LMT 12.04.18 Information and Action Items
Staff news
In the News
“Man pleads guilty to sexual misconduct in MU library incident”
Columbia Missourian, November 16, 2018
“Growing partnership between MU, Moberly college affirmed for another year”
Columbia Missourian, November 28, 2018
MULSA’s Annual Holiday Party
Friday, December 14, 2018
2:30-4:30 PM
Ellis’ Staff Lounge
All staff and student staff are welcome
MULSA will provide things to nibble on and something to drink. Additional food items will be welcome!
MULSA is also still collecting donations for Toy-For-Tots! There is a donation box located in the Staff Lounge & it will be receiving donation until the end of the semester.
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Inclement Weather – Campus Closure Policies
In anticipation of winter weather and in preparation for any other campus emergencies, the UM Human Resources Policy Manual HR217 outlines campus closure and pay procedures for University of Missouri. These policies permit two types of campus closures: full closure or partial closure.
The policy can be accessed by following the below links:
http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/hrm/hr200/hr217
As a major research campus that has extensive 24/7 operations, MU will not typically close. Should the Chancellor designate a partial campus closure (e.g., classes are cancelled but many operations remain open), the following pay procedures for staff employees will apply:
- Employees who do not report to work may cover the absence(s) with paid time off (vacation or personal days) as appropriate.
- Employees who are able to report to work will receive straight pay. Employees arriving late may use paid time off for the tardiness/absence (lost work time), request a flexible work schedule (if available) or request leave without pay, all with supervisory approval.
While unlikely, a full campus closure could occur in the event of a major disaster or other catastrophic event and the campus would be closed, classes cancelled and administrative and academic operations suspended. Certain continuous operations would be maintained even in the event of a full campus closure. Employees (except those deemed situationally critical) would be directed not to report to work. In the event of a full campus closure the following pay procedures will apply:
- Regular employees who are not required to report to work will receive regular pay for up to five days with no reduction to the employee’s paid time off balances. If the closure continues for more than five days, employees could choose to cover the time off with vacation, personal days or sick leave, as appropriate, based on the situation causing the closure.
- Regular non-exempt employees (i.e., hourly paid) who are required to report to work during a full campus closure will receive time and a half for all hours actually worked.
Because of the nature of our campus and the need to maintain critical 24/7 operations, the MU campus would designate a full closure only in extreme circumstances.
Departments should designate those positions considered situationally critical and inform employees in advance, if possible, in preparation for a partial or full campus closure. The designation of situationally critical may differ based on the nature of the situation.
The above policies do not apply to staff at MU Health Care.
Engineering Library Book Drive
The College of Engineering, including the Engineering Library, is collecting new and gently used books for children up to five years of age. Please contact Michelle Baggett for more information.
College of Engineering Book Drive Flyer
Winter Break Reduced Operations Q & A
To efficiently and consistently implement the Winter Break Reduced Operations policy, we have developed a Q&A that we hope you will find helpful. Below are links to both the HR policy and the Q&As.
Additionally, for employees who are in benefit-eligible non-exempt academic positions, we have been provided President approval to provide administrative leave during the same period.
MULSA Food and Toy Drives
MULSA is currently collecting food and toys for charity.
The food drive benefits Tiger Pantry, and they are looking for non-perishables and toiletries. The collection bin is in the staff lounge.
Toys for Tots is looking for new, unwrapped toys or cash/gift cards to buy toys. A collection box is in the staff lounge and donations can also be given to Ashley Granger.
Read the Fall 2018 Issue of Identify
The Fall 2018 issue includes
- All the ways Mizzou celebrated Homecoming 2018
- Accessibility efforts and award winners
- Students making an impact in and out of the classroom
- The new IDE champion feature
- News about the 2019 MU MLK speaker.
Identify is published by the Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. If you would like to receive future IDE communications, you can subscribe with this form.
-the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Happy Retirement to Rich Rexroat
Rich Rexroat started at the Health Sciences Library in 1979. That year:
- Jimmy Carter was president
- The Sahara Desert experienced snow for 30 minutes
- Superman the Movie was released
- The average cost of a medical journal was about $40
- And this is what the Medical Library looked like, where Rich started his career as a librarian.