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Faculty/Staff News

Sep 06, 2024

Staff Council Meeting on Sept. 11

Join us for the September Staff Council meeting next Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Sep 04, 2024

Campus Climate Educational Response Team

Campus Climate Education Response Team (CCERT) is a new resource for UHart community members.

Sep 03, 2024

Proposals Sought for Humanities Seminar for 2025-26

Get paid to teach your dream class and work with amazing students and colleagues.

Aug 30, 2024

Welcome New HRD Staff Member

The office of Human Resources Development (HRD) is delighted to announce a new member of our team.

Aug 30, 2024

OSP "Office Hours" at Starbucks

The Office of Sponsored Programs will be at Starbucks this fall for information on grants and funding opportunities.

Aug 28, 2024

Staff Council Hospitality Committee Welcomes New Employees

If you're a new employee, join us at the University Commons on Monday, Sept. 9, to meet new and current staff members, ask questions, and make connections.

Aug 29, 2024

Successful Opening Weekend

Thank you to everyone who played a part in welcoming the almost 2,900 residential students to campus during our move-in weekend.

Aug 27, 2024

Faculty & Staff Inclusive Excellence and Belonging Professional Development Program

This program on Sept. 23 features a keynote presentation by President Lawrence P. Ward and the theme is “Transforming Our Culture Together."

Aug 26, 2024

Mark Twain Drive Entrance Open to UHart Community Members During Peak Times

Options for students, faculty, and staff to avoid traffic congestion on campus at select peak times.

Aug 26, 2024

Spots Available in HCD Adult Wind Ensemble 'Capitol Symphonic Winds'

Cap Winds is the largest auditioned community concert band. Spots are available for UHart faculty and staff.

Aug 26, 2024

Graduate Courses and Taxes

Reminder about employee's taking graduate level courses.

Aug 26, 2024

Fall Faculty/Staff Fitness Classes

Yoga, mixed-strength, and barre classes are available.

Aug 23, 2024

Final Reminder for the September Writing Retreat

The deadline to apply for the fall Writing Retreat is Monday, Aug. 26.

Aug 22, 2024

Academic Technology Workshops for Faculty and Staff

Faculty are encouraged to attend special Ultra training now so they can begin to transition their courses.

Aug 20, 2024

HCD Increases Discounts and Adds Two Free Programs for UHart Employees

First Steps in Music Friday class and a Dance Movement class are free for all UHart employees.

Aug 19, 2024

Jamie Bamber (Skowyra) to Leave UHart in September

The University’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer has accepted an offer to return to Nichols College.

Aug 20, 2024

FLC 100-Level Courses

Our on-going Faculty Learning Community (FLC) is focused on implementing evidence-based practices that promote a student-centered approach to teaching and learning in 100-level courses.

Aug 20, 2024

Big Interview Training for Faculty and Staff on Aug. 20

Check out the new AI tool for interview skills and professional development today, Aug. 20, in the Career Studio in GSU.

Aug 19, 2024

Harrison Libraries Information Literacy Instruction Sessions

Information literacy instruction sessions are available at the Harrison Libraries.

Aug 19, 2024

Exciting TIAA Benefit Enhancement

There will be a virtual educational session for any employees interested in learning more about this enhancement on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Aug 16, 2024

Yoga Location Change for Monday, Aug. 19

Yoga will be held on the Hillyer lawn on Monday, Aug. 19.

Aug 16, 2024

On-Campus Employment Fair

This event is designed for on-campus departments looking to hire for Federal Work-study and other part-time student employment positions for the 2024–25 Academic Year.

Aug 15, 2024

Opening Weekend Traffic Advisory

A reminder that most students will be moving into campus residence halls Thursday, Aug. 22, through Sunday, Aug. 25. During this time, please expect high traffic patterns on and around campus.

Aug 16, 2024

The 2025–26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Competition is Now Open

The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 16.

Aug 16, 2024

Clarification on Direct Deposit Dates and Names

Information regarding employee direct deposits.

Aug 13, 2024

Faculty and Staff Kickoff on Wednesday, Aug. 21

To be held in the Hursey Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Aug 16, 2024

How to Enhance Student Success with the New AI tool: Big Interview

UHart faculty and staff are encouraged to join us in the Career Studio for a in-depth training to learn all the functions of Big Interview and more about its benefits.

Aug 16, 2024

Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund Now Accepting Applications

The deadline to apply is Aug. 26.

Aug 13, 2024

Call for Faculty and Staff Books to Display in the Library

If you recently published a book, share it with the community on the first floor of Mortensen Library.

Aug 13, 2024

Media and Communication Resources Available for All University Courses

Resources are available for all University courses in podcasting, TV studio production, oral communication support, and streaming documentaries from the Media Education Foundation.

Aug 13, 2024

Reminder of Sabbatical Deadline

Applications are due in full on Sept. 20.

Aug 13, 2024

Faculty Success Overview for Reviewers

If you are reviewing dossiers this fall as a chair, director, dean, or committee member, this overview is for you.

Aug 13, 2024

Staff Council Meeting, Aug. 14

Our guest speaker will be Katie Kitchens.

Aug 08, 2024

University Holidays and Gift Days for New Academic Year

Advance notice of University time off, fall 2024 through summer 2025.

Aug 09, 2024

New Funding Opportunities

For more information, reach out to the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Aug 09, 2024

TIAA Individual Consultations

Individual meetings with TIAA continue to be offered in the fall.

Aug 09, 2024

Faculty and Staff Vehicle Stickers

After purchasing a parking permit online, faculty and staff must pick up a vehicle sticker.

Aug 06, 2024

HRD to Offer Two-part Training on Hiring and ePAFS

Space is limited—register now.

Aug 02, 2024

Geralyn Merrill is Retiring After 23 Years of Service

Please join us in celebrating Geralyn on her last day, Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Jul 31, 2024

Webinar: 2024 Quantum UP! Challenge

This fall, QuantumCT is hosting the state’s first-ever case competition focused on quantum technologies – the 2024 Quantum UP! Challenge. Join a webinar to learn more.

Aug 02, 2024

August TIAA Webinars

Join us for live TIAA Webinars.

Aug 02, 2024

First Week Volunteer Opportunity

During the first three days of classes, employees can help direct wayward lost students to find the correct classroom building. 

Jul 29, 2024

Save the Date

Join us for the Fall 2024 Faculty and Staff Inclusive Excellence and Belonging Professional Development Program on Sept. 23, featuring keynote presentation by President Ward.

Jul 29, 2024

August Ultra and Other Training Opportunities

Register today for a virtual or in-person training workshop.

Jul 29, 2024

Tuition Exchange Deadline

New applicants must apply by Oct. 1, 2024.

Jul 26, 2024

FY24 Submission Deadline

All FY24 paperwork must be submitted to Accounts Payable and Financial Accounting by Monday, July 29.

Jul 26, 2024

Fall Writing Retreat for Faculty

Kick off the fall semester with a collaborative and supportive group of faculty.

Jul 26, 2024

Effective Communication in the Workplace Webinar

HRD is pleased to partner with the University’s EAP Provider, The Lexington Group, to offer a live webinar on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m.  

Jul 23, 2024

Final Summer Friday Early-Close

The final early-close Friday will be Aug. 2.

Jul 23, 2024

TIAA Matching Contribution Change

Reminder about TIAA matching contribution change.

Jul 19, 2024

Annual Collaborative Assessment Reminder

HRD would like to thank everyone for participating in the Annual Collaborative Assessment program this year.

Jul 16, 2024

Opening Weekend Volunteers Needed

Participate in this University-wide effort to welcome students.

Jul 16, 2024

NEH Summer Stipends Grant Program Available

Faculty working on humanities projects/publications are encouraged to apply.

Jul 16, 2024

Wall Street Journal Instructor Conference 2024

All faculty are invited to attend the Wall Street Journal Instructor Conference on Aug. 8.

Jul 16, 2024

Farewell to Maureen Wimberger

Stop by Bate’s House on Friday, Aug. 2, to grab a sweet treat and wish Maureen all the best in this next chapter of life.

Jul 16, 2024

Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Happy New Fiscal Year!

Jul 12, 2024

New Grant Opportunities

The Office of Sponsored Programs announces new grant opportunities available now.

Jul 09, 2024

New Fiscal Year Vacation and Personal Time Balances

New fiscal year balances will be updated in employee records by mid-July. 

Jul 09, 2024

Staff Council Meeting, July 10

Public Safety Chief Michael "Kaz" Kaselouskas will be our guest speaker on Wednesday, July 10, at 1 p.m.

Jul 02, 2024

Aetna Cyber Security Breach

UHart members potentially impacted by a cyber security breach.

Jun 28, 2024

Farewell to Lisa Read

Faculty, staff, and friends are invited to a farewell reception for Lisa on Tuesday, July 2.

Jun 25, 2024

University Closed July 4 and July 5

Instructions for timesheet recording for regular, non-exempt employees.

Jun 25, 2024

Reminder of the University's EAP Program

Help is available for all full-time and regular part-time employees, as well as their spouse, dependent children and/or any family member that resides with the employee.

Jun 21, 2024

Job Opportunities at Center for Social Research (CSR)

UHart's Center for Social Research is excited to announce they are currently accepting applications for three full-time positions.

Jun 18, 2024

Bursar Office Year-End Close Procedures

No transactions can be processed in Banner after 2 p.m. on Friday, June 28.

Jun 17, 2024

DEIJB Faculty and Staff Pulse Survey 2023 Report

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement is pleased to share the report from the Pulse Survey conducted in spring 2023.

Jun 14, 2024

Employee Professional Development Training Courses Added

Check out the new training courses have been added for the summer.

Jun 14, 2024

Mixed Strength and Barre Class Changes

Classes will be held in a different location for the week of June 17.

Jun 14, 2024

Workshop: Understanding University Data Storage Options

Learn about OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Network Drives, and Local Drives in simple terms at this workshop on Tuesday, July 23.

Jun 07, 2024

Staff Council Meeting June 12 at 1 p.m.

Our guest speaker Wednesday will be Alicia Hansen, Director of Harrison Libraries.

Jun 07, 2024

Reactivate ePAFs for Students and Temps

Important information if you have student or temp workers over the summer.

Jun 07, 2024

Leave Report Lockdown for End of Fiscal Year

Leave Reporting for exempt faculty and staff will be locked starting on Monday, June 24, at 11:59 p.m.

Jun 04, 2024

Remembering Matthew Rivera Jr.

Friends of the former Public Safety officer are invited to visit with Matt's family from 5 to 8 p.m. today or join via livestream.

May 31, 2024

Summer Fitness Classes

Faculty/staff fitness classes are continuing this summer.

May 28, 2024

Dialogue for Direction Now Called Annual Collaborative Assessment

Annual Collaborative Assessments are due by June 30.

May 24, 2024

Blackboard Ultra Updates Coming Soon

Check the Roadmap to see what updates are next.

May 24, 2024

Upcoming Faculty Success Help Sessions

Come and work on your dossiers or Annual Faculty Evaluations (AFE).

May 24, 2024

HRD to Offer Two-Part Training on Hiring and ePAFS

Sign up for these trainings on June 11 and June 18.

May 21, 2024

Graduate Courses and Taxes

The Office of Human Resources Development (HRD) would like to remind our faculty and staff of the taxation of graduate-level tuition benefits.

May 21, 2024

Summer Fridays Early Closing

The University has approved for early office closures on Fridays beginning Friday, June 14, through Friday, Aug. 2.

May 16, 2024

Information About This Past Monday's Email Outage

Details about an outage Monday that caused all email from a hartford.edu account to bounce over a four-hour block of time.

May 17, 2024

Session for Going Up for Full Professor

The Critical Year Workshop Series concludes Thursday with a session for those faculty going up for Full Professor.

May 17, 2024

Faculty Success Support Opportunity

There will be an informal session on May 17 where you can come and work in Faculty Success with other colleagues while getting your questions answered. 

May 17, 2024

OSP welcomes Steph Brown as New Assistant Director, Pre-Award Services

Steph looks forward to helping UHart faculty and staff seek grants from external funders.

May 14, 2024

Annual Reminders from HRD

Each year, the University of Hartford, as an employer, has a responsibility to advise its constituencies about certain policy statements.

May 14, 2024

Create Your Legacy with FreeWill

University of Hartford faculty and staff members can create their plans 100% for free and in under 20 minutes thanks to our partners at FreeWill.

May 14, 2024

Essentials of Grant Proposal Development Course

Strengthen your knowledge and skills around grant proposal development through our CITI membership.

May 10, 2024

TIAA Matching Contribution Change

The change is effective as of July 1, 2024.

May 10, 2024

Employee Professional Development Academy: A Collaborative Partnership

HRD has partnered with several departments on campus to begin a rollout of a campus wide employee professional development program.

May 09, 2024

Laura D'Angelo-Gohn Leaving UHart for New Adventures

Please join us in wishing Laura well in her new endeavors.

May 09, 2024

"Activities Party" for Annual Faculty Evaluations

Join your fellow colleagues to enter your "Activities" together in a supportive and motivating environment on May 10 and May 17.

May 08, 2024

Volunteers for the 2024–25 Grievance Committee

The Faculty Senate is seeking two volunteers for the 2024–25 Grievance Committee.

May 07, 2024

Laura Johnson Leaders Program Call for Applications

Women faculty and staff are invited to apply for this two-year dynamic leadership program. The application deadline is June 5.

May 06, 2024

Free Summer Movement Class to All UHart Employees

The Hartt Community Division is offering a free dance movement class series this summer to all University of Hartford employees.

May 03, 2024

Faculty Research Fellow Opportunities

The Center for Social Research (CSR) is seeking multiple UHart faculty members to join us as Faculty Research Fellows.

May 03, 2024

Reminders About Student and Temps Working During the Summer

Work-study positions end as of May 8.

May 03, 2024

Staff Council Meeting

Our guest speakers are Director of Athletics and Recreation Alicia Queally and Staff Compensation Committee chairs Jen Conley and Jill Engel-Hellman.

May 02, 2024

Banner Budget Screens Training

Reserve your seat for this training on May 7, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

May 02, 2024

Farewell Reception for Departing A&S Faculty

Join us to celebrate colleagues who are retiring and pursuing new opportunities.

May 01, 2024

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) and Program Learning Outcome (PLO) Assessments

Reminder that assessments are to be completed by Wednesday, May 15.

May 01, 2024

Annual Collaborative Assessment

HRD would like to remind all University supervisors that the Annual Collaborative Assessment program has begun. 

Apr 30, 2024

FAFSA Simplification, 2024–25

Faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the 2024-25 FAFSA process at a May 2 virtual session.

Apr 30, 2024

Volunteers for the 2024-25 Grievance Committee

The Faculty Senate is seeking two volunteers for the 2024-25 Grievance Committee.

Apr 26, 2024

Commencement Day Shuttle for Student and Faculty Participants

Please reserve your spot by May 6.

Apr 26, 2024

Sabbatical Guidelines and Application

An information session will be held on Friday, May 10.

Apr 25, 2024

Faculty/Staff Fitness Class Schedule

Please note minor changes regarding the location of fitness classes.

Apr 23, 2024

Faculty-Staff Thank You Picnic on May 1 in GSU

Come out between noon and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, to GSU North and South Café.

Apr 24, 2024

Annual Collaborative Assessment Program

Reviews should be completed and returned by June 30.

Apr 24, 2024

Excel Training Series

Information Technology Services is pleased to announce the beginning of a new series of technology training.

Apr 22, 2024

TIAA Individual Consultations

In-person and virtual options are available.

Apr 19, 2024

Facilitating Difficult Dialogues Workshop on April 19

Join this complementary workshop from Norton on Friday, April 19.

Apr 19, 2024

Equity-Focused Teaching: A Summer Institute on Curriculum & Instruction Designed to Meet the Needs of Our Students

CTEI is thrilled to announce the upcoming Summer Institute (SI), designed to support UHart faculty in their pursuit of creating more equitable learning experiences for students.

Apr 17, 2024

End of Fiscal Year Purchasing Deadlines

As in the past, we will be setting a deadline for making purchases using FY24 funds.

Apr 17, 2024

Fall 2024 Courses Now Available on Blackboard

Faculty can now access fall 2024 courses on Blackboard.

Apr 17, 2024

Get Rid of Your E-Waste on Earth Day

ITS will come by to collect obsolete items on April 22.

Apr 17, 2024

April Open Senate Meeting Recording Available

A recording of the Open Faculty Senate meeting that occurred on April 15 is now available.

Apr 15, 2024

Academic Assessment Reports Due by May 15

Reminder that the target date for both Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) assessment reports and Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) assessment reports is Wednesday, May 15.

Apr 15, 2024

Reminder to Update Your Payroll Address

If you are a student employee or faculty/staff member, please update your payroll address with the Human Resources Department as needed.

Apr 12, 2024

Grants and Funding Opportunities

New funding opportunities are available.

Apr 11, 2024

Faculty/Staff Headshots April 16 & 22

An opportunity for faculty and staff to get a professional photo taken for the directory and profile pages on UHart's website.

Apr 11, 2024

Faculty Summer Writing Retreat

Back by popular demand, we will be offering two summer writing retreats for faculty. Applications are due by May 13.

Apr 11, 2024

Preceptor Call for Fall 2024: Deadline April 19

If you are teaching an introductory or critical gateway course, consider asking an upper-level student to join you as a student preceptor.

Apr 10, 2024

Mid-Career Transition: Advice on Moving from Associate to Full Professor

Explore the article and other resources from NCFDD through our institutional membership.

Apr 09, 2024

April Open Senate Meeting

All full-time and part-time faculty are invited to attend the Open Senate Meeting on Monday, April 15.

Apr 04, 2024

Staff Council Meeting with Acting President Mulready on April 10

Attend our first in-person meeting of the decade on Wednesday.

Apr 03, 2024

CTEI Learn@Lunch: Generative AI and Deepfakes

Join us for an informal conversation on the implications of the generative AI, specifically deepfakes, for teaching and learning.

Apr 03, 2024

Professional Learning Community for AI Meeting on April 8

Discuss how AI is being built into university resources like Blackboard and databases like JStor.

Apr 03, 2024

Call for 2024 Gordon Clark Ramsey Award for Creative Excellence for Adjunct and Part-Time Faculty

Applications are due Friday, April 12.

Apr 03, 2024

Spring into Summer Workshops

Register for workshops today to prepare for summer classes.

Apr 01, 2024

2024 UHart Staff Council Voting Ballot

The voting ballot for available Staff Council positions is open now until April 5.

Apr 01, 2024

Reminder of Spring 2024 DEIJB Online Training

All employees are encouraged to participate in the Communication for Inclusion (faculty and staff) learning module.  

Mar 28, 2024

Welcome to Matt Besterman

Matt has joined the campus community as director of public and media relations.

Mar 28, 2024

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for Social Justice Program

Beginning with the fall 2024 semester, current UHart employees (internal applicants) may apply to the EdD program for entry into a fall cohort. 

Mar 28, 2024

Volunteers Needed for Late-Night Breakfast

UHart's most delicious tradition on April 30.

Mar 28, 2024

Apply for the Innovations in Teaching and Learning Award

Winners receive $500 in faculty development and are recognized at the Spring Kickoff.

Mar 25, 2024

Last Chance to Nominate for Open Staff Council Positions

The Nominations Committee has decided to accept further nominations until Wednesday, March 27.

Mar 25, 2024

Enter Your "You Matter@UHart" Events and Activities in Faculty Success

Don't wait until your annual faculty evaluation is due to enter your professional development activities.

Mar 22, 2024

Spring Into Ultra: Start Your Ultra Journey Today

Register today for upcoming Ultra trainings.

Mar 22, 2024

Exciting Transition to Blackboard Ultra

Schedule your 1:1 training today.

Mar 22, 2024

2024 TEV Form Update

The revised 2024 TEV form is now available.

Mar 21, 2024

Faculty/Staff Golf League

UHart is bringing back the faculty/staff golf league.

Mar 21, 2024

Mandatory Reporting Form for Overnight, University-Sponsored, Student Travel

Federal law requires the reporting of all overnight, University-sponsored, student travel.

Mar 21, 2024

Critical Year Workshop Series #4

We will review scholarship and professional productivity this Friday, March 22, at 12:30 p.m.

Mar 21, 2024

Reminder: Deadline for Intent to Apply Forms Due by April 1

If you are going up for promotion, tenure, or comprehensive review, you must submit your intent to apply form by April 1, via Faculty Success.

Mar 20, 2024

Call for 2024 Gordon Clark Ramsey Award for Creative Excellence for Adjunct and Part-Time Faculty

Applications are due Friday, April 12, 2024.

Mar 20, 2024

March Open Senate Meeting

The Faculty Senate will hold an Open Senate Meeting on Monday, March 25, from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Mar 18, 2024

David Goldenberg Appointed Executive Director and CEO of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum

He will officially retire from UHart this spring after more than 20 years of distinguished service.

Mar 20, 2024

Get a Head Start on the Annual Collaborative Assessment

HRD is pleased to announce that the Annual Career Development Assessment, historically known as ‘Dialogue for Direction’, has been revamped into the Annual Collaborative Assessment. 

Mar 19, 2024

Workers' Compensation Reminders

Reminders for faculty and staff regarding work-related injury or illness.

Mar 18, 2024

Walking/Running Club Interest

Complete a short survey if you're interested.