Faculty/staff Issue for May 8, 2017
This week
VCU Human Resources: Benefits and Wellness Fair
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Human Resources presents its Benefits and Wellness Fair for VCU faculty and staff in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Attendees can explore the world of rewards offered to faculty and staff, make open enrollment elections on-site for health benefits and flexible spending, talk with wellness providers and learn more about employee discounts. A direct shuttle service from the MCV Campus will be available.
For more information, visit http://hr.vcu.edu/benefits-fair/.
'The IRB: The Exempt, the Expedited, and the Full-Board'
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.
The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library present the next in its lunch research seminars, "The IRB: The Exempt, the Expedited and the Full Board," in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 109. Monika Markowitz, Ph.D., director of research, integrity and ethics, and Ron Evans, Ph.D., chair, VCU IRB, will discuss the different types of regulatory review required for human subject research. Participants may bring lunch; drinks will be provided. To register, use the contact information below.
For more information, visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.
RamBikes Bike Checks
Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RamBikes technicians perform free bike maintenance checks on the Compass, Shafer Court side.
For more information, visit http://bikes.vcu.edu.
Notices
Elimination of 'P.O.' in Campus and Work Addressing
This spring, the United States Postal Service instructed VCU to discontinue the use of "P.O." preceding university mailbox numbers. This change pertains to VCU and VCU Health addresses using the zip codes 23284 and 23298. Please begin to use up existing stationery inventory and place new stationery orders through the VCU contracted stationery partner, B&B Printing: identity.vcu.edu/stationery. The online stationery templates have been modified to encompass this change.
For more information, visit http://identity.vcu.edu/stationery.
VCU Online MBA
The VCU MBA program offers an online format for participants to experience the same VCU MBA in a convenient, flexible approach. Applications are being accepted for classes beginning in August. Federal financial aid and GMAT waiver is available. To apply, use the contact information below.
Faculty, Staff and Retiree Fundraising Campaign
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is in week six of its annual faculty, staff and retiree fundraising campaign. Those interested in contributing can give back to VCU or VCU Health scholarships, funds or another favorite recipient. VCU Police Chief John Venuti is honorary chair of the campaign, which concludes Tuesday, May 16. Gifts made throughout fiscal year 2017 will count toward the campaign.
For more information, visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/faculty/.
Academic Integrity Climate Survey: Last Chance to Participate
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity reminds members of the university community to participate in a short, anonymous academic integrity climate survey. The survey will available through Friday, May 12. Upon completion, respondents will have an opportunity to enter to win one of six $50 Barnes & Noble gift cards. To access the survey, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://www.students.vcu.edu/studentconduct.
Technology Updates for Centrally-Supported Classrooms
To ensure the best possible classroom experience, Academic Technologies will make several changes to centrally-supported classrooms. Computers will be upgraded to Windows 10 and some classrooms will be upgraded to touch-enabled monitors. These changes will begin on Monday, May 15, and continue throughout the summer. To report a classroom issue, email ts-classroom@vcu.edu or call (804)828-1098 (Monroe Park) or (804)828-3400 (MCV).
For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/classroomsupport.
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.