Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the Business Center located?
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Chemistry and Computer Science Building Room 1.0502 (First floor across from Starbucks)
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Who do I go to if I need assistance?
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Contact the CoS Business Center Manager at extension 8170.
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How do I access the website?
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Click on the following link: https://utep.edu/science/businesscenter or go to www.utep.edu and search for “College of Science Business Center.”
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What are the steps in the workflow process?
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End user initiates a request in CoS portal
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eForm electronically routes to Business Center for processing
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End user receives email notifications when the requests are received by the Business Center
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Business Center staff processes transactions/vouchers and submits to the next approver
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Central Administration final approves
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Can I call the Business Center and have a Specialist walk me through the process?
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Yes. The Business Center staff’s priority is to provide outstanding support to all faculty, staff and students within the College.
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How will Miner Mall purchases be affected?
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They won’t. The cart should be assigned to the Business Center Manager, Brenda Velazquez (bvelazquez@utep.edu)
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What will happen to my Research Incentive accounts?
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A Business Center Specialist will monitor and maintain both administrative and faculty
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How can I make purchases from an internal award?
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They will be handled the same as an external award.
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Who is responsible for departmental account reconciliations?
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Each department.
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Can I walk to the Business Center to submit receipts?
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Yes, after initial contact has been made with a Business Center Specialist.
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As an account holder, am I responsible for approving requests?
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Yes, just as before.
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Can I go to my departmental staff member and ask for assistance in submitting a transaction?
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Yes.
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How will these changes impact my ability to travel?
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It won’t. You will have the support and assistance that is needed by the Business Center.
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As a PI, how do I handle a FedEx package?
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You would FedEx the package as usual, FedEx would send the invoice to the Business Center, a Specialist will reach out to the PI for payment, and will help complete the eForm.
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