FBS Cornerstone - Fall 2022

Cornerstone

Welcome

to the Cornerstone, the Finance and Business Services quarterly newsletter. A cornerstone is the foundation on which an organization is based, and here in FBS we believe that our people are our cornerstone. This newsletter celebrates the many accomplishments of the staff throughout the many units that make up Finance and Business Services as well as the initiatives and accomplishments of our campus partners.

We are excited to share stories, shoutouts to staff, important news, etc. and look forward to hearing from all staff by submitting future articles. We look forward to your suggestions and participation in future editions of this newsletter.

CORNERSTONE SUBMISSION FORM, IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

>> Formstack Submission Form

Use this link to submit your stories, ideas, and shoutouts to share.

>> Next Cornerstone: January 15

Content for the winter edition is due by December 15. We will send reminders before this date, but please feel free to send along information through the form at any time.

This is the time of the year when you have the opportunity to make changes to your benefit selections for the plan year beginning January 1, 2023.

If you do not make benefit changes during the 2022 open enrollment period, your current benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary selections) will continue in 2023. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions must be elected during open enrollment, the 2022 contributions cannot be automatically rolled over for 2023.

To view your benefits visit MiamiOH.edu/hr/oe

Oxford

October 20, 2022

October 26, 2022

Regionals

October 19, 2022

October 19, 2022

Location

Roudebush, 005

Cole Services, 137 Location

MUM, Johnston Hall, 013

MUH, Mosler Hall, 300

Time

8-10 a.m. 2-4:30 p.m.

Time 9:30-11:30 a.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m.

COVID Booster Shots on Campus

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Armstrong Student Center, Room 1080 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

COVID and flu vaccines are available at the Miami Employee Health Center

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Harris Hall, 500 Harris Dr., Oxford Campus Please call 513-529-3000 for an appointment and bring your Miami faculty/staff ID card or Anthem insurance card.

NO INTEREST, NO PROBLEM!

Brandon Burke

Did you know that MiTech offers interest-free loans for qualifying employees? If you are in good standing with the bursar, and have been an employee at Miami for two consecutive years, you may qualify for an interest-free loan. This collaborative effort with the bursar and payroll offices gives faculty and staff an opportunity to purchase tech items such as laptops, desktops, and tablets without breaking the bank up front.

How to Purchase

• Choose any laptop or desktop on the site between $500 and $2,000

• Fill out the top portion of the application

• Obtain a signature from your immediate supervisor to verify your qualifications for the loan (there is a specific place for this signature on the application)

• Verify your equipment configuration by checking the appropriate box

• Choose your payroll deduct monthly payment plan (payments can be made over a period of three to 24 months)

• Submit the completed form to MiTech in the Shriver Center

• Complete and sign the formal Promissory Agreement (provided by MiTech upon submission of your approved paperwork)

• Pick up your new computer

Store Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: 12-4 p.m.

MiTech has introduced a new website that makes it faster and easier to find the technology products you need. MiTech is located in the lower level of The Shriver Center across from Admissions.

FACULTY/STAFF RECREATION PROGRAMS

Miami Recreation has partnered with Human Resources to introduce a faculty and staff program this semester. The program includes a variety of free programs and special events that will take place all academic year for faculty and staff, as well as graduate students. The program includes an offering of five free fitness classes per week as well as free access to the Rec Center every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. There you can partake in a variety of activities including basketball, pickleball, swimming, the track, or just utilize general fitness equipment in the fitness center. These activities do not require a membership. Show your Miami ID and sign in at the front desk for Wednesday access.

The Rec has partnered with Caravan Wellness to help you improve your mental health, harness your energy, reduce stress, and increase productivity. Caravan Wellness is a free

app with hundreds of video classes to help you improve your overall well-being. All Miami faculty and staff have access to these resources through Miami Recreation.

Throughout the year, there will be a variety of offerings including cornhole, escape rooms, golf, running, hiking, biking, fitness workshops, and many more. Make sure to visit the Faculty/Staff page to stay updated on all upcoming events.

As a reminder to all, faculty and staff receive 50% off on annual Rec memberships. This includes free access to over 180,000 square feet of fitness, access to satellite exercise facilities, discounted personal training and fitness classes, three pools, an indoor track, and four multi-purpose courts.

PROJECT UPDATES

Finance and Business Services Marketing Team

Design and installation of the new Sports Nutrition Station at the Athletic Performance Center for Miami Athletics

New Miami Grind wall artwork for Western Dining Commons. Design and installation completed by Duncan Underhill and Ruth Nogi

Goggin Ice Center Employee Spotlight

Elliott Delker works as a Building and Grounds Tech for Goggin Ice Center. He began working at Goggin in 1999 when it was referred to as the Goggin Ice Arena, instead of Goggin Ice Center, as we know it today. The old arena was demolished in 2006 after serving the Miami community as the home for RedHawks hockey and skating for nearly 30 years.

When asked what Elliott’s proudest accomplishment at Goggin was, he answered, “Completing the transition and the first year of the new Goggin in 2006.” That project was no small task. In fact, the construction of Goggin Ice Center at its new location on Oak St. cost $34.8 million. The transition to the new facility required great effort from not only donors and construction crews, but the Goggin staff as well. Elliott takes pride in his work and he has served Miami University proudly for over 20 years. His supervisor, Jon Elliott, had this to say about Delker’s work ethic:

“Elliott is an invaluable resource for communicating things that need to be fixed around the building. Elliott takes a tremendous amount of pride in the work he does and his areas of responsibility are always highly graded. He also has the best attendance record of anyone I have ever known, possibly of anyone at Miami current and past.”

Goggin Ice Center holds itself to a standard of excellence in serving the Miami Community that can only be possible through individuals such as Elliott. When asked, “If you could switch your job with anyone else at Goggin Ice Center, whose job would you want?” he responded “No one.” The pride that Goggin’s staff take in their work is visible through the quality of the facilities and through the fantastic people who call Goggin home, such as Elliott.

DIGITAL ID AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

FBS IT and Marketing

As a leader in innovative technology, Miami University is implementing the Miami Digital ID as an official form of identification that is available to download to your mobile devices. Using the Miami Digital ID ensures that you are never without your key to campus and can be used anywhere that a physical ID can be used.

The Miami Digital ID is available at no cost to all students and employees. The ID provides access to residence halls, campus buildings, meal plans, the Recreational Sports Center, MUlaa debit accounts, library resources, and more. Visit MiamiOH.edu/DigitalID for instructions on how to install it on your device.

NEW FBS MARKETING TEAM MEMBERS!

FBS Marketing

The Finance and Business Marketing team recently added two team members: Duncan Underhill, Graphic Design Specialist and Ruth Nogi, Print Production and Design Manager. They recently installed their first large project in Western Dining Commons, a Rooted Grounds wall design (previous page), that tells the story of Rooted Grounds’ blend that was specially made for Miami called Miami Grind.

Duncan is a new and excited graphic designer who enjoys staring at fonts and making puns. He is looking forward to creating a wide variety of projects and seeing them shown all over campus.

Ruth Nogi is a recent Columbus College of Art and Design graduate with a BFA in 3D Animation. She enjoys problem-solving and tackling the challenges that being a Print Production and Design Manager brings. When she's not at work she enjoys playing with her daughter, video games, drawing, attending sporting events, and indulging in her husband's Japanese culture. Keep a lookout for more to come!

CENTRAL CAMPUS HOT WATER CONVERSION

Robert Bell

The hot water conversion project is a critical step in Miami’s Utility Master Plan, which reduces energy consumption and our campus’ carbon footprint. As a signatory to the President’s Climate Leadership Commitment, Miami is pledging to become carbon neutral. This project is a necessary step toward achieving this goal.

The project will convert nine buildings from steam to low temperature hot water. In addition to the buildings that are being converted under this project, the work is preparing for the future conversion of several other campus buildings. Since 2008, Miami has reduced its energy consumption and carbon emissions by more than 50% per square foot of building space.

This project will create a hot water plant in the basement of Upham Hall. This phase is already complete and operational. This past summer piping was installed from Upham through the Hub Quad and toward Harrison Hall. The project continues this fall semester into the summer to install piping past the front of King Library. This spring semester, additional piping will be installed by McGuffey Hall and then east past Bishop Hall, Alumni Hall, and Kreger Hall toward Armstrong Student Center. When the project completes in the summer of 2023, it will have installed approximately 12,000 feet of piping and converted 10 buildings off of steam, and nine onto hot water.

DON'T MISS THE BUS!

Jennifer Herman

Do you enjoy riding the bus around campus? Did you know that Miami's online campus map can display real-time bus locations? Well, campus map users can access and track bus locations via the Transit menu (if you have not used the map recently it may take a few seconds for the Transit menu item to appear). This tool allows users to select one or more routes to display on the map, making it easier for people to find the best route to get where they are going. This feature helps transit riders stay up-to-date with reliable, real-time information making sure they don't miss the bus!

HOW CAN BRICK AND IVY SUPPORT YOU?

Did you know all Miami University employees receive a discount when shopping at Brick & Ivy Campus Store? Come shop with us in the Shriver Center next to Starbucks and enjoy 15% off your entire purchase! Simply show your Miami ID at checkout for your savings.

Store Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED

Stay Tuned for Exciting News… Exciting updates are happening at Brick & Ivy Campus Store! Follow @mu_brickandivy on social media for all the latest news, new product arrivals, and giveaways. Be sure to keep a close eye for a big announcement to come!

Also, be on the lookout for more info on the Faculty and Staff Open House November 8. More details to come!

CHANGES TO SEE AT THE MARCUM

Paula Green

The Marcum Hotel and Conference Center has some exciting news to share. Due to the excellent support from dining service staff members Betsey, King, and Pat, The Marcum is bringing back the continental breakfast including different morning pastries, delicious coffee, and more! This all accompanied by a gorgeous, fields of gold inspired new carpet layout that was designed with the help of PFD designer Tracey Soppanish.

Meeting and Banquet Center

The Marcum also recently was voted the winner of the 2022 Best in Ohio Business Award in the Meeting and Banquet Center category. That’s not all though. You’ll also find the planning function of Event Services, which is now a part of the Physical Facilities Department, has been centralized in room 30 at The Marcum. So, come say hi, book your next event, and order some great catering options all in one stop!

Miami LEARN

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

CINDY GREEN

Linda Manley

Cindy Green, Grants and Contracts’ Senior Staff

Accountant, came to Miami in September of 2001.

The majority of the grants that Cindy oversees are in the College of Arts and Science. Cindy is responsible for the yearly federal equipment inventory, Overhead (F&A/Indirect) Distribution process, as well as a host of other tasks–too many to name. Cindy lives in Camden, Ohio with her husband Bob and has one son, Robby. She enjoys going on vacations, reading, and spending time with family. When she is not in the office in front of her desk, you can see Cindy getting her "steps" in on campus.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT FALL COURSES

Becky Dysart

Staff Development is developing new courses that will roll out this fall. Continue to check Miami Learn for what's new.

NEW Course!

Driving Change

All organizations are experiencing unprecedented change and Miami is no exception. Learn best practices for leading change effectively.

Featured Course!

DiSC in the Workplace

Enhance your ability to communicate with others by completing the DiSC assessment. Learn about communication styles and how to adapt your style to have more productive interactions.

Courses will be available at Oxford and VOA locations.

FINDING, REGISTERING, AND MANAGING COURSES IN MIAMI LEARN

Becky Dysart

Miami Learn is Miami’s new learning management system for faculty and staff, designed to support employees’ professional growth. Employees can use Miami Learn to discover learning opportunities, register for learning, access online content, and view and maintain learning history. Search the library for relevant learning activities to help strengthen and build new skills. The learning library will grow over time with the addition of events such as interactive face-toface training, engaging webinars, virtual learning, interesting videos, as well as access to numerous curated learning resources.

Helpful Tips Calendar View: Once you are logged into Miami Learn, select Miami Learn from the red menu bar at the top of the screen, then Learning Calendar for the calendar view.

Cancel Your Registration: There are times when you may need to cancel your registration in Miami Learn. Select About Me, then Development Plan. Next, select the course that you need to cancel, scroll down, and select Remove.

Maintain Your Development Plan: When you have finished a course in Miami Learn, be sure to mark it as complete. Select the course, then select Mark as Completed. A list of completed courses can be viewed under the Completed tab. This will allow you to view all courses in Miami Learn that require registration.

WHAT'S NEW WITH DINING

Christian Wallace

If you've ventured into Armstrong this semester you may have noticed a lot of changes to the restaurants inside. Starting off, we have Field to Fork. Similar to Subway, Field to Fork is a fresh salad concept where instead of a sub, you get to create any salad just the way you like it with an abundance of toppings to choose from. A great and tasty option especially for those with dietary restrictions or people wanting to be more health conscious.

Next is Eiffel Pizza and Pasta, a Halal pizzeria created by Chef Mohammed. Mohammed studied the art of creating delicious pizzas and pasta at an award-winning Italian culinary school in

France! With his training in the art of gourmet French-style pizza, he has designed his signature Halal menu of zany pizza creations and pasta that guests can love and enjoy.

Then we have Kabar, an Asian bistro that serves a variety of delicious hot and cold meals including sushi, stir fry, and other Asian inspired options. Finally, there is Haines' which is returning as Evergrains at Haines'. A restaurant with plenty of fresh offerings for all your Mediterranean cravings. However, get ready because Panera is making its debut at Miami University in Fall 2023! Until then, go explore these other great options inside of Armstrong.

MEET MOHAMMED! THE OWNER AND CHEF BEHIND EIFFEL PIZZA AND PASTA

Christian Wallace

After practicing professionally in Paris, Mohammed Diop brought his training in the art of gourmet French-style pizza to the states and has been baking his signature Halal menu of zany pizza creations and pasta for guests since 2016.

FRIENDLY BAKERY OPTIONS IN THE DINING COMMONS

Christian Wallace

Many of us love dessert, especially when they are warm and fluffy. Sadly, not everyone can enjoy them due to different allergies and other dietary restrictions. But what if you found out that you no longer have to worry about whether you can or can’t enjoy a delicious treat when going to eat at different dining locations on campus?

Well that's exactly what’s happening as Miami Dining Services has introduced special Red Plate pastries to the dining commons. You can now enjoy pastries like chocolate chip cookies and blueberry muffins without fear since special Red Plate bakery items are all made without the top eight allergens! So go and try one of these tasty sweets at any dining common of your choice.

We want your feedback!

Christian Wallace

Do you have any opinions you would like to share about dining at Miami?

Well, we want to hear it all: the good and the bad, to better serve the Miami community. So if you do, just go to MiamiOH.edu/dining and click on “Give Feedback” or click here, to make your voice heard.

Dining Services Red Zone Team

From left to right: Josie Newton, Mia Abere, Destinee Taylor, Meredith Brown, Kimberly Thompson, Kathy Baker

2022 ORSA CONFERENCE

Rec Center Staff, FBS Marketing

This fall, Miami Rec Center staff and marketing team attended the Annual 2022 ORSA (Ohio Recreational Sports Association) Workshop at the University of Cincinnati. This conference included over 100 recreational professionals, students, and grad assistants from a wide variety of institutions across Ohio. The association serves as a network for recreational professionals to share ideas, create professional growth opportunities, and build relationships with other programs across the state.

This was the first year ORSA was able to return to a full conference after a virtual conference in 2020 and then a condensed, one day, conference at The Ohio State University in 2021. The committee members and leadership team felt it was imperative to return to a normal conference with a strong schedule filled with round tables, presentations, and opportunities to network and socialize.

The highlight of the conference was the keynote speaker, Paul Wesselmann, The Ripples Guy. Paul led several sessions that included a unique combination of keynote inspiration, network discussion, and workshop content. Everyone who attended left with a refreshed attitude, a renewed sense of connection to their colleagues, and a toolkit filled with practical ideas to manage the ongoing challenges and changes that we are all facing.

"The entire conference was much needed in so many ways. People across the state are experiencing a wide range of challenges such as staff shortages, burnout, turnover, and adjusting to so many new trends in our field. We need this opportunity to connect with our peers, relate to others, discuss solutions, and get a renewed sense of inspiration to continue striving for excellence in the recreation field."

Pictured left to right: Rhett Butler, Mike Arnos, Beth Keith, Doug Curry

Jeff McClure

Residence Halls

Thank you so much for your outstanding work in the south central district! - David Wiseman

Jessica Bone

Morris Hall

Thank you for all you do to provide a safe, healthy environment for our students at Morris Hall!

- David Wiseman

Ravenna Brown and the Accounting Department

General Accounting

Miami's accounting department has done an outstanding job these last few years adjusting at times to having to remotely prepare and work with the independent auditors on Miami's financial statements. Ravenna Brown has especially been exceptional in her performance as she has had to implement a challenging new accounting standard and bring greater clarity and organization to all of the plant fund accounting involved with the many construction projects on campus. I want to thank Ravenna and the entire accounting staff for their outstanding work! - Dr. Creamer

Ravenna Brown

General Accounting

Ravenna Brown, thanks so much for all of your hard work implementing GASB 87 and for going the extra mile to make year end close such a success! We appreciate all that you do!

- Micki White and Jennifer Morrison

Walt Groulx

Armstrong Student Center

Walt Groulx does a great job taking care of the Armstrong Student Center, always helping out when needed and making sure things are ready for another busy day. Great work! - Jim Baker

Gary Hetterich

Cole Service Building

Gary does a fantastic job handling weekend requests in the Operations Center–always professional and skillful whether it's a leak, remote climate control, or arranging a technician. He keeps operations going! - Jim Baker

Barb Bradley Roudebush Hall

Barb recently joined Miami's Internal Auditing department as an Associate Auditor. She's a Miami grad, with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting. She has experience in municipal government and private business. Barb is pursuing her Certified Internal Auditor credential.

- Terry Moore

Scott Lessing

Cole Service Building

Thanks to Scott Lessing for his efforts to save university funds by helping facilitate the transition to the Duke SSO. - Malcolm Drane

Jenay Boyd

Campus Services Center

Big thanks to Jenay for her hard work managing incoming student housing assignments. Another incoming class has been assigned! Thanks for all your hard work. - Brian Woodruff

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Victoria Moore

Campus Services Center

Thank you for managing hundreds of room change requests over the summer for our returning students! Once again you have helped make a difference for them. Thank you!

- Brian Woodruff

Sherri Bowling

Campus Services Center

Among so many other things, thank you for helping implement a new process for early arrival housing this fall! - Brian Woodruff

Cynthia Hoblitzell

Campus Services Center

Thank you for being flexible and willing to step in and help where needed in the office as we have worked to fill vacant positions! - Brian Woodruff

Josh Moore and Erica Braiding

Cole Service Building

Great work restoring the floors at the Withrow Starbucks! - David Wiseman

John Faries

Campus Services Center

Thanks for all your help for ways to better communicate about parking processes and procedures for students on campus! The new website with more details for students is great. - Brian Woodruff

Craig Harkrider

Campus Services Center

Great job working through the RFP process for Box Office software. Thanks to your hard work, we're going to be set up with improved software very soon!

- Brian Woodruff

Scott Stevens

Campus Services Center

Great job learning so many details about the Campus Services Center, and for making sure our office visitors get great service and accurate answers!

- Brian Woodruff

Nate Workman

Goggin Ice Center

Congratulations to Nate Workman on being inducted into Talawanda’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 1. Nate was a member of the 2004 Frozen Four team which was also the only Talawanda men’s hockey Frozen Four team in the school’s history!

- Jon Elliott

2022 HEALTHY MIAMI PREMIUM DISCOUNT CAMPAIGN

The 2022 Premium Discount Campaign is underway. Now is the time to go to your Healthy Miami Account to sign your Health Plan Consent and Tobacco-Free Certification. By completing your health plan consent now, you avoid any delays in allowing your health data to update the points in your account. The best way to check your points is to log in to your Healthy Miami account and visit the My Points page. The 2022 deadline to complete your steps is November 15, 2022.

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