Volume 62 |August 12, 2022 | |
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Business Affairs Bulletin
August 12, 2022
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The inside scoop on the people and projects that support UNLV
Please print and post for those who do not regularly access email.
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In this issue:
- Message from Associate Vice President, Financial Services Chris Viton
- Smoke-Free Campus
- Congratulations to James Kearny and Dan Fry
- Human Resources Announces Professional Development Day
- May Employee Appreciation Recipients
- Spotlight on Service
- Upgrading Your Digital Literacy
- New Hires
- Promotions
- August Anniversaries
- Dates to Remember
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Message from Associate Vice President, Financial Services Chris Viton | |
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As we begin the new fiscal year, I want to thank teams across Business Affairs for diligently completing year-end transactions while maintaining day-to-day operations. This is never an easy endeavor, but your hard work made the process smooth and efficient.
As a result of your efforts and some new approaches to our processes, I’m pleased to say that we:
- Billed more than 76,000 student accounts
- Processed more than 34,000 supplier invoices, 4,300 expense reports, and 29,000 accounting adjustments and manual journal entries
- Issued more than 5,600 purchase orders and 2,700 change orders
- Supported 65,000 purchasing card transactions
- Reconciled more than 69,000 bank statement lines
Looking back on fiscal year 22, I’d like to thank you for your efforts and recognize a few financial services team accomplishments, including student account’s Touchnet conversion, the commercial banking conversion, accounts payable’s implementation of TeamDynamix, and for the 15th straight year, receiving the National Procurement Institute Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award!
We have much to look forward to in fiscal year 23. As UNLV continues to be a leader in Nevada in research, development, and education, it goes without saying that financial services teams are integral contributors to Business Affairs’ scope of work. You truly make a difference.
Summer is winding down and it won’t be long before we welcome students, faculty, and staff back on campus for another academic year this fall. Business Affairs is a cornerstone of UNLV’s foundation and I am honored to be a part of the senior leadership team guiding this great institution to success.
Chris Viton, Associate Vice President, Financial Services & Controller
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UNLV will officially become a smoke-free campus on Monday, August 15. The university is committed to providing a safe and healthy on-campus environment for all. Read more about this university-wide initiative on the School of Public Health’s webpage.
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Congratulations to James Kearney and Dan Fry | |
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Congratulations to James Kearney and Dan Fry for earning the Risk Management & Safety “On the Spot” award. Their commitment to practicing and promoting a culture of safety at work is commendable and a great example of the dynamic, professional, and dependable individuals that make UNLV such a great place. Good job, James and Dan!
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Human Resources Announces Professional Development Day | |
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UNLV employees are invited to take part in free professional development opportunities on Tuesday, September 13. Come spend the day collaborating with colleagues from across the university through presentations, discussions, and active learning. For the full schedule and registration information, visit REBELearn’s announcements section.
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May Employee Appreciation Recipient | |
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Bill was nominated for his work to improve Shadow Lane’s grounds and public space aesthetics. He recently led a project to enhance the Medical School using his “eye” for plant selection and landscape design. The beauty of our campuses is something that students and staff appreciate and benefit from daily. His initiative exemplifies the Business Affairs C.A.R.E. standards. Thank you, Bill, for all of your hard work!
Note: In the July 29th Business Affairs Bulletin, May recipient Daniel Landeros was incorrectly identified as part of Facilities Management. Daniel is a fire inspector 2 in the Risk Management & Safety department. Thank you again, Daniel, for your exemplary performance and for your commitment to UNLV.
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Congratulations to the purchasing and contracts team on earning the 2022 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute for the 15th consecutive year!
This award recognizes excellence in public and non-profit procurement. The criteria includes measurement of innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership within the procurement function. UNLV takes pride in the work and energy that all departments put into making our university a great place to work and learn. We are very proud of the purchasing and contracts team.
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Upgrading Your Digital Literacy | |
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In 2021, Google Workspace launched a feature allowing you to indicate if you are working from home or the office directly on your calendar. Now users can select a specific office building as their working location. The office building is taken into account for meeting room suggestions and helps colleagues better understand where you plan to work on a given day. For the complete tutorial, visit the Google Workspace Updates blog.
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- Annie Kennedy, Facilities Management
- Calvin Jones, Facilities Management
- Charlton Butt, Facilities Management
- Christopher Barlow, Facilities Management
- Ebony Carter, Facilities Management
- Kue Olotoa, Facilities Management
- Nolan Manzanares, Facilities Management
- Rasheda Abdullah Hairston, Strategic Communication
- Ronel Calvert, Risk Management & Safety
- Tyler Kawada, Risk Management & Safety
- Wanda Porter, Facilities Management
- William Webber, Risk Management & Safety
- Zoe Howard, Delivery Services
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- Frank Miranda, Facilities Management
- Heriberto Moreno, Facilities Management
- Jonathan Lee, Administration Technology Services
- Ronald Castillo, Facilities Management
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Congratulations to the Business Affairs employees celebrating work anniversaries in August! Years of service have been determined using the UNLV hire date - first employment date without any breaks in service here at UNLV regardless of job type or full-time status.
If you notice an error in your listing please contact Heather Ortiz at heather.ortiz@unlv.edu.
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- Rosalie Garcia, 44 years
- Mario Velasquez, 30 years
- Michael Molina, 28 years
- Gaspar Arana, 27 years
- Steven Joseph, 27 years
- Chelsea Herrington, 26 years
- Jason Nibert, 26 years
- Salvador Villanueva, 24 years
- Brian Rowsell, 23 years
- Deborah Honrath, 23 years
- Kelly Owsley, 20 years
- Kinesha Davis, 20 years
- Robert Deaver, 20 years
- Aree Johnson, 18 years
- Linda Nishball-Lee,18 years
- Veronica Labrada, 18 years
- Randy Hataburda, 17 years
- Timothy McTigue, 17 years
- Christopher Rapanos, 16 years
- Martha Pittman, 15 years
- Alexandra Nikolich, 14 years
- Ema Quiroz, 14 years
- Derek Jones, 10 years
- Dwayne Brown, 10 years
- Erin Messer, 10 years
- Patricia Ceballos-Victoria, 10 years
- Andres DeLeon, 9 years
- Raishaunda McCullah, 9 years
- Callie Vaughn, 8 years
- Andrea Mower, 7 years
- Cristina Judkins, 7 years
- Garrett Hedges, 7 years
- Nancy Dooley, 7 years
- John Treston, 6 years
- Jovany Soto, 6 years
- Ryan Carter, 6 years
- Wyatt Thompson, 6 years
- Xinia Carver, 6 years
- Joe Tammaro, 5 years
- Jonathan Lee, 5 years
- Ron Singer, 5 years
- Ashley Kordestani, 4 years
- Kim Goss, 4 years
- Kristen Jackson, 4 years
- Miguel Ayala, 4 years
- Nestor Romo, 4 years
- Persiaale Wilson, 4 years
- Adrienne Joyner, 3 years
- Aldo Cedillo Casas, 3 years
- Cynthia Fitzgerald, 3 years
- Debra Schiavone, 3 years
- Grace Scheidt, 3 years
- Nichole Staker, 3 years
- Paul Oudom, 3 years
- Sabrina Vera, 3 years
- Cade Alhara, 2 years
- Christina Hall, 2 years
- Ashlyn Au Hoy, 1 year
- Christopher Johnson, 1 year
- Deon Day, 1 year
- Musa Pam, 1 year
- Noah Levrant, 1 year
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Dates to Remember
- August: National Wellness Month
- August 22: UNLV All-Hands Meeting
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