In this October 2023 issue:
Certain departments routinely provide goods and services to customers resulting in accounts receivable. The Finance Office can assist with the collection of accounts receivable balances through a collection agency if certain criteria are met. Writing off an accounts receivable balance as uncollectible requires the approval of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance.
University departments must use the Nebraska State Treasurer as the fiduciary for their funds. The use of outside bank accounts for the depositing and/or safekeeping of funds is strictly prohibited, regardless of the funding source.
Student organizations operating on the UNK campus are generally independently organized and self-governing bodies not under university authority and control. To facilitate financial transactions a student organization must use their own tax identification number and open an outside bank account to facilitate financial transactions.
Save the Date!! The University of Nebraska will be having a Supplier Showcase on the Kearney campus on October 16, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Ponderosa Room. Several of the University’s suppliers will be on campus. You will have a chance to visit with them and learn more about their products. More information will be coming soon.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) invites all University current and prospective employees and students to read the 2023 Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the UNK website and was published September 29, 2023:
https://www.unk.edu/bf/_files/p_and_p_linked_files/clery.pdf
This report contains the University of Nebraska Kearney’s crime and fires statistics for the previous three (3) years (2022, 2021, 2020) and includes incidents that occurred on campus/University property, in University Housing, or on public property (streets) within/bordering campus, and fires that occurred in University residence facilities, as well as a list of resources available to the victims of crime. The report includes policy statements, links to sex offender registries, tips on personal safety, how to report crimes and how the reports are handled, campus resources and programs regarding safety/security, disciplinary procedures, fire safety and evacuations, and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus.
Information related to the drug-free schools and campuses regulations can be found at: https://www.unk.edu/offices/police/_files/drug-policies.pdf
The Biennial Review can be found at: https://www.unk.edu/student_affairs/_files/unk-biennial-review.pdf
A request for a free paper copy of the report can be made in-person at the UNK Police Department, 2501 19th Ave., or by sending an email to unkpd@unk.edu.
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!!