{"id":16429,"date":"2022-09-15T16:37:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T20:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/?page_id=16429"},"modified":"2025-03-05T13:25:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T18:25:49","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/purchasing\/administration-operations\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs: Office of the Dean"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Do you have questions? We have answers!<\/h3>\n<p>Are you wondering who does what in the Office of the Dean? Are you new to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension or long-time staff member who needs a refresher on the following procedures and policies?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#new-staff-search\">New Staff Search<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#promotion-supervisory\">Promotion and Supervisory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#office-program-challenges\">Office and Program Participant Challenges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#civil-rights\">Civil Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#financials-forms\">Financials and Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reserving-vehicles-google-groups\">Reserving Vehicles, Google Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#who-to-contact\">Common Forms and Who to Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a id=\"new-staff-search\"><\/a>New Staff Search<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Question: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I need additional staffing and I am not sure what type of employee (faculty, hourly or professional) is the best option to fulfill the required duties. How do I start a new hire search?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> When you are not certain about the appropriate employee type, or the appropriate title and level of an hourly staff member, consult with <strong>Beth Hawkyard<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:beth.hawkyard@maine.edu\">beth.hawkyard@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We are preparing to refill a vacant position from a recent departure and unsure of where to start.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> <strong>Amanda Hatley<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:amanda.hatley@maine.edu\">amanda.hatley@maine.edu<\/a>, can guide you in the process which includes; updating the job description, completing the request to fill paperwork, selecting where to advertise, chairing a search committee, and facilitating a search.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"promotion-supervisory\"><\/a>Promotion and Supervisory<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Question:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I feel certain that my current duties and responsibilities have changed and they do not seem to match my current job description. What are my next steps?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> It would be good to discuss this with your supervisor to obtain their input and perspective. You may also discuss this with <strong>Beth Hawkyard<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:beth.hawkyard@maine.edu\">beth.hawkyard@maine.edu<\/a>. She will let you know about your rights, the process, and where to find the forms to use.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Where do I find performance evaluation forms?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You can find evaluation forms on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/hr\/supervisors\/\">Supervisors page<\/a> of Plugged In.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"office-program-challenges\"><\/a>Office and Program Participant Challenges<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Question:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I am having some difficulties with other staff members or my supervisor. What should I do?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You can begin with a confidential conversation with <strong>Beth Hawkyard<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:beth.hawkyard@maine.edu\">beth.hawkyard@maine.edu<\/a>, who will provide guidance on the next steps you might take given the situation. Depending on the situation, your direct supervisor is also a good resource.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A client is disrupting the class, intimidating staff in the office, or generally unhappy about our service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You may consult with <strong>Beth Hawkyard<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:beth.hawkyard@maine.edu\">beth.hawkyard@maine.edu<\/a>, to obtain thoughts about how to handle the situation.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"civil-rights\"><\/a>Civil Rights<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Question: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A client with a disability is asking to attend your class. You are concerned about how to ensure the class will be a good fit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Alisha Targonski leads our attention to civil rights and making appropriate accommodations. Contact Alisha at <a href=\"mailto:alisha.targonski@maine.edu\">alisha.targonski@maine.edu<\/a> to work through the situation.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"financials-forms\"><\/a>Financials and Forms*<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Question:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I received a check from a program participant. What should I do with it?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Any income (checks or cash) from publications, registrations, workshops, gifts, etc., need to be sent directly to <strong>Angela Hart<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:angela.hart@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">angela.hart@maine.edu<\/a>. Please include the project or program number for deposits.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I am changing my emergency contact person or place where I currently live and am unsure who or where I need to change this. What should I do?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Contact <strong>Ella Glatter<\/strong> at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ella.glatter@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ella.glatter@maine.edu<\/a>, and she will assist you in completing an Individual Data Update Form to change your information on MaineStreet.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I need to hire a temp worker for Extension but am unsure how to do this or who I need to contact.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> After receiving approval from your supervisor, contact <strong>Amanda Hatley<\/strong>\u00a0who will discuss the process with you (this includes providing a job description and the necessary details for processing). <strong>Ella Glatter<\/strong> will support you in completing a temporary hiring appointment form.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I am a supervisor and I need to be approved for signing off on my employee\u2019s time and travel expenses. How would I get approval to do so?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Contact <strong>Ella Glatter<\/strong> and she will complete the Time Approver Role Request form for Payroll and contact Concur staff with these updates.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"reserving-vehicles-google-groups\"><\/a>Reserving Vehicles, Google Groups<\/h3>\n<h3><strong style=\"font-size: 16px\">Question:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m new to Cooperative Extension and need to get on the road for programs soon. Who do I talk to about reserving a vehicle?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> First, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/home\/reserving-conference-rooms-cars\/\">Reserving UMaine Extension Conference Rooms and Cars page<\/a> on Plugged In. Then, contact <strong>Ella Glatter<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:ella.glatter@maine.edu\">ella.glatter@maine.edu<\/a> and she can guide you through the driver&#8217;s permission and car reservation process.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I want to be part of an Extension Google Group but don\u2019t know how to be added to it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> <strong>Ella Glatter<\/strong> can add you to an Extension Google Group.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I want to create a new Google Group with Extension members but I don\u2019t know how.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Contact<strong> Ella Glatter<\/strong> at\u00a0 and she will guide you through the process and add the members you would like for you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"who-to-contact\"><\/a>Common Forms and Who to Contact<\/h3>\n<p>While these are essentially assigned job responsibilities, please feel free to contact any of us and we\u2019ll point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Personnel action forms and who will process:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Angela Olson Hart<\/strong>, Administrative Coordinator (<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/purchasing\/administration-operations\/staff-office-of-dean\/#administrative-coordinator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Responsibilities<\/a>), <a href=\"mailto:angela.hart@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">angela.hart@maine.edu<\/a> | 207.581.2811<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuition Waivers<\/li>\n<li>Sabbatical<\/li>\n<li>Evaluations<\/li>\n<li>Pay Change (Professional Promotion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ella Glatter<\/strong>, Administrative Specialist (<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/purchasing\/administration-operations\/staff-office-of-dean\/#administrative-specialist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Responsibilities<\/a>), <a href=\"mailto:ella.glatter@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ella.glatter@maine.edu<\/a> | 207.581.2919<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual Data (personal updates such as emergency contact)<\/li>\n<li>Temp Appointments; hourly and salaried (including summer)<\/li>\n<li>Time Approver (Supervisor updates, including Concur)<\/li>\n<li>Add Pay\/Add Comp; hourly and salaried (including faculty summer, stipend)<\/li>\n<li>Voluntary and Mutual Reduction in Schedule<\/li>\n<li>Personnel Data (work-related updates such as location)<\/li>\n<li>Pay Change (including reclassification, partial retirement)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have questions? 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