Officer UPST Diane Tkachuk December 14 Executive Assistant Government Relations
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The MA DFML (Department of Family Medical Leave) has released the new weekly benefit amount and employer and employee contributions rates for calendar year 2025. Please use the link below for more information. 2025 MA PFML Updates
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As of November 21, 2024, workers may use earned sick time to care for themselves or their spouse in the event of pregnancy loss or failed assisted reproduction, adoption, or surrogacy. Please see the link below for the Mass.gov website. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/earned-sick-time
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Human Resources is pleased to announce that our annual Employee Recognition event will be held in Westborough on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. This annual event recognizes those employees who have been awarded the Commonwealth Certificate of Achievement. The list of certificate winners was emailed to President’s Office staff on November 20. The Commonwealth’s program recognizes the outstanding…
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