Interdepartmental Forms & Information
Questions or problems please email Shanna Futral in the Department's administrative office.
Curriculum, Teaching, & Advising
- Undergraduate Course Permission Codes (coming soon)
- Borrow Department Presentation Technology
FASB Building Related Services
- Building Access - Information on gaining access to the computer labs and other rooms
- Room Scheduling - View the current room schedule and request a room reservation
- Rent a Locker - Would you like to rent a locker in 348 FASB for the semester? We have a handful of lockers for rent in room 348 FASB. We rent them for $10 ($5 is a refundable deposit) per semester. To rent one, come see the Department Manager in 383 FASB.
- Technology Help - Contact the Campus IT Help Desk. Their website also inlcudes guides to digital resources you may need as a student, staff, or faculty member at the U.
Travel & Fieldtrip & Field Research Related Services
- GG Fleet Vehicle - Information and reservation
- Dept Travel -
- Department Travel Facilitator
- Employee Travel
- Setting up your Concur profile
- Concur System Training
- Log into Concur
- Request a Trip
- Going on a Group Trip
- Going on a Class or Club Fieldtrip
- Gear Checkout (coming soon)
- Purchasing and Payment Options for Expenses
- Student Travel Grants (coming soon!)
- Trip Closure and/or Reimbursement
- Guest/Non-Employee Travel
- Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Speakers Instructions
Miscellaneous Department Related Services
- Dept Purchasing & Non-Travel Reimbursements
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Ordering Catering
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Travel forms:
- Fieldtrip or Event Liability Waivers (English and Spanish versions for minors and adults; from U of U Risk Management)
- Talent Release (from U of U Marketing & Communications Office)
- Vehicle Rental Request For Out Of State Travel Form
- Vehicle Accident Form (from U of U Risk Management)
- Vehicle Mileage Log
- Dept Fleet Vehicle Reservation Form
Guest/Non-Employee Travel
Please follow instructions found on our travel-related resource pages:
Forms:
- Guest/Non-Employee Request Trip form
- Guest/Non-Employee UTravel Book A Flight form
- Guest/Non-Employee UTravel Book A Hotel or Vehicle form
- Guest/Non-Employee Travel Reimbursement form
- Guest Lecturer or Performer Agreement
Purchasing & Reimbursement forms:
- Travel-related purchasing and reimbursement forms are found under "Travel" forms.
- Non-Travel Receipt Reimbursements
- This form is also used for Business Meals
- All receipts must show an itemized list of what was purchased, date of purchase, vendor name and location, tax paid (if any), tip paid (if any), and method of payment. Especially for meals, there are 2 different receipts that are needed in order to provide all this information.
- Buying Request Form - Fillable PDF
- Accounts Payable Direct Deposit
- OR - IF you already have direct deposit set up for Payroll, use Employee Direct Deposit (Using Payroll Setup) Authorization Form. (Note: Direct deposit must be set up for Payroll and Accounts Payable separately.)
Miscellaneous Forms:
- Key Request
- Time Card
- Talent Release (from U of U Marketing & Communications Office)
ONBOARDING:
Contracts & Onboarding (coming soon)
Employment dates are as stated below. You should plan to be on-site at FASB during these days and/or in communication with the faculty instructor. It is up to the faculty instructor as to whether or not you are needed on site for any of the stated days. Plan any start of semester or end of semester plans accordingly. Also note that you must be on site for the required end of semester TA clean up day.
- Fall Semester: 8/16-12/30
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Spring Semester: 1/3-5/15
Both TAs and paired faculty instructors should please READ THIS DOCUMENT, which was put together by the Graduate Studies Committee. It outlines general information about being a Teaching Assistant and frequently asked questions (FAQ).
Please also have a conversation between faculty instructors and TAs about expectations- both from the TA and from the instructing faculty.
Job responsibilities
Graduate student TAs are expected to work up to 20 hours per week, on average, on assistantship duties. TAs are expected to:
• Allocate sufficient time for TA duties, including pre-reading and doing course assignments.
• Practice and prepare leading any discussion, laboratory, or workshop sections in advance.
• Be available to students at defined weekly office hours.
• Finish assigned grading promptly and accurately.
• Be able to attend the class lectures and lab sections if requested by the instructor.
• Effectively communicate with the instructor and students in the class.
• Provide additional support to the course instructor if/as requested.
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- Title IX Training for Teaching Assistants & Graduate Assistants (duration: 8:22 minutes)
- Responding to Student Disclosures of Discrimination - YouTube (duration: 7:49 minutes) Information for faculty, instructors, teaching assistants, and staff about appropriate responses to disclosures of discrimination.
- Complete Addressing Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct training.
- Complete the Mandatory Reporting for Responsible Employees training (10 minutes). Information on requirements for reporting sexual misconduct to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
- International TA Program
OFFBOARDING:
Offboarding (coming soon)
USEFUL RESOURCES:
- Postdoctoral Affairs
- Rule R6-309A Postdoctoral Fellows Parental Leave (effective July 1, 2022)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Line (24-Hour)
801-587-3000
https://healthcare.utah.edu/uni/programs/crisis-diversion.php
SafeU
Violence has no place on our campus! All of us must do our part to make sure the U of U is safe for EVERYONE. The SafeU website consolidates safety resources in one place. This includes: How to report an issue; how to confidential counseling or support for any concerns a person wishes to discuss, including help to resolve existing problems, prevent potential problems and develop new skills find; and information and resources on: sexual assault; bias, intolerance, and discrimination; public safety; emergency management services; environmental health and safety; and training.
SafeRide
https://commuterservices.utah.edu/saferide.php
SafeRide — a campus-safety transportation service brought to you by Commuter Services. It is is essentially the U of U's on-campus rideshare program.
SafeRide provides a safe and reliable mode of transportation on campus to ensure safety during night hours. This free service is available to the university community but is especially meant to serve students on campus at night who need a ride to a parking lot, to their housing area, or to another building on campus.
Students, faculty and staff can request a SafeRide to and from any location on campus, except Research Park. Those in Research Park can request a ride though the Hospital On-Demand shuttle service.
SafeRide operates Monday – Friday from 6 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
For more info on SafeRide, call 801-581-6415 during regular business hours or 801-231-9058 after 6 p.m.
U Heads Up
University of Utah mobile app for safety, response and emergency notifications
The University of Utah "U Heads Up!" app provides students, faculty, staff and visitors with a quick-reference campus emergency response guide, a photo and comment upload to tell us about your safety concerns around campus, and push notifications from our Campus Alert system. Get the important emergency information you need to stay safe at the University of Utah.
University of Utah Hospital
50 N. Medical Drive; Salt Lake City, UT 84132
https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/hospital/
Public Safety
801-585-2677
https://dps.utah.edu/
International Center
Web: http://ic.utah.edu//
Email: ic-info@sa.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-8876
Serves as the primary campus contact for international students, scholars and alumni.
International TA (ITA) Program
Web: https://gradschool.utah.edu/ita/
Phone: 801-585-6659
Provides on-going training and support to all graduate students who are non-native speakers of North American English in the form of graduate-level spoken English classes, mid-semester student evaluations, and seminars on topics of interest.
More Resources!
https://ssc.utah.edu/tools-for-success.php
Study Rooms on Campus
Need a quietbplace to study? Check out the University's list of study spaces! https://lib.utah.edu/spaces/.
Tutoring Services
Web: http://www.sa.utah.edu/tutoring/
Email: tutors@sa.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-5153
The mission of the Tutoring Center is to provide high quality affordable tutoring and invaluable teaching experience through tutoring jobs to U of U students.
The Hive: U of U Research Data Repository
Are you being required to share data resulting from your research?
Is the editor of the journal you’ve submitted to requesting a DOI?
Do you need assistance in determining the best way to share your data for the data management & sharing plan in a grant proposal?
Do you have data from research projects that needs to be stored and/or shared?
Librarians and professional staff at the Marriott and Eccles Health Sciences Libraries are ready and willing to assist you with research data sharing. They can help you locate a data repository based on your discipline and file format using our Repositories for Research Data guide. If no such repository exists, they can assist you in submitting your datasets to The Hive: University of Utah Research Data Repository. Once your data has been submitted to The Hive, they will provide you with a DOI. They can also assist with filling out a README file, adding the appropriate metadata (descriptors), and cleaning up/uploading your datasets.
To get started or learn more about The Hive, please feel free to contact them at data-management-services@lists.utah.edu.
Undergraduate Studies
Web: http://ugs.utah.edu/
Phone: 801-581-3811
Undergraduate Studies is dedicated to student success, inclusive excellence, the engagement of students in high impact programs, and providing a transformative undergraduate education.
Marriott Library Copyright Overview
Web: http://www.lib.utah.edu/research/copyright.php
Phone: 801-581-8558
Writing Center
Web: http://writingcenter.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-9122
Undergraduates: Marriott Library, Rm 2701 Graduate Students: Marriott Library, Rm 1180B Business School: SFEBB, Rm 1171
Center for Science & Mathematics Education
Phone: (801) 585-1985
Offers programs and activities for instructors that focus on increasing student achievement and persistence in math and science.
Testing Services
Web: http://testingcenter.utah.edu/
Email: testingcenter@sa.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-8733
Administration of both standardized placement exams and individual class make-up exams.
MobileU
https://it.utah.edu/mobileu/
The official mobile app of the University of Utah, where students can connect to campus on the go.
Virtual Sill Center
The Virtual Sill Center is a digital space (Discord server) that lets you connect with other students as well as University staff and faculty, engage in text or voice chat while engaging with events or studying for classes.
The Virtual Sill Center has been developed for all undergraduate students at the U. The server allows students to connect with peers they might not otherwise meet, as well as to use the capabilities of Discord for watching/engaging in virtual events together. It is moderated by students trained as peer mentors.
Below is a link to a website where students can join the server. The more students who join, the better and more completely the server will fulfil the purpose of fostering connections.
https://e3.utah.edu/virtual/index.php
Forever Utah
For U Alumni: Connect with fellow grads in your field or with similar interests. Leverage your professional network for introductions to people you should know. Mentor, inspire, and hire current students. And much more.
For U Students: Meet U alums who’ve been where you are, and can now open doors for your path to success. Join groups based on your career aspirations and gain insights from industry insiders. Build a network today, to last well beyond graduation.
For U Faculty & Staff: Help your students put what they’re learning into practice, through access to experiential learning opportunities by utilizing this network of U alumni.
Bennion Center
Web: http://bennioncenter.org/
Phone: 801-581-4811
Fosters lifelong service and civic participation by engaging the university with the greater community in action, change and learning.
More Resources!
https://ssc.utah.edu/tools-for-success.php
Basic Needs Collective
Life can be overwhelming, but our resources can help. Fill out the online form and within 48 hours someone will reach out with suggestions for resources.
CMES Student Epicenter
College of Mines & Earth Science advising, student groups, outreach, etc.
https://www.mines.utah.edu/students/studentepicenter.php
Gender Free Bathrooms
There are multiple gender-free bathrooms on the 1st floor, north hallway of the Sutton building.
My SSP App (Free Counseling)
My Student Support Program (My SSP) provides students with immediate and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hour support, yearround for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost to the student. Students can call or text with a licensed counselor from their cell phone at any time regardless of location.
https://counselingcenter.utah.edu/services/myssp.php
U of U Center for Student Wellness
@UofUWellness
Web: https://wellness.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-7779
The goal of the Center for Student Wellness is to help students have successful academic and personal experiences by encouraging comprehensive wellness. We accomplish this by providing information and resources in the form of health education and advocacy services.
Health Education
We provide health education information, presentations, & prevention trainings on various topics. We also provide direct services, such as HIV/STD testing and well coaching. See our services page to learn more about workshops and events.
Eccles Student Life Center, Ste. 2100
Victim-Survivor Advocacy
Our advocates are trained to support survivors of sexual and relationship violence. If you or someone you know is in need of advocacy services, please contact our advocates.
Student Services Bldg., Room 328
Behavioral Intervention Specialists
Web: deanofstudents.utah.edu/behavioral.php
Phone: 801-581-7066
Provides faculty and staff with support and intervention resources.
Counseling Services
Web: http://counselingcenter.utah.edu
Email: counsel@sa.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-6826
Individual and group counseling services are available to all students at costs based on university affiliation and income. No eligible person will be denied service for financial reasons. A wide variety of classes and workshops are also available.
University of Utah Mindfulness Center
https://mindfulnesscenter.utah.edu/
They are here to help you to develop resiliency through mindfulness practices as they focus on emotional intelligence, stress management, and radical self-love.
Meditation Space
Located on the third floor of the Union by the Parlors, the Meditation Space is a room for all students, faculty, and staff for meditation and religious/spiritual observances and not as a lounge, study room, or meeting room. You do not need to reserve the space, it will be open as long as the Union building is open.
https://union.utah.edu/resources-spaces/meditation-space/
Feed U Pantry
The pantry is located on the basement level of the A. Ray Olpin Union building. Anyone with an active uNID (u0123456) can utilize the Feed U Food Pantry. This includes students, staff, and faculty. A valid U Card is required during a visit to the pantry.
https://union.utah.edu/resources-spaces/feed-u-pantry/hours-about-us/
More Resources!
https://ssc.utah.edu/tools-for-success.php
CMES Student Epicenter
College of Mines & Earth Science advising, student groups, outreach, etc.
https://www.mines.utah.edu/students/studentepicenter.php
Student Services Building
https://counselingcenter.utah.edu/
LGBT Resource Center
Web: http://lgbt.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-7973
Provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services, and works to create and maintain an open, safe, and supportive environment for LGBT students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the entire campus community.
Center for Disability & Access
Web: disability.utah.edu
Email: info@disability.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-5020
Provides direct assistance to students and works with instructors to provide accommodations such as in-class note-takers, readers, extended exam times, quiet exam rooms, and interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing, etc.
Veterans Support Center
Web: http://veteranscenter.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-7722
A center on-campus that provides services, support, resources, and scholarships for veterans.
Women's Resource Center
Web: http://womenscenter.utah.edu//
Phone: 801-581-8030
Focuses on women's needs such as single parent concerns, support for non-traditional students and gender issues.
University of Utah Mindfulness Center
https://mindfulnesscenter.utah.edu/
They are here to help you to develop resiliency through mindfulness practices as they focus on emotional intelligence, stress management, and radical self-love.
U of U Center for Student Wellness
@UofUWellness
Web: http://www.studenthealth.utah.edu/
Phone: 801-581-7779
The goal of the Center for Student Wellness is to help students have successful academic and personal experiences by encouraging comprehensive wellness. We accomplish this by providing information and resources in the form of health education and advocacy services.
Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC)
Here are some of the things CPDC can help with:
· Resume and Cover Letter reviews (these are usually done in 15 minute appointments)
· Job/Internship Search Strategies
· Mock Interviews
· Networking help/coaching
· Career/Major Exploration
· Many more!
They also have job fairs each semester that students can attend to help in their internship and job search.
Inclusive Excellence
Office for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Web: https://diversity.utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-5994
Resources for inclusion on campus. Report a bias incident.
Office of Equal Opportunity
Phone: 801-581-8365
Works to ensure a quality environment at the University of Utah where all members of the university community are treated in an equitable and fair manner.
Center for Disability & Access
The Center for Disability & Access is the designated office at the University of Utah which evaluates disability documentation, determines eligibility, and implements reasonable accommodations for enrolled students as guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and University policy.
Utah Neurodiversity Workforce Program
Phone: 801-585-0837
The UNWP is funded to enhance the higher education success and employment outcome for neurodiverse individuals (including those with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, Tourettes syndrome, and more). Their website includes resources for both students and instructors of neurodiverse individuals.
More Resources!
https://ssc.utah.edu/tools-for-success.php
Student Lounge
https://union.utah.edu/resources-spaces/student-lounge/
- Student study and lounge space
- An international media center
- Gas fire logs for the two large fireplaces
- The return of the Union Art Gallery
University of Utah Mindfulness Center
https://mindfulnesscenter.utah.edu/
They are here to help you to develop resiliency through mindfulness practices as they focus on emotional intelligence, stress management, and radical self-love.
More Resources!
https://ssc.utah.edu/tools-for-success.php
Department Student Clubs
https://earth.utah.edu/student_groups.php
College Student Clubs
https://www.mines.utah.edu/students/involvement.php
College of Sciences Student Engagement Director: https://science.utah.edu/students/academic-advising/
Student Recreation
TV Lounge - The Union TV lounge includes a huge 90″ TV, complete with comfortable couches and nearby vending machines to grab your favorite snacks.
Bowling - The Union bowling alley is a great place to kick back, hang out, and relax. We have special prices and bowling classes for students and if you ever wanted to have a birthday or celebration in a bowling alley you can reserve the whole house!
Billiards - With eight pool tables to play on at the Union billiards, you can play by yourself or bring plenty of friends over to join you! We have special prices for students and if you want to brush up your billiards skills we have classes available for students as well.
Table Games and Board Games - Borrow any board game for free with a student ID! Small fee for table tennis, air hokey, and foosball.
https://union.utah.edu/resources-spaces/recreation/
Fitness, Intermurals, & Outdoor Equipment Rental
Euqipment rentals, intermurals, workshops, outings, fitness classes, discount ski lift tickets, trip planning, and more!
https://campusrec.utah.edu/outdoor-adventures/index.php
LGBT Resource Center
Web: http://lgbt.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-7973
Provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services, and works to create and maintain an open, safe, and supportive environment for LGBT students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the entire campus community.
More Resources!
https://ssc.utah.edu/tools-for-success.php
Child Care
Web: http://asuuchildcare.utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-7393
Child care services on-campus for children 6 weeks to 7 years of age.
Nursing Room
The Mamava nursing rooms are located across campus; find them on the Campus Map. Lockable and private, these rooms have outlets, seating, and shelves.
https://union.utah.edu/resources-spaces/nursing-room/
Women's Resource Center
Web: http://womenscenter.utah.edu//
Phone: 801-581-8030
Focuses on women's needs such as single parent concerns, support for non-traditional students and gender issues.
More Resources!
https://ssc.utah.edu/tools-for-success.php
Feed U Pantry
The pantry is located on the basement level of the A. Ray Olpin Union building. Anyone with an active uNID (u0123456) can utilize the Feed U Food Pantry. This includes students, staff, and faculty. A valid U Card is required during a visit to the pantry.
https://union.utah.edu/resources-spaces/feed-u-pantry/hours-about-us/
Financial Wellness Center
The Financial Wellness Center (FWC) is a resource for students to assist them in making smart, informed decisions about their money. Whether students are struggling to make ends meet or whether their finances are in pretty good shape, there is always room to improve one’s financial situation. The FWC was created to help students in a safe, competent and confidential atmosphere with one-hour consultations to address their financial concerns. They are located in the Olpin Student Union Building Room 317.
Paying Taxes on Education Funding: Check out Publication 970 (2021), Tax Benefits for Education | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
U of U Financial Aid
https://financialaid.utah.edu/
Geo Dept Scholarships
https://earth.utah.edu/financial_aid.php
College of Science Career Coaching
https://science.utah.edu/students/academic-advising/
Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC)
Here are some of the things CPDC can help with:
· Resume and Cover Letter reviews (these are usually done in 15 minute appointments)
· Job/Internship Search Strategies
· Mock Interviews
· Networking help/coaching
· Career/Major Exploration
· Many more!
They also have job fairs each semester that students can attend to help in their internship and job search.
Absence Management (Staff & Faculty)
801-581-2169
absencemanagement@utah.edu
Employee Assistance Program
801-587-9319 or 1-800-926-9616
https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/eap.php
Employment Law Notices (federal and state)
https://www.hr.utah.edu/serviceTeams/employee-notices.php
Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action
Ethics & Compliance Hotline
Ombudsman – Main Campus (Faculty)
ombudsman@utah.edu
https://academic-affairs.utah.edu/office-for-faculty/facultyombudsman/
Environmental Health and Safety
Information on how to use AEDs, ergonomics, safety data sheets, PPE, etc.
Report a Hazard/Near Miss
https://oehs.utah.edu/resource-center/forms/hazard-report
It is possible to report a hazard concern or safety suggestion online directly to Environmental Health and Safety. Types of safety concerns to report here may include: • General workplace and office safety • Fire safety • Laboratory safety • Environmental issues
Report a Light is Out
To report a lighting issue, click here or call 801-581-7221. A report can be made at any time via your phone. Simply select the type of lighting condition from the dropdown, describe the problem and identify the location using the interactive map.
Shipping Hazardous Materials or Dangerous Goods
https://oehs.utah.edu/topics/hazardous-materials
To increase safety and limit risk, only qualified OEHS personnel can ship hazardous materials from the University of Utah (some exclusions may apply).
Property Lose Recovery Procedures
https://riskmanagement.utah.edu/property/property-loss-recovery-procedures.php
Chemical Safety