Announcements
Annual Town Hall meetings scheduled
Fall 2009 Town Hall meetings have been scheduled. President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., and John Affleck-Graves, Executive Vice President, will make presentations on such topics as community relations, the ImproveND customer service survey; the ND Renew job structure project and construction projects.
The sessions are:
- 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, DPAC
- 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Eck Visitors Center Auditorium
- 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, DPAC
Questions are welcome during the event. Or, they can be submitted in advance in three ways:
- Submit a question to the e-mail address, execvp@nd.edu.
- Send a written question by campus mail to EVP Office, 400 Main
- Call the askHR call center, 631-5900, where operators will take down your question and relay it the EVP office
A reception follows each event.
Improve ND beginning March 2, 2009
Beginning March 2nd, Notre Dame faculty and staff are invited to offer feedback on a variety of internal services. All faculty and staff should receive an email from Towers Perrin-ISR (third party administrator of the survey) with a link to complete the confidential survey. If you have any questions or would like to request assistance, please contact the askHR Customer Service Center at 631-5900.
Strategic Computer Supplier and Computer Purchase Policy
Following a recent evaluation of the University’s current agreement with Lenovo, we have elected to extend this agreement for one additional year. While certain concerns have been expressed regarding the service provided over the past three years, Lenovo has articulated its commitment to this strategic relationship. During this one-year period, we will monitor Lenovo’s ability to meet key performance indicators. In addition, we will elevate variables of the contract, such as alternative pricing on bulk purchases, additional performance metrics, and improved services to campus.
In addition, the University has a newly implemented Computer Purchase Policy. This policy applies to the purchase of all desktop and laptop computers, irrespective of University funds. Further, all purchases should be made through buyND and check requisitions, Procards, and expense reimbursements should not be used. The complete policy can be found at http://policy.nd.edu/policy_files/ComputerPurchasePolicy.pdf.
Economic Impact Report now available
An executive summary of “The Economic Impact of the University of Notre Dame: South Bend, St. Joseph County, and Indiana” can now be accessed at the following url: http://impact.nd.edu/. This study, commissioned every five years, provides an overview of the University’s volunteer contributions to local organizations, jobs created for area residents, and overall fiscal impact on our economy. The study was conducted by Appleseed Economic Consultants, a firm that provides economic and social research and analysis, economic development planning, and strategic program development services.
