When is this happening?
On Dec. 26, 2007, Administrative Computing will convert all Banner IDs from social security numbers to a randomly generated BUid.

How does this affect me?
You can expect to be asked for your BUid at any location on campus where you are currently asked for your social security number. In particular, student Bookstore charges will require your BUid.

How can I learn my BUid?
A letter containing your BUid has been mailed to either your home or local address. If you did not receive the letter, then you can still find your BUid. Keep reading for more information on this.

What strategies are in place to help me manage this change?
A) BUid display in BIC: After Dec. 26, 2007, your BUid will display upon login to your campus BIC account.

B) Stickers for your Campus ID card: To help make this transition easier, BUid stickers will be provided to place on the back of your campus ID card. You must have your campus ID card with you in order to get a sticker. Stickers for existing card holders will be available for pick up at the following locations:
Belmont Central, during regular business hours, beginning January 2
The Bookstore, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., January 7-11

Learn more about getting a sticker.

Will my barcode or magnetic stripe on my campus ID card change?
No, the barcode number on the front of your campus id card and the magnetic stripe on the back will not be affected by this change.

Why is this happening?
This is an effort to protect privacy, minimize the risk of fraud and to comply with federal regulations. Your social security number will continue to be maintained in Banner for certain human resource and/or student financial aid purposes.

How can I learn more about this project?
Information about the Banner ID conversion, including Frequently Asked Questions, can be found at http://www.belmont.edu/acit/buid. A special email account has been set up to receive questions about the BUid conversion. Send a note to buid@mail.belmont.edu or contact us through the Administrative Computing Action Line at 460-5400. When this voice mail line is answered, enter 1791, listen to the greeting and leave a message. We will return your emails and phone calls promptly.

Posted by April Hefner at 07:00 AM on December 28, 2007 | Permalink

Spring Semester begins on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Dates for 8 week courses may be listed incorrectly on your class schedules.

Posted by admin at 11:21 AM on December 21, 2007 | Permalink

Freshman finance major Landon Austin was recently chosen as one of 10 semifinalists from 352 video entries for the MySpace/Doritos "Crash the Super Bowl" Music Video contest. Austin's performance video for original song "Waitin'" was viewed more than 1,370 times and received numerous favorable comments. The next round of finalists will be determined by fans who are allowed to vote once per day at www.myspace.com/doritoscrashthesuperbowl until Dec. 31. Fans must be a MySpace member to vote, but registration takes less than a minute. For more information, visit http://landonaustin.com. Visit Belmont News to read more on this story.

Posted by April Hefner at 12:17 PM on December 18, 2007 | Permalink

This month's edition of the Office of Campus Security's "News from HQ" includes an article which takes the newsletter one step further by describing, in detail, ways to keep yourself and your property safe while shopping this holiday season. Click here to access both the newsletter and the article.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:07 AM on December 13, 2007 | Permalink

It's that time of year when snow appears in the forecast. Although campus closings and class cancellations are rare at Belmont University, snow and icy weather conditions do create the potential need for such action. In the event of inclement weather, there are several sources you can turn to for information about class cancellations and office closings.
Belmont's Instant Alert System: Receive closing details via your cell phone.
Registration is quick and easy. Text the word Belmont to 27538 or sign in to your BIC account on bic.belmont.edu and look for the Instant Alert message (under My Campus and Academic Department Messages). Click on the link provided, and you will be directed to the instant alert Web site.
BIC (belmont intranet connection) bic.belmont.edu: Closing details will be available in the "campus announcements" section of the home page.
Belmont's Web page www.belmont.edu: A headline under "Belmont News" on the home page will provide a link to closing details.
The Belmont News Line (460-5000): If the weather is questionable, the campus hotline will provide a campus status update.
Local media: Belmont’s Office of Communication has coordinated with the following media to broadcast closing information:
Television:
WKRN-TV, Channel 2
WSMV-TV, Channel 4
WTVF-TV, Channel 5
FOX-TV, Channel 17 (Comcast Channel 6)
Radio:
WSM 650-AM , WLAC 1510-AM
WJXA, WMAK 96.3-FM, WJXA 92.9-FM
WPLN 90.3-FM, WKDF 103.3-FM, WGFX 104.5-FM
WRVW 107.5-FM, WUBT 101.1-FM, WNRQ 105.9-FM, WSIX 97.9 FM
Because weather and road conditions can vary greatly within our region, students, faculty and staff are urged to use individual discretion when traveling to campus in snow or icy conditions.

Posted by April Hefner at 08:35 AM on December 12, 2007 | Permalink

Student payroll checks will be available for pick up at Belmont Central on Friday, December 7, starting at 8 a.m.

Posted by April Hefner at 09:09 AM on December 06, 2007 | Permalink

Join the Freshman Class Council @ Feedback Clothing Wed., Dec. 5, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for live music and free food to benefit Tom's Shoes. Buy a pair for you, a family member or a friend, and a pair of Tom's will be donated directly to a child in need. For more information on Tom's Shoes, visit www.tomsshoes.com. For information on the Freshman Class Council benefit event, email fcc@pop.belmont.edu.

Posted by April Hefner at 11:20 AM on December 04, 2007 | Permalink

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PLAY!
Check out the best ACIS Flag Football plays made by teams all across the nation, and vote for your favorite!

VOTE NOW! Voting closes at noon EST on Friday, December 7th!

VOTE & WIN!
VIDEO CONTEST PRIZES:
Each time you vote*, you are entered to win one of the exciting prizes below
from the ACIS sponsors! *One vote/entry per day, per e-mail.
Xbox 360 System
Kodak EasyShare 5300 All-in-One Printer
Norelco 7000 Series Razor
Nike $50 Gift Card

Based on your votes, the Pontiac ACIS Flag Football ‘Performance Play of the Year’ will be selected from among the videos posted at ACISports.com for voting.
$500 TEAM PRIZE: The team play featured in the video that receives the most votes will receive $500.
$500 SCHOOL PRIZE: The recreation department at the school with the winning team video also receives $500.
$100 VIDEO FINALISTS: $100 to each person who submitted one of the finalist videos that are posted on ACISports.com.

CLICK HERE to Vote & WIN at ACISports.com

After you vote, you can also enter to win a new Pontiac!

Posted by at 08:51 AM on December 04, 2007 | Permalink

Take a break from grading papers and posting grades! Join the Beaman
Center Group Fitness Team for a special Zumba preview Thursday,
December 13 at 12noon in the Group Fitness Room. Bottled water will be
provided. This special 1 hour event is for Faculty and Staff only, so
don't miss out on a fun way to sneak fitness into your day. Contact
Caroline at groupfit@mail.belmont.edu for more information.

Posted by at 08:48 AM on December 04, 2007 | Permalink

Belmont is now allowing all student/faculty/staff groups and organizations to advertise their events, meetings, convo's, etc on the new Ch. 3 Events Board. To request an event be posted, go to: www.belmont.edu/its and under the 'Quick Links' section, click the 'Ch. 3 Events Board Request Form' link. All requirements/specifics are posted on the first page of the form. Press the button to Agree to the requirements, fill out the form, and click "Submit". Once the request is verified that the requirements are met, it will be created and will appear on Ch. 3 along with the tv schedule. Your advertisement will then appear on all resident student televisions every time they turn to ch. 3.

Posted by admin at 03:37 PM on December 03, 2007 | Permalink