ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Tuition Payment Policy for Fall 2005

Lightning - the Underrated Killer

SUB I Metered Lot Closing

Discounts for Undergraduate Student Groups at Hemlock

Storm Damage to State-Owned Property

University Card Services Temporarily Suspended June 17-19

HR/Payroll News

EVENTS

Candidate Presentations for Dean, UAE Campus

Free Summer Workshops for Non-Native Speakers of English

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch at Prince William Campus

TRAINING

HR Training

Mason E-Files

Posted June 13, 2005

New Tuition Payment Policy for Fall 2005

On-time Registrations. Registrations are considered on-time prior to the first day of the semester. The payment due date for all on-time registrations is August 29, the first day of the semester. Payment options and plans can be found on http://studentaccounts.gmu.edu. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) will be added to all balances from on-time registrations after the first day of classes.

Late Registrations. Registrations on or after August 29 are late. A late registration fee of $250 will be charged for all initial registrations occurring on or after the first day of the semester. Late registration fees are nonrefundable. The payment due date for all late registrations from August 29 through September 13 is five business days after registration. Payment options and plans are on http://studentaccounts.gmu.edu. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) will be added after the 5th business day. All late registrations after September 13 require pre-payment of the $250 late registration fee, plus all tuition and fees. The Semester Payment Plan option is available until October 14, the due date for the final payment on the plan.

Registrations will not be canceled for nonpayment. Classes will not be cancelled for nonpayment. Students are responsible for dropping by the billing due date all classes, including waitlisted classes, they do not plan to complete. The last day to drop full semester courses with no tuition penalty is September 13. Late registration fees are nonrefundable.

Late Payments. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) would be added to unpaid registrations after the 5th business day. If the registration is late, the late payment fee is charged in addition to the late registration fee. The late payment fee applies to all registrations added and not paid within five business days.

Questions? Call Student Accounts at 993-2484.

Lightning - the Underrated Killer

Lightning is a dangerous threat, particularly to those outside in the summer. In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes each year. Lightning can be fascinating to watch, but it is also extremely dangerous. During the past 30 years, lightning killed an average of 67 people per year in the United States. This is more than the average of 65 deaths per year caused by tornadoes and the average of 16 deaths per year caused by hurricanes. However, because lightning usually claims only one or two victims at a time and because lightning does not cause the mass destruction left in the wake of tornadoes or hurricanes, lightning generally receives much less attention than the more destructive weather related killers. While documented lightning injuries in the United States average about 300 per year, undocumented injuries caused by lightning are likely much higher.

With common sense, we can greatly reduce the number of lightning deaths. When thunderstorms threaten, get to a safe place, stay there longer than you think you need to, stay away from windows and doors and avoid contact with anything that conducts electricity. To learn more about lightning go to http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/overview.htm

SUB I Metered Lot Closing

Beginning Monday, June 13, the metered parking lot behind SUB I will be closed for construction. The new parking lot will re-open prior to the beginning of the fall semester. This project will increase the number of spaces, improve lighting and ease pedestrian access to the back of SUB I. Contact Fred Lester, 993-3910 with any questions.

Discounts for Undergraduate Student Groups at Hemlock

Hemlock Overlook Center for Outdoor Education has grant money available for undergraduate student groups. Come spend 4 or 6 hours in our beautiful park only 20 minutes from the Fairfax campus. Experience our Team Development Course or the new Total Team Challenge™ at 40-75% off our regular prices. Use the Mason Booking Request Form http://www.hemlockoverlook.org/booking_gmu.pdf to see your discount and book your program. Call Rebecca Boone, University Accounts Manager, with any questions at 993-9832.

Storm Damage to State-Owned Property

On Monday, June 6, the local area encountered an electrical storm with high winds and heavy rains, which may have caused a power surge and flood damage to University property. Any office that suffered damaged or lost property as a result of this event should notify the Safety Office (MSN 5E2) or jfrench@gmu.edu of the circumstances. If Mason's total losses exceed $1,000, an insurance claim will be filed.

University Card Services Temporarily Suspended June 17 - 19

The Mason ID Card Services (University Card) will be temporarily suspended, due to a scheduled computer upgrade and maintenance, beginning Friday evening, June 17. All services will return, as normal, on Monday morning, June 20.

Cardholders will be unable to use automated functions on campus requiring the Mason ID card or credit cards. This includes Mason Money Access, Meal Plans, Computer Lab Access, Credit Card payment and Pay for Print. Copiers will be functioning, but have monetary limits for users. As a precaution, users requiring anything more than incidental copying should make alternative plans.

All Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William Campus locations will be impacted. Off-campus locations that will be impacted include Brion's Grille, Elie's Deli and McDonalds (all at University Mall) and Papa John's, and Pizza on Main Street. Again, this is a temporary interruption of service and all services are expected be restored to normal on Monday, June 20.

Individuals needing additional information or assistance should contact the All University Card Office at 993-2870.

HR/Payroll News

Wage Timesheets Due Today!

Due to fiscal year end, wage employees must submit their electronic time sheets by the close of business today, Monday, June 13, for the pay period ending Saturday, June 11. These time sheets must be approved no later than 11:59 am tomorrow, Tuesday, June 14. Thank you for your assistance in adhering to these earlier than usual deadlines.

Candidate Presentations for Dean, UAE Campus

The Office of the Provost invites you to attend presentations by two candidates for the Dean of the UAE Campus.

On Monday, June 13 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in Mason Hall, Room D3, Dr. Mahir Ali, Professor, Information Technology, Dubai University College, United Arab Emirates, will make his presentation.

On Tuesday, June 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in Mason Hall, Room D23, Dr. J. Richard Williams, Dean, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, will make his presentation.

Each candidate will share his vision for the UAE campus as well as his sense of the pitfalls, promises and priorities of the new position, with a question-and-answer-session to follow.

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend.

Resumes of candidates chosen as finalists are available for review at the circulation desks of the Johnson Center, Arlington, and Prince William Libraries.

Free Summer Workshops for Non-Native Speakers of English

Starting the week of June 13, The English Language Institute will offer its summer series of grammar, pronunciation and conversation/culture workshops for non-native speakers. Workshops are open to all international and immigrant members of the Mason community, including students, staff and faculty.

Grammar Workshops - Tuesdays, 3:00 to 3:50 pm, June 14 to July 19, Krug Hall, Room 255.

Pronunciation Workshops - Thursdays, 6:00 to 6:50 pm, June 16 to July 21, Krug Hall, Room 209.

Conversation and Culture Workshops - Fridays, 12:00 to 12:50 pm, June 17 to July 22, Krug Hall, Room 242.

All workshops are free and no advance registration is required. For more information, contact Melissa Allen at malle2@gmu.edu or 993-3642.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch at Prince William Campus

From 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 16th, Mason's Dining Services will serve a fabulous picnic luncheon to the faculty and staff of the Prince William Campus. The meal, to include carved meats, fruit kabobs and vegan and vegetarian options, will be served on the Bull Run Hall walkway plaza, or in the Bull Run lobby in case of inclement weather. For more information contact Michael Galvin at mgalvin@gmu.edu.

HR Training

Let's Talk - Getting Control: The Wise Use of Credit. July 22, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Innovation Hall, Room 205. Register on-line on the HR website or call 993-4180.

Let's Talk - Processing Cash Transactions. July 28, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, in Johnson Center, Room C. Register on-line on the HR website or call 993-4180.