Faculty/Staff News
Feb 03, 2023
Inviting Faculty/Staff to Judge at Upcoming DECA Competition
Held on March 1, at the Aqua Turf.
Feb 01, 2023
Concerned about ChatGPT in the Classroom?
Join us for an informal, virtual conversation to share ideas on Feb. 22, from 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., on MS Teams.
Feb 01, 2023
February Staff Council Meeting next week
Guest Speakers: Christine Grant and Jane Horvath.
Feb 01, 2023
Updating of Preferred First Name
Faculty, staff, and students are able to update a preferred first name in Self-Service.
Feb 01, 2023
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
The UHart Athletic Department would like to welcome all faculty and staff members to attend the men's basketball game at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Feb 01, 2023
Student Employment Reminders From HRD
Important reminders about hiring student workers.
Jan 31, 2023
Lydia Chiappetti's Retirement
Please join us to wish her well on Monday, Feb. 6, from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Jan 30, 2023
Gordon Clark Ramsey Award for Creative Excellence for Adjunct and Part-Time Faculty 2023
Applications due Friday, March 24, 2023.
Jan 27, 2023
Donald W. Davis University Interdisciplinary Studies Award
The University Interdisciplinary Studies Committee is accepting nominations for the Donald W. Davis University Interdisciplinary Studies Award. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m.
Jan 27, 2023
2022 W-2s Have Been Mailed and Are Available Online
The W-2s have been printed and mailed to your Payroll Address on file. Electronic W-2s are available on Employee Self-Service.
Jan 27, 2023
2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faculty Fellow
Announcing the 2023 DEI Faculty Fellow!
Jan 27, 2023
Open Educational Resources "Petting Zoo"
Come check out an OER example suitable for your course on Monday, March 27, 12:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.!
Jan 26, 2023
Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 Blackboard Courses to be Archived
As part of our regular maintenance schedule, on March 16, 2023, all Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 Blackboard courses will be removed from active status on Blackboard.
Jan 26, 2023
CPR, AED, First Aid Class
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Register by Feb. 17.
Jan 25, 2023
Connecticut Open Educational Resources Grant Program
Apply Today! Webinars on Feb. 7, Feb. 13, and Feb. 16. Applications due by March 10.
Jan 25, 2023
Funding Opportunity: Greenberg Junior Faculty Research Grants
Application Deadline: Feb. 24, 2023.
Jan 25, 2023
DEIJB Pulse Survey
We welcome your participation! The survey will launch the week of Jan. 30, and it will remain open to all faculty and staff through mid-March.
Jan 24, 2023
Faculty Senate Extends Call for Tonkin, Larsen, Trachtenberg Awards
Now due Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
Jan 24, 2023
Lydia Chiappetti's Retirement
A retirement reception will be held on Feb. 6, from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Jan 23, 2023
Sabbaticals Awarded for 2023-2024
Congratulations to the 11 full-time faculty who have been awarded sabbatical leave for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Jan 23, 2023
Promotion, Tenure, and Sabbatical Information Sessions
Full-time faculty are invited to attend the Provost’s Office annual Promotion, Tenure, and Sabbatical Information Sessions held via Zoom.
Jan 23, 2023
Direct Deposit Now Online
The process of adding, updating, or editing Direct Deposit information has moved online to Employee Self-Service.
Jan 20, 2023
President Emeritus Walter Harrison Endowed Faculty Development Fund Grants
Application Deadline: Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Jan 20, 2023
CTEI Announces Recipients of Teaching and Learning Grants 2022-2023
The Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies are pleased to offer these faculty grants.
Jan 19, 2023
Faculty Friday Book Launch Celebration
All are invited to the launch of three new books by UHart faculty members on Friday, Jan. 27, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Jan 18, 2023
Race/Entry Fee Reimbursement
HRD will continue to offer reimbursement for race/entry fees.
Jan 18, 2023
CARLI OER Faculty Workshop
Supporting Academic Success: Open Educational Resources and Affordable Course Materials. Available through the Boston Library Consortium, Jan. 26, noon – 2 p.m.
Jan 18, 2023
Faculty Senate Announces Coffin Grants 2023-2024
Grants will go to 10 recipients across the colleges.
Jan 17, 2023
Drug Free Workplace Statement of Policy
Reminder of Policy with the recent legalization of cannabis.
Jan 13, 2023
TIAA Individual Consultations
TIAA Consultant Rick O'Brien is available to provide individual consultations virtually.
Jan 12, 2023
MLK Day on Monday Is University Holiday
A reminder that University administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Day holiday.
Jan 13, 2023
Resident Hall Tours for Staff Today
Don't miss out on seeing the renovated Village Apartments, today from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.!
Jan 13, 2023
2023 Connecticut Open Educational Resources Grants
Apply for grants for your OER projects.
Jan 10, 2023
Call for Nominations for The Belle K. Ribicoff Junior Faculty Prize 2023-2024
Deadline: Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
Jan 10, 2023
Open Faculty Senate January Meeting
Webex invitations are to be sent to all full-time and part-time faculty.
Jan 10, 2023
Staff Council Meeting Tomorrow, Jan. 11
Interim Provost Katherine Black will be our speaker.
Jan 10, 2023
Discovering Your Students' Strengths: Tips to Create Belonging in Your Classroom
Join the discussion on Jan. 18, 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., via Zoom.
Jan 10, 2023
Updating Your Payroll Address for Year End and W2 Electronic Access
Getting ready for W2s, how to update your payroll address, and how to set up W2 Electronic Access.
Jan 10, 2023
Martin Luther King Day Timesheet Deadline
Please note the Payroll Department will not be extending the deadline for the bi-weekly payroll.
Jan 06, 2023
Volunteers Needed for Admission Events (Virtual Opportunity)
Staff volunteers needed to read essays for our Scholarship Competitions.
Jan 06, 2023
Critical Year and Faculty Promotion Workshop Series
For all full-time faculty planning to apply for tenure, promotion, or comprehensive review in Fall 2023.
Dec 19, 2022
Holiday Break Information
The University of Hartford will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2.
Dec 19, 2022
Second Notice: Payroll Winter Break 2022
The payroll Deadline for Jan. 6, 2023, check date is Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
Dec 16, 2022
Spring 2023 Courses are now Available to Faculty
Instructors should use the filter under "Courses" to filter by term to locate and access their Spring courses.
Dec 15, 2022
2023 Benefit Summary Now Available
View elected benefits in Employee Self-Service Portal.
Dec 16, 2022
Payroll Winter Break 2022
The payroll deadline for the Jan. 6, 2023, check date is Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
Dec 12, 2022
Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Provost Search on Dec. 20
Members of the UHart community are invited to meet with Nancy Crimmin, senior consultant at Academic Search.
Dec 13, 2022
Reminder: Staff Council Meeting This Week
The guest speaker will be President Woodward.
Dec 08, 2022
Reminder: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Dependent Child Life Insurance
Instructions on how to notify HRD of changes in dependent insurance.
Dec 08, 2022
Photoshoot Offered for Faculty and Staff Headshots
Photoshoots are taking place next week for faculty and staff to get professional headshot photos taken for the directory and profile pages on the University's website.
Dec 07, 2022
Staff Council General Meeting Next Week
The next Staff Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m., and the guest speaker will be President Woodward.
Dec 07, 2022
Open Faculty Senate December Meeting
Webex invitations will be sent to all full-time and part-time faculty.
Dec 05, 2022
Flu and Shingles Vaccine Clinic on Dec. 7
Appointments are still available for faculty and staff this Wednesday.
Dec 01, 2022
TIAA Individual Consultations
TIAA Consultant Rick O'Brien available to provide individual consultations virtually.
Dec 01, 2022
Graduate Courses and Taxes
The Office of HRD would like to remind faculty and staff of the taxation of graduate-level tuition benefits.
Nov 30, 2022
Office of Development + Alumni Affairs Holiday Decorating Contest and Open House
Updated time! Tuesday, Dec 20, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nov 28, 2022
2023 Benefits Open Enrollment—Last Day Wednesday, Nov. 30
Open Enrollment ends this Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Nov 18, 2022
Faculty and Staff Flu and Shingles Vaccine Clinic
To be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nov 18, 2022
Faculty Senate Announces 2023 University Scholars Program
The Faculty Senate’s Student Affairs Committee is seeking students to enroll in USP 400 for Spring 2023.
Nov 17, 2022
ODAA's Annual Holiday Decorating Contest and Open House is Back
Save the Date: Dec. 20, 2022.
Nov 17, 2022
Final Reminder: 2022 Thanksgiving Break Timesheet Deadline
Friday, Nov. 18: deadline for submitting and approving timesheets.
Nov 15, 2022
Reminder: November Staff Social Lunch Nov. 15
Support Howie's Holiday Toy Drive at today's staff social lunch.
Nov 14, 2022
Important Reminder: Thanksgiving Break Timesheet Deadline
The timesheet deadline is Friday, Nov. 18, due to the Thanksgiving break.
Nov 11, 2022
DEIJB Pulse Faculty and Staff Survey Spring 2023 Launch
Committed to sustaining and enhancing a culture of excellence.
Nov 10, 2022
2022 Thanksgiving Break Timesheet Submission Deadline
Important Information from Payroll: Timesheet Deadline Friday, Nov. 18.
Nov 09, 2022
Open Faculty Senate November Meeting
Webex invitations will be sent to all full-time and part-time faculty.
Nov 08, 2022
Reminder: Staff Council Meeting This Week
With guest speaker Jennifer Conley, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources.
Nov 02, 2022
COVID-19 Booster Clinics on Campus
Students, faculty, and staff can get their bivalent booster Nov. 14 and 15, just in time for winter. Walk-ins are welcome both days before 2:30 p.m.
Nov 03, 2022
Spring 2023 Blackboard Courses are Available
Spring 2023 Blackboard courses are now available to faculty; here's how to find them.
Nov 03, 2022
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Reminder
A reminder from The Office of Human Resources Development (HRD).
Nov 02, 2022
Request for Proposals: Backward Design Across the Curriculum
Final Call - Deadline is Nov. 3, 2022.
Nov 01, 2022
Faculty Friday Events for Nov. 4
Dill to discuss new edited collection on Open Educational Resources.
Oct 31, 2022
Online Studies Announces Help Sessions for Faculty Teaching in Blackboard Ultra
Drop on by via Zoom to review all things Blackboard Ultra: Nov.1, Nov. 2, and Nov. 3.
Oct 26, 2022
Panel Discussion: Assessment Project Ideas
Tuesday, Nov. 1, at noon. Register in Advance with Zoom link.
Nov 09, 2022
CTEI Sponsors Informal Talks on Podcast Assessment and Wellness/Self-care
Please note there is a change in date from Wednesday, Nov. 9, to Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Oct 24, 2022
#CyberAware Software Updates
Look out for University of Hartford CyberAware2022 training.
Oct 24, 2022
Important: Payroll Web Time Entry-Supervisor Approval Deadline Change
Change to supervisor approval time deadline.
Oct 21, 2022
Reminder - Mid-Course Review Information Session for Junior Faculty
Reminder - Mid-course review information session for junior faculty.
Oct 24, 2022
CTEI & Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies Announces Call for Teaching & Learning Grants 2022-23
Applications for 2022-23: Due Friday, Nov. 11, by 4 p.m.
Oct 21, 2022
CTEI Announces Learn@Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 26
The practice of critical reading in the classroom.
Oct 20, 2022
Faculty Writing Community Every Friday
Open to all faculty, every Friday from 9:30 a.m – noon.
Oct 18, 2022
Annual Campus Security Authority (CSA) Training
Required training deadline approaching this semester.
Oct 17, 2022
A Week To Create Your Legacy
Oct. 17–23 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW)!
Oct 17, 2022
Reminder about Workers Compensation Procedures
Medical treatment of work-related injury/illness.
Oct 14, 2022
CTEI Announces Learn@Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 26
The Practice of Critical Reading in the Classroom
Oct 13, 2022
University-Wide Holiday Party Donations to Food Pantry
Guests are encouraged to bring an item from the list to donate to The Nosh—our on-campus food pantry.
Oct 13, 2022
FINAL CALL: 2023 BACKWARD DESIGN ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Request for Proposals Deadline: Nov. 3, 2022
Oct 12, 2022
CTEI Informal Teaching Conversation
Collaborative Learning with Patrick Allen: Small Steps from Lecture to Active Learning.
Oct 12, 2022
Call for Tonkin, Larsen, and Trachtenberg Award Applications
The Faculty Senate has announced that applications are due Jan. 20, 2023, at 4 p.m.
Oct 10, 2022
Sports Center Pool Hours
Pool hours through the fall semester subject to change based on lifeguard availability.
Oct 06, 2022
Faculty/Staff Flu and COVID-19 Booster Vaccines
Clinics on Monday, Oct. 24, and Tuesday, Oct. 25
Oct 04, 2022
Follow-up to Yesterday's Text Alert Test
Steps to take if you did not receive the test alert sent yesterday.
Sep 30, 2022
DEIJB Pulse Faculty and Staff Survey
The survey is designed to capture experiences and perceptions regarding inclusion and belonging; the results will be positioned to promote a safer, more equitable, and inclusive UHart community.
Sep 29, 2022
Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award for Part-Time Faculty
Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award for part-time faculty.
Sep 29, 2022
Faculty Writing Community
Join colleagues for quiet time to write every Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sep 28, 2022
Faculty Friday Events for Sept. 30
Faculty wellness talk, lunch in The Commons, and a new book by Zaman Sarker!
Sep 27, 2022
CCERC--Request for Researchers on New Projects
State Dept. of Education is seeking researchers to study the impact of COVID-19 on education in the state.
Sep 27, 2022
People's United Bank Now M&T Bank
As a result of this merger, some People’s United Bank routing numbers used for direct deposits may no longer be active.
Sep 26, 2022
Staff/Faculty Social Media Advisory Group
Learn about University policies, ask questions, and share your experiences.
Sep 21, 2022
TIAA Individual Consultations
TIAA Consultant Rick O'Brien available to provide individual consultations virtually.
Sep 19, 2022
Cell Phone Verification Needed
UHart community members received an email yesterday asking to confirm or update their cell phone numbers so they can be reached in urgent matters.
Sep 20, 2022
ENHP's Jacqueline Lubin Seeks Faculty Participation in Survey
Her research examines faculty perceptions of their role in teaching self-determination skills to college students with and without disabilities.
Sep 19, 2022
Conducting research in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Note: event venue change.
Sep 19, 2022
Faculty Friday Events for Sept. 23
Afternoon reception and talk on Solidarity in Conflict: A Democratic Theory, by Nathan DuFord, Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Sep 19, 2022
Sept. 21 Writing Workshop in Creative Technology Center
Open to all Faculty 9:30 a.m.-noon.
Sep 16, 2022
Review Pay Information in Self Service
The Payroll Office would like to remind you to review your paystubs and pay schedules.
Sep 14, 2022
Fall 2022 Three-Part Series: Inclusive Teaching Practices
Sign up for one or all three.
Sep 13, 2022
HAS Faculty-Staff Artist Talk Series
Join the faculty and staff of the Hartford Art School for a series of artist talks in conjunction with the current exhibitions in Joseloff and Silpe Galleries.
Sep 09, 2022
LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Affinity Group Kickoff Gathering
Please join to make connections and plan for a year of activities.
Sep 08, 2022
Fitness Center Hours on Sept. 15
The Fitness Center, located upstairs in the Sports Center, will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 15 due to maintenance repairs.
Sep 08, 2022
Public Safety Reminder: Lock Your Doors
Locking your doors is the best way to deter and prevent theft.
Sep 07, 2022
Faculty Fellowship Opportunity
Information Session for North Star Collective Faculty Fellowship for BIPOC faculty scheduled.
Sep 05, 2022
Cigna's 6th Annual Student Engagement BBQ Event
To be held on Friday, Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Shaw Center, Hillyer Hall.
Sep 02, 2022
Faculty Friday Events for Sept. 9
Featuring open office hours with the Associate Provost, Faculty Dining in the Private Dining Room at the Commons, and a gallery talk celebrating work of HAS faculty.
Sep 02, 2022
Sally Wang Accepts New Opportunity
We will celebrate Sally and all of her many contributions on Sept. 8 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Stanley Black & Decker Commons in Barney.
Aug 30, 2022
Updating of Preferred First Name
Pronouns and gender identity are also available for updating.
Aug 30, 2022
Faculty Writing Community
Come join on Fridays for quiet writing time and refreshments.
Aug 29, 2022
Faculty/Staff Interfaith Affinity Network Meeting
Time to reconnect and set our sights on the year ahead.
Aug 29, 2022
New Loan Forgiveness Program for Faculty and Staff
Savi, a financial wellness solution designed to help with student loan debt, launches for employees on Sept. 1.
Aug 29, 2022
Graduate Courses and Taxes
Reminder to faculty and staff about the taxation of graduate-level tuition benefits.
Aug 24, 2022
Web Time Entry Timesheets and Leave Report Reminder
The Payroll Office would like to remind you about the deadlines when using Web Time Entry.
Aug 24, 2022
CTEI Announces Learn at Lunch on Sept. 9
Register with Zoom link to join us on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.
Aug 24, 2022
Celebrating Faculty on Fridays
We're focusing on our fantastic UHart faculty every Friday this year.
Aug 23, 2022
New Full-Time Faculty for AY2022-23
Welcome the new members joining the University faculty community.
Aug 23, 2022
Opening Reception for HAS Faculty and Staff Exhibitions
Join the HAS community in celebrating the opening of the 2022-23 exhibition season.
Aug 22, 2022
Thank You to Paula Ribeiro
Join us in the Hursey Center on Friday, Sept. 2, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Aug 22, 2022
Faculty Senate Announces Senate Officers 2022-2023
Faculty senate to host open meeting on Sept. 19, 2022.
Aug 17, 2022
Sports Center Hours for Academic Year 2022–23
The Sports Center will be open seven days a week beginning Aug. 22.