Staff Council Seeks
Needs You! SAC is searching for new council members
The council provides a forum for discussing issues related
to staff as a resource for many on- and off-campus inquiring
groups. In the past year, SAC has had representatives
address the council from UA Human Resources, Parking and
Transportation, the UA Web Council, Ombuds Program,
Strategic Planning and Budget Committee, UA provost and
state legislators and liaisons. The council in turn makes
recommendations on existing and proposed University policies
and procedures to ensure classified staff members are
considered and included in the processes.
Nominations are being
accepted now so fill out the
Membership
Application. Nominees must be non-probationary classified
staff employees who are energetic, conscientious, and concerned with
staff issues.
Contact
Eva Gonzales
for more information.
May 2: 3-5pm - Staff Advisory Council
Meeting Alumni Bldg, Rm 205
Ani Dehart and Charles Hester from
Human Resources will present
Performance Review From the Eyes of
Employees: Myths, Fears and Opportunities
- Performance review is a part of our work at The University
of Arizona. The myths and fears often associated with annual
performance reviews can cause missed opportunities for
employees. This workshop will provide information on the
performance review process along with ideas on how
dispelling the myths and fears of the review discussion can
lead to more productive outcomes. The tools, models and
resources provided during the workshop can help employees
with influencing the performance review to help them with
their career success and job motivation.
Tommy Bruce, 2006
Family Weekend Director, will share the new vision and
plans for Family Weekend.
The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the
first Tuesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m.
SAC general meetings are always open to the public. The
University Community is invited to participate. For
more information contact President
Eva Gonzales
May 3: Noon
- Culturally Appropriate Marketing for Asian Communities
Gallagher Theater, Student Union Memorial Center
Soyeon Shim, Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences
Sponsored by
UAdiscusses
. . . and Faculty Speaker Series. For more
information callKatherine Ackermann at 626-5502,
Diversity Resource Office or Magan Alfred at 621-7057, Dean
of Students Office
May 3: Noon-1pm - Small Steps to
Health and Wealth SU Rincon Room Co-sponsored by HR's Life & Work Connections and the
AZ Cooperative Extension.
Health and personal finance challenges affect
millions of Americans; you and I are most likely
included. Bring your lunch and learn 25 practical
strategies to improve your health and increase your
wealth - you won't be disappointed! Presenter: Linda
Block, Associate Agent, Family & Consumer Health
Sciences, and an Accredited Financial Counselor,
will highlight the program and have a workbook and
online registration available for this summer. The
idea is to pick 3 goals from the 25 behavior changes
and work towards them. People who register online
will be followed up every 6 months, plus Linda will
be developing monthly newsletters to keep you
motivated. Join us for a seminar that may get you
started on some important life changes.
May 3: 3-5pm - CSW to Hold Recruitment
Event SU Ballroom The University of Arizona Commission on the Status of Women will hold a recruitment reception on May 3.
The commission was established in 1993 to advise the
president on polices and practices that benefit
women and other underrepresented groups at the
University and within the state university system.
The Commission is comprised of women and men from
all constituencies: faculty, staff and graduate and
undergraduate students.
The program will include brief reports from
workgroup chairs about the activities of the past
year and short presentations by community members
who have benefited from CSW programs and services.
The reception will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in
the North Ballroom of the Student Union Memorial
Center.
The commission will call for nominations and
applications next month.
For more information, contact Katie Ackermann at
626-5502 or kja1@email.arizona.edu.
May 4: 8:30-Noon - 11th Annual
Learning Technologies Showcase Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center.
The showcase, which is coordinated by the
Learning Technologies Center and sponsored by Gateway, will
focus on emerging technologies, highlighting unique and
innovative technologies that UA instructors and staff have
used to enhance student learning. The showcase will offer a
new way for instructors and staff to participate and have
their work showcased: In addition to being exhibited at the
showcase, some submissions will appear online at
http://ltc.arizona.edu/lts/ for a year.UA
faculty, graduate teaching assistants and staff are invited
to submit a project, tool, scholarly article or other
activity in which technology was used to enhance teaching or
learning.A keynote address on a current
learning technology will be given and showcased projects
will be exhibited. Attendees can informally discuss the
various projects with presenters and interact with others
interested in learning technologies.
For more information, email Sue South
sesouth@email.arizona.edu.
May 4: 12-1pm - Lunch & Learn workshop: Preparing
and Responding to a Performance Review University
Services Bldg Human Resources is pleased to announce a
series of "Lunch & Learn" workshops to assist employees with
preparing and responding to a performance review.
These lunch workshops will provide information on the
performance review process. Participants will also gain
insight on how to dispel the myths and fears of the review
discussion and how it can lead to more productive outcomes.
We will provide tools, models and resources to enhance
employee effectiveness with the performance review process.
Workshops are held from noon to 1 p.m. in the
University Services Building on the following dates: May 11.
Participants are invited to bring their lunch. To register
for this workshop or learn more about a wide range of
employee work issues and career planning, visit the new
Employee & Career Advising webpages at:
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/ecadvising. If
you have any questions about this new resource, please
contact HR's Employee & Career Advisors at 626-0850.
May 9: 9-11am
- Creating Respectful Workplaces: Discrimination and
Harassment Prevention SU Copper Room The
University of Arizona is committed to creating and
maintaining an environment free of unlawful discrimination,
including harassment, and all members of the University
community are responsible for fulfilling this commitment.
The goal of this workshop is to create respectful workplaces
by increasing your knowledge and skills in recognizing,
preventing, and effectively dealing with discrimination and
harassment that affect the workplace. Register online
http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/info.htm, or call 621-9449
May 9: 4-6pm - Vice President Taylor Retirement Reception
SU North Ballroom Please join us as we
wish happy and healthy retirement to Vice President Taylor
and celebrate her contributions to The University of
Arizona.
May 11: 12-1pm - Lunch & Learn workshop: Preparing
and Responding to a Performance Review University
Services Bldg Human Resources is pleased to announce a
series of "Lunch & Learn" workshops to assist employees with
preparing and responding to a performance review.
These lunch workshops will provide information on the
performance review process. Participants will also gain
insight on how to dispel the myths and fears of the review
discussion and how it can lead to more productive outcomes.
We will provide tools, models and resources to enhance
employee effectiveness with the performance review process.
Workshops are held from noon to 1 p.m. in the
University Services Building. Participants are invited to
bring their lunch. To register for this workshop or learn
more about a wide range of employee work issues and career
planning, visit the new Employee & Career Advising webpages
at:
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/ecadvising. If
you have any questions about this new resource, please
contact HR's Employee & Career Advisors at 626-0850.
May 13: 8:30-1pm - Ovarian Cancer Forum
Kiewit Auditorium at the AZ Cancer Center Join us for a
morning of education and insight into ovarian cancer
including therapy, clinical trials, diagnostic advances, and
supportive care issues. Physicians, nurses, and
researchers working together to help patients with ovarian
cancer and other gynecological cancers will present the
latest findings and discuss future directions in their areas
of expertise. Light lunch included. RSVP to Mary
Wysocki at 577-6006.
May 17: 5:30-7pm - Back-to-College
Workshops Room 302, in the University Services Building (888 N. Euclid Ave.)
Earn your degree through UA Evening & Weekend Campus! If
you've ever thought about going back to school and
completing your college degree, plan on joining us for one
of our upcoming free Back-to-College Workshops. The next
workshops are scheduled and will take place at UA Continuing
Education & Academic Outreach, Evening & Weekend Campus
Office. Whether you're just getting started on a degree
program, finishing the degree you started so long ago, or
beginning graduate studies, these workshops will help answer
your questions about how to achieve your academic goals.
Workshops include information on UA Evening & Weekend Campus
(EWC) and helpful advice from the EWC academic advisor on
topics such as admissions and registration. We encourage you
and any interested friends and family members to attend.
Call 626-2073 today to reserve your spot! The University of
Arizona Office of Continuing Education & Academic Outreach
sponsors these free events as a community service.
Hospice Training Begins May 18 - Hospice
Family Care
Do you
respect and revere life? Have you felt
a tug in your heart to help people who
are dying? Have you experienced that
sense of honor and privilege when
spending time with a dying person?
Maybe you
have no experience at all -- but a lot
of interest, questions and a big heart!
Hospice Family Care
volunteers come from many backgrounds
and share a sensitivity to the needs of
patients and families. They are trained
to provide assistance and companionship
such as shopping and running errands or
playing games and cards. Patients are
usually at home, in a skilled-care
facility or in an inpatient unit (Swan
and River). Any person sixteen years of
age or older who has completed a
comprehensive, free training program is
welcome to volunteer.
The next training series
begins
Thursday, May 18
from .
Classes meet for six Thursdays to cover
communication skills, spiritual dynamics
of death and dying, caring for the
caregiver, bereavement, hospice social
service issues and more. Read more about
Hospice Family Care, or browse
current volunteer opportunities.
If you embrace a
philosophy of supportive care, and would
like to volunteer, please contact Vicki
Smith, Volunteer Coordinator, 790-9299
or email:
vsmith007@hotmail.com
for a volunteer application and
questionnaire.
May 18: Open Wellness Screenings for Spring Semester
The screening is available to benefits eligible employees
and includes blood pressure, total cholesterol/HDLL, body
composition, cardiac endurance step test, nutrition, fitness
and resiliency consultation. We also offer the
A1C diabetes test for a $10.00 charge. This screening
assesses your risk for diabetes and measures your long-term
glucose levels. Appointments are available by calling
621-2493
May 23: 12-1pm - Diabetes Prevention: What Role doe
Diet Play? SU Tubac Room
Please bring your lunch and join us as
Nancy Rogers, MS, RD, Coordinator of the UA Worksite
Wellness Program, discusses the elements of a diabetes and
diet. Come and hear some good news! No registration
required.
Tucson Habitat for
Humanity Habistore - Home Improvement Center is looking for donations and volunteers!
The HabiStore is a retail business selling
surplus new and used building and home improvement materials,
appliances and furniture to the public. Usable materials, donated by
retail businesses, contractors, individuals, and other
organizations, will be sold at below cost prices.
The HabiStore accepts a variety of
donations including: Lumber, appliances, tools, hardware,
furniture and general construction materials.
Proceeds from the HabiStore fund
the Habitat Tucson mission of eliminating poverty housing within our
community. Donors can receive tax deductions for the value of the
donated materials. HabiStore - : 3840 S. Palo Verde,
is
located near the corner of Ajo & Palo Verde (store faces Ajo
Way)
How can you Donate? Please call the HabiStore hotline at (520)
889-7200 to confirm your donation and set up a time for pick-up or
delivery.
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Do you know a faculty, staff or student
employee who has done something to deserve recognition?
Your recipient can also be profiled in the next issue of the Staff
Tracks News...find
out how
Do you want to be profiled in an
upcoming issue of Staff Tracks?
The SAC
Communications Committee is looking for items to add to the Staff
Tracks Newsletter. To submit a profile
complete a
profile form and fax it in.
Your item could be here next month...To submit items and
events to the monthly Bulletin, please contact the
SAC Communications
Committee.
