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Our success as a unit depends on your success and contributions as an individual. The information contained in the handbook will help you get an overall understanding of our team, programs, activities, organization, and policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any suggestions for the R&I Employee Handbook, please contact, Becky Carter<\/strong>, becky.carter@unl.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcome to the Office of Research and Innovation (R&I) at the University of Nebraska! Our success as a unit depends on your success and contributions as an individual. The information contained in this handbook will help you get an overall understanding of our team, programs, activities, organization, and policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Human Resources (HR)\/Payroll Primary Contacts: All planned absences must be approved by your direct supervisor and processed as a request through Firefly. In the case of an unexpected absence (illness, childcare, weather, etc.), please notify your supervisor prior to your scheduled start time and follow up with a request through Firefly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As with any organization, the Office of Research and Innovation, as well as any university research function, has its own language filled with acronyms and terms that may be different from common vernacular. To assist with your understanding of what others are saying or writing, please refer to our internal acronyms and terminology<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Jennifer Nelson serves as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation (VCRI). The VCRI reports to the Chancellor for the University. The R&I team directory and organizational chart<\/a> shows the layout of the administration of the Vice Chancellor\u2019s Office as well as its teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vice chancellor is supported by the following people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canfield Administration Building (ADMS)<\/strong>, unlocked 7:00 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. Monday \u2013 Friday The doors are locked outside of these hours\/days of the week and University holidays. If there are after-hours access issues that require immediate attention, contact the UNL Police Department at (402) 472-2222.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Door Access Permission<\/strong> Parking at Canfield Administration Building <\/strong>and Service and Delivery Permits<\/strong> Each director can request R&I paper hang tags that allow employees\/guests to park in one of three designated spots near Canfield, on a first come, first serve basis. These cannot be reserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Service and Delivery Permits are available for occasional use by faculty, staff, and students for business purposes only. The Service and Delivery Permits are valid in the following University parking areas only if placed in a vehicle with a valid University of Nebraska – Lincoln parking permit (other than “P” permits): City and East Campus Area A, any Service and Delivery spaces and spaces marked for the use of our department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parking at Prem S. Paul Research Center at Whittier School<\/strong> Parking for Guests<\/strong> If you need a temporary department hang tag or space for guest parking, please contact Anna. Otherwise refer all other inquiries to Parking and Transit Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contacts:<\/em> Whittier – Nick Glass: <\/strong>nick.glass@unl.edu<\/a>, (402) 472-1550 Mussehl – Megan Ebbers: <\/strong>mebbers2@unl.edu<\/a>, (402) 472-4486 Nebraska Innovation Campus<\/strong> – Wilma Hanson-McCoy: <\/strong>whansonmccoy@goldenrodcompanies.com<\/a>, (402) 434-9440<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each building on campus has a person assigned to report facility-related issues for repair and maintenance (e.g., door does not lock, window is broken, water leak, flickering light, occupancy sensor turns off when room is occupied, electrical circuit is out). BMR lookup: http:\/\/fmo.unl.edu\/bmr\/lookup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the problem is an after-hours emergency, dial 0 from a University phone for the University Operator and leave a call-back number where the service personnel can reach you for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contacts:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Refer to the Printing Services website for pricing, and online order information: http:\/\/printing.unl.edu\/print\/products\/businesscards.shtml<\/a>. You will need to know the style, quantity, cost object to bill and provide your contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contacts: <\/em> Access the UNL Research calendar in Outlook to view all Research and Innovation-based events, training sessions and activities. Events listed on the calendar are current. Staff are encouraged to use the calendar as a reference for what\u2019s happening when, and as a helpful tool for scheduling their own training opportunities and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To access the calendar and add it to your calendar list, follow these steps: The people listed below are your main contacts to reserve a conference room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contacts:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n R&I offers employees flexibility in their clothing selection to help them be more comfortable in the completion of their daily activities and work assignments. It is understood that employees will use good taste and judgment when selecting their clothing and will avoid wearing garments that are damaged or revealing. The expectation is that employees will sport business casual attire to represent the department in a professional manner and may wear casual dress (including jeans) on designated days if their schedules allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can create an email signature complete with the University logo and your contact information with a simple template created by University Communication. Because of security concerns, you must log on to the UNL website and then you can access the template at https:\/\/ucomm.unl.edu\/signature-generator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit https:\/\/hr.unl.edu\/employees\/\/ <\/a>to learn about what the University offers employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The following topics are included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work and Life Balance | Accommodations for Disability | Benefits and Insurance | Types of Leave Professional Organizations | Development Workshops | Employee and Dependent Scholarship Program Discounts and Services | Career Opportunities | Plan for Retirement <\/p>\n\n\n\n University policies for employees can be found at https:\/\/nebraska.edu\/faculty-and-staff\/resources\/employee-leave<\/a> or in the Human Resources Policy Handbook<\/a>. This includes policies on attendance, work schedule, work site, compensation and salary administration, corrective action and separation, employment relationship, leave\/time off, payroll administration, performance evaluations, recruitment and selection, and other policies of interest. For a complete list of policies, visit https:\/\/bf.unl.edu\/policies<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For immediate assistance call Huskertech (UNL) Helpdesk at (402) 472-3970 or submit a support ticket by emailing support@nebraska.edu<\/a>. For Central Administration Helpdesk (Firefly\/ESS) call (402) 472-7373. Check out https:\/\/its.unl.edu\/helpcenter\/support-team<\/a> for more information. You can get real-time information about the status of IT services at https:\/\/status.nebraska.edu\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contacts:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your NCard serves as your key card to many office spaces, so you may not need a physical key. For more information look under \u2018Building Hours, Door Access and Parking\u2019 in this document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mail is collected and distributed either even or odd numbered days. Contacts:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We want all employees to have the tools and resources necessary to perform their job functions. Please work with your manager to determine your needs and learn about nearby surplus areas (supply closets). A limited supply of select items is maintained. Additional supplies can be ordered through Office Depot at discount prices under the University contract. To order supplies through Office Depot, provide the item number, description, and a cost object and email this information to your building\u2019s contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact: <\/em>Ashley Washburn:<\/strong> awashburn2@unl.edu<\/a>, 379 WHIT, (402) 472-3730<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Research Communications team has created and maintains a collection of basic Word and PowerPoint templates that simplifies and standardizes handouts, presentations and other materials you may use when presenting. Please reach out to Ashley Washburn to be granted access. Important note:<\/em> These resources conform to the university\u2019s publication and design requirements and are updated as requirements change. While it\u2019s tempting to download these templates once and store them on your computer, please don\u2019t. To ensure you are using up-to-date templates, please bookmark the link provided and simply download from SharePoint each time you need a template. Do not save templates on your computer for future use.<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This collection is stored in the Research Communications SharePoint folder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Specifics:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact: <\/em>Becky <\/strong>Carter:<\/strong> becky.carter@unl.edu<\/a>, 301 ADMS, (402) 472-3136<\/p>\n\n\n\n OPEN is the Office of Research and Innovation\u2019s intiative, designed to extend professional development opportunities to R&I staff members and foster community engagement among all office units. OPEN stands for the O<\/strong>rganizational and P<\/strong>rofessional E<\/strong>nhancement iN<\/strong>itiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hourly employees are paid every other Thursday, with two weeks in arrears. Salaried employees are paid on the last business day of each month. If the last day of the month is on a weekend or holiday, payday will be the first preceding workday. If the pay day occurs during the campus holiday closedown, those employees on direct deposit will receive their pay on payday. Please refer to the payroll calendar<\/a> to determine your next pay day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact: <\/em>Becky <\/strong>Carter:<\/strong> becky.carter@unl.edu<\/a>, 301 ADMS, (402) 472-3136<\/p>\n\n\n\n Informal feedback to employees about their job performance should occur on a regular and ongoing basis. A written performance evaluation is required at least annually from a supervisor for each of their team members, including regular managerial\/professional, and regular office\/service staff. Temporary managerial\/professional and office\/service staff should be evaluated at the discretion of the supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A performance evaluation is a part of performance management. Performance management is a partnership between an employee and his\/her\/their supervisor to optimize performance; build effective feedback and communication; enhance employee growth and development; and develop goals that are consistent with team and organization\u2019s strategic plan. Research and Innovation\u2019s process for performance evaluation is a conversation model. All regular and temporary staff, and faculty in IACP, NUtech and MERC, and their managers meet twice per year to discuss and document seven open-ended questions, focusing on employee accomplishments, goals, challenges and opportunities for growth, development, and improvement. We encourage supervisors to use this process with temporary employees. On-call and student workers are excluded. An online system will be utilized for summarizing the conversation, tracking the process, pushing notifications, accessing, and archiving the performance review. More information on the process and training can be found at https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/performance-management\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact: Voice Mail Setup: <\/strong>Please use this Voice Mail Quick Reference Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dialing Instructions: <\/strong>Your desk phone is connected to the University phone system. Your internal extension is 2+the last four digits of your telephone number, i.e. 2-XXXX. You can use this 5-digit extension to reach others on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To dial a local number or a toll-free number, you must first press 9 + (area code) + phone number. To dial long distance, press 9 + 1 + (area code) + phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cisco Jabber softphone: <\/strong>With employees working remotely, often times people do not want to use personal phones to call people and Jabber is a good solution. A Cisco Jabber softphone is an application or program that can be installed on your computer. It allows you to make and receive calls with your computer, using your office phone number. A Jabber softphone can be used in place of, or together with, a physical phone set. You receive a prompt on your computer screen when you receive a call (with options to Answer or Decline) and you make calls out using the application\/program. Contact Telecom for instructions at telecom@nebraska.edu<\/a> or (402) 472-3434.<\/p>\n\n\n\n R&I as an organization supports and encourages professional development for our employees. Please have a conversation with your supervisor regarding participation in professional development and professional associations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each suite in each building is responsible for creating a safety plan that makes sense for their location. Become familiar with the safety protocols for the building where you are working, including knowing where the exits, AED (Defibrillators), panic buttons, are located. Ask your supervisor where the team meets if you need to evacuate the building. For more information and ideas, https:\/\/safety.unl.edu\/<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ember Welsch:<\/strong> ewelsch2@unl.edu<\/a>, 301 ADMS, (402) 472-4563
AJ Fabry: <\/strong>afabry2@unl.edu<\/a>, 303 ADMS, (402) 472-3303<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Prem S. Paul Research Center at Whittier School (WHIT)<\/strong>, unlocked 7:00 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. Monday \u2013 Friday
Mussehl Hall (MUSH), <\/strong>unlocked 7:00 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. Monday \u2013 Friday
Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC), <\/strong>unlocked from 8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. Monday \u2013 Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Contact: <\/em>Anna Lowe<\/strong>: alowe12@unl.edu<\/a>, 301 ADMS, (402) 472-3123 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The parking lot on the south side of the Paul Research Center at Whittier School is a City Campus A lot and you must have either an Area \u201cA\u201d parking permit or another campus permit with<\/u><\/em> a Service and Delivery Permit. Without these, please park on 22nd Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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City Campus – Anna Lowe<\/strong>: alowe12@unl.edu<\/a>, 301 ADMS, (402) 472-3123
Whittier \u2013 JaMel Ways: <\/strong>jways2@unl.edu<\/a>, 151 WHIT, (402) 472-3788
East Campus – Jessica Jones: <\/strong>jjones12@unl.edu<\/a>, 110 MUSH, (402) 472-0765<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuilding Maintenance Reporter (BMR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Canfield South –<\/strong> Allie Woolworth:<\/strong> allie.woolworth@unl.edu<\/a><\/a>, (402) 472-0773
Canfield North – Jody Wood: <\/strong>jwood2@unl.edu<\/a>, (402) 472-0085
Canfield Building Listserv:<\/strong> To sign up for the Canfield listserv (building notifications mostly), you can subscribe at https:\/\/listserv.unl.edu\/signup-anon<\/a>. Canfield is the name of the listserv.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Susan Wesely:<\/strong> swesely4@unl.edu<\/a>, (402) 472-6082<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lindsay Sheare<\/strong>r: lshearer2@unl.edu<\/a>, <\/a>(402) 472-9019<\/p>\n\n\n\nBusiness Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lisa Kinkaid<\/strong>: lmaupin2@unl.edu<\/a>, (402) 472-0030
Stephanie Vendetti: <\/strong>stephanie.vendetti@unl.edu<\/a>, (402) 472-6566<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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6. Click OK. After taking these steps, the UNL Research Calendar should open and show R&I events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConference Rooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/em>Canfield – AJ Fabry: <\/strong>afabry2@unl.edu<\/a>, 303 ADMS, (402) 472-3303
Canfield – Ember Welsch:<\/strong> ewelsch2@unl.edu<\/a>, 301 ADMS, (402) 472-4563
Whittier \u2013 JaMel Ways: <\/strong>jways2@unl.edu<\/a>, 151 WHIT, (402) 472-3788
If you have technical issues with your desk phone or need to move a phone to another location, contact the appropriate person above. To learn more about your phone\u2019s functions, https:\/\/its.unl.edu\/services\/phone-service\/manuals-downloads\/<\/a> to find a manual for your specific phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProfessional Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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