Finance and Administration February Newsletter
Message from Lorraine Dyke, VP Finance and Administration
It’s been a busy start to the year for us all and I'm sure we are all looking forward to spring!
Over the last few months, the Finance and Administration senior leadership team has been focused on finalizing departmental budgets, as well as reports going to the Board of Governors. The university’s 2024-2025 budget goes to the Board on April 30 for final approval.
A Coffee Hour is planned in early April. At that time, I will have the opportunity to provide information about the budget and the F&A context.
We are also doing some planning around the implementation of the Finance and Administration Strategic Plan. More to come about that and the budget at the spring Coffee Hour.
You will have received Interim President Jerry Tomberlin's message regarding the upcoming faculty and staff survey. On March 13, you will recieve a personlized email with a secure survey link. I encourage you to take time to complete the survey as part of your workday. Your feedback is important.
Finally, I would like to congratulate all Finance and Administration staff who were nominated for a Service Excellence Award. Being nominated is important recognition of how our team goes above and beyond every day!
Thank you for all that you do, your contributions are very much appreciated.
Lorraine
News
Volunteers Needed for Carleton Emergency Response Teams
The Carleton Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, formerly the Fire Warden program, has been expanded to include all types of emergencies. Each building requires a CERT team comprised of volunteers who provide support in the event of an emergency. If you are interested in becoming a CERT volunteer, please fill out this form. For more information about CERT, please go here.
FMP Open House a Success
Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) hosted four open houses over two days in early February. Faculty and staff who participated got a behind-the-scenes look at various areas within the department, including building operations, maintenance and construction, and also toured the co-generation plant.
Participants were asked for their feedback about the open house event and it was overwhelmingly positive. A future open house is being considered due to the interest.
2023 Income Tax Forms Now Available
Tax information slips related to employment income for 2023 tax year (T4 and T4A) are now available through Carleton Central. Please see here for more information: https://carleton.ca/hr/payroll/your-pay-information/pay-stubs-t4/
Get Emergency Notification System Notifications on your Personal Computer
Carleton’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) issues three types of notifications: campus computer screen messages, emails to all Carleton addresses, and a push notification through the Carleton Mobile app. Did you know you can also receive these notifications on your personal computer? Download the ENS Desktop application to your personal computer!
Student Mental Health Resources
As we begin the last half of the winter term, students can access the Mental Health and Wellness website for a variety of information and resources to help them understand, manage and improve their mental health and well-being while at university. If you are concerned about a student and are looking to connect them with resources and support, you are encouraged to submit a Care Report.
Other News
Service Excellence Awards Attracts Record Numbers
More than 400 faculty and staff attended the annual Service Excellence Awards on Feb. 22 in person, and another 80 joined online – a record number of participants.
Congratulations to all 2023 Service Excellence Award nominees and recipients who were recognized at the annual Service Excellence celebration on Thursday, Feb. 22! The full list of Service Excellence Award nominees are here, and the award recipients are here. You can also nominate a colleague or a team of colleagues all year round. A highlight of the awards is the Service Excellence video – check it out!
Sustainability Team on CTV Morning Live Ottawa
On Feb. 28, Sustainability Carleton appeared on CTV Morning Live Ottawa, featuring Michelle Bilbo (left) and Antonela Palacios, one of our dedicated student volunteers. Our interview showcased Carleton's participation in the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition, spotlighting the success of January's 'Zero-Waste Basketball Game Day' event. We seized the opportunity to discuss our ongoing initiatives aimed at transforming Carleton into a zero-waste campus. We also engaged in a fun recycling sorting game with host Stefan Keyes, a Carleton alum, further highlighting our commitment to sustainability education and action. To view the video of the segment, click here.
Campus Safety Hosts Interactive Session on Distracted Driving
On Feb. 26, Campus Safety officers hosted an interactive session to raise awareness about impaired and distracted driving. During this event, participants were put in the driver’s seat to experience these dangers from the safety of a simulation racing rig and were put through four different distractions to see how they would react. This initiative is part of CSS' ongoing community outreach efforts.
Person to Person
Person to Person celebrates new appointments, promotions and transfers at Carleton. This listing highlights members of the Finance and Administration team. Congratulations to all.
- Fredrick Palmer has accepted the Term Full-Time position of Campus Safety Officer in the Campus Safety Services Department.
- Yevgeniy Struts has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Systems Administrator in the Information Technology Services Department.
Service Anniversaries
These Finance and Administration employees celebrated an important anniversary in February 2024. We encourage you to mark the occasion with a personal greeting or note to them.
15 Years
- David Ryan, Facilities Management and Planning
5 Years
- Sandy Marion, Business Operations
- Yulia Schoeni, Business Operations
One Year
- Naomi Telfort, Information Technology Services
- Naz Ahmed, Pension Fund Management
- Octave Gatambira, Research Financial Services
To view Service Anniversary posts for previous months, visit the HR website at https://i.carleton.ca/hr/person-to-person/
University Policies
You can view all university policies on the University Secretariat website.
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