Allocation of tuition remission credits for the Spring Semester can be entered and final submission is Friday, February 14, 2025. Allocate credits via Firefly/ESS, under Benefits, choose the “Employee & Dependent Scholarship” tile.
The Finance Office now maintains the 体育菠菜大平台financial approver tables for both Ariba purchase requisitions and SAP travel requests. If a requisition or request does not appear to be routing to the correct financial approver, please contact Karen Labenz at labenzk@rdsy.net.
As a follow up to the email that was distributed by Chancellor Bicak concerning use of the Regional Engagement Center, the free use of the space is for campus departments meeting the provided criteria only. There are two rates for outside groups looking to use the space, including a private and non-profit rate. These rates include the use of the facility, set up and tear down related to tables, chairs, etc., and the use of the technology within each individual space. In addition, if departments are wishing to “sponsor” outside groups to use the space, they will be able to do so but will be responsible for the payment of the applicable rate for the group. A department cost center will need to be provided at the time of booking. For any group over 20, an approved caterer is required (which is limited to Sodexo at this time) and Sodexo is required to provide all alcohol needs to comply with local and state liquor requirements. For questions, please contact Lynelle Fritzen at fritzenl@rdsy.net or to book the space please fill out the REC Reservation Request Form.
The Office of Business Services has transitioned its name to the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Operations to more comprehensively include the various duties, responsibilities, relationships, and operations overseen by the department. Department information and marketing materials will slowly be adjusted over the next few months including website and policy content. If you have any specific concerns or questions with this transition, please contact Michael Christen at christenmt2@rdsy.net.
体育菠菜大平台 will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
The University of Nebraska system allows all employees to opt to receive their W-2 through Employee Self Service (Firefly). Please consider opting for the electronic version to save paper and distribution time. Those that choose to receive an electronic W-2 through Firefly will receive their W-2 statement about a week earlier than those who receive paper W-2 forms. Only employees who elect an electronic W-2 will be able to view their W-2 form throughout the year. To enroll, log into Firefly>Employee Self Service>W-2 Form>Enroll for W-2 Online Delivery. Please contact Human Resources at 865-8184 with any questions.
This is also a good time to review your address listed in Employee Self Service (About Me - Personal Information>Address & Emergency Contact) to confirm that your contact information is current. The address listed in an employee’s “permanent address” is where all benefit and payroll related information is sent, so it is important that the information is correct.
Please consider donating to the crisis leave program. This program allows any employee who earns vacation leave to donate up to five accumulated vacation days per calendar year. The donated leave goes to a pool of crisis leave hours that are used to help an employee who is experiencing a crisis and does not have sufficient leave to cover their absence period. Donation forms can be accessed through SAPPHIRE or the following link:
Please submit completed forms to the Human Resources Office.
The 33rd Annual Celebrating Excellence Retirement and Service Award Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Luncheon starts at 12:30 p.m. with service awards starting at 1:15 p.m. in the Ponderosa Room of the Nebraskan Student Union. Tickets for the luncheon will be available to purchase at a time yet to be determined. Honorees at this event will receive free tickets to the luncheon.
Those employees considering retirement and who would like to be recognized at this year’s luncheon – please contact Human Resources no later than March 25.
Employees and Departments/Groups of Employees can be nominated for different awards. The awards are presented monthly during the Staff Senate meetings.
Please consider nominating a staff member or group who has demonstrated excellence. It’s time to show our colleagues how much we appreciate what they do and why we’re so very proud to be Lopers!!
