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View articles published from the Office of the Vice President of Administration and Finance related to university operations and administrative direction.
FY 2024
Take the Manhattan campus parking survey, April 18, 2024
Manhattan campus computer labs, April 18, 2024
Zoom no longer support Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, April 18, 2024
RIM Month: Email records management, April 17, 2024
Exploring the OneDrive homepage, April 12, 2024
Next-Gen K-State monthly update from President Linton, April 11, 2024
Free on-campus printing, April 11, 2024
RIM month: How to identify transitory records, April 10, 2024
HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for April 14, April 9, 2024
Today is the last day to take the Campus Master Plan survey, April 8, 2024
K-State using geolocation for cybersecurity, April 8, 2024
Manhattan Avenue construction update: Vattier Street to partially reopen late April 3, April 3, 2024
Records and Information Management Month: What is a record?, April 3, 2024
Have you taken the Campus Master Plan survey?, April 2, 2024
Service interruption: All campus steam, April 2, 2024
Building Next-Gen Leadership series launches first session April 15, April 1, 2024
Anthony Travel agent now on-site, April 1, 2024
Spring update for Savi borrowers, March 29, 2024
Anthony Travel agent now on-site, April 1, 2024
Annual Cybersecurity Awareness training begins April 1, March 28, 2024
Learn more about Concur: Drop-in Zoom sessions available; sign up for expense reporting webinars, March 27
Sign up for retirement planning consultation meetings, March 27, 2024
Join Division of Facilities in celebrating frontline cleaning professionals March 24-30, March 26, 2024
Connecting to the correct wireless network, March 26, 2024
Campus Master Plan kicks off Tuesday with town halls; survey available now, March 25, 2024
Reminder: Register for travel training sessions with Concur and Anthony Travel, March 25, 2024
Update your parking account with new license plate info, March 22, 2024
Campus Master Plan: a chance for your voice to be heard, March 21, 2024
Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a digital experience, March 20, 2024
Register now for travel training with Concur and Anthony Travel, March 18, 2023
Microsoft Teams: Make your posts stand out using the announcement feature, March 15, 2024
Amanda McDiffett named assistant vice president of HR operations, March 13, 2024
PaperCut maintenance scheduled for March 14, March 13, 2024
Information about impersonation phishing scams, March 8, 2024
Next-Gen K-State monthly update, March 7, 2024
HRIS, KSIS, and DARS maintenance scheduled for March 10, March 6, 2024
IT Service Desk spring break schedule, March 5, 2024
Enrollment open for K-State Supervisory Foundations, March 4, 2024
Service interruption: All campus steam, March 4, 2024
Timeline extended for budget model review, March 1, 2024
Free IT equipment checkout for students, faculty and staff, Feb. 28, 2024
University to establish single badge-access system across all campuses as part of comprehensive security plan, Feb. 28, 2024
Manhattan campus computer labs, Feb. 27, 2024
University calls for proposals for FY25 deferred maintenance project, Next-Gen K-State 1:1 match for research space innovation, Feb. 26, 2024
Reminder on campus postings policy, Feb. 26, 2024
Concur to launch Monday: Sign up for training, procurement cards, Feb. 23, 2024
When to use K-State's VPN, Feb. 22, 2024
Manhattan Avenue construction update, Feb. 21, 2024
Updated operational guidance now available, Feb. 20, 2024
Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library, Feb. 20, 2024
2023 Total Compensation Summary statements available in HRIS, Feb. 20, 2024
Concur launches Feb. 26: Sign up for training, procurement card disbursement, Feb. 19, 2024
Kansas Board of Regents February meeting university updates, Feb. 15, 2024
Be aware of phishing scams, Feb. 14, 2024
Kansas Board of Regents February meeting agenda items, Feb. 14, 2024
Concur implementation moved up to Feb. 26; new universal time and attendance system also being fast-tracked, Feb. 13, 2024
Facilities Contract Post Office closed temporarily, Feb. 13, 2024
Updates on restored IT services, Feb. 12, 2024
A next-Gen K-State update from President Linton, Feb. 8, 2024
HRIS, KSIS, and DARS maintenance scheduled for Feb. 11, Feb. 6, 2024
Updates on restored IT services, Jan. 31, 2024
USS performance review deadline extended to Feb. 29, Jan. 31, 2024
Zoom minimum version requirement Feb. 3, Jan. 30, 2024
KBOR approves uniform notice of non-reappointment policy, Jan. 29, 2024
Budget model review open forum, stakeholder sessions to be rescheduled, Jan. 29, 2024
New budget model: Seeking feedback via survey, Jan. 26, 2024
Update on restored IT services, Jan. 24, 2024
Reminder: Mandatory password reset is today, Jan. 23, 2024
Required eID password reset announced, Jan. 22, 2024
K-State Today emails return in limited format, Jan. 18, 2024
IT interruptions,Jan. 16, 2024
IT Service Desk closed Jan. 15 , Jan. 11
HRIS, KSIS, and DARS maintenance scheduled for Jan. 14, Jan. 10, 2024
Universal time and leave system update: Review of current processes finished, Jan. 5, 2024
Performance management update: Focus groups in full swing; strategic partner selected,, Jan. 4, 2024
A Next-Gen K-State update from President Linton, Dec. 7, 2023
Campus Master Planning effort scheduled to begin in January, Dec. 5, 2023
Building a next-generation land-grant workforce, Nov. 16, 2023
Launching review of the university's budget model, Nov. 7, 2023
Annual university holiday memo, Nov. 2, 2023
Thomas Bunton named chief technology officer, Oct. 11, 2023
From the vice president for administration and finance: Increasing operational excellence through Concur implementation, Sept. 28, 2023
Results of deferred maintenance project call for proposals, Sept. 25, 2023
Legleiter selected to lead human resources at K-State, Sept. 20, 2023
Chance hired as inaugural chief risk and safety officer, Sept. 8, 2023
Reminder: Chief human resources officer candidate open forum today, Aug. 31, 2023
Campus Creek stabilization and Bayberry Lane project update, Aug. 30, 2023
Fire extinguisher training dates for fall 2023, Aug. 29, 2023
Updates to event and visitor parking, Aug. 28, 2023
Lisa Johnson selected as assistant vice president of planning, design and construction, Aug. 28, 2023
Sept. 19: A new look for single sign-on and Duo two-factor authentication, Aug. 28, 2023
K-State is now using geolocation, Aug. 28, 2023
Save the date: Chief human resources officer candidate open forums, Aug. 25, 2023
Supervising Students on the Job training session offered virtually Sept. 7, Aug. 24, 2023
Parking permits now virtual, ParkMobile app available for hourly parking, Aug. 23, 2023
Division of Information Technology offers free resources, Aug. 23, 2023
Universal time and attendance system initative update, Aug. 22, 2023
Protocol for campus postings, Aug. 22, 2023
Help keep K-State cool during record-breaking hot temperatures, Aug. 22, 2023
IT Service Desk is available to help, Aug. 21, 2023
Construction project continues on east side of Rathbone Hall, Aug. 21, 2023
SSC-Navigate Academic Planner Template Builder training for advisors offered Sept. 1, Aug. 18, 2023
Assistant vice president of planning, design and construction candidate open forum, Aug. 17, 2023
SSC-Navigate Basics training for advisors offered Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, Aug. 17, 2023
IT Service Desk fall schedule, Aug. 17, 2023
Phase One of Campus Creek Stabilization and Bayberry Project will begin Aug. 21, Aug. 17, 2023
Launching Next-Gen K-State Sept. 8, Aug. 16, 2023
Human Capital Services changes name to Human Resources, Aug. 16, 2023
Reminder: Chief risk and safety officer candidate open forum today, Aug. 16, 2023
Canvas courses updated for fall 2023, Aug. 16, 2023
Reminder: Chief risk and safety officer candidate open forum today, Aug. 15, 2023
Reminder: Special open enrollment for long-term care insurance, Aug. 15, 2023
IT summer update, Aug. 15, 2023
Improved payment options to better support students, Aug. 14, 2023
Residence hall move-in traffic and parking, Aug. 10, 2023
Save the date: Chief risk and safety officer candidate open forums, Aug. 10 2023
LibKey Nomad extension available to faculty, students and patrons, Aug. 9, 2023
Canvas: New Gradebook filters, Aug. 8, 2023
Division of Facilities crews working to improve campus sidewalks, Aug. 8, 2023
Assistant vice president of planning, design and construction candidate open forum, Aug. 3, 2023
Purchasing and Contract Services training offered, Aug. 3, 2023
Surplus office furniture sale open to university departments, Aug. 1, 2023
Special August open enrollment for long-term care insurance, Aug. 1, 2023
Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1, Aug. 1, 2023
Parking permits expiring today, purchase and renew online, July 31, 2023
Reminder: Submit annual Space Survey, July 28, 2023
CatFiles W: Drive to be reorganized, July 26, 2023
Protect your online privacy, July 21, 2023
Multiple buildings service interruption notification, July 21, 2023
Records Management training offered Aug. 1, July 20, 2023
Zoom minimum version requirement Aug. 5, July 20, 2023
Next-Gen K-State strategic plan draft and operational excellence structural framework, July 19, 2023
July 29: Intro to ETDR Templates, July 19, 2023
Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library, July 18 ,2023
Aug. 2-4: Invitation to SIDLIT 2023 with discounts, July 18, 2023
When to use K-State's VPN, July 17, 2023
Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1, July 14, 2023
Increased phishing scams expected in July, July 13, 2023
Service interruption: Seaton Hall and Environmental Research Lab, July 13, 2023
Request a printed open enrollment guide now, July 11, 2023
Sign up for KPERS pre-retirement webinars, July 7, 2023
Manhattan Dual Career Support Network launched, July 6, 2023
Human Capital Services changes name to Human Resources, July 5, 2023
HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for July 9, July 5, 2023
FY 2023
Organizational updates for Administration and Finance, June 19, 2023
From the vice president for administration and finance: updates on building demolitions, timelines, June 15, 2023
K-State focuses on operational excellence through universal time and attendance system and processes, May 30, 2023
Operational Excellence restructure update and launch of national searches, May 15, 2023
Building Operational Excellence for a Next-Generation Land-Grant University, Apr. 19, 2023
Deferred maintenance project call for proposals, Feb. 16, 2023
Update on Manhattan campus space relocations, Dec. 14, 2022
Update on the university strategic investment fund process, Nov. 7, 2022
Deferred maintenance project awards, Oct. 6, 2022
From CFO and Interim vice president for operations: Update on planned building demolitions, Sept. 13, 2022