Finance and Administration May Newsletter
Message from Lorraine Dyke, VP Finance and Administration
We are working on a lot of exciting things in the division. One main initiative is the first-year implementation of the Finance and Administration Strategic Plan. Four projects, each being led by an F&A senior leader, have been identified to move us forward with the assistance of the Office of Quality Initiatives. You will hear more about these projects at our next Coffee Hour being planned for Monday, June 10. Save the date! (calendar invitations will be sent out in advance).
Convocation is happening from June 17 to 21. With three ceremonies a day, the June Convocation requires a lot of volunteers and I encourage you to volunteer if you can. The information on how to sign up is below. This is an important event at Carleton as we celebrate our students and their accomplishments.
I also want to take this opportunity to congratulate Kelly Allison, Brittany Basten and Nick Saucier from Campus Safety Services who were honoured by the Ontario Association of College and University Security Administrators (OACUSA). Thank you for your dedication to Carleton!
Have a wonderful May and I look forward to seeing you at our June Coffee Hour.
With thanks,
Lorraine
News
Campus Safety Officers Honoured
Three Campus Safety Services Special Constables were honoured on May 14 by the Ontario Association of College and University Safety Administrators (OACUSA) at their annual conference in London, Ont. Brittany Basten (pictured here) received the Emerging Leader Award; Allison Kelly received the Innovations in Community Oriented Policing/Community Service Award and Nick Saucier received the Outstanding Achievement/Initiative Award. Congratulations to all!
Coordinated Accessibility Strategy Annual Report 2024
The Coordinated Accessibility Strategy (CAS) continues to make progress in implementing its recommendations with more than 70 individuals across 35 units contributing directly to its success. Since the launch of the CAS in June 2020, definitive action has been taken on 39 of the 40 recommendations. Read about some of the highlights in the Annual Report
Be a June Convocation Ambassador
The Registrar's Office is looking for the Carleton community to assist as ambassadors at this year’s June Convocation ceremonies happening June 17 to 21. Ambassadors are the face of Carleton at Convocation and play a number of key roles, including greeting and directing, ensuring the procession route remains clear, answering questions, and more. Sign up or contact convocation@cunet.carleton.ca with any questions.
New Canada/Quebec Pension Plan Enhanced Contribution
The Canada Revenue Agency has announced a new CPP enhancement contribution that takes effect in 2024. As a part of the CPP enhancement, additional CPP contributions will be phased in between 2024 and 2025. Visit the HR website for more information.
New Microsoft Teams App is Now Available
A new version of Microsoft Teams was released by Microsoft on March 31, 2024. The new interface is similar, but the app is expected to run faster while providing a more simplified and streamlined experience. If you are prompted to use the new Teams app in a banner notification at the top of the app, please click “switch now”. Learn more.
Other News
FACTS Training Sessions
eShop 101 (May 28, 10 a.m. to noon, Virtual Microsoft Teams Session)
eShop: Purchase Requisitions and eQuotes (May 28, 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Virtual Microsoft Teams Session)
SAP Concur Travel and Expense Reimbursement 101 (June 3, 10 a.m. to noon, Virtual Microsoft Teams Session)
SAP Concur Travel and Expense Reimbursement: Cash Advance Request (June 3, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Virtual Microsoft Teams Session)
SAP Concur Travel and Expense Reimbursement: Approvals (June 4, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Virtual Microsoft Teams Session)
SAP Concur Travel and Expense Reimbursement: Delegates (June 4, 11:30 a.m. to noon, Virtual Microsoft Teams Session)
FAST MyResearch & Finance Reporting (June 7, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Virtual Microsoft Teams Session)
Run for Women: Join the ‘Ravens 4 Mental Health’ team!
We are excited to announce Carleton's continued participation in the Run for Women. We invite you to join the “Ravens 4 Mental Health” team, our campus co-captains and the Carleton community on June 2, 2024 as we walk and run in support of women’s mental health and the critical programs provided by the Royal Ottawa. Visit our webpage for more information!
Connect with other Ravens 4 Mental Health team members leading up to the event!
Join the Lunchtime Run Group which meets every Friday leading up to the Race Day. The Lunchtime Run Group is led by Jennifer McPhee, the Recreation Program Co-ordinator in Athletics, who will lead the group in a pre- and post-run stretch. If you’ve joined the Ravens 4 Mental Health team and plan to participate in the 5k walk, we welcome you to join the Healthy Workplace Walking Group which also takes place on Fridays over lunch hour. We hope to see you there!
Supporting your Financial, Physical and Mental Well-being
Are you aware of all the resources and supports you have access to as a Carleton University Employee? Learn about how financial, physical, and mental well-being affect each other along with tools and resources to support your overall well-being, self-care, and resiliency. Join Caroline Workman, National Practice Leader in Well-being at Canada Life on Thursday, May 30 for a lunchtime webinar. Open to all Carleton University employees. Visit the event webpage to register.
Submit a Service Excellence Nomination
Spring has arrived, and it's a great opportunity to recognize the exceptional efforts of your colleagues. Please take a moment to nominate an individual, a team, or an Innovative Change Initiative that truly embodies the spirit of Service Excellence. Click here to submit your nomination.
Service Anniversaries
These Finance and Administration employees are celebrating an important anniversary in May 2024. We encourage you to mark the occasion with a personal greeting or note to them.
20 Years
· Vicky Wiens, Human Resources
15 Years
· Maria McClintock, Office of the Vice-President (Finance & Administration)
10 Years
· Sandy Mazereeuw, Business Operations
5 Years
· Annette Attuquayefio, Human Resources
· Betty Baxter, Information Technology Services
1 Year
· Roger Selzler, Information Technology Services
· Chi Zhang, Information Technology Services
To view Service Anniversary posts for previous months, visit our website at https://i.carleton.ca/hr/person-to-person/
F&A 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.
· Rahal Fatine has accepted the Term Full-Time position of GIS Project Co-ordinator in Facilities Management & Planning.
· Andre Giordano has accepted the Term Full-Time position of Property Management Co-ordinator in Facilities Management & Planning.
· Megan Harris has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Campus Safety Officer in Campus Safety Services
· Reilly Lacasandile has accepted the Term Full-Time position of Campus Safety Officer in Campus Safety Services.
· Jonathan Lee has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Manager, Student Accounts in Finance Services.
· Aaron Mascarenhas has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Campus Safety Officer in Campus Safety Services.
· Brodie Maundrell has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Plumber in Facilities Management & Planning.
· Andrew Morrow has accepted the Term Full-Time position of Payroll Co-ordinator in Human Resources.
· Cameron Nash has accepted the Term Full-Time position of Campus Safety Officer in Campus Safety Services.
· Joseph Nelson has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Director, Enterprise Applications in Information Technology Services.
· Laura Princi has accepted the Term Assignment of Payroll Specialist in Human Resources.
· Jonathan Renwick has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Campus Safety Officer in Campus Safety Services.
· Jodie Robertson has accepted the Term Full-Time position of Human Resources Assistant in Human Resources.
University Policies
You can view all university policies on the University Secretariat website.
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