Penn Childrens Center
Fee
Reduction/Open Enrollment Summer and Fall Placements
Each
year the Penn Childrens Center (the Universitys child-care
program) and the Division of Human Resources set aside funds to
help reduce the cost of the program for qualified Penn staff.
In January 2001, the Penn Childrens Center moved to new,
larger quarters the Left Bank complex at 3160 Chestnut Street.
Applications are now being accepted for summer and fall enrollment
for toddlers and preschool age children. Waitlist applications
for infants are also being accepted.
The Penn Childrens
Center serves children ages 12 weeks through 5 years. The program
features weekly themes and a diverse, multicultural curriculum,
based on the principles of early childhood education. PCC features
a nurturing infant program, well-equipped classrooms with computers,
a multi-purpose indoor-gym room, and an outdoor playground.
The
teaching staff is highly trained in early childhood education.
Tuition fees
for July 2, 2002June 27, 2003
Penn rate available
to Penn faculty, staff, students, and UPHS employees. Assisted
rate is available only to regular University faculty and staff
(not UPHS) who meet eligibility requirements. Subject to space
availability.
* |
Penn
|
Regular
|
Sliding
|
Sliding
|
* |
Rate
|
Rate
|
fee A
|
fee B
|
Pre School
|
* |
* |
* |
* |
5 days
|
$188
|
$213
|
$113
|
$141
|
4 days
|
$164
|
$189
|
$98
|
$123
|
3 days
|
$134
|
$151
|
$80
|
$100
|
2 days
|
$97
|
$110
|
$58
|
$73
|
Toddlers
|
* |
* |
* |
* |
5 days
|
$231
|
$258
|
$138
|
$173
|
4 days
|
$206
|
$231
|
$124
|
$155
|
3 days
|
$182
|
$204
|
$109
|
$137
|
2 days
|
$121
|
$136
|
$73
|
$91
|
Infants
|
* |
* |
* |
* |
5 days
|
$279
|
$308
|
$168
|
$209
|
4 days
|
$243
|
$268
|
$146
|
$182
|
3 days
|
$200
|
$221
|
$120
|
$150
|
2 days
|
$134
|
$147
|
$80
|
$100
|
Drop In Care
|
* |
* |
* |
* |
Preschool
|
$47
|
* |
* |
* |
Toddlers
|
$60
|
* |
* |
* |
Infants
|
$67
|
* |
* |
* |
Sliding fee A rates for
Univ. staff only with combined family income below $50,000
|
Sliding fee B rates
for Univ. staff only with combined family Income below $60,000
|
* |
* |
* |
Please
contact Natalie Subeh at (215) 898-5272 for additional information
or to arrange a tour. Visit our web page: www.business-services.upenn.edu/childcare/
Leroy
Nunery, Vice President, Business Services
2002-2003 Parking
Rates
For academic year 2002-2003,
permit parking fees will increase an average of 5%, a $1.27per
week increase in most University parking lots. The average
permit
rate will be $5.54 per working day (based on 250 working days).
The daily flat rate for non-permit holders who park in Penn
lots is between $10.00-$12.00.
The general permit
parking fee structure is compliant with University policy that
requires the Parking Program to be self-supporting. Parking fees
pay for surface lot improvements (e.g., costs of pavement, fencing,
striping, control gates), reduce the construction debt on garages,
finance new construction of parking facilities, pay parking taxes
and real estate rental fees, pay attendants salaries, and
cover the cost of operating expenses (e.g., electricity, decals,
snow removal).
2002-2003 Permit
Parking Rates
15%
City of Philadelphia parking tax included
Permit
|
Description
|
Faculty/Staff Rate
|
Student Rate
|
Class
|
(Annual, Sept.-Aug.)
|
(Academic Year, Sept.-May)
|
* |
* |
* |
* |
* |
Class A
|
Campus Parking
|
$1,386.00
|
$1,039.50
|
Class B
|
Remote/Student Commuter
|
$828.00
|
$621.00
|
Class C
|
Evening/Weekend
|
$420.00
|
$315.00
|
Class D
|
Department
Reserved
|
$1,845.00
|
N/A
|
University
faculty and staff are encouraged to pay their parking fees
in installments through automatic payroll deduction. Equal
installments
(12 monthly or 52 weekly) will be taken from each pay issued
September through August. Additionally, you will be automatically
enrolled in the Penn Commuter Choice program, which offers
you
significant tax savings by deducting parking fees (up to $175
per month or $2,100 per year) on a pre-tax basis. Through
Penn
Commuter Choice, you do not pay federal or FICA taxes on the
deducted amount.
Leroy Nunery,
Vice President, Business Services
Back-to-School
Computer Sale
The
Computer Connections annual Back-to-School Computer Sale
is on now and continues until Septebmer 6. It features computers
from Apple, Dell, and IBM. Faculty and staff may be eligible to
finance their computer purchase through monthly payroll deductions
offered by Penns Credit Union. A brochure will be distributed
through intramural mail. Details are available online at www.upenn.edu/computerstore
(a PennNet ID and password are required for access).
Customized Penn
Merchandise
Penn affiliates
have an opportunity to create specialized Penn logo shirts,
jackets, caps, and accessories through a new University partnership
with Club Colors, a leading supplier of high-quality promotional
products and insignia merchandise.
Through Club
Colors program, individuals have access to a customized
online catalog and store: www.pennmerchandise.com.
This website allows orders of specialty Penn insignia merchandise,
with the following features:
Minimum
order of one piece
Your choice of various Penn logos to create your own
design, customizable for your department or event
All orders ship within 48 hours
University-issued purchase orders receive a 12% discount
from the online price
For more information
about Club Colors, or to speak with a representative, contact
Doug Murphy at (800) 249-2582 or e-mail
d_murphy@clubcolors.com.
Leroy
Nunery,Vice President,
Business Services
Penn Mail Service: Services
and New USPS Postal Rates
Penn Mail Services
current 12% surcharge has not changed. The fee is necessary to
continue to offer the same quality of service and cover the rising
costs for services paid by Penn Mail (i.e., costs of operations
including fuel, utilities and equipment maintenance, new equipment
purchases, relocation expenses, and employee wages/benefits).
Penn Mail Service
currently provides the following services at no cost to departments:
Sorting
and delivery of approximately 2.6 million pieces of intramural
mail
Direct delivery
service (twice daily) to 106 buildings and 159 mail stops
Metering of more
than 6.8 million piecesall mail classes
Provision of
intramural mail envelopes
Early morning
mail pick-up at USPS for early distribution
Pick-up of UPS
ground shipments for same-day processing
Bulk mail pick-ups
for large orders (with prior notification)
Provision of
USPS trays and tubs for large mailings
Consultative
services on correct address, design, and postal discount policies
Note:
(large mailings requiring a separate pickup will be subject
to a minimum charge of $50).
Services and
Savings Opportunities
Penn Mail Service
has sorting equipment with advanced technology that accurately
captures all classifications of USPS mail, ensuring that mail
gets sorted in the appropriate postage categories. Penn Mail Service
also offers other opportunities to save on mail jobs, including
competitive folding/insertion rates and mailing list verification
and certification which eliminates duplicate names and addresses,
ensures correct addressing to save on undeliverable mail costs,
and offers "action messages" to attract recipients attention.
Postal Rate
Increase
The U.S. Postal
Service has made several changes to its mail classes and rates,
which took effect June 30, 2002. The table below offers a summary
of the key services and changes.
For a complete
listing, consult the USPS website: http://www.usps.com/ratecase/.
Service
|
Previous
Rate
|
New
Rate
|
* |
* |
(effective
6/30/02)
|
First
Class Letter
|
* |
* |
1
ounce |
.34
|
.37
|
Additional
ounce
|
.23
|
.23
|
* |
* |
* |
Postcard
|
.21
|
.23
|
* |
* |
* |
Express
Mail
|
* |
* |
1/2
lb.
|
$12.45
|
$13.65
|
Up
to 2 lbs.
|
$16.25
|
$17.85
|
Flat
rate env.
|
$16.25
|
$13.65
|
* |
* |
* |
Services
|
* |
* |
Certified
mail
|
$2.10
|
$2.30
|
Insured
Mail |
*
|
* |
(over
$50-$100)
|
$2.00
|
$2.20
|
*($1
for each additional $100 in value)
|
* |
* |
Return
Receipt
|
$1.50
|
$1.75
|
Penn
Mail Service will continue its efforts to offer the University
community high quality service at competitive rates. If you have
questions regarding our offerings or any of the changes, please
feel free to contact us at (215) 898-MAIL.
Additional
information may be found on our website: www.business-services.upenn.edu/department/mail.html.
Janet
Wetherill, Manager, Penn Mail Service
Campus Dining Services: Now Partnering
with ARAMARK
Campus
Dining Services announced in late May, that ARAMARK will become
its new food services partner. Following a successful four-year
relationship with Bon Appétit Management Company, the University
conducted an evaluation of the Universitys campus dining
program and partnership model. Due to financial challenges and
a different market direction, the University determined that
a
vendor change was necessary according to Lee Nunery, vice president,
business services.
The University
signed a letter of intent for a one-year management contract with
ARAMARK, effective in July. During this twelve-month period, Penn
will work with ARAMARK to develop short-term and long-term Campus
Dining goals and strategies. Using its proprietary evaluation
system, MarketMATCH, ARAMARK will assess the Universitys
dining program and provide master planning expertise to guide
its retail and campus dining decisions. With this system, Penn
plans to reevaluate its all-you-care-to-eat offerings and consider
other opportunities to add flexibility, improve quality and innovate
its campus dining program, Mr. Nunery added.
Penn will work
with ARAMARK to add new retail and branded food options in
1920
Commons, and introduce other program enhancements for fall
including:
Headquartered
in Philadelphia, ARAMARK is a $9 billion corporation with worldwide
experience in delivering food, facilities, and other management/support
services. A leader in serving the higher education market,
ARAMARK
has successful partnerships with many peer institutions, including
University of Virginia, Duke, University of Chicago, Boston
University,
and Yale.
Through a relationship
with ARAMARK, Penn seeks to build on the successes of the last
four years by introducing a new Campus Dining partner who will
bring innovative solutions, fresh, creative food options, and
expertise in designing and maintaining excellent facilities.
"We look
forward to the next phases of this effort, working in collaboration
with the College Houses, student leadership, and key campus constituencies
to ensure that our mutual goal for a cost-effective "best
in class" dining program is achieved.," Mr. Nunery
said.
2002-2003
Faculty/Staff Telephone Directory Update
Production
of the 2002-2003 Faculty/Staff Telephone Directory is progressing
on schedule. All revisions made online by July 5, 2002 will
appear
in the 2002-2003 Telephone Directory (subject to your departmental
Directory Liaisons approval). Directories will be distributed
to the campus community in mid-October.
Directory Liaisons:
Upcoming Deadlines
Directory
Liaisons should have received the following items by July 12, to
verify or make revisions:
Telephone
Directory Order Forms will be included in the mailing with the
departmental listings.
Faculty and staff
should continue to use the online update feature to revise directory
information throughout the year. These updates will be made immediately
to the online directory, available from the main Penn webpage,
allowing
the University community access to immediate and accurate information.