November 2014 - The Reporter
September 11, 2015
New paid parental leave is added to employee benefits
The new policy, slated to be available no later than July 2016, is a collaborative effort between the UAB administration and Faculty Senate. It aligns UAB with the rare U.S. employers that provide gender-neutral, paid parental leave.
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Take Note
September 11, 2015
Solomon to lead ADA compliance
Allison Solomon, who is director of Disability Support Services, is the new ADA Compliance Officer for UAB. Her appointment was effective Sept. 5.
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Staff Appointments
September 10, 2015
New password policy to provide more security
Under the new policy to be phased in beginning Sept. 15, passwords/passphrases must be 15 characters, but the passwords will not have to be changed for one year. Users will not be required to change their passwords until their current password expires. This video may help you create one.
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Tools & Technology
September 04, 2015
New class enters UAB’s leadership academy
Nearly two dozen employees will begin their works as the incoming class of UAB's Blaze Leadership Academy Sept. 9.
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Achievements
September 03, 2015
Candidates for top diversity officer to make presentations
Four finalists for the position of vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will make open presentations during this month, beginning Sept. 9.
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Take Note
September 02, 2015
Carver’s plans for world-class IT ‘picking up speed’
UAB’s new CIO has been on a whirlwind mission to develop a transparent, high-performing central IT organization that provides world-class customer service.
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Tools & Technology
September 02, 2015
Surveys to guide planning for electric cars, bikes on campus
Answers to these informal surveys will help UAB Sustainability evaluate the feasibility and best locations for electric car-charging stations and improvements to bike infrastructure. The surveys will be live until Sept. 10.
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Get Involved
September 02, 2015
Phillips is new associate director for CTL
Scott Phillips’ interests in the use of technology in teaching and curriculum development ‘opens new possibilities’ for faculty.
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Appointments
August 31, 2015
New online tool to help faculty manage professional information
Faculty Profiles is a new online tool to help faculty manage their professional information — to document grants, publications, professional activities and teaching — and foster cross-disciplinary collaborations.
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Tools & Technology
August 31, 2015
New service-learning fellows selected
A yearlong program will provide special training and resources to 11 faculty to enrich and strengthen service-learning opportunities at UAB.
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Awards & Honors
