Faculty/staff Issue for May 25, 2023
Today
VCU Writing Center Personal Statement Workshop
5 p.m.
Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
This week
The Importance of Career Development Conversations
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Join VCU HR to learn about the necessary tools to set up consistent career development conversations. The session will cover the importance of ongoing meetings, understanding the role of the manager and the employee in career development and how to align career development with performance management. Register at Talent@VCU or the following URL.
For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dc6308454-a7bf-41e4-8e05-26ed0fbbc9fa.
Coming up
Guided Meditation
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at noon
Take a break with guided meditation. This session is suitable for all levels of practice and his hosted by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/40sNds5
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Notices
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: FTC Safeguards Rule
VCU's Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.
For more information, contact VCU Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit https://rar.vcu.edu/media/rar/forms/FTCSafefuardRule20-21.pdf.
Rights of Students Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA affords students the rights to inspect and review educational records; request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected; provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.
For more information, contact VCU Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit https://rar.vcu.edu/records/family-educational-rights-and-privacy-act/.
Cellphones and Girl Scouts and Goats, Oh My
What do cellphones, Girl Scouts and goats have to do with ethics? Read this month's post from the Integrity and Compliance office blog to find out. View the blog at the following URL.
For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/2023/05/17/cell-phones-and-girl-scouts-and-goats-oh-my-or-what-i-learned-about-esg-while-in-new-jersey/.
Enrolling Now for TEENS, a Virtual Weight-Management Research Program for 12-16 Year-Olds
Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help. TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - all conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or obese. The program is offered by Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also participate in exercise sessions led by personal trainers.
For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.