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1.The DU ID number is only an employment record indicator and is not commonly used by employees in the course of daily work life.
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False

2.With a reserved parking pass properly displayed, one may park in any parking lot on campus.
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False

3.Direct deposit is the normal method of payroll, and can be set up online through webCentral.
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False

4.Every employee at the University is paid bi-weekly.
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False

5.The bi-weekly payroll cycle for employees paid hourly covers a two week period from Monday of the 1st week through Sunday at the end of the 2nd week.
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False

6.The document that is the main source of policies related to employment is the Employee Handbook. The exception is for appointed, tenure-track faculty, who should refer to the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure document.
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False

7.New appointed employees have 1 month to enroll in voluntary insurance programs (health and dental).
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False

8.The Pioneer ID card is used only for purchasing food and beverages in residence halls using Flex funds.
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False

9.All DU policies may be accessed online through the policy web page at http://www.du.edu/policies.
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False

10.Only managers are responsible for understanding and monitoring policies at the University.
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False

11.Any questions or concerns about employment matters may be brought to your manager, Human Resources, or the University Ombuds.
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False

12.Through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health and Counseling is a resource for employees.
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False

13.Three special roles that new employees should be familiar with are the unit emergency coordinator, the unit budget officer, the Human Resources liaison.
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False

14.Banner is DU's administrative information system that holds student, employee, course, admissions, and financial information. Banner training is provided by University Technology Services and individuals with expertise in the various Banner modules.
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False

15.The campus tour given by undergraduate admissions is highly recommended for all new employees.
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False

16.DU is very centralized, with clear organization charts and widespread organizational communications.
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17.The University of Denver was founded in 1864 by John Evans, who also founded Northwestern University in Illinois.
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False

18.This institution has always been known as the University of Denver.
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19.DU has always flourished, in spite of local and regional economic fluctuations.
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20.The current campus is situated on potato farm land donated by Rufus "Potato" Clark.
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False

21.Chamberlin Observatory (in Observatory Park, east of campus) is owned and operated by the University of Denver.
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False

22."Woodstock West" took place on the DU campus in the late-1960's on the current site of Penrose Library.
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23.The University nearly closed its doors in the late 1980's. Restructuring and conservative fiscal practices implemented by the Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Daniel Ritchie, helped the University re-establish a secure operating base and laid the foundation for renewal during the 1990's.
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False

24.Buildings at the "historic core" of campus include University Hall (formerly "Old Main"), the Iliff School of Theology (not a part of DU), and the Mary Reed Administration Building. Margery Reed Building on Evans Avenue is also considered part of the campus historic core.
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False

25.In recent years, very few new buildings have been completed on the DU campus.
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False

26.Budget planning is decentralized at DU, following the model of responsibility center management (RCM) with input and guidance from central administration (Provost and Vice Chancellor for Business and Financial Affairs).
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False

27.There are approximately 11,000 students at the University, supported by around 2,100 faculty and staff. There are roughly 550 faculty and 1,550 staff.
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False

28.In terms of headcount, undergraduate and graduate student populations are approximately equal, making up 44% and 47% of the total DU student body respectively (91% together).
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False

29.Students in certificate programs plus children in DU's two pre-collegiate programs make up approximately 9% of the total student headcount at the University.
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False

30.Only students and faculty may check books out of Penrose Library.
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False

31.The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) manages Blackboard and the DU Portfolio Community, but not Banner.
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False

32.Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides personalized training to faculty.
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False

33.University Technology Services (UTS) provides training in web design software products such as Contribute and Dreamweaver as well as Microsoft products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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False

34.University Technology Services (UTS) provides training in Adobe software products such as Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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False

35.University Technology Services (UTS) offers personalized training in software for which normal trainings are not offered or in customized applications of software. This may involve a UTS trainer coming to work with you in your office.
True
False

36.To rent audio/visual equipment such as a mirophone or portable projector, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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False

37.Workers' Compensation injuries must be reported to Risk Management within 24 hours with the First Report of Injury form.
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False

38.For Workers' Compensation, an employee may be treated by the DU preferred care provider or their own physician.
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False

39.To drive a University vehicle, both a motor vehicle records check and a defensive driving course are required.
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False

40.To use a blue light emergency telephone on campus you must pick up the receiver and dial Campus Safety at extension 1-3000.
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False

41.In a life-threatening emergency, always call Campus Safety first since they are on-campus and can reach the scene fastest.
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False

42.All DU employees are entitled to free use of public transit in the Denver metropolitan area with the Eco Pass endorsement on their Pioneer ID Cards.
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False

43.Threats, intimidation, and vandalism are considered violence under the University's Workplace Violence policy.
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False

44.If an employee's supervisor has reasonable grounds to believe that an employee is under the influence of alcohol while at work, the employee may be required to leave the workplace immediately.
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False

45.Questions about alcohol policy should be directed to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), located on the third floor of the Ritchie Center.
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False

46.Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings and within 25 feet of the entrance of a University building.
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False

47.All use of illegal drugs must be reported to Campus Safety.
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False

48.DU has a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status.
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False

49.Complaints, questions, concerns regarding sexual harassement should be directed to their supervisor.
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False

50.Employees may always take time off for religious holidays not included in the University-wide holiday schedule.
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False

         

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