Faculty/staff Issue for December 20, 2024

Coming up

VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session

Add to calendar 23-12-2024 12:00:00 23-12-2024 America/New_York VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Jonathan Brown brownj64@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at noon

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

'Appreciation at Work' Training Session (Virtual)

Add to calendar 08-01-2025 10:00:00 08-01-2025 11:30:00 America/New_York 'Appreciation at Work' Training Session (Virtual) To support VCU’s culture of care and appreciation, VCU HR has developed "Appreciation at Work" training sessions based on the book “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” by Gary Chapman and Paul White. Those who attend will learn about the languages of appreciation in the workplace, understand the core concepts of meaningful appreciation and be able to use those skills to build and maintain good working relationships. Register at the following URL. Virtual VCU HR Learning, Development, and Organizational Culture learndev@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

To support VCU’s culture of care and appreciation, VCU HR has developed "Appreciation at Work" training sessions based on the book “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” by Gary Chapman and Paul White. Those who attend will learn about the languages of appreciation in the workplace, understand the core concepts of meaningful appreciation and be able to use those skills to build and maintain good working relationships. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HR Learning, Development, and Organizational Culture at learndev@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d60cd0c5a-816d-4c53-833e-68963d01f171.

Getting Your Canvas Course Ready for Spring 2025

Add to calendar 09-01-2025 11:00:00 09-01-2025 12:00:00 America/New_York Getting Your Canvas Course Ready for Spring 2025 This workshop will cover adding your syllabus and configuring Canvas to have your course prepared for the Spring semester. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18456 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82292648713 https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82292648713 Jon Reed reedjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover adding your syllabus and configuring Canvas to have your course prepared for the Spring semester. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18456 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82292648713

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Faculty Club

Add to calendar 22-01-2025 15:00:00 22-01-2025 16:30:00 America/New_York Faculty Club VCU's Office of the Provost will host a Faculty Club in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. This Faculty Club will be focused on the upcoming COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey, in which VCU is participating this Spring semester. The Faculty Club will feature remarks from Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph.D.; a raffle for prizes; food and drinks and opportunities to connect with colleagues while learning about the upcoming survey. Register at the following URL. James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Avenue Latoya Blizzard lblizzard@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost will host a Faculty Club in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. This Faculty Club will be focused on the upcoming COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey, in which VCU is participating this Spring semester. The Faculty Club will feature remarks from Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph.D.; a raffle for prizes; food and drinks and opportunities to connect with colleagues while learning about the upcoming survey. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Latoya Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gJiqt7DVA8zebQt46.

Fundamentals for Supervisors

Add to calendar 25-02-2025 09:00:00 25-02-2025 America/New_York Fundamentals for Supervisors This course equips new and experienced supervisors with the tools and strategies to enhance their effectiveness and boost team performance. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/ffs/ Richmond Deb Taminger dktaminger@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 9 a.m.

This course equips new and experienced supervisors with the tools and strategies to enhance their effectiveness and boost team performance. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/ffs/

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://GEHLI.vcu.edu.

Virginia Executive Institute

Add to calendar 28-04-2025 09:00:00 28-04-2025 America/New_York Virginia Executive Institute The Virginia Executive Institute is now accepting applications. This program offers a forum for current and emerging leaders to connect with a network of state executives dedicated to strengthening their leadership skills and driving positive change for Virginia's future. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/vei/ Virginia Beach Mandy Fowler afowler3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Apr. 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.

The Virginia Executive Institute is now accepting applications. This program offers a forum for current and emerging leaders to connect with a network of state executives dedicated to strengthening their leadership skills and driving positive change for Virginia's future. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/vei/

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit http://GEHLI.vcu.edu.

Notices

Mail Services Winter Closing and Holiday Schedule

Mail facilities will be open Dec. 23, 27 and 30 from 10 a.m.-noon on MPC, 8 a.m.-noon on MCV campus and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ownby location. Mail services will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1 All incoming mail will be sorted and posted to the mailboxes daily. Departments receiving pickup and delivery services must contact VCU Mail Services in writing or by email to request assistance during the winter closing. Otherwise, mail deliveries will resume on Jan. 2, 2025.

For more information, contact Donnette Haynes at haynesds@vcu.edu.

VCU HR Staff Two-Minute Survey Results

VCU HR conducts staff surveys three times each year to help gauge how staff members feel about their work experience at VCU. By observing these trends, HR can be better prepared to adjust its offerings to stay aligned with staff needs. Fall 2024 university-wide survey results are now available. Major Budgeting Unit-level results have been shared with MBU leaders and HR professionals.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/information/survey-results-and-staff-events/.

Risk-Taking in Eating Disorders Study

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12-25) for a brain imaging study to understand how risky decision-making differs between individuals with bulimia nervosa and individuals without a psychological disorder. Compensation is available for participation. Questions: Contact Serena Gu, Clinical Research Coordinatoror, at the following URL.

For more information, contact TREAT Lab, Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI, at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.

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