Events & Resources

Upcoming Events:

"Baby Shower" - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Noon-1, Jones Commons

April is "shower" the Johnson County Crisis Center Month.   

Bring an item to be donated which may include non-expired, unopened baby formula, diapers of all sizes, non-expired baby food, baby wipes, baby shampoo, lotion, powder, or tubes of diaper rash cream. Please, no clothing, blankets or toys. 

A baby picture contest will take place during the event as well. Correctly guess the identity of baby pictures shared by COE staff to win a prize.

If you are unable to attend, please drop donated supplies off in room 300D on or before April 30^th.

This initiative corresponds with the new, yet being created, community involvement component for University of Iowa staff.

Monthly Council Meetings

Currently scheduled for the second Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. in 210A LC.  Meeting notification will be sent via email to all constituents.

The FAQ Series - Frequently Asked Questions:

The College of Education’s Staff Council is committed to increasing communication in our college via professional workshops and presentations. Additional presentations will be scheduled, but please let us know if there are areas of interest you would like us to address.

Past Events:

 

        Strategic Planning Focus Groups - February 14 - March 8, 2012

Dean Crocco and the COE advisory councils invite faculty, staff, and student participation in upcoming Roundtables sessions, held February 14-March 8 in Jones Commons. The purpose of these sessions will be to refine goals and develop tactics while engaging with colleagues in the creation of a compelling plan for the future

Spring Strategic Planning Focus Group Schedule

Staff Meeting with Dean Crocco

January 25, 2012
12:00-1:00
Jones Commons

On January 25, Dean Crocco hosted an all staff meeting in Jones Commons. Topics included Shared Goverance Survey Results, Changes to UI Staff Council Rpresentation, COE Staff council Elections, the New Performance Evaluation Process, Strategic Planning Updates, and Discussion with Dean Crocco.

January 25 Staff Meeting Agenda

Compensation and Classification FAQ

October 10, 2011
10:30-Noon
Jones Commons

Representatives from Human Resources will be on hand to answer questions about the compensation portion of the recent Compensation and Classification redesign. This FAQ will be held in conjunction with the Engineering Staff Council.

 

Violent Incident Survival Training

September 30, 2011
1:00-3:00 PM
N219 Lindquist

The College of Education Staff Council & Faculty Advisory Committee will host this event. Training open to all COE Faculty and Staff and is relevant to all office space & classroom scenarios. It is not designed to scare you into thinking there is a violent situation lurking around every corner. It is designed to prepare you with knowledge should you be in a violent situation. Details can be found at UI Public Safety's website: http://police.uiowa.edu/services/educational-programs/violent-incident-survival-training

Sign up online as soon as possible. Space is limited.

To sign up, visit the "My Training" section of your Employee Self Service page. The course description is "Violent Incident Survival COE". Online sign up will be available until Noon on Monday, September 26.

 

Dean Margaret Crocco's Welcome Reception

July 22, 2011
Jones Commons

 The staff council along with the Faculty Advisory Council and the four Department Executive Officers sponsored a welcome reception for the new Dean of the College of Education, Margaret Crocco. This served as an opportunity for faculty and staff to hear Dean Crocco speak, answer some questions submitted by faculty and staff and share refreshments as they mingled and got to meet Dean Crocco and her husband. This was a great way to help introduce Dean Crocco to everyone in the college.

   

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FAQ: P & S Shared Governance Celebration

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 10AM
Jones Commons

Provost Butler will help us celebrate our council’s achievements and speak on the importance of shared governance on our campus, and promoting the most effective and positive workplace possible. Updates from the COE Working at Iowa Ad-Hoc Committee and our COE Staff Council’s upcoming election to fill three vacant seats will also be shared.

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Know Your Benefits

2011 Benefits Overview for Faculty, P&S and MSE/C Staff

WHEN:  Friday, November 5 over the Noon hour
WHERE: Jones Commons, N300 LC

Barbara Bennett will join us to discuss changes to the benefits program.  Mark your calendar for this opportunity to ask questions of a Benefits Office representative at an in-house meeting.  Feel free to bring your lunch.

Compensation and Classification update:
Karen Shemanski and Bob Millsap will provide updates to the College of Education on the progress of the Placement Committees who reviewed the JIF (Job Information Forms) submitted by P&S staff on campus. In addition to updates, they will provide answers to all those questions you might have.

Tuesday, September 14
10AM
Jones Commons N300 Lindquist

 

Focus Group Sessions:
Tuesday, February 16, 10:30-12noon, (LUNCH PROVIDED) in N300 Jones Commons

JIF FAQ - Reviewing the Job Information Form for all P&S staff
Thursday, November 12, 9:00am – 11:00am

WAI FAQ - Review of the 2008 Working at Iowa survey
Wednesday, October 7, 11:30am - noon

GREEN Bag Lunch - Sustainability at the UI
September 24, 2009

2008 Working at IOWA Survey
October 13, 2008

FRIC-FAQ: Proposed Benefit Changes
June 12, 2008

Compensation and Classification: The Buck Report
January 8, 2008

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Resources:

The University of Iowa Salaries Survey (April 2009)

Compensations and Classification updates

Overview of the University of Iowa Compensation and Classificeation Redesign Project Status at a glance (pdf)

Job Information Form (JIF) - All non-organized professional and scientific staff will have the opportunity to describe their jobs on a new JIF. A pilot project is now underway to test the JIF using a random sample of University of Iowa Staff.

Expert Panels have completed their work and the job family progressions they have developed are being reviewed for clarity and consistency across the panels. An announcement will be provided to all staff when these are posted on the UI Human Resources website.

Layoff/Permanent Furlough Information and Resources (Employee & Labor Relations)

This page is intended to help answer questions and provide links to resources you may need.

The University of Iowa Staff Council

The University Staff Council is an elected body that represents approximately 5,500 non-bargaining professional and scientific and merit supervisory exempt/confidential staff members.

UI Staff Benefits

Benefits programs for all active and retired faculty, staff, and students at The University of Iowa.

The University of Iowa Office of the Ombudsperson

The Ombuds Office offers informal dispute resolution for students, faculty and staff.