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    <div class="html-content"><div>Good Morning AAOU SSC Departments,</div><div><br></div><div>I hope everyone had a restful winter break, and a Happy New Year!</div><div><br></div><div>As a friendly reminder, if you have not yet completed the AAOU SSC Department Feedback Questionnaire, please do so by <strong><em>close of business, Friday, January 24, 2025:</em></strong></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://forms.gle/7zT9h3pLR4QRyRfWA" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://forms.gle/7zT9h3pLR4QRyRfWA</a></div><div><br></div><div>See original post below for additional details:</div><div><br></div><div>==</div><div><br></div><div>Dear AAOU SSC Departments,<div><br></div><div>As an extension of the focus group sessions we held in November and December 2024, we are asking that you take a moment to complete the AAOU SSC <span>Department </span><span>Feedback Questionnaire linked below:</span></div><div><a href="https://forms.gle/7zT9h3pLR4QRyRfWA" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><br></a></div><div><a href="https://forms.gle/7zT9h3pLR4QRyRfWA" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://forms.gle/7zT9h3pLR4QRyRfWA</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>This questionnaire is designed to gather valuable insights and feedback on our current processes and systems from the department's perspective. The goal is to identify areas where we are excelling and where improvements can be made.</div></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Here are a few key details about the questionnaire:</strong></div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>You will be asked to identify your department number.</li><li>Your email address will not be collected.</li><li>The questionnaire is considered anonymous unless you choose to self-identify by providing your name in the optional name field.</li></ul></div><div><br>We encourage you to provide honest and constructive feedback to help us better support your needs. Your input is invaluable to improving our processes.</div><div><br></div><div>Please plan to complete the questionnaire by <em><strong>close of business, Friday, January 24, 2025</strong></em>. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts.</div><div><br></div><div>Warm regards,</div><div>The AAOU SSC Team</div></div>
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<Summary>Good Morning AAOU SSC Departments,     I hope everyone had a restful winter break, and a Happy New Year!     As a friendly reminder, if you have not yet completed the AAOU SSC Department Feedback...</Summary>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Dear AAOU SSC Departments,<div><br></div><div>As an extension of the focus group sessions we held in November and December 2024, we are asking that you take a moment to complete the AAOU SSC <span>Department </span><span>Feedback Questionnaire linked below:</span></div><div><a href="https://forms.gle/7zT9h3pLR4QRyRfWA" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><br></a></div><div><a href="https://forms.gle/7zT9h3pLR4QRyRfWA" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://forms.gle/7zT9h3pLR4QRyRfWA</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>This questionnaire is designed to gather valuable insights and feedback on our current processes and systems from the department's perspective. The goal is to identify areas where we are excelling and where improvements can be made.</div></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Here are a few key details about the questionnaire:</strong></div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>You will be asked to identify your department number.</li><li>Your email address will not be collected.</li><li>The questionnaire is considered anonymous unless you choose to self-identify by providing your name in the optional name field.</li></ul></div><div><br>We encourage you to provide honest and constructive feedback to help us better support your needs. Your input is invaluable to improving our processes.</div><div><br></div><div>Please plan to complete the questionnaire by <em><strong>close of business, Friday, January 24, 2025</strong></em>. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts.</div><div><br></div><div>Warm regards,</div><div>The AAOU SSC Team</div></div>
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<Title>AAOU SSC Deadline Calendars Have Been Updated on our Website</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><span>Good Morning AAOU SSC Departments,</span><div><br><div>This is a friendly notice that we have updated the HR Paperwork, Payment Authorization, and Timesheet deadline calendars on our website to reflect deadlines through FY25, based on updated deadlines from HRSTM through January 2025. </div></div><div><br></div><div><em>Please note, deadlines are subject to change based on updates we receive from central office's throughout the fiscal year. </em>In the event a posted deadline changes, our units will be notified via MyUMBC updates.</div><div><br></div><div>All deadline calendars can be found on our website <strong><a href="https://aaoussc.umbc.edu/aaou-resources/aaou-ssc-deadline-calendars/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a></strong>.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you,</div><div>AAOU SSC Team</div></div>
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    <div class="html-content">Dear AAOU SSC Departments,<div><br></div><div>We are pleased to invite you to join an upcoming focus group session designed to gather valuable insights and feedback on our current processes. Our goal is to ensure that our services are aligned with your needs and we are eager to hear from you about areas where we can improve and where we might add more value to your operations.</div><div><br></div><div>Focus Group Details:</div><div><br></div><div>Date: Monday, November 4, 2024</div><div><br></div><div>Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm</div><div><br></div><div>Location: WebEx</div><div><img alt="" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cMLvc5MtUqUXs5MEwH8j4pUWI7FzgrafGuoGzDopKXXL1_vQge-vOGmilPUU2k_9lXsSANoifV3WKuVJ7C3kZ3qcrv5gHer9hb6mnXyz7LD8CUxjLudLRFZooBbR5ZIYd_dWJuAc0USRPN0kIvhoEb=s96-no?authuser=0" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div><div><div><div><span><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID%3Dm14e29d4ea9834d3522210ae1b003e7c2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1730910044380241&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Q8MLPkfyv8pw4Two0p5YI" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Join Webex meeting</a></span></div><div>ID: 28619747841<br></div></div></div><div><span>Password: hKj65xUHUw7</span></div><div><br></div><div>In this session, we'll discuss your experiences with our processes, explore challenges and review any suggestions you have for making our support more effective and efficient. Your input will be invaluable in helping us share future enhancements and ensure we continue to meet your needs effectively.</div><div><br></div><div>This is a drop-in session, so feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. All feedback shared will be used to improve our service delivery. If you are unable to attend but would still like to share feedback, let us know--we'd be happy to arrange an alternative way for you to participate.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for helping us better serve you. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your thoughts!</div><div><br></div><div>Warm regards,</div><div>The AAOU SSC Team</div><div><br></div></div>
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<Title>August FY25 Monthly Budget Reports are Ready for Review!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Good Afternoon!<div><br></div><div>I hope you are all doing well and having a great Tuesday! August monthly budget reports have been uploaded to the box drive and are now available for review. If you have any questions, please submit a general inquiry ticket here: </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://aaoussc.umbc.edu/aaou-rt-tickets/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://aaoussc.umbc.edu/aaou-rt-tickets/</a></div><div><br></div><div><em>The AAOU SSC Team</em></div></div>
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<Title>Secure File Upload Reminder!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Greetings!<div><br></div><div>I hope you are all having a wonderful Fall Semester! </div><div><br></div><div>The AAOU SSC would like to send a reminder that for all sensitive supporting documentation (Social Security Cards, Drivers License, etc.) must be sent through our <a href="https://aaoussc.umbc.edu/aaou-ssc-secure-file-upload/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Secure File Upload</a> Box folder. </div><div><br></div><div><strong>Please do not send any sensitive information through RT, Gmail, or any software outside of Box. </strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div>If you would like to update an employees supporting documents or sensitive information, please:</div><div><br></div><div>1.) Submit a GI ticket through our <a href="https://aaoussc.umbc.edu/aaou-rt-tickets/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">RT ticketing system.</a></div><div><br></div><div>2.) Use our Secure File Upload to upload any and all sensitive supporting documents &amp; information.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Again, please do NOT submit sensitive information or documentation through RT. Also, please remind your employees when responding to RT or emails to never attach information including their DOB, SSN, or personal/sensitive information. </strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div>Thank you all for your time and if you have any questions or are in need of any assistance please submit a GI ticket and we will get back to you shortly!</div><div><br></div><div>Warmly,</div><div>The AAOU SSC Team</div></div>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="142568" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/aaoussc/posts/142568">
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