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TEXAS* STATE.UNIVERSITYThe rising STAR of TexasSummer 2020FSS EssentialsFSS VISION:Outstanding Supportand Service: Making aDiference at Texas StateEric AlgoeVice PresidentWendy McCoyDirector, EHS&RMCristine BlackAssistant VP, Budgeting, FinancialPlanning & AnalysisNancy NusbaumAssociate VP, FSS PlanningDarryl BorgonahAssociate VP, Financial ServicesJohn RootDirector, Auxiliary ServicesLaurie ClouseDirector, University Police DepartmentTom ShewanAssociate VP, FacilitiesJohn McBrideAssistant VP, Human ResourcesValarie Van VlackTreasurerLETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENTIn lieu of the articles that I usuallywrite for the quarterly newsletter, Iam yielding this space over to provideadditional details about our returnto face-to-face instruction.Muchof this information is taken from ourRoadmap to Return and the EmployeeResource Guide, but it is importantenough that it bears inclusion andrepeating here. I encourage you toread the Guide and visit the Roadmapoften for updates.Steps We Are Taking To Ensure Safe & HealthyUniversity Campuses Requiring cloth face coverings indoors and outdoorsat all times except when alone Quickly identifying, testing and isolating potentialCOVID-19 cases Limiting occupancy indoors to 50% max capacity Limiting attendance of outdoor activitiesContinued on page 7.MEMBER THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
DATES TO REMEMBERJulyAugustJul 4 Independence DayAug 7 Purple Heart DayJul 6 First Day of Summer IIAug 6-8 Texas State CommencementJul 19 National Ice Cream DayAug 9 World’s Indigenous Peoples DayJul 26 Parents' DayAug 12 International Youth DayJul 30 World Friendship Day World Day Against Trafcking inPersonsAug 15 National Relaxation DayAug 19 World Humanitarian DayAug 21 Senior Citizens DayAug 24 First Day of Fall TermAug 26 Women's Equality DaySep 18 Air Force BirthdaySeptemberSep 19 Rosh HashanaSep 7 Labor DaySep 20 National Pepperoni Pizza DaySep 8 International Literacy DaySep 21 International Day of PeaceSep 10 World Suicide Prevention DaySep 24 World Maritime DaySep 11 Patriot DaySep 28 Yom KippurSep 13 National Grandparents DaySep 29 World Heart DaySep 17 Constitution Day and CitizenshipDayAND THE WINNERS ARE.April 2020 FSS Quarterly Team - PeopleAdmin Systems TeamThis was a one-time project tocreate a new master data feldattached to positions in SAP inorder to accommodate a transferto the People Admin System foruse during the position approvalprocess.The four team members consistedof two IT programmers and twoback-offce personnel from thebudget offce.Left to Right: Nancy Brister, Donna Hoyland, and Cynthia Ledesma.Not Pictured: John Mark Piersol.The team went above and beyondto identify a need and create asolution for users across campus.MEET OUR NEW TEAMJames ChavarriaJimmy HicksFrancisco RodriguezFacilities Maintenance Worker IFacilities OperationsDispatcherUniversity PoliceLieutenantUniversity PoliceJohn GonzalezCasey LehmannChristopher SanchezGuardUniversity PoliceAdministrative Asst IIStudent Business Services & BursarsPolice OffcerUniversity PoliceNadia GonzalezSalvador PatlanValerie TorrezAccountant IVAccounting Offce 2FSS EssentialsGuardUniversity PoliceAdministrative Asst IProcurement and Strategic Sourcing
SPOTLIGHT ON ENVIRONMENTALHEALTH, SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENTEnvironmental Health, Safety and Risk Management (EHSRM) Offce personnel play a vital role for Texas State inpromoting a safe and healthy work and learning environment. In addition to their normal day-to-day duties, they havebeen advisors at the frontline in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.EHSRM DirectorWendy McCoy started her career in safety atTexas A&M University-Kingsville while obtaininga master’s degree in chemistry. She then tookover the Laboratory Safety Program at UTSAwhere she broadened her knowledge to includeall areas of laboratory safety including such areasas biosafety, radiation and laser safety, and selectagent work. She is a Certifed Safety Professionaland a Certifed Hazardous Materials Manager andcurrently pursuing a doctorate in public health.Administrative Assistant IIILaDonna Tate performs a wide variety ofadministrative tasks for the director, assistant director, andsupport for all the safety specialists including hiring andsupervising the student workers.Risk Management DivisionDiana Trelles (Assistant Director and Workers’Compensation Specialist) Diana is the point of contact forhazard reports and work-related injuries. Diana recentlyannounced that she will be retiring this year after 36 yearsof dedicated service.Katherine Beamer (EHS Specialist) Manages insuranceneeds and requirements for property insurance, eventscoverage, directors and offcers liability insurance, andautomobile insurance. She handles all reported autoclaims and property claims and oversees the drone policy.Environmental DivisionShea Cockrell oversees regulatory programs pertainingto hazardous materials, hazardous waste, wastewater,and stormwater. Shea is responsible for the collection,management, and proper disposal of all the hazardouswaste generated on campus. She also collects andmanages fuorescent bulbs and batteries for recycling.One of her many duties includes compiling a list of allthe chemicals on campus to generate the Tier II reportwhich is submitted annually to Texas Commission onEnvironmental Quality to meet regulatory requirements.Shea recently earned professional recognition in her feldas a Certifed Hazardous Materials Manager.EHS specialists Colleen Cook and Lynn Lindsay areresponsible for the Stormwater Management Program(SWMP) required by the MS4 Permit. Colleen has beeninstrumental in developing outreach and educationcampaigns like What Goes Here Flows Here and Glitteris Litter which work to protect our creeks and rivers frompollution and litter. Lynn supports the goals of SWMP teamand performs construction inspections, plan reviews, andillicit discharge investigations. Lynn also oversees our SpillPrevention and Countermeasures Plan, supports the HotWork/Confned Space Program, and conducts inspectionsof safety hazards on campus.Colleen also oversees the Food Safety Program, whichmonitors food service activities. In Fall 2019, EHSRMlaunched the Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) PermitProgram, which issues approval for temporary eventsserving food on campus. Colleen provides Food HandlerTraining to faculty, students and staff and conductsinspections of concession stands and TFEs to monitorfood service activities to prevent foodborne illness.Laboratory Safety DivisionChad Thomas (Lab Safety Supervisor), Elsie Romano(Senior EHS Specialist) and Grant Davis (EHS Specialist) arethe Lab Safety Team. Their collaborative and professionalrelationships involve working with research and teachinglabs during routine safety evaluations as well as providingtraining and safety consultations. This team conductsinspections incident reports involving lab personnel. Theteam also inspects safety eyewashes and showers as wellas spill kits in buildings housing labs. Elsie also managesthe Indoor Air Quality program typically associated withmold concerns, odors, and other airborne contaminants.Elsie maintains a Mold Assessment Consultant License.The EHSRM Spill Response Team is comprised of trainedspecialists from the Environmental, Lab Safety and FireContinued on page 6.Summer 2020 3
OFF THE CLOCKTyler WendlandPolice Ofcer - University Police DepartmentMy inspiration to become a bodybuilder was mygrandfather, Lewis Carpenter, who was a professionalfootball player and coach his whole life. He taught methe importance of physical ability, tenacity, and grit. Heexemplifed how passionate a person should be withtheir pursuits in life.I started lifting weights when I was in middle schoolsports but learned lifting weights was the thing I likedmost about sports and not the sports themselves. WhenI was in college attending Sam Houston State University,there was not a lot to do in Huntsville, so I spent my freetime at the gym and learning more about ftness andnutrition. I continued to lift just for fun until 2016 when Idecided to give competitive bodybuilding a try.FederationofBodybuildingand Fitness) Pro,John Jewett, whois also a clinicaldietician.Healso lays out mysupplementationregimenwhichkeeps my healthin check withkidney,liver,heart,anddigestive healthwhich can allbeimpactedby the rigorousdietingandtraining involvedincompetitivebodybuilding. Staying very healthy is just as importantas adding muscular size and strength.Bodybuilders that inspire me include my coach, JohnJewett, Luke Sandoe, Mike Mentzer, John Meadows,and Dante Trudel. Some of my memorable bodybuildingand powerlifting celebrities who have taught me lessonsinclude Steve Kuclo, Kai Greene, Rob Hall, and LeroyWalker.I live in Austin where there are a couple of local gymsthat cater very well to bodybuilding. I frst competed inClassic Physique in 2016 in the NPC (National PhysiqueCommittee) which is the largest Amateur bodybuildingorganization. I then transitioned into Open Bodybuildingand I also still compete some in classic physique anda couple of men's physique. I won an Overall awardfor Bodybuilding and Classic Physique in 2017. I havecompeted in eight NPC shows total now.I continue to train six days a week. A typical day usuallyincludes some form of cardio in the morning frst thingand lifting in the late afternoon or evening. I follow anutrition plan laid out by my coach, IFBB (InternationalI plan on competing again in Texas in 2021 and thenstep on a national stage after that in 2021. The road tobecoming an IFBB protakes time, often yearsand sometimes over adecade of discipline,regimented diet, andtraining,constantlygainingknowledge,and learning your bodyas it changes, as wellas staying healthy andavoiding injury.I fnd it a great passionto have outside of workto help stay mentallyand physically healthyand always ft to do myjob.OFF THE CLOCK is a section in the newsletter that showcases an interesting fact about a staffmember in the FSS division. Did you publish a book, do you have a hidden talent, do you havea unique collection, or do you have an interesting hobby (just to name a few suggestions)?We welcome any information you would like to share in the newsletter! 4FSS Essentials
WELLNESS WISDOMBy: Lindsay Luen, Doctor of Physical Terapy Student and WellCats StafThe sunshine and warm weather are a clear indicationthat summer has arrived! While this time of year usuallybrings vacations and backyard barbeques, we fndourselves slowly and carefully easing back into ourprevious activities with a new sense of awareness.These past few months have been challenging, but witha new season comes a fresh start; it might look a littledifferent than we planned, it’s an opportunity to refecton lessons we’ve learned and progress we’ve made.Spring gave us resilience. We learned how to facediffcult situations with creativity and problem-solvingstrategies. We met challenges with positivity and learnedhow to pivot when obstacles arose.Research has shown that while some people seem tocome by resilience naturally, these behaviors can alsobe learned. Here are ways to foster your own resilience.Find a Sense of Purpose in Your LifeBe an observer of your day. When do you feel at yourbest? Usually those feelings of living your best life alignwith a purpose. For example, maybe you feel your bestteaching, parenting, or volunteering. Think about whatyou enjoy and do more of it.Create Positive Beliefs in Your AbilitiesWe all have special talents and gifts. Let’s celebratethem. Maybe you are a wonderful cook, or you are superorganized. These are small skills that go a long way.Write down your talents big and small and think of all theways those talents help you and others. Small talentscreate a big impact on your life and the lives of others.Let your talents shine bright.Develop a Strong Social NetworkWhether your social network consists of one personor ten people, make sure you reach out to friends andkeep those connections strong. Maybe you plan a Zoomcall, go for a socially distanced walk, or send yourfriend a card or email. These are all ways to foster goodrelationships that will support you during diffcult times.Embrace ChangeChange is challenging even under good circumstances.If you are facing big changes, think of one positive aspectassociated with that change. For example, if you areworking from home, what are some perks of your homeoffce that don’t exist in your workplace? You can make afresh lunch, fold the laundry on your break, and hang outwith your pets. Finding the positives makes change lessscary and more enjoyable.Resilience: Developing Skills toBounce Back after SetbacksBe OptimisticWe have the ability to put a positive or negative stampon any situation. Look for the possibilities in a situationto keep your mind in the positive zone. It’s easy todefault to the negative but stay curious. Keep learningand search for that silver lining. It’s there.Nurture YourselfTake a self-care moment once a day. This could be assimple as taking a deep breath, lighting your favoritecandle, putting on a great song, or reading a good book.Self-care doesn’t have to be long and expensive. It justhas to be mindful. You are taking a moment to honorand care for yourself so you can be your best for others.Develop Your Problem-Solving SkillsBe a solution person. Whenever you are faced witha problem, think of three possible solutions beforecollaborating with others. Let your mind run wild. Notall your solutions will work, but the good news is youonly need one solution to solve a problem. This creativebrainstorming allows you to think outside the box andactively work toward solving a problem.Establish GoalsGoals are your roadmap to success. They provide specifctasks and a timeline. Write your goals down and look atthem often. They can be your motivator and guide.Keep Working on Your SkillsPutting time and energy into improving your skills is apositive way to stay active and move fo
include Steve Kuclo, Kai Greene, Rob Hall, and Leroy Walker. I plan on competing again in Texas in 2021 and then step on a national stage after that in 2021. The
