Business Services News

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Hawkeyes gain hands on learning with UI Risk Management

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Through collaboration and relationship building, Risk Management has been able to provide hands-on learning opportunities for two courses offered by Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa.
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UI Risk Management implements online vehicle accident reporting

Friday, October 28, 2022
Beginning Nov. 1, all vehicle incidents involving University of Iowa vehicles may be reported online in Employee Self Service or MyUI. UI Risk Management implemented the online Vehicle Accident Reporting to improve both the convenience and efficiency of auto claims.
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Business Services staff named by class of 2022 for making a difference

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
UI Business Services were identified by 2022 graduates for making a difference in their lives. Business Services is committed to supporting students through employment opportunities, campus partnerships and service initiatives, and mentorship.

Business Services Teams

Accounts Payable

auditing and processing of invoices and payments for The University of Iowa

Central Receiving

Receives items shipped to the University, delivers to campus locations at no charge to departments.

General Stores

Provides custodial supplies, paper, softener salt, dry ice, and gas cylinders; manages office supplier contract.

Laundry Services

This team processes over 6 Million pounds of clean garments, linens, and products each year.

Provides, launders, repairs, picks up, and delivers garments, hospitality, institutional, and dust control products

Mailing Services

Distributes incoming and outgoing campus mail; provides bulk mailing services; offers metering, ink-jet addressing, inserting and tabbing.

Printing Services

Produces documents through digital and offset printing; manages printing vendor bids; operates Copy Centers. 

Parking and Transportation

Manages CAMBUS bus system, campus parking, commuter programs, and bicycle registration.  

Purchasing

Obtains quality goods and services at the lowest reasonable cost.

Risk Management

Identifies and analyzes risk; implements loss control programs; administers insurance programs covering property and liability.

Surplus

Sells equipment that departments no longer need; manages disposal of all university computers; recycles items that cannot be used. 

Travel

Audits and processes payments related to University business travel' provides travel policy and process information.

University Shared Services

Provide transactional services, including procurement requisitions, ebuy requisitions, e-vouchers, cash deposits, procurement card purchases and reconciliation, request for travel, and travel expense vouchers.