New Employee Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I get a UA email address?
• How do I purchase tickets for UA sporting events?
• What is UApresents and where do I get information?
• I've heard about the Ombuds group? What do they do?
• Are there any classes or training available on the UA practices of finance, budgets, or time records?
• Where can I sign up for Professional Development classes?
• I need support in putting together an estate plan and a retirement plan for my family. Where can I learn more?
• Where can I learn more about the different governance organizations at UA?

How do I get a UA email address?
The Center for Computing Information and Technology provides email accounts to all faculty and staff. For more information on how to set up an email account check: http://ccit.web.arizona.edu/index.php?id=816

 

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How do I purchase tickets for UA sporting events?
Tickets for UA sporting events can be purchased online at: http://www.arizonaathletics.com

 

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What is UApresents and where do I get information?
The UA performing arts series brings the world's finest music, dance and popular events to Southern Arizona each year. Most performances are held in historic Centennial Hall. Show information can be found at: http://www.uapresents.org/

 

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I've heard about the Ombuds group? What do they do?
The Ombuds group at UA is an informal means of problem resolution if you have a University-related dispute. An Ombuds representative is not empowered to change a decision, but through intervention or a clarification of matters, information may emerge to assist in the resolution of the dispute. Ombuds support is confidential, informal, and impartial. Additional information on the Ombuds group can be found at: http://ombuds.web.arizona.edu

 

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Are there any classes or training available on the UA practices of finance, budgets, or time records?
The Financial Services Office offers classes in Financial Policies & Procedures, Budgets & Reporting, and Time Rosters. Training in Financial Policies & Procedures includes the financial reporting system (FRS) along with cash handling, and purchasing cards. Budgets and reports training provides a baseline of Accounting concepts and general ledger entries. Time Roster training provides an overview of effective use of the time roster system. This training can be found at: http://new.fso.arizona.edu/training.html. For training in PSOS check UA Systems Control offers a variety of software training at: http://web.arizona.edu/~syscon/tutorials.html

 

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Where can I sign up for Professional Development classes?
The Center for Professional Development offers a variety of professional development courses designed specifically to enhance your skills and competencies. Professional development courses are free of charge, open to benefits-eligible employees, and offered at various times throughout the year. You can register at The Center for Professional Development.

 

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I need support in putting together an estate plan and a retirement plan for my family. Where can I learn more?
UA offers workshops in financial, retirement and estate planning. The schedule and registration is available at: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/04_cb/finEd/allReg1.php

 

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Where can I learn more about the different governance organizations at UA?
There are 3 main governance organizations at UA: Faculty Senate, Appointed Professionals Advisory Council, and Staff Advisory Council. The Faculty Senate is the governance organization responsible to the General Faculty. Faculty senate minutes are posted at their web site located at: http://www.facultygovernance.arizona.edu/senate_minutes. The Appointed Professionals Advisory Council (APAC) represents all professional appointed employees (non faculty) at The University of Arizona. The APAC web site can be found at: http://fp.arizona.edu/apac/. The Classified Staff Advisory Council (SAC) represents all Classified Staff employees at The University of Arizona. The SAC web site can be found at: http://fp.arizona.edu/sac/.

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