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News items from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) Council Website.
CORNUCOPIA Care Baskets, Fall 2009
The Community Leadership Program at the UNH Thompson School of Applied Science is partnering with the Cornucopia Food Pantry to provide food baskets during the Thanksgiving season. We are committed to providing baskets to all those who need and request them. This season, we are looking at the challenging prospect of organizing and distributing over 150 baskets. We will be organizing food baskets for the winter holidays as well, and expect the same need. We would appreciate any donations that will help us to reach this goal. We are including a donation form to fill out, and a list of suggested items to be included in a food basket. If you can help, we will need food or monetary donations on Monday, November 23rd. Checks can be made payable to the Cornucopia Food Pantry, and all donations are tax deductible.
Creating Organizational Health - A Professional Development Workshop
Below is an announcement for an upcoming professional development workshop right here on campus. It is open to all community members (we’ll be forwarding the invite on to the OS and EE Councils to share as well as the Faculty Senate).
Feedback on Proposed Time Management Workshop
Given that many of us are under stress due to increased workload yet reduced resources and support, the Professional Development Committee of the PAT Council is working to put together a workshop (or possibly series of workshops) that will provide ideas and tips about time management so that we can get more done (hopefully in the same amount of time!). Some of their ideas for topics include managing your email inbox, project management and delegation but because they want to meet the needs of our staff, they would like YOUR input.
UNH Employee Fitness Program 2009-2010
Please find attached information regarding the UNH Employee Fitness Program (EFP) for the AY 2009-2010. The EFP has successfully performed over 1,600 fitness and graded exercises tests on UNH benefits-eligible faculty and staff. If you are interested in being a part of the UNH Employee Fitness Program, please fax the attached form to the Kinesiology office at 862-0154 or mail it to EFP, New Hampshire Hall by October 2.
UNH Fall 09 Professional Development & Training
Sharpen your professional skills with One-day Seminars and short-term Certificate Programs offered by UNH Professional Development and Training
USNH on-line employment site training sessions for managers and supervisors
UNH managers and supervisors, and other individuals who post job openings on the employment site, are strongly encouraged to attend a demonstration/ session so that your job postings and position description updates can occur smoothly and in a timely manner. Dates/times: Tuesday, August 25 10:00 am to noon Monday, September 14 1:30 to 3:30 pm Thursday, September 17 1:30 to 3:30 pm Location (for all sessions): MUB Theater I Pre-registration is not required to attend a session.
UNH OFFICE OF CONDUCT & MEDIATION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The UNH Office of Conduct & Mediation is seeking faculty & staff volunteers for the coming year. This is a great way to get involved on campus and have meaningful contact with students who may not be making the best choices. No prior disciplinary or legal experience necessary. Take part in the hearing process by serving on hearing boards, advising students or administering appeals. Scheduling and time commitment are flexible based on your needs. Extensive training is provided and will take place at your convenience in August and September. For more information, visit www.unh.edu/ocm and click on volunteers.
Now on Web: Fall 2009 UNH Professional Development Seminars
Sharpen your professional skills with One-day Seminars and short-term Certificate Programs offered by UNH Professional Development and Training The Graduate School http://www.learn.unh.edu/pcw (then click on Professional Development)
UNH Healthy Returns: Do you know your numbers?
Healthy Returns is a program designed to help you make positive changes and create realistic health goals. You will be screened for blood pressure, height and weight (BMI, body mass index), cholesterol, glucose and tobacco use. Based on your results, you and a clinical consultant will set attainable goals that focus on achieving or maintaining good health for each area. Healthy Returns is scheduled for: Wednesday, April 1st & 15th, 2009 (UNH Durham campus) MUB Rooms 330/332 & 334/336, 10AM -2PM and Thursday, May 7th, 2009 (UNH Manchester campus) 286 Commercial Street, Rooms 16 & 7
Workplace Survey IPOD Drawing -HANG ON TO YOUR NUMBERS
Please be sure to hang on to your numbers until the winners are announced. New numbers will continue to be selected until the four IPODS have been won.
Reminder: UNH Deadline for 2009 Staff Presidential Award of Excellence - March 31, 2009
This is a reminder that the deadline for nominations of UNH staff for the 2009 Presidential Award of Excellence is 2 weeks away! Staff can be nominated by anyone at UNH: student, faculty, staff, supervisor or colleague. Nomination deadline: *March 31, 2009* http://nominations.unh.edu/
CORNUCOPIA FOOD BASKET PROJECT for Spring 2009
This spring, we are looking at the challenging prospect of having to purchase and distribute over 150 baskets. This is all possible through the generosity of faculty, staff, and students in the UNH and Durham community, countless volunteers, and the support from local community members, the United Campus Ministry to the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Department of Housing, and the Community Church of Durham. Please help us if you can. We are committed to providing food baskets to all those who need and request them, and we need your help to do that. We are including a form to donate a basket, and as well as a list of suggested food items for you to use and include when you donate a basket. You can also visit the website at www.cornucopia.unh.edu <http://www.cornucopia.unh.edu> for more information.
LibQual+ (TM) Survey
The UNH Library is scheduled to take part in the LibQual+ (TM) survey instrument later this spring. The Library last participated in this nationwide survey in 2004, but we believe it is time for us to once again solicit users' opinions in our ongoing efforts to improve library service here at UNH. We are tentatively scheduled to administer the survey between April 6th and May 1st, 2009.
Workplace Climate Survey
Beginning Monday, February 16 through Friday, March 6, 2009, the University of New Hampshire will be conducting a workplace climate survey to discover areas where we are doing well as an employer and where we may need to improve our effectiveness, sense of community, and (delivery of) resources for staff and faculty.
Walkabout Campus Photo "N"
Another in the Walkabout Campus series.
Walkabout Campus Photo "M"
More in the walkabout campus series.
Walkabout Campus Photo "L"
A series of shots taken around campus in March 2008. So far they have all been buildings, now we change the pace.
Walkabout Campus Photo "K"
What a great idea. A series of photos taken around campus. Who comes up with all this stuff?
CORNUCOPIA Care Baskets, Fall 2009
