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Administrative
Snapshot: March 2007 >> NEW THIS MONTH Strategic planning The Strategic Planning Steering Committee has tentatively adopted a draft Values Statement for the campus. We are now asking for comments and feedback, via a survey, that can be evaluated for possible incorporation into a completed document which will be considered for adoption by the campus next fall. The Values Statement is available on the Strategic Planning Web site. Data from the survey forms will be analyzed by the steering committee, and the complete results will be shared with the campus community. The committee is planning three open meetings to discuss the results of the survey and the draft Values Statement after April 16. [Jim Coolsen]
>> NEW THIS MONTH Campus fitness center Spring into shape at the UW Tacoma Campus Fitness Center! Through the remainder of the academic year, UW Tacoma’s Campus Fitness Center is free to students, faculty and staff. The Fitness Center includes state-of-the-art elliptical, treadmills, bike, free weights and specialized weight machines. Enjoy a well-situated stretching and cool-down area for all of your fitness and core strengthening needs. New equipment in the Fitness Center includes medicine balls, dumb bells, and a state-of-the-art rowing machine. Staff are friendly, professional and ready to guide you to useful community resources to meet your fitness goals. The Fitness Center is located on the ground floor of the WCG Building, behind South Sound Running. It is accessible from the Pacific Avenue entrance of the WCG building or the WCG elevator. Hours are Noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. For more information about the Fitness Center, please visit the Student Affairs web site or call 692-4807. [Derek Levy] http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/student_affairs/ >> NEW THIS MONTH Longshoremen’s Hall The Longshoremen's Hall officially opened its doors on Monday, March 26. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy board games, ping ADA accessible round-trip transportation between lower campus and the Longshoremen's Hall is available for all eligible campus community members wishing to utilize this space by submitting your request at least 10 days in advance of the date transportation is needed. To request disability accommodations please contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at least 10 days in advance of the event at: (253) 692-4493/v; (253) 692-4413/TTY, or the Division of Student Affairs at (253) 692-4501/v. http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/student_affairs/ >> NEW THIS MONTH UW Tacoma Library staff changes The UW Tacoma library has made a number of changes in staff positions and in its reporting structure. New staff titles at the Library are:
The new position title for the director reflects a new reporting line for the Teaching and Learning Center from the director of Information Technology to the director of the Library and Learning Resources. This change establishes a dual reporting line from the director of Library and Learning Resources to the dean of University Libraries and to the UW Tacoma vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. [Anna Salyer] >> STILL CURRENT FROM LAST MONTH Facilities request forms UW Tacoma has implemented a new Web-based room request procedure. Instead of sending an e-mail to request a room for a special event, UW Tacoma students, staff and faculty can now make requests online. The new process includes a number of questions to help identify the best room possible. A UW Net ID is required for this process, and a paper version of the UUF form must be submitted three weeks prior to the start of the event. A totally paperless online UUF form is in development. [Jim Coolsen] >> STILL CURRENT FROM LAST MONTH Professional development funding for staff Funding is still available for UW Tacoma staff members who wish to pursue professional development opportunities. Staff may apply for the funds to attend conferences, take UW-sponsored or external courses or seminars or complete training required for certification or licensure. All regular, full-time and part-time monthly paid staff members are eligible. Four staff members have already been awarded funds, leaving a pool of $18,000 to be awarded in the 2006-2007 fiscal year. [Ysabel Trinidad, Trish Fiacchi]
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