December, January, February 2006 Edition Page 2

Page 1
Vice President Updates
Basic Computer Tips
 
Page 2
UHV Staff Scholarships
UHV Tuition Exchange
Travel FAQ
 
Page 3
Mail Services
HUB Expenditures
ProCard Updates
 
Page 4
College Investment
Facilities Services
Use of Voice or Photo
 
Page 5
Calendar Items
Personnel Changes
 
Page 6
Accounts Payable
PeopleSoft Tips
Campus Contacts

UHV Staff Scholarships

UHV Staff Scholarships are available to UHV staff interested in taking courses at UHV. Non-need based scholarships are limited to UHV benefits-eligible staff employees who are admitted to UHV. Staff scholarship recipients must maintain at least a 2.00 GPA for undergraduates and post baccalaureates or a 3.00 GPA for graduate students. Staff do not have to be degree-seeking. The scholarship awards will pay for tuition and fees for one course per semester, pending fund availability. Financial aid refund policies apply.

To apply for the Staff Employee Scholarships, annually, complete the 2005-06 UHV Financial Aid & Scholarship Application which is available at www.uhv.edu/ofa/forms.htm. To view your financial aid status, check your UHV student email account for "Financial Aid Announcement" emails that will link you to Awards By Web. Awards By Web instructions are available on the Financial Aid web page.

UHV/VC Tuition Exchange

Spring 2006 UHV/VC Tuition Exchange Scholarships are available. To apply, print and complete the UHV/VC Tuition Exchange Program application located at P:\AllUHV\Financial Aid. Submit the application to UHV Office of Financial Aid. It is recommended that you contact The Victoria College Offices of Financial Aid and Admissions to see if additional paperwork is required. 

Criteria for the scholarship:

  • Scholarships cover tuition only for benefits-eligible employees.

  • Courses can be academic or non-academic at VC (excludes VCT courses and Continuing Ed courses).

  • You do not have to be degree-seeking.

  • You must be admitted to VC.

  • Scholarships are subject to fund availability.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Travel FAQ

Here are some Travel Q&As for your information:

Question: I've just had an accident in my rental car. What do I do?

Answer:  Check for injuries. Notify the nearest police station or call 911 if anyone is injured. If there are no injuries and the car is blocking traffic and can be driven, move your car out of the way, but do not leave the scene. Exchange information including name, address, phone, vehicle ID number, license plate number, vehicle description , and insurance information with other the driver involved in the accident. Get name, address, and phone numbers of any witnesses. If you have a camera with you, photograph the scene. Notify the car rental company of the accident. If possible within 24 hours, provide Risk Management in the Business Services department details of the accident.

 

Question: When should I call the police or highway patrol?

Answer:  Contact police or highway patrol when there are injuries, when the cars cannot be moved, when a driver is intoxicated, when a driver has no insurance, and/or if one of the drivers leaves the scene without exchanging information.  You can contact DPS by dialing *377.

For questions regarding travel policies and procedures, contact Linda Syverson at ext. 851.

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