Category: General

RCUH Vendor Payments for September 13, 2023

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, we encountered a system error which affected our end of day business processing. Vendor payments for transactions approved on September 13 will be processed when the issue is resolved.

At this time, online purchasing, payment, and travel transactions cannot be approved in the Financial Portal until the issue is resolved. We are working to resolve the issue and we will post an updated announcement when the Financial Portal is back in operation.

RCUH transactions approved on September 13 for UH Extramural and SRRC accounts will NOT be transmitted or posted to the UH Kuali Financial System, and UH Project Fiscal Reports may reflect incorrect amounts and balances until the issue is resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

SuperQUOTE™ Training Offered by CommercePoint

RCUH buyers who are new to SuperQUOTE™, an electronic solicitation solution (for requests for quotation, proposal, information, or a sealed bid request), should consider enrolling in one of the September trainings offered by CommercePoint:

Tuesday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 26, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m

You’ll learn about the SuperQUOTE™ buying process and how to:

  • create a new request
  • create a sealed bid request
  • award, cancel, or copy a request
  • write an effective request
  • qualify your vendors

Register here for an in-person class or to attend virtually.

In-person classes will be in the FMO Training Room, UH Mānoa Lower Campus, 1406 Lower Campus Road, Building 171-B, Room 59 (portable building across SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center). Classes are limited to 20 people.

REMINDER: Please use the RCUH account for transactions being processed through RCUH. Refer to these RCUH buyer registration instructions.

Any questions about the training or to request an on-site training class at your location may be directed to [email protected].

RCUH Outstanding Employees of the Year Awards Luncheon – October 24, 2023

One of the year’s highlights is recognizing RCUH’s best of the best employees. This year we honor 20 stellar employees at an awards luncheon on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Campus Center Ballroom.

Reservations are now being taken and seating is limited. Please click on the button or complete the fillable form below to RSVP by October 2, 2023.

Should you have any questions, please contact RCUH Corporate Services at [email protected] or (808) 956-0504.

RSVP TODAY!
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RCUH Operations on Sept. 1, 2023

RCUH is following the University of Hawai’i’s lead in regards to campus operations on September 1, 2023. Due to the UH vs. Stanford football game at 5:00 p.m. and the expectation of heavy traffic around campus, RCUH has encouraged core staff to work remotely. RCUH will continue to offer services virtually (e.g., email, phone communications) during regular business hours. In the event you need to visit RCUH’s offices that day, please call (808) 956-0504 to make arrangements. The front doors of Burns Hall will be locked and the building will be accessible by keycard only. If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected]. Mahalo for your understanding.

RCUH Employees on Maui Advised to Report to Work Monday, August 14

In alignment with the University of Hawai’i and State Offices, RCUH employees on Maui are advised to report to work on Monday, August 14 to the extent possible. Principal Investigators (PIs) and Supervisors are encouraged to allow employees who are directly affected by the wildfires to use accrued vacation leave, if available and requested. Employees may also be allowed to telework under their project’s applicable telework guidelines under UH or the State of Hawai’i.

For worksites that may not be accessible (e.g., no power, no water, impassable roadways, etc.), employees may be directed by their PI to report to another worksite as space is available.

For projects/individuals who require assistance with eTimesheets, please email [email protected] or call (808) 956-8900.

SUPPORT FOR MAUI

IMPORTANT: Administrative Leave for RCUH Employees on Island of Maui Due to Severe Wildfires (8/10 – 8/13)

It has been heartbreaking to see the devastating images coming from Maui over the past few days. Our hearts go out to the people of Maui and those who have loved ones impacted by the fires. In alignment with the University of Hawai‘i and the State of Hawai‘i, RCUH will be granting administrative leave on Thursday, August 10, 2023 through Sunday, August 13, 2023 for RCUH Employees on the island of Maui. Please see yesterday’s announcement regarding administrative leave for August 9, 2023.

Employees should not report to work on these days, and will be granted administrative leave, except for:

  • Departmental Disaster/Emergency Coordinators,
  • Disaster Response Workers, and
  • Employees whose work involves continuing crucial operations/services.

Employees who fall into one of the above categories should report to work. If employees are unsure as to whether they fall into the categories above, they should consult with their immediate supervisor.

The following information is provided in order to clarify the work or leave status of employees:

  1. Employees who were expected to work at Maui island campuses and/or offices on Thursday, August 10, through Sunday, August 13, 2023 shall be considered as having worked their normal day of work and shall not be granted equivalent time off at a later date.
  2. Employees who are on their scheduled day off shall not be granted equivalent time off at a later date.
  3. Employees who are on approved leaves should be continued on leave status without any adjustment to their leave records and shall not be granted equivalent time off at a later date.
  4. Hourly paid employees shall not be entitled to Administrative Leave.  

SUPPORT FOR MAUI

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July 2023 Indirect Costs for KFS SRRC Accounts

TO: Principal Investigators and Fiscal Administrators with SRRC Accounts

RCUH indirect cost charges for SRRC accounts for the month of July 2023 have been properly posted to the project accounts in the RCUH financial system. However, these indirect cost transactions have not been transmitted or posted to the UH Kuali Financial System. UH Project Fiscal Reports for SRRC project accounts may reflect incorrect balances until this issue is resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work on resolving this issue.

Nominees for the 2023 RCUH Outstanding Employees of the Year Awards

This year 11 Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators nominated 20 individuals for the RCUH Outstanding Employees of the Year Awards. Employees were recognized for their demonstrable, significant, and exemplary contributions to their projects. Nominee headshots are shown from left to right in the order listed below. Please join us in congratulating:

Project Support Staff

  • Jennifer Benitez, Upward Bound, UH Maui College

Researcher/Project Manager

  • Russell Kackley, Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
  • Derek Risch, Hawaii Wildlife Ecology Lab, UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
  • Natalie Wallsgrove, Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory, UH School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
  • Matthew Widlansky, Sea Level Center, UH School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

Team

  • Applied Research Laboratory at UH Maui: Yvette Gurule, Gerry Smith, Kelly Suzuki Payba, Lynette Yamamoto
  • Center for Maunakea Stewardship, UH Hilo: Mark Ellis, Robert Madrigal, Oscar Pouoa, Tommy Waltjen
  • Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research, UH School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology: Corinne Amir, Jonny Charendoff, Mia Lamirand, Frances Lichowski
  • Ola HAWAII, UH John A. Burns School of Medicine:Grace Matsuura, Kimberley Spencer-Tolentino, JoAnn Tsark

All nominees will be honored at an awards luncheon at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Campus Center Ballroom on October 24, 2023.

RCUH to Reduce Duplication of Training on Harassment & Discrimination

To eliminate the duplication of training for RCUH Employees working on UH Projects, RCUH will accept the University of Hawai‘i’s Title IX Training in lieu of RCUH’s EEO/Sexual Harassment Prevention course, effective August 1, 2023. In order to be compliant, individuals must upload their UH Title IX Certificate of Completion into the RCUH Training Portal and view three custom PDFs. Either course is due once every two years.

The RCUH Training on EEO/Sexual Harassment Prevention will continue to be offered in the RCUH Training Portal. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this update or the RCUH Training Portal, please feel free to call (808) 956-0504/956-0503 or email [email protected].

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATE:

  • Log into the RCUH Training Portal
  • Click “Content Library”
  • In the search bar, type in “UH Title IX”
  • Click on the course
  • Upload your certificate
  • Click to view each PDF
  • RCUH will review your uploaded file before marking you as “Complete”

RCUH Vendor Payments for July 25, 2023 – UPDATE

The RCUH Financial Portal is back in operation and Fiscal Administrators may resume approving transactions.

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, we encountered a system error which affected our end-of-day business processing. Vendor payments for transactions approved on July 25 will be processed in accordance with our normal processing schedule.

RCUH transactions approved on July 25 for UH Extramural and SRRC accounts will be transmitted and posted to the UH Kuali Financial System on July 26.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.