Two Important Messages from Finance

TO:                  All Employees

FROM:           Finance

DATE:            December 6, 2019

SUBJECT:    401k changes needed by December 16, 2019

Last pay of the year – December 20, 2019 & First pay of January – January 3, 2020

Please be aware that the last pay date of the year is December 20, 2019 when we will be on Winter Break. Payroll will begin processing this pay the week of December 16. We will also be processing the January 3 pay before the break as well.

Therefore, if you want to start contributing, or if you have any 401k changes that need to be entered before the end of the year, please do so by Monday, December 16, 2019. Any changes made through Lincoln Financial after December 16 will be completed on the January 17, 2020 pay.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Jerry Moody at X2673 or Sharie Williams at X2647.

SUBJECT: Winter Break Payroll –  December 23 – January 1, 2020

Pay Dates December 20, 2019 & January 3, 2020

With the Winter Break scheduled from December 23 through January 1, we are requesting that hours be entered and approved in ADP by NOON on Monday, December 16 for the December 20 pay, as well as the January 3 pay. In ADP, while in the current pay period, timecards can be approved. By choosing the drop down arrow on the right side of the Pay Period box, the Next Pay Period option can be chosen.

Remember to enter time off in ADP separately from the time card, and Supervisors MUST approve time off in ADP IN ADDITION TO the employee’s time card in order to get paid correctly.

SUPERVISORS: Please communicate this to all your direct reports and ensure they have entered and you have approved their time into ADP by Monday at Noon, December 16. For those employees that work over the weekend and through the break, their time can be estimated and will be adjusted, if necessary, on the following pay.

EMPLOYEES: Please make sure to enter your time into ADP by Monday at Noon, December 16. Timecards not approved may result in a delay of pay.

First-time paychecks or pay cards will be available for pick up from Campus Safety on December 20 (for the December 20 checks only) or mailed to the address in ADP for anyone not receiving direct deposit.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Jerry Moody at X2673 or Sharie Williams at X2647.

Student WOWs for Run the Lights of LIFE

The following students attended the Run the Lights of LIFE event that was held this past Saturday, November 30. They gave up part of their Thanksgiving weekend to represent Life University to the many guests that were on campus for the run by showing great enthusiasm, knowledge and respect to everyone in attendance, so they have earned a huge WOW and a big thank you.

Eniel Rolon
Brian Almanzar
Crystal Chancellor
Cassey Ann Caballero
Jameicia Williams
Estefania Rivera Ayala
Alice Kephart
Bianca Martin Toledo
Kenize Mahoney

Holiday Helping Hand Grant

Once again, this year the LIFE community will be offering a Holiday Helping Hand grant of $500 to a member of the LIFE community for whom it would make “all the difference.” The Holiday Helping Hand grant is awarded to a member of the LIFE community for whom it would make all the difference in completely meeting a need (and perhaps even allowing the recipient to “level up.”)

Winter Quarter 2020 Financial Aid Reminder

This is a friendly reminder to all students who receive financial aid funds. Please keep in mind as you register for 2020 Winter Quarter courses that in order to receive financial aid, your courses must count toward your current degree program. If a course does not count, it will not count toward eligibility for federal financial aid. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact your Financial Aid Counselor at 770-426-2700.

Upcoming Holidays – Accounts Payable Schedule

TO: All Employees

FROM: Finance

DATE: November 11, 2019

Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 25 – Nov. 29) – Checks will be cut on Tuesday, November 26 and will be available for pickup in Purchasing on Wednesday, November 27 by Noon. Vouchers are due in Finance no later than Friday, November 22, as usual, to be included in the check run. 

Winter Break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 2) – The last check run for the calendar year will be on Wednesday, December 18. As usual, vouchers must be received in Finance no later than Friday, December 13 to be included in that last check run. Checks will be available for pickup in Purchasing on Friday, December 20.

Anything received after December 13 will be included in the next check run on January 7.  Note that this is also a Tuesday, due to FSDP taking place on Wednesday, January 8.

Important note: The 30-day payment policy is still in effect unless Mr. Bill Jarr gives express approval to pay sooner.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Angie Tran at X2781 or Heather Gilliam at X3081.

Run the Lights of LIFE Volunteers Needed!

The Fabulous Run the Lights of LIFE, 6^th Annual 5K Run is looking for volunteers to help with this Healthy Holiday Event! We are looking for 34 amazing people willing to serve a two-hour shift on Saturday, November 30.

The following shifts are as follows:

3:00–5:00 p.m. Number Pickup/Shirts, 5 volunteers needed

3:00–5:00 p.m. Parking, 6 volunteers needed

4:00-6:00 p.m.  Water Stop, 4 volunteers needed

4:00–6:00 p.m. Course Marshall, 9 volunteers needed

4:00–6:00 p.m. Finish Line Food/ Water, 4 volunteers needed

5:30–6:30 p.m. Tear Down/Clean Up, 3 volunteers needed

Please email Cheryl.Franks@LIFE.edu with the area you wish to volunteer and time slot.

We thank you in advance for your willingness to serve out of a sense of abundance. And as an added bonus, come see our amazing campus all aglow to give you that holiday magical feeling!

Clinic System Hours for Winter Break

During the 2019/2020 Winter Break, the operating days and times for the University Clinic System are as follows:

Campus Center for Health and Optimum Performance (CC-HOP)

Friday, November 15, 2019 (Part IV National Boards)

• On-campus Clinics – Close at 5:00 pm

Saturday, November 16, 2019 (Part IV National Boards)

• On-campus Clinics – Closed all day

Thursday, November 28–Saturday, November 30, 2019 (Thanksgiving Holiday)

• On-campus Clinics – Closed All Day

Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for Life University Holiday Gala

Closed: Friday, December 20, 2019 for graduation 12:30–4:00 p.m.

Closed: Monday, December 23, 2019–Friday, January 10, 2019 

Closed: Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9, 2020 for FSDP

Resume Normal Hours: Monday, January 13, 2020: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Closed:  Monday, January 20, 2020 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Closed: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. for Gateway

Center for Health and Optimum Performance (C-HOP)

Friday, November 15, 2019 (Part IV National Boards)

• On-campus Clinics – Close at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 16, 2019 (Part IV National Boards)

• On-campus clinics – Closed All Day

Thursday, November 28–Saturday, November 30, 2019 (Thanksgiving Holiday)

• On-campus Clinics – Closed All Day

Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for Life University Holiday Gala

Closed: Friday, December 20^, 2019 at 12:30–4:00 p.m. for graduation

Closed: December 23, 24, 25 and 31, 2019

Reduced hours to 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. beginning Monday, December 23, 2019; resuming normal hours on January 13, 2020.

Closed: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Closed: Wednesday, January 8-Thursday, January 9, 2020 for FSDP

Closed: Monday, January 20, 2020 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Closed: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. for Gateway

Outreach

Friday, November 15, 2019 (Part IV National Boards)

• Outreach – Closed All Day

Saturday, November 16, 2019 (Part IV National Boards)

• Outreach – Closed All Day

Thursday, November 28–Saturday, November 30, 2019 (Thanksgiving Holiday)

• Outreach – Closed All Day

Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. for Life University Holiday Gala

Closed: Friday, December 20, 2019 Noon–6:00 p.m. for graduation

Closed: December 23, 2019–January 5, 2020

Closed: Wednesday, January 8-Thursday, January 9, 2020 for FSDP

Closed: Monday, January 20, 2020 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Closed: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. for Gateway

All clinics will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, January 13, 2020.

We hope you have a fun and safe winter break!

Life University Clinics

Traffic During Run the Lights of LIFE

Run the Lights of LIFE will take place on campus on Saturday, November 30 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The parking lots accessed from Barclay Circle will be closed from 4:15 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Anyone exiting the parking deck will need to exit from Life’s Way. As per Marietta Police, no vehicles will be permitted to travel on Barclay Circle during that time.

2019 Mandatory Annual Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Training

Life University strives to provide an educational and work environment for all faculty, staff and students that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. It is the University’s expectation that Harassment and Anti-Discrimination training be completed annually by all full-time and part-time employees as part of our commitment to an inclusive and respectful community.

• Go to the following URL: https://is035.skillport.com/skillportfe/login.action
• Username: Life University email address (For example: john.smith@life.edu)  *PLEASE NOTE: use full email address.
• Temporary Password: welcome / OR your existing password if you have one.
• Access Training: Select “View Learning Plan” and then launch each of the three courses listed above.

LU New Hires (September & October)

From (L-R): Jacob Balcom: Credentials and Admissions Evaluator; Ca’Landra Blockman: Counselor; Katya (Yekaterina) Gokhman: Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach; Andreea Johnson: Academic Support Associate; Dr. Saphronia Johnson: Assistant Dean of Natural Science; Lisa Gerold: Transcript Analyst; Lisa Reed: Director of Human Resources.

From Andreea Johnson, Academic Support Associate, “I would like to help students learn practical and useful study and life skills. I also want students to feel supported and that my services are truly beneficial to their lives.”

From (L-R): Dr. Jason Shepard: Full Time Faculty- Psychology; Aimee Audette: Student Accounts Specialist; Angela Getter: Development Officer; Kathleen Williams: Learning Resource Director; Amanda Magdalenski: Integrated Content Creator; Sairagul Matikeeva-Kinney: Coordinator of International Programs.

From Amanda Magdalenski, Integrated Content Creator, “I am so excited to be here and have loved my short time on campus so far. I look forward to raising the University’s public profile – locally, regionally, nationally and globally. This is an amazing place, and more people should know why life is better at Life University.”