Special Announcement
Enrollment in the VCU Alert Text Messaging System
VCU will begin automatically enrolling students, faculty and staff in the VCU Alert text messaging system starting today, Wednesday, June 5.
VCU faculty and staff members are asked to verify that they have the most up-to-date cell phone number in the mobile or cell phone number (primary) field on their personal information page of the eServices/VCU Self Service website (https://generalssb-prod.ec.vcu.edu/BannerExtensibility/customPage/page/HOMEPAGE). If you do not have a phone number listed, please add one by selecting “Add New” in the phone number field. Make sure it is listed as a mobile or cell phone number and the check box for “Primary” is checked.
The VCU Alert text messages are part of a multichannel system for communicating emergency information to VCU students, faculty, staff, visitors and the surrounding community. The system also includes emergency sirens, Alertus boxes, mass email, digital signs, desktop alerts, LiveSafe, VCU Mobile, social media and the VCU Alert website (https://alert.vcu.edu/). Users may opt out of receiving VCU Alerts on their phone at any time by replying “stop’” to a VCU Alert text message. By choosing to unenroll in VCU Alerts, users will no longer receive important emergency messages, including weather and other campus impacts.
Coming up
Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024 at noon
Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administrators will join the alumni to answer questions. Click on the URL below to register.
For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/executive-mba/?post=executive-mba-webinar-with-alumni-panel-qa-3.
Thinking Traps
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
When your boss cancels a meeting with you, do you assume it’s personal or that your job is in trouble? Does receiving a call from your child’s school cause heart palpitations? Jumping to conclusions and worst-case scenarios are examples of thinking traps – negative patterns of thought. Learn from Anthem EAP and VCU HR how to reverse your thinking traps and help others do the same. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4bEt097
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Survey Design for Research
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
Deborah DiazGranados, Ph.D., Director of Evaluation, Wright Center, will discuss via Zoom best practices for designing and using research surveys. The seminar is part of the Whetting Your Appetite for Research hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeusqjkoE9M2Drc8IkNtf0Myc41s7flo.
Responding to Research Grant Critiques
Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a grant-writing seminar via Zoom. Imad Damaj, Ph.D., professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology, will discuss effective strategies for responding to reviewers’ comments about grants. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-ihrTkpEtQXbm4zypolqvKctffE-hcj.
Attend Experienced Supervisors Institute, a Professional Development Course
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at 9 a.m.
VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Experienced Supervisors Institute is open for registration until Nov. 1. This three-day course, Nov. 6-8, will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. ESI focuses on advanced supervision tools and tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. The session will be held at Westover at Maymont. Register before Nov. 1 at the following URL.
For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.
Notices
VCU Libraries Announces Affordable Course Content Awards
VCU Libraries has selected six faculty projects involving 13 collaborating faculty for new Affordable Course Content Awards. This grant program supports faculty who enhance the learning experience for students through free and/or open course materials. Projects and recipients are detailed in the following URL.
For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 591-5865 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2024-news/acc-2024.html.
AEDs, Stop the Bleed Kits and Naloxone Available on Campus
Automated external defibrillators and Stop the Bleed Kits are now available in large, high-traffic VCU buildings to use in the event of a medical emergency. Naloxone is also available through Rams in Recovery. Learn more about this life-saving equipment, locations and training at the following URL.
For more information, contact D. Travis Clark at occsafety@vcu.edu or visit https://srm.vcu.edu/workplace-safety-/occupational-safety/life-safety/.
Spring 2024 Listening Session Overviews
HR listening sessions are hosted each semester to provide a pathway for direct feedback from staff to the assistant vice president of Human Resources, Alison Miller. View the overview of Spring 2024's listening sessions at the following URL, including VCU HR's next steps based on staff input.
For more information, contact VCU HR at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/survey-results-and-staff-events/.
Global Zone Training - Micro-Credentials and Digital Badge Opportunity
The Global Education Office offers VCU employees the opportunity to earn micro-credentials and a digital badge through the Global Zone Training workshop as they gain knowledge, skills and resources for teaching and supporting international students and scholars. Digital badge earners will complete entry-level training in intercultural communication theory and relevant strategies. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Global Education Office at global@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/faculty/globalzone/.
New ICO Blog and New Videos
This month, VCU's Integrity and Compliance Office features videos with two more (fictional) employees who react to misconduct from one of their leaders. Then, FAQs are answered about speaking up and courses of action are offered about what individuals can do if they experience sexual harassment in the workplace. Find the blog at the following URL.
For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2336 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/2024/06/04/compliance-corner-issue-3-5/.
Interested in Community Engagement, Evaluation and Assessing Impact?
Do you have expertise in evaluation and a desire to learn and share knowledge about the impact and assessment of community-engaged efforts? VCU's Community Engagement Impact Learning Collaborative is seeking five to 10 faculty and staff members to join a group focused on identifying best practices for assessing the impact of VCU's Community Engagement Efforts. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Maghboeba Mosavel at engage@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRE_Dy-sEojHdID_ZxgmAZ-eulrW7LyqKPCWkZo_GG0f1fmg/viewform.
