In the February edition of the HR Newsletter, we discuss the Voluntary Separation Plan, celebrate the 2024 Employee of the Year, talk about the next workshop in the Employee Development Series, and give out a reminder of the University of 缅北禁地 Wellness Wednesday Sessions open to them.
This newsletter highlights upcoming and ongoing infrastructure projects, including a major two-year plumbing renovation at the Public Affairs Center starting in June 2025 and exterior renovations for Clover Court buildings. It also shares updates on lab modernizations, HVAC maintenance, space heater policies, scheduling changes for spring classrooms, and snow removal protocols, while recognizing outstanding staff achievements and providing contact information for various campus services.
In the January HR Newsletter we see the first installment of the 2025 Development Series, we give a warm welcome to the new Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, you can register for the RISE Professional Development Retreat, we are increasing the number of New Employee Orientation sessions, and we have a reminder of the new partnership with Academic Impressions.
This newsletter highlights recent advancements and initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI) within academia and industry. Key stories include Google鈥檚 $1 million donation to the University of 缅北禁地 Chicago to train undergraduates in AI, and the University of Michigan鈥檚 development of proprietary generative AI tools. Articles explore AI鈥檚 impact on workers, creative effectiveness, and the evolving role of AI in higher education. A featured teaching resource, Teaching with AI by Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson, provides insights into integrating AI into classrooms. Additionally, the newsletter covers AI initiatives at the University of 缅北禁地 Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and promotes upcoming AI events, such as a webinar on AI鈥檚 role in commencement and alumni engagement.
Information on this year's Holiday Happy Hour, a reminder on the Wage Compression Plan, and information you'll need on taking holidays, gift days, and earn codes. A big thank you to everyone this holiday season!
Happy Hour Announcement, Equimon 2024 was a success, gift ban reminder, the next installment of the Employee Development Series, a reminder of the year-end payroll and benefits deadlines, and a follow up from the 2024 Mental Health Symposium
Don鈥檛 miss the Generative AI and Education: The New Hybrid webinar on October 30, 2024, featuring Dr. Mair茅ad Pratschke from the University of Manchester, exploring how educators and AI can collaborate to design adaptive, personalized learning. You can also revisit insights from the Ai4 2024 Conference, now available on their video portal. This issue also shares thought-provoking reads on AI鈥檚 impact in academia and digital pedagogy, plus practical tools like AI Recruiter, DALL路E and Stable Diffusion prompt books, and tutorials to support innovation in teaching and research.
The October 2024 HR Newsletter highlights Ethics Training that is due, Employee Development Series, Know Your U: Emiquon 2024, Form I-9 Requirements, and the Professional Staff Leadership Academy.
This issue spotlights how AI is reshaping education, careers, and research. Learn about the cultural and academic impacts of AI in higher ed, explore new research tools like Consensus, Elicit, and ChatPDF, and see how GenAI is influencing workforce readiness. We also share the 2024 UIS AI Steering Committee Report, plus upcoming events, career resources, and AI tools to try.
The August 2024 HR Newsletter highlights essential timekeeping requirements for staff, updates on digital accessibility training, and changes to Access and Equity Office policies. It also covers details on hiring student employees, employment verification processes, and upcoming training and events like the Employee Development Series and Prairie Stars 5K.