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Boise State University Raptor Research Center (RRC)
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GENERAL
GENERAL
General Resources
General Resources
Forms & General Links: RRC Resources and Forms
Admin Support: RRC Workflow Chart – alphabetical list of business items and workflow from start to approvals, links
Libraries:
Albertsons Library collection at Boise State University, with subject-specific library liaisons
Extensive ornithological library at the World Center for Birds of Prey on site by appointment. Call 208-362-3716 to schedule or request a PDF copy of an item in their collection.
Help Desk: Internet and computer help, A/V troubleshooting, equipment rentals
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
Research Communication
Research Communication
The Research and Creative Activities Communications Toolbox provides guidance on sharing research with the public.
Animal Handling and Public Perception: Note that sometimes members of the public have sensitivities to animal research. Please discuss your posting of any animal-related research photographs or content to social media or websites with your major professor or supervisor to ensure compliance with university oversight. Cite animal handling procedures and credentials.
Poster Templates: Use Boise State Research Poster Templates for an easy place to start!
Credits to RRC: Please credit the Boise State University Raptor Research Center whenever you are presenting research that was in some way supported by the RRC. Use the RRC mark (to the right or download via link) on your poster or presentation slides. If your poster or presentation has a dark background, let RRC admin know so they can get an appropriately colored mark for you.
Credits to Boise State: Also use Boise State logos. These logos can only be downloaded by Boise State employees - ask RRC admin for logo graphic files if you are a student but not an employee.
Mail
Mail
Mailboxes: Graduate students have mailboxes in SCNC 106 or SCNC 109 for work and academic use.
Shipments: Research equipment packages should be addressed to [Your Name], Dept. of Biological Sciences MS-1515, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725. Alternatively, packages can be mailed to the same address but to Raptor Research Center MS-1516. The MS # prompts Central Receiving on where to deliver the package. You will be notified by email of packages ready for pickup by DBS or RRC admin.
Personal Mailing: Personal mail/packages will not be picked up, processed, or received by the university’s Mail Services. But students, staff, and the public can use Bronco Express shipping services in the SUB for shipping personal items!
Email & Computer Systems
Email & Computer Systems
Office of Information Technology computer accounts (note that student emails have a "u" after the @ and employee emails do not...e.g., BusterBronco@u.boisestate.edu vs. BusterBronco@boisestate.edu)
RRC Mark:
SPACES FOR WORK & ACADEMICS
SPACES FOR WORK & ACADEMICS
Offices & Desks
Offices & Desks
Space is provided for graduate students in Raptor Research Building and in the Science Building upon request when students submit a Biology Graduate Student Office Space Request. Advisors may also have workspaces for students within their research laboratories, and some advisors may prefer that students use space in their labs - check with your advisor before requesting office space.
RRC Building Grad Offices Google Drive: Info about use of student office space and equipment in the Raptor Research Building. (link restricted to current occupants)
Workstations: Requested workstations are assigned by the RRC Research Center Administrator in the RR Building and by the DBS Program Coordinator-Student Research in the Science Building. If you move to another desk space, notify admin.
Cleaning individual office spaces is your responsibility.
Please be respectful of other office occupants.
Gear Storage: The RRC may be able to provide additional space to store field gear in the Raptor Research Building.
Animals on Campus: See Policy 9160 - Animals on Campus for complete information about service animals, service animals in training, and companion pets on campus. Employees who plan to have their pet with them on campus in an individual work space must first complete an Animals on Campus Pet Request Form.
Conference & Meeting Rooms
Conference & Meeting Rooms
Raptor Research Building and Science Building conference rooms are available for discussions, seminars, group study, practicing presentations, etc. by students, faculty, and staff.
Raptor Research Building meeting rooms RAPT 133 or 134 (each comfortably seats 8, overflow seating available) - RRC Room Request Form
Raptor Research Building classrooms RAPT 118 or computer lab RAPT 119 (max capacities 28 and 24 respectively) - Registrar Room Request
Science Building meeting rooms SCNC 147 & 146C - DBS Room Request Form
See more information on the RRC Employees website on these and other rooms, capacities, troubleshooting, etc.
Keys & Proxy Access
Keys & Proxy Access
RRC Key Request Form or DBS Key/Proxy Authorization Form: Complete online to request proxy access and keys to specific buildings and labs for RRC Rooms (RAPT 101-107, 115, 116, 127) or DBS rooms (RAPT 117-126, 131 and SCNC rooms), respectively. Use the DBS form to request keys/access to Science Building rooms.
Proxy Building Access: All M.S. Raptor Biology students, M.S. or M.A. Biology students, EEB students, Biology employees, and Raptor Research Center employees will automatically have proxy access to the Raptor Research Building and the Science Building, Biology front office, Science Building 2nd floor copier, and Science Building 4th floor ice machine. Notify departmental admin if there are access issues.
Access Issues: For immediate access issues, contact Campus Public Safety by phone or text at 208-426-6911. Be prepared to show your Bronco Card or provide the responding officer with your student ID number.
Keys: All keys must be returned to the issuing department at the end of students’ programs or employees’ tenure and before vacating campus.
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
The RRC maintains diverse computer, field, and laboratory equipment that may be loaned to students.
Field & Laboratory Equipment
Field & Laboratory Equipment
Equipment Available: See the RRC Equipment List on RRC Resources & Forms and complete an RRC Equipment Checkout Form.
See the following section to learn about using university vehicles.
New Equipment: A student’s graduate advisor or employee’s supervisor can contact the RRC to request new equipment/supply purchases using RRC funds by completing an RRC Equipment & Supply Order Form.
Vehicles
Vehicles
Field Vehicles from RRC: The RRC Fleet consists of six 4x4 trucks kept at the RRC Building at 970 S. Lusk St. that are available for field use by students and employees. See the linked website for the reservation process and prerequisites.
All drivers of RRC vehicles must read through the linked website’s information and complete new driver documents and prerequisites, so there is a lead time of a couple of weeks for new drivers.
Requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible and must be approved by a student’s advisor.
Other Vehicle Rentals:
Field Vehicles - External Rentals: Off-Road Research Vehicle Rentals Standard Operating Procedure – SOP for external off-road vehicle rentals to mitigate vehicle vendors’ fees for damage not caused by Boise State University drivers.
Road Vehicles: For road travel to conferences, training, and local trips, see Motor Pool Reservations for on-road driving travel needs from Boise State Motor Pool or contact DBS or RRC administrators to discuss rental options. Rental vehicles, whether rented through Boise State or externally through the state’s contract with Enterprise, are considered University Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Record checks are required of drivers. Multi-Passenger Van Training is also available and required before renting vans. Motor Pool vehicles may be used in the U.S. and Canada. Other international vehicle rentals may be procured from any reputable vendor with all optional coverages/insurance selected.
Student Driver Authorization Form: This form must be submitted on behalf of a student driver to authorize their use of a rental vehicle under the State of Idaho Rental Contract for rental vehicles
Computers, Software, & Peripherals
A powerful desktop computer is available in a RR Building graduate office (use RAPT 116 Computer Use calendar to reserve in-person or for remote access) with a suite of GIS and Statistical Software installed (R, ArcGIS Desktop, etc.).
Note that personal files are not saved on this computer, and work must be saved to your own media.
If a Boise State-owned computer is not working, email the RRC Research Center Administrator with your name, the date it stopped working, the make and model, the serial #, the room # it is in, and a detailed description of the problem.
RAPT 119 and SCNC 146B computer labs have computers available for use whenever classes are not being held.
ArcGIS Online is available to all currently enrolled students on any capable computer (64 MB RAM minimum; 256 MB RAM minimum recommended). Go to this link > Click Boise State Enterprise Login > Sign in using your usual Boise State credentials.
Send an email to HelpDesk@boistate.edu to request an Adobe Acrobat Pro license.
See OIT Services A-Z for information about software available to campus.
Printers are available in all graduate offices for low volume printing. A copier and plotter (large format printer) are available in the Department of Biological Sciences mail room.
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
General Travel Guidance
General Travel Guidance
All Travelers:
Check/update your emergency contact information on file (employee link / student link).
Per State of Idaho Travel Policy, expenses related to travel cannot be reimbursed prior to completion of travel. This includes registration fees and airfare that are often made months in advance. Thus, students should ask advisors to use their p-card for these early travel expenses to prevent long-term personal obligations.
Students Employed by Boise State:
Travel Authorization Info Form-RRC should be submitted as soon as estimated travel dates are known. Wait to receive confirmation from RRC admin that your Travel Authorization was approved before incurring any travel expenses. Travel to advance your graduate research, such as training or to present research at a conference, is scheduled as work-related travel with a Travel Authorization. See Introduction to Employee Travel.
Submit an RRC Reimbursement Request (Travel) Form ASAP after travel for reimbursements via Expense Report submission. See Introduction to Expense Reimbursement.
Personal time may be combined with work/educational time during travel, but certain protocols must be followed during purchasing that are outlined on the TA Info Form-RRC and on the RRC Employee Resources website.
Students Not Employed by Boise State:
Student Travel and Field Trip Expectations and Consent Agreement should be completed for any overnight travel - send to RRC admin to keep on file.
Authorized Volunteer Agreement must be completed and sent to RRC admin for any non-employee students or students off contract during the summer who are driving university-owned or university-rented vehicles.
Submit an RRC Reimbursement Request (Travel) Form ASAP after travel for reimbursements via student payments.
International Travel
International Travel
Before proceeding with any of these steps, consult your advisor and/or RRC administration.
GAship International Insurance Coverage: The university's Graduate Assistant insurance plan has On-Call International as part of the plan. Access the On-Call International policy information online at: Travel assistance | Aetna Student Health and the certificate of coverage online at: Boise State University - Grad Assists - On Call Certificate of Coverage. Specific questions should be directed to the insurance provider. If you are employed as a Boise State GA for a spring semester and the following fall semester, this coverage extends through the summer between semesters. In addition to this coverage, you may want to seek additional insurance (following) to cover any potential gaps.
Work/Conference Time Insurance Coverage: After securing an employee Travel Authorization (TA) or Authorized Volunteer Agreement, complete a Foreign Travel Submission for international emergency insurance. Notify Risk Management & Insurance (RMI@boisestate.edu) if your overall travel dates or personal travel dates changed from your original plan in the TA (for employees). Specify any personal days in the RMI form.
Personal Time Insurance Coverage: You have the option to get emergency assistance insurance (such as emergency evacuation) and international medical coverage for personal travel days through Boise State's Center for Global Engagement. To request, email AmiTain@boisestate.edu at CGE. Identify yourself as a student with the RRC and acknowledge that you are aware that your student account will be charged directly for the insurance.
Ensure you have an up-to-date passport that expires at least 6 months after the last date of your upcoming travel. Students and employees can apply for passports and have photos taken at a low cost through the Center for Global Engagement.
Obtain visas or other paperwork as necessary. See the U.S. Department of State travel website.
Enroll in the STEP program at state.step.gov to be located in emergencies and get up-to-date destination information.
Submit an International Handcarry Form (preferably months in advance) to exportcontrols@boisestate.edu if transporting any university-owned or university-controlled electronics anywhere internationally. Maintain control of university property and devices, avoid accessing files remotely while abroad, and store any necessary scientific, technical, and/or sensitive information on an encrypted flash drive on your person rather than on your device.
You are required to consult with Export Control before travel can be approved to embargoed, sanctioned, or prohibited countries and/or when your funder or scope of work includes military, space, or intelligence. Visit Export Controls or contact exportcontrols@boisestate.edu to further discuss policy compliance.
If the destination country is Level 3 or 4 on the State Department’s Travel.State.Gov travel advisories website (measuring health and unrest risk), then there are two forms required for the traveler to complete and submit with the TA (can get from COAS office, specify if student or employee).
You are responsible for your own health. The university urges that you become aware of known diseases, illnesses, and outbreaks and consider recommended/required vaccinations in destination coutry(ies) as recommended by the CDC and World Health Organization. Consult with your primary provider or a hospital network’s travel medicine department.
Check into international cell phone options, technology compatibility with outlets, recommended or required vaccinations, customs medication prohibitions, etc. before travel.
The Raptor Research Center is here for you.
Please contact Stacey Smith at StaceySmith870@boisestate.edu with any questions about this webpage.
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