Faculty/Staff News
May 18, 2022
The Hartt School Honors Retiring and Departing Faculty
The Hartt School honors retiring and departing faculty.
May 12, 2022
Extended Break over Memorial Day Weekend
University offices will be closed on May 26, May 27, and May 30.
May 12, 2022
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Dependent Child Life Insurance
Dependent Health and Life Insurance Eligibility.
May 12, 2022
Deadline for FY22 Payments (TEVs, OFCs, invoices on POs, IDTs)
Deadline for FY22 Payments will be July 11, 2022.
May 11, 2022
Open Faculty Senate May Meeting
Webex Invitations to be sent to all full-time and part-time faculty.
May 05, 2022
Appreciation Barbecue Brings Faculty and Staff Together
The faculty and staff appreciation barbecue took place on May 5.
May 04, 2022
Exempt Staff Leave Report Deadlines
Exempt employees are required to use leave report to record the use of their vacation and personal time.
May 04, 2022
Staff Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 11
Our speakers will be President Woodward and Jen Conley.
May 03, 2022
New Date - Faculty and Staff Appreciation Barbecue
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Barbecue changed to May 5, 2022.
May 03, 2022
Faculty/Staff Wellness Reminders
Pilates Classes and Team Fitness Challenge now running.
May 02, 2022
Laura Johnson Leaders: Call for Applications
Women faculty and staff invited to apply for leadership program.
Apr 28, 2022
Late Night Breakfast Special for Both Students and Faculty-Staff Volunteers
This semester's Late-Night Breakfast will take place on May 3, 2022.
Apr 25, 2022
Sports Center Changes for This Week
Limited hours Tuesday for the intramural gym and on Thursday for the pool.
Apr 25, 2022
Summer 2022 Community Read is "Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning"
Register for community read conversations: July 19, July 26, and Aug. 2, 2022.
Apr 25, 2022
Join AARP CT for The Journey to Livable Communities Virtual Conference May 3
ENHP Associate Professor Claudia Oakes will present.
Apr 25, 2022
Aetna Get Active Team Fitness Challenge
Bridges Around the World starts May 2 for faculty and staff.
Apr 19, 2022
Join Us to Celebrate Provost Fred Sweitzer on May 6
A reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Hursey Center patio.
Apr 20, 2022
President Walter Harrison Endowed Faculty Development Grant Winners Announced
These grant awards support the needs of mid- to late-career faculty and the University of Hartford by supporting significant scholarly efforts.
Apr 20, 2022
Celebrate International and Interfaith Holidays With I-SEE and Interfaith Affinity Networks
Join us for refreshments and conversation to celebrate our rich international and cultural diversity on campus.
Apr 19, 2022
Apply for NEH DVP Summer Workshop on "DeColonizing the Curriculum"
Applications due by May 2 for virtual workshops on May 24 and 26, 2022.
Apr 14, 2022
Additional Security Layer for Faculty and Staff Accounts
Multi-factor authentication will be implemented on faculty and staff email accounts the week of April 18.
Apr 14, 2022
Call for Nominations for Staff Council Delegates and Committee Chairs
Deadline to submit is April 27, 2022.
Apr 13, 2022
Town of West Hartford Invites Participation in Community Survey
Input from students, faculty, and staff will strengthen the efforts of the planning process.
Apr 13, 2022
Staffing Changes Within the Division of Student Success
President Woodward outlines expanded roles for Aaron Isaacs, Suzanne McNeil, Katie Kitchens, David Stender, and Jill Engel-Hellman
Apr 14, 2022
Electronic W-2 Access
You may access your Form W-2 electronically by electing Electronic W-2 Consent.
Apr 13, 2022
Open Faculty Senate April Meeting
Webex Invitations to be sent to all FT and PT Faculty.
Apr 12, 2022
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Barbecue
Faculty and staff appreciation barbecue May 4, 2022.
Apr 11, 2022
April Community Lunch Menu is Available
Join us in celebrating Earth Day, April 21, 2022.
Apr 07, 2022
Late Night Breakfast Volunteers
Faculty and staff are invited to volunteer for this always popular student event.
Apr 06, 2022
Staff Council Meeting April Meeting
Join us next Wednesday, April 13 for our monthly meeting at 1 p.m.
Apr 05, 2022
Dr. Catherine Certo Retirement Reception
Please join us on May 4, 2022 at the 1877 Club from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Apr 04, 2022
Additional Security Layer Being Added to Accounts of UHart Email Users
Multi-factor authentication will be introduced in stages over the next two months.
Apr 05, 2022
Apply for the Innovations in Teaching and Learning Awards ($500)
Apply by April 11 for Award with $500 faculty development funding.
Mar 31, 2022
Sports Center Pool to Open for UHart Community Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
There will be a limit of 20 people at any one time.
Mar 31, 2022
University ID Required to Work Out in Sports Center
Students, faculty, and staff must present their UHart ID to enter and work out in the Sports Center.
Mar 31, 2022
Invitation to Update Demographic Information & Voluntarily Self-Identify
Update your info with HRD.
Mar 29, 2022
Life and Disability Insurance Carrier Update
New insurance carrier effective April 1, 2022.
Mar 29, 2022
Electronic W-2 Access
You may access your Form W-2 electronically by electing Electronic W-2 Consent.
Mar 24, 2022
Anne Berry Promoted to Post Award Manager in the Office of Sponsored Programs
Please join us in congratulating Anne.
Mar 24, 2022
Apply for the Innovations in Teaching and Learning Awards
Apply by April 11 for Award with $500 faculty development funding.
Mar 21, 2022
Payroll Address Changes Now on Self-Service
Change your payroll address on self-service.
Mar 14, 2022
Changes to the Dialogue for Direction Program
Updates to the Annual Process. All reviews due by June 30, 2022.
Mar 11, 2022
Follow-up to Yesterday's Text Alert Test
Steps to take if you did not receive the test alert sent yesterday.
Mar 10, 2022
Open Faculty Senate March Meeting
Webex Invitations to be sent to all FT and PT Faculty.
Mar 10, 2022
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Understanding Our Impact
Committed to ongoing learning, engagement, and transformation.
Mar 08, 2022
Test of Emergency Notification System Scheduled for Thursday, March 10
UHart will conduct a test of its text and email message alert system on March 10 at 10 a.m.
Mar 09, 2022
Race and Entry Fee Reimbursement
Wellness program offering reimbursement beginning April 1, 2022.
Mar 09, 2022
Faculty Senate Announces Second Call for Gordon Clark Ramsey Award for Creative Excellence for Adjunct and Part-Time Faculty 2022
Applications due Friday, March 25, 2022.
Mar 08, 2022
Staff Council Announcements
A new Chair, open positions, and meeting with President Woodward.
Mar 08, 2022
Faculty Senate Executive Committee Endorses Hillyer's Statement
FS Executive Committee condemns Russia's war on Ukraine.
Mar 07, 2022
TIAA Individual Consultations 2022
TIAA Consultant Rick O'Brien available to provide individual consultations virtually.
Mar 03, 2022
Jessica Nicklin Accepts New Opportunity with Hartford HealthCare
A letter from President Gregory Woodward.
Mar 04, 2022
March 2022 Grant Alerts: Upcoming Research Funding Opportunities for Full-Time Faculty and Staff
For more information, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Mar 04, 2022
Faculty and Staff Headshot Photoshoot March 9
Get your headshot taken for your profile in the online directory.
Mar 01, 2022
Degree Works Access Now Available Via Self-Service Portal
Degree works SSO access for faculty, staff & students.
Feb 28, 2022
Fran Altvater to Begin Duties as Interim Dean of Hillyer College on July 1
Fran joined the University of Hartford in 2005 as a Visiting Assistant Professor and is currently an Associate Professor.
Feb 28, 2022
Diverse Spirituality in Aging
The faculty-staff interfaith affinity group presents a guest speaker on Diverse Spirituality in Aging.
Feb 25, 2022
Apply for the Innovations in Teaching and Learning Awards ($500)
Applications due by Monday, April 11, 2022.
Feb 22, 2022
Institutional Review Board Announces eProtocol Training for Faculty and Graduate Students
Learn how to access eProtocol, create a protocol, and more. Meeting will be via Zoom.
Feb 18, 2022
AAUP Listening Session: Respond to the President's Financial Sustainability Plan
AAUP Advocacy Chapter listening session.
Feb 16, 2022
Join a Discussion Group on Equity-Based Grading
Hosted by the Center for Montessori Studies.
Feb 15, 2022
Part-time Faculty Professional Development Fund Now Accepting Applications
A new opportunity for part-time faculty.
Feb 14, 2022
Political Violence and The American Experience
Discuss political violence in American history with Dr. Chris Doyle at the Presidents' College.
Feb 14, 2022
Doctoral Studies Added to Tuition Remission Benefit
Update to the Benefit and Employment Manual.
Feb 09, 2022
Open Faculty Senate February Meeting
Webex Invitations to be sent to all FT and PT Faculty.
Feb 09, 2022
Faculty Senate Announces Gordon Clark Ramsey Award for Creative Excellence 2022
Applications due Friday, March 25.
Feb 09, 2022
Staff Council Meeting Feb. 8
Guest speaker Jeffrey Findlay, Aramark Resident District Manager.
Feb 08, 2022
Funding Opportunity President Walter Harrison Endowed Faculty Development Fund Grants
Call for applications: President Walter Harrison Endowed Faculty Development Fund Grants.
Feb 08, 2022
Academic Technology Advisory Committee Seeks Feedback on Video Conferencing Technologies
Please share your feedback on video conferencing tools by completing a brief questionnaire.
Feb 03, 2022
Humanities Center Seeking Faculty Fellows 2022-23
Theme for 2022-23 is "Decolonizing the University: Ethnic Studies Through Time".
Feb 02, 2022
Applications Being Accepted for Distinguished Teaching Humanist
Open to all university faculty.
Feb 02, 2022
Institutional Review Board Introduces eProtocol
Learn how to submit your IRB protocol/proposal online.
Feb 02, 2022
CITI Program's "Essentials of Grant Proposal Development" Course Now Available for Faculty
For more information, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Feb 02, 2022
February Staff Council Meeting
Guest speaker Jeffrey Findlay, resident district manager for Aramark.
Feb 02, 2022
HRD Forms Transitioned to PeopleAdmin
Update for how Faculty and Staff submit forms to HRD.
Jan 31, 2022
Humanities Center Faculty Fellowships in Ethnic Studies
Reminder that applications are due Feb. 4, 2022.
Jan 28, 2022
Flexible Spending Account(s) Balances - Calendar Year 2021
Did you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) in 2021.
Jan 26, 2022
2021 W2 IRS Compliance Announcement For Dependent Care
Per IRS guidance, we are notifying employees about an update to Dependent Care (Box 10) verbiage on the printed W2s.
Jan 26, 2022
Virtual Town Hall Meeting CT Paid Leave
Date change for February Town Hall Meeting date.
Jan 24, 2022
Extension for Tonkin, Larsen, and Trachtenberg Nominations
Applications now due Friday, Feb. 4.
Jan 24, 2022
Coffin Grants Awarded 2022-23
Faculty Senate pleased to announce recipients of Vincent B. Coffin Grants.
Jan 21, 2022
Employee COVID-19 Procedures
Learn what to do if you test positive, are a close contact, or experience symptoms.
Jan 24, 2022
Interfaith Affinity Group - Visions of Spring
What do our various faith traditions tell us about the season we're in and the season we're moving toward?
Jan 21, 2022
Presidents' College Launches its Spring 2022 Season
David Goldenberg on the Rosenberg Case on Jan. 24, with Walter Harrison's Negro Leagues Baseball next on deck. Faculty and staff, try one session free per semester.
Jan 21, 2022
CT Paid Leave - Town Hall Meeting
Join HRD and Chris Monroe, of USI Insurance Group, to discuss the new CT Paid Leave Program.
Jan 21, 2022
CTEI Announces Recipients of Teaching and Learning Grants 2021-22
Congratulations to the recipients.
Jan 17, 2022
Student Employment Reminders from HRD
Reminder of University's policy regarding student employment.
Jan 14, 2022
UHSSE Lottery Application for UHart Employees
A message for employees that have submitted a lottery application for their child to attend University of Hartford School of Science and Engineering.
Jan 14, 2022
Sabbatical Information Session May 9
Anyone considering applying for a sabbatical leave during the 2023-2024 academic year must apply for leave in the fall of 2022.
Jan 13, 2022
Annual Promotion and Tenure Info Sessions
Attend annual promotion and tenure info session.
Jan 13, 2022
CTEI Announces Learn@Lunch Feb. 18
Senior Year Honors Research and Writing: Everything Students Want to Know but May Be Afraid to Ask.
Jan 11, 2022
AAUP State of the University Report
On Friday, Jan. 21, presented by the AAUP Advocacy Chapter.
Jan 11, 2022
Staff Council Monthly Meeting
Schedule change: Jessica Nicklin will be the timely guest speaker to discuss the reopening of campus for the spring semester.
Jan 11, 2022
Jan. 19 Community Lunch Canceled
The Jan. 19 Community Lunch at the 1877 club has been canceled.
Jan 11, 2022
Employment Manual Chapter Change Summary
Emergency closings/snow closing and bereavement policy updates.
Jan 11, 2022
Final Call: Faculty Senate Announces Call for Tonkin, Larsen, and Trachtenberg Awards 2022
Applications due Jan. 21, 2022.
Jan 04, 2022
Belle K. Ribicoff Junior Faculty Prize
Now accepting nominations for 2022–23 Belle K. Ribicoff Junior Faculty Prize.
Jan 04, 2022
Jackie McLean Fellowship: Call for Nominations
Now accepting nominations for the University of Hartford Jackie McLean Fellowship, 2022–23.
Dec 21, 2021
Jennifer Siegal Promoted to Director of Student Health and Well-Being
Jennifer has played an integral role in the transition to the centralized Center for Student Success and has been involved in a number of retention initiatives.
Dec 17, 2021
Spring 2022 DEIJ Professional Day Jan. 13
Join us for the Spring 2022 Annual DEIJ Professional Development Day: Better Together: Fostering an Inclusive and Equitable UHart Community Part II.
Dec 10, 2021
Virtual Faculty-Staff Kickoff on Tuesday, Jan. 11
The annual kickoff to the spring semester will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Dec 13, 2021
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Dependent Child Life Insurance
Info from HRD about Dependent Children aging off insurance.
Dec 09, 2021
Faculty Friday At The Commons
Join with your friends and colleagues for a meal to celebrate the end of the Fall Semester.
Dec 08, 2021
2021–22 Outstanding Staff Member Award Nominations Due Dec. 17
Each year, the University of Hartford celebrates staff who create and foster a culture of service excellence.
Dec 08, 2021
Winter Diversity and Inclusion Professional Development Training
Mark your calendar for Jan. 13, 2022.
Dec 07, 2021
Faculty Senate Open Meeting Monday Dec. 13
Webex invitations to be sent to all FT and PT Faculty.
Dec 07, 2021
Updating Payroll Address
Getting ready for W2s, how to update your Payroll Address and how to set up W2 Electronic Access.
Dec 06, 2021
I-SEE Affinity Network Lunch Gathering
Building a mentorship program to help international students on campus.
Dec 06, 2021
TIAA Individual Consultations
TIAA Consultant Rick O'Brien available to provide individual consultations virtually.
Dec 03, 2021
Faculty Senate Announces Third Call for Tonkin, Larsen, and Trachtenberg Awards
Applications due Jan. 21, 2022.
Dec 02, 2021
Visit Konover Dec. 7 to Help Sew a 60-Foot Whale Made of Plastic Waste
Visit Konover great room on Tuesday, Dec. 7 to help Dr. Owens sew a 60-foot whale.
Dec 01, 2021
CITI Programs "Essentials of Grant Proposal Development" Course Available for Faculty
For further information, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Dec 01, 2021
Disability Affinity Network Meeting Dec. 3
Employees are invited to talk about ways to support diversity, equity, and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Nov 30, 2021
CTEI Learn@Lunch: A Panel Discussion with UHart Faculty
In person or virtual on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Nov 30, 2021
Nov. 2021 Grant Alerts: Upcoming Research Funding Opportunities for Full-Time Faculty and Staff
For more information, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs.