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A summer program offered tools to thrive in academia. Here’s what one faculty member learned.
Dwayne White, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Education, shares how his participation in the national Faculty Success Program paid off with three manuscripts and some crucial time-management tools. Read his top tips, then apply for the 2023 program today.
My Health Rewards offers incentives for making healthy choicesThis past year, more than 4,700 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,600 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more. Activate your account and explore new ways to earn cash rewards.
Meet work opportunities or up-skill with new Collat professional coursesCybersecurity, effective business writing and managing a hybrid workforce are part of an extensive catalog of non-academic classes.Reduce stress with this quick, self-paced office ergonomics courseIs your monitor too low or keyboard too high? Get your workspace set up right and learn the risks of cumulative trauma with UAB’s online Office Ergonomics Awareness Course.15-minute online training shares tips on how to best support students with disabilitiesEmployees can learn about compliance with the Americans with Disabilities and Rehabilitation acts, explore best practices for engaging with students with disabilities, and access key resources during a new online training from UAB Disability Support Services.
Check out the winners of the 2022 Wellness Week photo/video activityThroughout Wellness Week Oct. 17-21, employees and students from across UAB and UAB Medicine shared dozens of photos and videos that represent what wellness means to them.
Discover 12 outdoor oases hiding in plain sightTake a walk around campus to find a little-known green space closest to you and take a moment for mindfulness using this Google Map we created just for you.
Throughout October, learn to be an advocate for individuals with disabilitiesIn recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, UAB Human Resources’ AWARE Disability Management Program is providing opportunities for employees to learn how to recognize and engage with individuals with disabilities at UAB.
Find opportunities for mindfulness and health during Wellness Week Oct. 17-21Established by a committee of individuals from across the university and UAB Medicine, Wellness Week is designed to help the UAB community prioritize rest, well-being, mindfulness, movement and good nutrition.
Wellscreens are back — register for yours todayThe annual initiative from UAB Employee Wellness provides a free, 15-minute health screening to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation and Cooper Green employees.
4 tips for staying active at UABAdvice from five fellow employees on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting.
New training on fiscal responsibility to be required annually“Understanding Your UAB Fiscal Responsibility,” which is focused on the role employees play in managing UAB’s financial resources, will be assigned to certain employees based on job function through the UAB Learning System beginning mid-May.
An infection prevention expert explains how to avoid COVID, flu — and the next pandemicUAB Health System’s senior director of Infection Prevention breaks down the chain of transmission and how we all can lower our risk of getting sick.New employees, Human Resources needs your feedbackThe Office of Learning and Development is hosting confidential, one-hour Zoom focus groups aimed at improving the onboarding process for future Blazers.
This updated online toolkit can guide your students’ researchThe CAS Research Sources and Skills Toolkit focuses on efficient research strategies, evaluation of source material, appropriate techniques for documenting source material and more — and now features more pop-up activities and quizzes, plus a tour-guide function.
My Health Rewards offers incentives for making healthy choicesThis past year, more than 4,500 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,400 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more.
Resilient Leader returns with inspiration and connection for challenging timesThe popular series of lectures and discussions returns Feb. 1 with health behavior expert and professor Robin Lanzi, Ph.D. Learn more about why participants and presenters value the program, which started in response to the pandemic.
Achieve mental clarity through mindfulness meditation this springJoin University Recreation’s spring mindfulness series Jan. 25-April 14 to begin practicing mindfulness strategies to reduce stress and improve mental health.
Dimensions software gives faculty, staff edge in planning research investmentsAny member of the UAB community can set up a free account and explore a more data-driven approach to strategic planning for research. Engineering Dean Jeffrey Holmes, M.D., Ph.D., explains how his school used Dimensions to assist in new faculty hiring.
Questions about the $400 vaccine incentive payments?Get answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 voluntary vaccine incentive.
Study tracks how UAB students’ mental health has been affected by COVID-19 and racismMore than 1,000 students and postdocs participated, revealing high levels of stress and rates of depression across campus. These results have already sparked several new programs and initiatives; anyone can contribute ideas and perspectives following a second seminar Nov. 16.Feeling stuck because of COVID? Try these four R’s to break free.Angela Stowe, Ph.D., director of Student Counseling Services, offers ways to “grow your resiliency and make it stronger.”New class enters UAB’s leadership academyThe 13th cohort selected for Blaze Leadership Academy includes 25 faculty and staff from all UAB schools and the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as eight VP units and UAB Hospital.Turn your October into WALKtober with Employee WellnessEach Wednesday in October, join Walk with Wellness meetings on the UAB Walking Trails. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m.-noon for 15-minute group walk-alongs; start times will be staggered, and social distancing will be enforced.
More progress, less stress: Top takeaways from the Faculty Success ProgramFaculty who took part in the 12-week summer course, made possible by UAB’s National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity membership, explain why the program is so successful at boosting productivity and healthy balance.
Cultivating an office culture that works for everyoneHow can leaders create a workplace where “how things really get done” matches “how things should get done”? Two experts in industrial-organizational psychology — Kecia Thomas, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and C. Allen Gorman, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Management, Information Systems and Quantitative Methods — offer five ways to make it happen.
New diversity education course aims to improve inclusive communicationsThe 90-minute, instructor-led Inclusive Language course is an interactive discussion that provides context on the benefits of inclusive language and the strategic approaches to utilizing it.
Career Influencer Network prepares faculty, staff for effective career conversationsA new program from the UAB Career Center has reached more than 160 faculty and staff with information on how to best support students in achieving post-graduation success.Practical coping strategies for employees in a changing worldAre you Analytical or an Enthusiast? Amiable or a Controller? Find helpful advice for any workplace personality in Handling Workplace Change as an Employee, a free on-demand course for UAB employees through LinkedIn Learning.Toolkit provides research resources for social determinants of healthThe free toolkit, with validated data resources and original source documents, is housed in UAB’s Canvas platform and accessible with a Blazer ID.
Newest and largest Blaze Leadership Academy class gathers pandemic lessonsDiscover how the latest class in UAB’s flagship leadership development program for high-potential faculty and staff responded to the pandemic; nominations for fall 2021 class are open now.What are the long-term side effects of COVID vaccines? 3 things to knowMany Americans say they want to “make sure the shot is safe” before getting vaccinated. That data is already in, says Paul Goepfert, M.D., and vaccine experts are confident that there won't be long-term side effects.Flaming motorcycles and 6 other tips on acing high-stakes writingProposing a new program or initiative in your area? Assistant Professor J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, Ph.D., of the School of Nursing, shares insider advice that can make any piece of writing more compelling.
New writing guide, education course to encourage inclusive languageThe Inclusive Language Guide, which is not meant to be exhaustive, provides definitions and examples in seven areas.
Level-up your office, performance review with new classesLearn ways to re-invent existing office processes, ace performance reviews, find coaching and develop empathy.You will have to make tough choices one day. Here's how to prepare.A seminar on aging, COVID-19 and financial caregiving made possible by the Regions Institute for Financial Education shared the latest trends and questions for older Americans and their caregivers to ask.
7 ways to relax on your Wellness DayApril 14 is scheduled as a day off for the academic campus to rejuvenate.
New B Well UAB app now offers resources to employeesOne highlight is an interactive self-care plan that enables users to set goals and track their healthy habits, activities and mood each day.
Get a mid-year performance checkup with new class April 21With UAB’s fiscal year approaching the midpoint, now is a great time to review best practices and hear from a panel of employee supervisors about coaching and development planning 9 a.m. April 21.
Here’s how to navigate the Campus Calendar like an expertLectures, art exhibits, concerts, add-drop deadlines and more can all be found at calendar.uab.edu. Matt Cuthbert, UAB’s resident calendar expert, offers tips for using the calendar most effectively.-
A summer program offered tools to thrive in academia. Here’s what one faculty member learned.
Dwayne White, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Education, shares how his participation in the national Faculty Success Program paid off with three manuscripts and some crucial time-management tools. Read his top tips, then apply for the 2023 program today.
Reduce stress with this quick, self-paced office ergonomics courseIs your monitor too low or keyboard too high? Get your workspace set up right and learn the risks of cumulative trauma with UAB’s online Office Ergonomics Awareness Course.15-minute online training shares tips on how to best support students with disabilitiesEmployees can learn about compliance with the Americans with Disabilities and Rehabilitation acts, explore best practices for engaging with students with disabilities, and access key resources during a new online training from UAB Disability Support Services.
Meet work opportunities or up-skill with new Collat professional coursesCybersecurity, effective business writing and managing a hybrid workforce are part of an extensive catalog of non-academic classes.My Health Rewards offers incentives for making healthy choicesThis past year, more than 4,700 employees activated their My Health Rewards account, and more than 3,600 logged enough healthy behaviors to receive a payout of $50 or more. Activate your account and explore new ways to earn cash rewards.
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