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Faculty/Staff News

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.

Mar 14, 2024

A Familiar Face Returns to Payroll

Dianne Silliman is returning to Payroll.

Mar 12, 2024

Pre-Retirement Planning Seminars

Learn about Social Security, Medicare, and more.

Mar 12, 2024

Review Personal Data Employee Self-Service

An invitation from HRD to update demographic information and voluntarily self-identify race, ethnicity, veteran and/or disability status.

Mar 08, 2024

CTEI Learn at Lunch Series

A strategy-focused book discussion with ENHP Inclusive Pedagogy Committee: What Inclusive Instructors Do, on March 22.

Mar 08, 2024

Staff Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 13

Join us on Webex for the next Staff Council meeting on Wednesday, March 13, at 1 p.m.

Mar 08, 2024

Employment Opportunities

A reminder to all employees on how to access University job postings.

Mar 08, 2024

8-Week Progress Survey Support

Our 8-week Progress Survey will launch on Tuesday, March 19. Joe Rocca will be holding two sessions via Teams to assist with filling out the survey.

Mar 07, 2024

Faculty/Staff Fitness Class Schedule

Please note upcoming schedule changes.

Mar 06, 2024

Spring Break Gift Day

University will be closed on Friday, March 15.

Mar 06, 2024

TIAA Individual Consultations

On-campus meetings are available with TIAA Consultant Jaine Barton, or there is the option to meet virtually with TIAA Consultant Rick O’Brien.

Mar 06, 2024

In-Person Ultra Training on Friday, March 22

RSVP for this in-person training of Blackboard Ultra.

Mar 04, 2024

Faculty and Staff Headshots on March 19–20

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

Mar 05, 2024

Affinity Network Showcase

Join us on Tuesday, April 2, to showcase our campus Affinity Networks that have openings for new leadership.

Mar 04, 2024

Sabbatical Information Session

A sabbatical information session will be held on Friday, May 10, via Teams.

Mar 04, 2024

1042-S Forms Now Available

1042-S forms for calendar year 2023 have been made available for distribution.

Mar 01, 2024

Humanities Summer Workshop on "The Politics of Language: Meaning, Interpretation and the Law"

The three-day workshop (May 29 – 31) will be led by Cyril Ghosh, associate professor of political science at Clark University, open to all full- and part-time professors.

Mar 01, 2024

A Message from the Executive Director for EO/Title IX Compliance

Thank you for your feedback.

Mar 01, 2024

Anne Berry Promoted to Assistant Director, Post-Award Services in the Office of Sponsored Programs

The Office of Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce Anne Berry has been promoted to Assistant Director, Post-Award Services within the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).

Feb 28, 2024

Julie Barnofski Portfolio Promoted to Director of Office of Sponsored Programs

Please join us in congratulating Julie.

Feb 28, 2024

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

Applications are due Friday, April 12.

Feb 27, 2024

Mindfulness and Movement Video Series

The Mindfulness and Movement (MiMo) video series is now on its second week but you can still join our Teams channel to access the videos!

Feb 27, 2024

James Hay Promoted to Payroll Manager

Join me in congratulating James!

Feb 26, 2024

Critical Year Workshop Series #2

Join us on March 1 to discuss the Faculty Success software for PTR.

Feb 26, 2024

Reminder About Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A reminder from HRD about the University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Feb 23, 2024

Staff Council Call for Nominations

Elections begin on March 15 and end on March 29.

Feb 21, 2024

Farewell to Chris Dupuis

A reception for Chris will take place on Tuesday, March 5, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., in the Shaw Center.

Feb 22, 2024

Congratulations to the Participants of the First Faculty Writing Retreat

Eleven faculty members participated in a three-day retreat dedicated to professional development.

Feb 22, 2024

February Open Senate Meeting Recording Available

A recording of the Open Senate meeting that occurred on Feb. 19, is now available.

Feb 21, 2024

Faculty/Staff Golf League Interest Survey

We're looking for people interested in participating in an after-work weekly golf league this summer. 

Feb 21, 2024

Spring 2024 DEIJB Online Training

All employees are encouraged to participate in the Communication for Inclusion learning module.  

Feb 19, 2024

Call for Applications for Inclusive Excellence DEIJB Faculty Fellows Program

The deadline to apply is March 22, 2024.

Feb 15, 2024

UHart Affinity Networks

Through participation in UHart’s Affinity Networks, employees help to cultivate and foster inclusion in the community.

Feb 15, 2024

Mark White to Leave the University

Join me in wishing Mark well!

Feb 15, 2024

Change to Adoption Assistance Benefit

The Adoption Assistance Benefit will be increasing effective April 1, 2024.  

Feb 14, 2024

Mindfulness and Movement Video Series

The Mindfulness and Movement (MiMo) Video Series begins on Monday, Feb. 19.

Feb 14, 2024

Critical Year and Faculty Promotion Workshop Series Kicks Off on Friday, Feb. 16

All faculty are welcome to attend if they are thinking about going up for promotion, tenure, and/or comprehensive review in the coming year(s).

Feb 14, 2024

February Open Senate Meeting, Feb. 19

A link for the meeting will be sent out by the end of this week.

Feb 14, 2024

Faculty Senate: Final Call for Tonkin, Larsen, and Trachtenberg Awards 2024

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 16.

Feb 12, 2024

Craig Campbell Accepts New Opportunity

During his 16 years on campus, Craig has been instrumental in a complete overhaul of UHart's website.

Feb 09, 2024

Staff Council Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14

Please join us and our special guest Kenna Grant!

Feb 08, 2024

President Emeritus Walter Harrison Endowed Faculty Development Fund Grants

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8, 2024.

Feb 08, 2024

CTEI—Peer Review of Teaching Program

Fostering a culture of teaching excellence at the University of Hartford

Feb 09, 2024

Funding Opportunity: Greenberg Junior Faculty Research Grants

The deadline to apply is March 8, 2024.

Feb 08, 2024

Closing the Loop: Sharing our SoTL with a Scholarly Audience

Closing the Loop: Sharing our SoTL (The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) with a Scholarly Audience, on Feb. 21.

Feb 08, 2024

Important Information About Honors Contracts for Faculty

Tips for faculty for an easy approval process.

Feb 07, 2024

TIAA Individual Consultations

We are excited to offer on-campus meetings with TIAA Consultant Jaine Barton.

Feb 07, 2024

Nicholas Ealy to Lead Book Discussion on Annie Ernaux's "A Woman's Story"

Read the book and participate in an April discussion on this Nobel Prize winning author.

Feb 07, 2024

Humanities Center Seeks Full-Time Faculty Fellows for 2024-25

Fellows will present on the theme "Banned Books and Censorship" in the Spring 2025 lecture series and receive $1,500 to support their research.

Feb 06, 2024

Spring into Ultra: Ultra Institute on Feb. 16

Register today for Ultra training to prepare for your summer and fall courses!

Feb 02, 2024

Presidential Search Update

A message to the UHart community from Regent and Search Committee Chair Michael Daglio '91.

Feb 05, 2024

Celebrating Black History Month

Join us for the People of Color Affinity Network Lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Commons Private Dining Room.

Feb 05, 2024

Seeking Faculty for Clinical Doctoral Student Study

Join our study aimed at exploring the relationship between burnout, mindfulness, and resilience in professors.

Feb 02, 2024

Reminder: Health Services is Available for Faculty and Staff

Health services is available by appointment to see faculty and staff, Monday through Friday.

Jan 30, 2024

Outdoor Siren and Text Alert Tests to Take Place on Feb. 2 at 4 p.m.

The siren alert test is expected to last only a few seconds—you do not need to evacuate your building or take action when you hear it.

Jan 31, 2024

Mental Health First-Aid Training

The Division of Student Success invites any UHart employee, including graduate assistants, to partake in our next mental health training day.

Jan 31, 2024

Staff Council Looking for Nominating Committee Members

Staff Council is looking for someone to fill the role of the Chair, and one other member for the Nominating Committee.