Tonishea M. Jackson

Following a national search, IPFW has announced that Tonishea M. Jackson will join the university as director of admissions, effective early next year. "The quality of the candidates who visited campus was high and I commend the search committee for their outstanding work. I am pleased to have Tonishea join IPFW in this important role," said George McClellan, vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management. Jackson, who currently serves as associate director of graduate admissions for DePaul University in Chicago, will start as director of admissions effective February 2014. Read the story

Accounting Services is beginning the final phase of implementation of the university's new travel process. Features include:

• Elimination of Forms 17 and 25
• Electronic submission and routing of approved travel requests  
• Online travel reservation system with travel policy compliance rules
• Electronic approval of travel expense reports
• New Visa travel credit card for eligible travelers
• Integrated travel card and travel expense reconciliation
• 24-hour travel agency support from ALTOUR 
• Smartphone apps for tracking itineraries and expenses during travel
• Streamlined communications for risk management

The final phase involves submitting applications for the Visa travel card for those employees who will need them and training users on using Concur Travel and Expense to record trips and expense reports. If you travel on university business, see your business manager or department head and complete the Visa travel card application by Friday, December 20. Accounting Services will submit applications to Purdue before the semester break.

 

When the cards are issued to the university, Accounting Services will schedule orientation sessions for travelers covering use of the travel card and the online trip request and expense reporting tools. Everyone receiving a travel card must attend this orientation prior to receiving their card. The tentative date for implementation completion is Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. For more information, contact Philip Davich, Accounting Services. 

For trips beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2014, personal vehicle mileage will be limited to the State of Indiana rate of 44� per mile, regardless of the funding source. For trips beginning before Jan. 1, 2014, personal vehicle mileage will be at the current rate.  

 

Faculty and staff who wish to reserve IPFW Fleet Vehicles or rentals from Evans Toyota should refer to the Campus Safety website for information and a Transportation Request Form.

International Initiatives Grants are a great opportunity for IPFW faculty and staff to maximize collaborative activities with partners overseas, thereby promoting student recruitment, retention, and the internationalization of our campus. Successful grantees will be able to establish innovative initiatives leading to diversity in enrollment, international exchange, and programs with a truly global focus. Please contact the Office of Research, Engagement, and Sponsored Programs (resp@ipfw.edu, 260-481-4101) for guidance in preparing grant requests. Grant request document (PDF)

APSAC Candy Grams Fundraiser

Harassment and Workplace Bullying (December 19, noon--1 p.m) Register
No one wants to find themselves in this situation, but it does happen. Are you prepared with what to do and who to talk to? What if you're a witness to bullying? Be part of a positive workplace culture and contribute to everyone's safety. (Presenter: Julie Dominguez, IPFW Institutional Equity)

Getting the Most Out of a Professional Conference (PDF) (January 16, noon--1 p.m.) Register
Every conference is different and can sometimes be intimidating if you have never been to one. This webinar will help you prepare, manage your time wisely, know who to talk to, set goals, and show you how to conclude your time at a conference (Presenter: Alison Rynearson, academic advisor)

Questions? Contact IPFW Career Services at 481-0689.

Inside IPFW will reduce its publishing schedule during semester break. It will be published today (December 11) and December 18 and will return to its weekly Wednesday schedule January 8.