GW Staff Council Elections: Call for Nominations

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 27, 2024

Are you interested in joining staff council? GW Staff Council is hosting a call for nominations for the 2025 Term!

The Staff Council is approaching the end of its inaugural term, and we are seeking dedicated and passionate staff to keep the incredible momentum moving forward. If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to this mission, the Election Committee is now accepting nominations for executive staff council members and representatives from GW’s schools and divisions. Please review the membership criteria and position descriptions below and complete the nomination by September 6, 2024. The 2025 term will begin on January 1, 2025, and conclude on December 31, 2025.

If you have any questions about the nominations or elections process, please contact the Elections Committee at gwsc_elections@gwu.edu.

Eligibility
Per the Staff Council Bylaws, GW Staff Council elected members must:

Have concluded their Introductory Employment Period (IEP).
Be in a benefited position (part-time or full-time).
Work in the division they are representing.
Not hold an executive-level position. Executive positions have employee classes of E1-3; please speak to your HR Business Partner if you have any questions regarding your position level.

Roles & Responsibilities
The executive officers of the Staff Council include the President, Vice-President, Historian, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Immediate Past President, Correspondence & Engagement Secretary, and appointed Committee Chairpersons. The Vice-President will transition to President after their term as Vice President concludes. To review a description of each role please refer to our website.

School and/or Division Representative members are elected to serve as the representative from their area and must serve on at least one standing committee. A list of all the representative areas can be found on our website.

Click HERE to submit your nomination by September 6th

DSO Training: Data Incident — What is it and what should you do about it?

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 27, 2024

Each week we’ll be sharing the upcoming training and professional development opportunities available here at GW.

Thursday, 9/12: Data Incident — What is it and what should you do about it?
At GW, we are committed to protecting the privacy and integrity of data collected, created, stored and transmitted by the University. All members of GW community, with access to GW systems and information, are responsible for reporting any suspected or actual data incidents, and upholding university privacy policies and practices.

This workshop will provide GW staff and faculty with an overview of GW’s data incident reporting requirements and the university’s data incident response plan.

Time: 9am-12pm – Location Virtual

Wednesday, 9/18: Data Incident — What is it and what should you do about it?
This training is open to all team members involved in purchasing activities who can create or approve requisitions in EAS/Oracle or use the Gatekeeper contract management system. The training is designed to benefit new and experienced personnel.

Gain a deeper understanding of the procurement process, compliance guidelines, and effective routing process
Understand the importance of strategic sourcing and vendor management
Explore our procurement tools and resources for efficiency
Discover best practices to navigate the procurement process to save time and resources (e.g., leveraging existing cooperative agreements)

Time: 10am-11am – Location Virtual

DSO Says Farewell to Christina Hunsicker

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 27, 2024

Last week, GWPD, together with several members of DSO, gathered to bid farewell to Lieutenant Christina Hunsicker. Christina, who joined GWPD in 2013, has consistently demonstrated exceptional care and dedication to both her role and the campus community. The event went smoothly, with friends and colleagues coming together to share laughs, memories, and celebrate Christina’s outstanding service. Baxter Goodly offered a few heartfelt words, and Chief Tate presented Christina with the Meritorious Service Award, honoring her remarkable dedication, leadership, and contributions to GWPD.

Sustainability: Loop Grand Opening August 30

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 27, 2024

Join us for The Loop’s Grand Opening on August 30th 11-6pm.

The Loop is GW’s free clothing exchange store on the Mount Vernon Campus, located in Academic Building Room 122. All clothing, shoes, and accessories are completely free for the GW community. Bring your clothing donations and exchange those old items in your wardrobe that no longer spark joy for a brand new-to-you outfit. Exchange is encouraged but not required. Click here for more information!

Fall 2024 hours to be announced soon.

Thank You from GW Senior Leadership

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 27, 2024

To help start our first full week of GW’s fall semester, sharing this note of thanks from GW’s senior leadership as both a heartfelt thanks for all the great work each of you did this summer and an encouragement to continue this outstanding level of customer service throughout the 2024-25 academic year.

Dear Members of our GW Move-in Team,

We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your exceptional efforts during this year’s move-in. Welcoming thousands of new and returning GW Revolutionaries onto our campuses in just a matter of days is an incredible feat, and we know a lot of work goes into preparing for this.

Throughout the weekend, we consistently heard from students and families how impressed they were with the ease and efficiency of the entire process. Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail did not go unnoticed, and we want to thank you for your remarkable planning and execution.

Your actions have set a positive tone for our entire community as we embark on a new academic year at GW. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for helping to make our university community so welcoming.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Ellen M. Granberg
President

Christopher Alan Bracey
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Law

Bruno Fernandes
Executive Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer

Colette Coleman
Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Baxter Goodly
Vice President for Safety and Operations

Sustainability: Reuse Market Photo Roundup

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 26, 2024

A few weeks ago, GW Sustainability hosted their annual reuse market. Organized during move-in week each year, the Reuse Market redistributes student donations collected during the previous semester’s Green Move-Out and makes dormitory essentials items and desk organizers available at no cost to students in an open-air market setting. This year’s event served 750 students and kept almost 8,000 pounds of materials out of landfills!

Five Star FixIt Review for 8/26/2024

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 26, 2024

Congratulations to this weeks’ Kudos recipients

James Harris for fixing a running toilet in District House: “James Harris did an amazing job and left the work site clean. Thank you for fixing my toilet!”
Monet Ballard and team for replacing a broken bed in Shenkman Hall: “The overall experience was amazing! The problem was solved within 48 hours which was great and they did an amazing job of getting it fixed!!”
Devon Williams for repairing a closet door in West Hall: “Absolutely amazing! Very kind employee, issue was fixed in less than 24 hours, the employee worked fast and efficient and fixed it perfectly! Definitely a very good experience.”
William Cobey for adjusting a door at the Textile Museum: “Will did a great job and was easy and personable to work with!”
Chauncey Ervin for repairing a toilet seat in a Shenkman Hall room: “The fix was made and is in much better condition now. Thank you.”
Jose Chevez for unclogging a shower drain in South Hall: “Our technician was so kind! I know facilities is very busy this time of year and I appreciate your office so much!”
Chauncey Ervin for repairing bathroom sink in Shenkman Hall: “Amazing FixIt employee.”
Jose Melgar for replacing a refrigerator in Potomac Hall: “It was great, they give me everything new. Very happy”
Tim Lindsey for restoring the power in an Enterprise classroom: “He came very quickly, especially given how busy Facilities is this time of year. He fixed the problem, and he was friendly.”
Angel Mejia for reprogramming a thermostat in a Lafayette dorm room: “It was done quickly! Nice!”

Kudos From Staff To Staff

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 21, 2024

Thank you’s all around.

From Ann Myatt James to DSO

Good Afternoon Facilities Colleagues,

A quick note of thanks for all your efforts renovating the Gelman Library. The new signage, fixtures, lighting and various other components that we can see look fantastic! Hoping the HVAC system repairs are going smoothly. Please forward along this thanks to anyone whom I’ve missed on behalf of all those who work, study, and visit the Gelman Library.

Regards,

Ann

From Harold Speed to Mike Akeya

“See how Mike Akeya cleaned up after himself after completing a job in a JBKO room?.. What does he have in his hand? He didn’t leave any trash in the students room. He did his job correctly. “

GW Move In Photos

Published by stephanie.stinfort on August 21, 2024

Its that time of year! Move in! Three days of hustle, meals and collaboration and we’ve got the picture’s to prove it! While we still have a few more days to go we wanted to share some of the captured moments from the Fall move in weekend!