Financial Services Newsletter

Brought to you by the Financial Services Division of  Kennesaw State University.

In this issue

• From the Desk of Dr. Roy

ASaP

Auxiliary Services and Programs

• Back to School Promos
• Book Orders Due
• Copy Print Codes
• Print Shop Opening
• Culinary Hiring Fair
• "The Commons" Discounts
• Group Rates at The Commons
• Dodgeball in Central Deck

Budget & Planning

• Budget Update

Business Services

• FY09 Deadlines
• Check Processing Blackout
• eQuote/RFQ v. RFP?
• Service Agreements
• Competitive Solicitation
• What's Up in Procurement?

Also this month

Meet this highly-skilled KSU alum, people-person and artist, Student Accounts Manager Cathleen Kiss

Get to know the ASaP Wunderkind, KSU alum and musician, Meal Plan Manager Rob Nolen

Guest Columns

• KSU Enhances Student Service through Process Re-engineering, by Kim West
• Rare Book Buying, by Robert Williams

On a Lighter Note...

• KSU Commuter Chronicles
• Welcome to ASaP!

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From the desk of Dr. Ashok Roy

Assistant VP for Financial Services &
Associate Professor of Asian Studies

"It is gratifying to note the National Association for Business Economics outlook report came to the same prognosis as mine."

Asia will pull out of this global recession first...

...one key to the future is health care costs...

- Dr. Ashok Roy

Read Dr. Roy's entire message to see how his recent predictions of the economy match up with the forecasts of national economists.

KSU Bookstore Launches 2009
Apple Back-to-School Promotions

If you're considering the purchase of a MacBook, this is one of the best deals yet! See Bookstore Manager Jamie Burns' article to read about the specs, the add-ons, the extras and *all* the goodies included in these special one-time offers!

Fall 2009 Book Orders Due

It's hard to believe, but Fall Semester 2009 is only 11 weeks away! The KSU Bookstore reminds faculty that book orders are due - actually past due - check out this article to learn why turning in your book orders early helps our students and our bookstore!

Copy/Print Codes:
What are they? How do they work?

Ever wonder why you need to enter a code in the pop-up window on your computer or at the card swipe on the copy machine? This informative article from ASaP explains the inner workings of copy/print codes, how the procedure has changed over the years, and how it is changing today.

Print Shop Opening

The new print shop opens soon, with many new services on opening day and many more to come soon after. Read about these new features and pricing in this second article from Associate Director ASaP, Gary Dalton.

Financial Services Newsletter

Brought to you by the Financial Services Division of  Kennesaw State University.

In this issue

• From the Desk of Dr. Roy

ASaP

Auxiliary Services and Programs

• Back to School Promos
• Book Orders Due
• Copy Print Codes
• Print Shop Opening
• Culinary Hiring Fair
• "The Commons" Discounts
• Group Rates at The Commons
• Dodgeball in Central Deck

Budget & Planning

• Budget Update

Business Services

• FY09 Deadlines
• Check Processing Blackout
• eQuote/RFQ v. RFP?
• Service Agreements
• Competitive Solicitation
• What's Up in Procurement?

Also this month

Meet this highly-skilled KSU alum, people-person and artist, Student Accounts Manager Cathleen Kiss

Get to know the ASaP Wunderkind, KSU alum and musician, Meal Plan Manager Rob Nolen

Guest Columns

• KSU Enhances Student Service through Process Re-engineering, by Kim West
• Rare Book Buying, by Robert Williams

On a Lighter Note...

• KSU Commuter Chronicles
• Welcome to ASaP!

Need more info?

Contact a member of your Financial Services Leadership Team

Pass it on

If you know someone who may be interested in receiving this newsletter, please forward to a friend!

Culinary Services:
Happenings at The Commons

Culinary Services and Sodexo to Host Hiring Fair
for The Commons

NOW HIRING! There's a phrase not heard often enough these days, but with the opening of The Commons lots of help will be needed! Learn more about the specifics of the job fair in this first of three "Commons" articles from ASaP.

The Commons to Offer Discounted Pricing During Soft Opening

Would you like to be a beta tester? Come to the early opening of The Commons, and try out the new food at a discount! Read more about dates and prices in this article from ASaP Meal Plan Manager Rob Nolen.

Group Rates Available at The Commons

Need to provide lunch for a group of visitors on campus? Let The Commons be your solution with discounted group rates! Find out more in this third segment of "Commons" updates!

Dodgeball in Central Deck

Dodgeball games began recently in the basement of the Central Parking Deck, organized by a handful of students looking to beat a Guinness world record. Read more about the evolution of the game and the support it receives in this month's Parking Operations article.

Budget Update

The FY 2010 Budget was recently submitted to the Board of Regents. See all of the FY10 budget highlights in this month's article by the Budget & Planning Office.

FY09 Deadlines

While many of the Fiscal Year 2009 deadlines have passed, there are still a few worth noting, especially for travel. View all the remaining dealines in this chart compiled by Business Services, and always, please do not hesitate to contact Business Services at x6214 should you have any questions regarding year-end procedures.

Financial Database Consolidation
...and what it means to you.

Most users will not be impacted by the upcoming consolidation of all USG institutions' databases. However, there is one side-effect worth noting - there will be a short period of time where checks cannot be processed against FY09 funds. Read more in this month's article by Accounts Payable Manager Karen Gardner.

eQuote/RFQ v. RFP

So what's the difference in an RFQ and an RFP? And why do I care - can't I just purchase my item? Due to the collective purchasing of the University, there may be times when a bid will need to be sent out and await vendor responses in order to obtain the best pricing and options. Learn why items need to be bid, the advantages of bidding and the regulations which may require bidding in this updated article from Procurement Director Donna Bertrand.

Financial Services Newsletter

Brought to you by the Financial Services Division of  Kennesaw State University.

In this issue

• From the Desk of Dr. Roy

ASaP

Auxiliary Services and Programs

• Back to School Promos
• Book Orders Due
• Copy Print Codes
• Print Shop Opening
• Culinary Hiring Fair
• "The Commons" Discounts
• Group Rates at The Commons
• Dodgeball in Central Deck

Budget & Planning

• Budget Update

Business Services

• FY09 Deadlines
• Check Processing Blackout
• eQuote/RFQ v. RFP?
• Service Agreements
• Competitive Solicitation
• What's Up in Procurement?

Also this month

Meet this highly-skilled KSU alum, people-person and artist, Student Accounts Manager Cathleen Kiss

Get to know the ASaP Wunderkind, KSU alum and musician, Meal Plan Manager Rob Nolen

Guest Columns

• KSU Enhances Student Service through Process Re-engineering, by Kim West
• Rare Book Buying, by Robert Williams

On a Lighter Note...

• KSU Commuter Chronicles
• Welcome to ASaP!

Need more info?

Contact a member of your Financial Services Leadership Team

Pass it on

If you know someone who may be interested in receiving this newsletter, please forward to a friend!

Lecturers, Performers, Consultants and
other Professional Services

We're looking for an outside consultant - how to I contract with them? What's the difference in a lecture/performance agreement and a consultant agreement? Get the answers to these questions and more as Procurement explains which agreements/contracts to use for various situations, including performers and consultants/contractors.

When is a Competitive Solicitation Needed?

Bid Splitting - we've all heard the phrase before, and it sounds like a big "no-no", but what exactly is it? What does it mean to split a bid? Learn more about bid splitting in another informative article from Procurement Services.

What's Up in Procurement?

As you may have noticed, "What's Up in Procurement?" has become a regular article in the Financial Services Newsletter. This segment is designed to provide a quick brief of, well, what's up in Procurement. Of course, at any time you need to reach the Procurement team, feel free to contact them at procurem@kennesaw.edu.

Featuring: Cathleen Kiss

Meet this highly-skilled KSU alum, people-person and artist, Student Accounts Manager Cathleen Kiss

Featuring: Rob Nolen

Get to know the ASaP Wunderkind, KSU alum and musician, Meal Plan Manager Rob Nolen

Guest Columns

KSU Enhances Student Service through Process Re-engineering

Guest columnist Kim West, Registrar, shares his experience of taking a long look at the business processes at the Registrar's Office. Read Mr. West's article to learn more on how the Registrar's Office has infused technology and changed their business processes!

Rare Book Buying

Oddly enough, rare book buying often flourishes during tough economic times. Robert Williams, Assistant Vice President of the Library, discusses this unusual phenomenon as well as his own love of rare books in this June guest submission.

On a Lighter Note...

"On a Lighter Note..." is a new section in this month's newsletter to better categorize those articles not directly related to a specific department or business process, but are "on a lighter note", like employee achievements and recognition.

KSU Commuter Chronicles

See how Toni Waters, Assistant to VP Randy Hinds, has used clean commute alternatives for several years, which earned her recognition from CobbRides!

Welcome to ASaP!

Auxiliary Services and Programs is pleased to announce that Matt Cable and Dawn Oviatt have joined the team! Read more about these new members of ASaP!