Forum Information
The BAS Forum is a periodic meeting that brings together business managers and others with financial or account management responsibilities from all of KSU's eight campuses. The Forums are designed to keep participants aware of current or upcoming business process improvements, system developments, or general topics of financial or business interest. Feedback and participation is encouraged by all attendees, and the sharing of ideas to achieve improved business solutions is one goal of these Forums.
BAS Forum Members (list is updated quarterly)
Upcoming meeting dates and times are listed below:
- April 11, 2012 Kent Student Center - Governance Chambers 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- June 13, 2012 Kent Student Center - Room 204 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- October 10, 2012 Kent Student Center - Governance Chambers 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
2012 Meetings
January 25, 2012
- University Policies Process
- Automation of Cellular Device Authorization Form
- VITA Program
- Sponsored Programs Institutional Prior Approval Form
- FlashCart Training Opportunities
- Mail Services New
- Misc
Employee discounts
Surplus website
W-9's
1099's
Equipment Inventory reports
Minutes from the January 25, 2012 BAS Forum
Institutional Prior Approval Form for Sponsored Programs
2011 Meetings
October 12, 2011
- Traveline - Department Contacts Need Updated
- Independent Contractor - Upcoming Live Webinar
- Business Meals and Hospitality Expenses Policy
Minutes from the October 12, 2011 BAS Forum
Traveline Billing Information Form
August 10, 2011
- President's Excellence Award
- Records Retention - What to Keep
- Tax Reporting: Scholarship/Fellowship or Wages?
Minutes from the August 10, 2011 BAS Forum
Scholarship / Fellowship / Grant Student Letter
Service vs. Scholarship/Fellowship
Tax Determination Comparison
Tax Determination Questions
June 8, 2011 meeting was cancelled
April 13, 2011
- Employee Evaluations - What's New in 2011
- Exit Interviews for Voluntary Separation
- CashNet eMarket
- Property and Casualty Insurance Allocations
- Introduction of New Supplier Diversity Program Manager
- Bank of America Pcard Deadlines
- Postal Fee Increases
- Open Discussion (Various departments will be represented)
Minutes from the April 13, 2011 BAS Forum
February 9, 2011
- Independent Contractors
- Graduate Student Senate - Department Funding Forms
- Internal Audit - University's Collection of Public Funds
- Purchasing Card Update
- Gift Reporting Guidelines
- Mail Services Work Orders
- 1099's
- Inventory Reports
- External Financial Reporting - Reminder
Minutes from the February 9, 2011 BAS Forum
2010 Meetings
2010 Meetings
December 8, 2010
- Electronic Access to W-2's
- Kronos - Holiday Pay
- Upcoming Changes with Purchasing Cards
- University Contracts - Internal and External
- Insurance Review
- COEUS
Minutes from the December 8, 2010 BAS Forum
COEUS PowerPoint Presentation
October 13, 2010
- Introduction of New Procurement Director
- Institute for Excellence
- Updating On-line Directories
- Updated Surplus Redistribution Website
- Kronos Update
- Tax Website
- Treasury Tax / Risk Management Changes
- State Database Clean-up
- Payment Forms (ACH and Wire Transfer)
- Mail Services Seminars and New Pricing Structure
- Budget Summary Review and New Functionality of Flashline Finance Reports
Minutes from the October 13, 2010 BAS Forum
Updating Online Directories
Budget Summary Review and Flashline Finance Report Functionality (PowerPoint)
August 18, 2010
- Introduction of new Treasury and Tax Managers
- New Procurement Director Named
- Introduction of Blue Technologies
- FlashTrack
- President's Excellence Award Nominations
- Policy on Red Flags Rule - Identity Theft Prevention
- Misc. Tax Items
- Healthcare Reform and Ohio House Bill 1
- Mail Services Changes and Updates
Minutes from the August 18, 2010 BAS Forum
Policy on Red Flags Rule - Powerpoint
Healthcare Reform and Ohio House Bill 1
Mail Services Changes and Updates - Powerpoint
June 9, 2010
- Audit Site Visits
- Pcard Year End Procedures
- IDC Guidelines
- Year End Reminders
- Cognos Access and Reports
- Business Reply Barcodes
Minutes from the June 9, 2010 BAS Forum Meeting
Fiscal Year End Cut-Off Dates
Interdepartmental Charges (IDC's) and Online Journal Entry Guidelines
Interdepartmental Charges (IDC's) and the Online Journal Entry Process (PowerPoint)
Functions and Responsible Departments
Correcting and Reimbursement of Expense Journal Entries (Using FGAJVCQ & FGAJVCM)
April 14, 2010
- Cellular Device Renewals
- CliqBook Training
- Year End Reminders
- Payroll - Misc
- Leave Donation Policy
- Performance Evaluations
- Telecommunications Billing
- Foundation / AP Procedures
Minutes from the April 14, 2010 BAS Forum Meeting
Listing of Banner Rule Codes
Payroll Contacts
Procedures for Obtaining Telecomm Statements in Pinnacle
Classified Performance Evaluations Memo
February 10, 2010
- Commonspot Updates
- Vehicle Insurance Changes
- Public Records Review
- Records Retention Review
- Performance Evaluations
- Ohio New Hire Changes
- Banner Updates
- Blue Technology Contract
- 1099 Reminders
Minutes from the Feb. 10, 2010 BAS Forum Meeting
Automobile Deductible Changes
Public Records Act and Records Retention Powerpoint
Handout-Copying and Reversing a Journal Voucher
Web Xtender Icon Change
