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Resiliency training gives all students the tools to bounce back
Blazers Bounce Back, which has helped thousands of students develop resiliency skills, will be available to all UAB students in Canvas during the spring semester.
Get a discounted rate on personal training certification through URec partnershipThe certification, normally $1,500, is $650 for students and $750 for nonstudents.
Resilient Leader offers role models, stories and sense that ‘we’re all surviving this together’Powerful discussions and vulnerability in this pandemic-inspired series keep UAB leaders connected and inspired.
The neverending story: How IT reaches millions with its infinite loopsSee the must-share UAB memes going over big online and get tips on making your own GIF empire.Blaze Leadership Academy alums give back through mentoringUAB’s flagship training program for high-potential faculty and staff is accepting nominations for its 2021 cohort through the end of November. Three alumni share what mentoring has meant for them.
How one department invests in emerging leadersTina Simpson, M.D., director of Faculty Development in the Department of Pediatrics, explains the training and other resources available from her office.
Nominations for Blaze Leadership Academy now openUAB’s flagship leadership development program for high-potential faculty and staff is accepting applications for its Class of 2021 through the end of November.
Ombuds offers a collaborative approach for resolving conflict at workAt UAB, Alicia Booker helps unpack the meaning in struggle and defuse tension.
UAB is migrating to a new tool to manage staff job descriptionsThe JobArchitect platform will provide improved security, search functions and responsiveness.
Employees finding help for anxiety in myStrength appThis free tool, available to employees and their families through a UAB partnership, lets users practice quick techniques to relieve tension, find calm, create positive thoughts and manage stress.
Are your online meetings accessible? If not, here’s what to do.Accommodations requests from employees and students who are hard of hearing or have vision impairments have increased as meetings and classes move online. Follow these tips to improve your video-based meetings and find out how to access services if you need help.
EACC to increase free sessions to 15 per year beginning Nov. 1The UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center will be eligible for up to 15 free counseling sessions and 15 free life-coaching sessions per calendar year, an increase from 12 per year in response to an increase in mental health and wellness needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Try these SMART alternatives for your team’s 2021 #goalsOKR and CLEAR are two goal-setting methods that may be better suited for work on teams or groups.
Putting your best face forward on ZoomEasy tips and tricks from UAB experts on how to look your best, professionally and personally, during video meetings.
Attend a virtual summit on disability employment Oct. 28The 2020 Disability Employment Summit – Diversity through Inclusion, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, includes speakers from Alabama and beyond. Register today.
Managers, learn to develop your team more effectively by joining a Coaching Circle todayHear from three managers who practiced coaching skills with small groups of peers from across campus this spring, then register for your own Circle starting this month.
Savings can buy peace of mind. Here’s how to get helpDepression symptoms are rising during the pandemic, but a new study shows that having a healthy savings account has a protective effect. Free financial counseling from UAB and other employee training resources offer a step-by-step guide to savings success.
Suicide prevention education, trainings offered through SeptemberThe one-session training, hosted through Zoom, is available at no cost to both students and employees as part of National Suicide Prevention Month programming.
Hope you are doing well? Do a self-check with these four CsAdvice on mental and emotional well-being from UAB leadership and professional development expert Michael Wiederman, Ph.D.
See UAB's lecture-capture tech in actionWatch a demonstration of automated lecture recording from Heritage Hall, find out what tech will be in the classrooms where you teach and register for hands-on or virtual training today.
Contact AWARE if you need personal health accommodations for campus entryUAB’s AWARE program provides confidential disability-management services when an employee’s job is affected by a physical, mental or emotional impairment.
UAB Libraries to host national data-science workshopsUAB will provide technology and expertise to deliver instruction to enable researchers to pursue data-driven discovery during four online sessions in spring 2021.
UAB among state's 'Healthiest Employers'For its commitment to employee health and corporate health programming, UAB was named one of five finalists of the 2019 Healthiest Employers of Alabama, an awards program administered by health-intelligence platform Springbuk.
UAB’s supercomputer can now crunch PHI — here’s what that means for researchersCheaha now is certified for use with protected health information, including medical records and genomic data, which investigators describe as a “big deal.”
Even during a pandemic, the library is still the heart of the universityThe physical locations are closed, yet UAB Libraries is busier than ever. It’s just all happening in a flurry of ones and zeroes: online requests for curbside pickup, chat with librarians, access custom remote instruction and soon — digitized print materials from the stacks.
Distance mental health support expands for students as online instruction continuesNew services include a primary-care mental health team with a licensed psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioner for telehealth appointments — all hosted through HIPAA-compliant Zoom.
Leading in challenging times requires trust, openness and valuesFour UAB leaders shared how they guided their teams through crisis in a lively seminar.
Take a moment to assess your mental well-beingUAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center offer online tools and information to improve mental health, increase resiliency and support friends, family and co-workers who may be struggling.
Staff Council nominations open through May 15Know a staff member who represents UAB’s values so well they should do so in an official capacity? Nominate them to be a UAB Staff Council representative for their organizational unit.
Learn how to have ‘courageous conversations’ about intersectionality and public healthA four-part diversity education series is being offered during limited business operations through the Campus Learning System; each course will be offered via Zoom throughout April. Registration is required.
New webinars to support remote workersA community forum for leaders and insight for managing emotions and relationships are among the offerings in April.
Distance counseling services available to students during remote instructionUAB’s Student Counseling Services and the Mental Health Ambassadors are creating special resources for students who are struggling to adjust during the current novel coronavirus pandemic.
Making your emotions work for you — and against COVID–19Emotional intelligence is the top trait of effective leaders. UAB leadership expert Jean Ann Larson, Ed.D., explains how to take control, whether you are managing colleagues or your kids' fears.
6 ways to stay healthy while keeping your distanceUAB Employee Wellness' Riley Thornton recommends ways to keep it together and move forward while teleworking and limiting face-to-face contact.
New to teleworking? LinkedIn Learning can helpOptimize your remote work by learning how to work effectively, adjust to changes in work environments and stay connected virtually with courses from the online learning platform — free to UAB employees.
Here’s a plan for positive coping in the time of COVID–19Stress is unavoidable in this uncertain time. But as Professor Diane Tucker, Ph.D., explains, you can take control — and make the most of this historic opportunity.
EACC offering distance counseling, online resources for off-campus employeesAs UAB transitions to remote teaching and work in response to the global outbreak of COVID-19, employees can still access telemental health services at no cost.
First time on Zoom? What you need to know to help you avoid being THAT person8 tips and tricks for a better video meeting experience.
3 questions you need to answer about accountabilityGrab your colleagues and wrap your mind around this UAB shared value with philosopher Matt King, Ph.D.
Listen while you workUAB podcasts can help you stay safe online, sharpen your skills and connect with fellow Blazers.
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Try these SMART alternatives for your team’s 2021 #goals
OKR and CLEAR are two goal-setting methods that may be better suited for work on teams or groups.
Ombuds offers a collaborative approach for resolving conflict at workAt UAB, Alicia Booker helps unpack the meaning in struggle and defuse tension.
EACC to increase free sessions to 15 per year beginning Nov. 1The UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center will be eligible for up to 15 free counseling sessions and 15 free life-coaching sessions per calendar year, an increase from 12 per year in response to an increase in mental health and wellness needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nominations for Blaze Leadership Academy now openUAB’s flagship leadership development program for high-potential faculty and staff is accepting applications for its Class of 2021 through the end of November.
Employees finding help for anxiety in myStrength appThis free tool, available to employees and their families through a UAB partnership, lets users practice quick techniques to relieve tension, find calm, create positive thoughts and manage stress.
UAB is migrating to a new tool to manage staff job descriptionsThe JobArchitect platform will provide improved security, search functions and responsiveness.
The neverending story: How IT reaches millions with its infinite loopsSee the must-share UAB memes going over big online and get tips on making your own GIF empire.Resilient Leader offers role models, stories and sense that ‘we’re all surviving this together’Powerful discussions and vulnerability in this pandemic-inspired series keep UAB leaders connected and inspired.
Are your online meetings accessible? If not, here’s what to do.Accommodations requests from employees and students who are hard of hearing or have vision impairments have increased as meetings and classes move online. Follow these tips to improve your video-based meetings and find out how to access services if you need help.
Blaze Leadership Academy alums give back through mentoringUAB’s flagship training program for high-potential faculty and staff is accepting nominations for its 2021 cohort through the end of November. Three alumni share what mentoring has meant for them.
How one department invests in emerging leadersTina Simpson, M.D., director of Faculty Development in the Department of Pediatrics, explains the training and other resources available from her office.
Get a discounted rate on personal training certification through URec partnershipThe certification, normally $1,500, is $650 for students and $750 for nonstudents.
Resiliency training gives all students the tools to bounce backBlazers Bounce Back, which has helped thousands of students develop resiliency skills, will be available to all UAB students in Canvas during the spring semester.
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