Construction Project Highlights

PAC Plumbing Infrastructure Renovation Project

On the horizon is an essential plumbing infrastructure project that will temporarily affect the Public Affairs Center (PAC) and related operations for nearly two years.

What is Happening:

Beginning in June 2025, the university will embark on a critical plumbing replacement project in the PAC. This initiative will modernize the building’s sewer and domestic water systems, ensuring this essential campus facility’s long-term functionality and sustainability.

In the January HR Newsletter we see the first installment of the 2025 Development Series, we give a warm welcome to the new Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, you can register for the RISE Professional Development Retreat, we are increasing the number of New Employee Orientation sessions, and we have a reminder of the new partnership with Academic Impressions.

This newsletter highlights recent advancements and initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI) within academia and industry. Key stories include Google’s $1 million donation to the University of Illinois Chicago to train undergraduates in AI, and the University of Michigan’s development of proprietary generative AI tools. Articles explore AI’s impact on workers, creative effectiveness, and the evolving role of AI in higher education. A featured teaching resource, Teaching with AI by Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson, provides insights into integrating AI into classrooms. Additionally, the newsletter covers AI initiatives at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and promotes upcoming AI events, such as a webinar on AI’s role in commencement and alumni engagement.

Information on this year's Holiday Happy Hour, a reminder on the Wage Compression Plan, and information you'll need on taking holidays, gift days, and earn codes. A big thank you to everyone this holiday season!

Happy Hour Announcement, Equimon 2024 was a success, gift ban reminder, the next installment of the Employee Development Series, a reminder of the year-end payroll and benefits deadlines, and a follow up from the 2024 Mental Health Symposium

Upcoming AI Events

October 30, 2024: Generative AI and Education: The New Hybrid, Dr. Mairéad Pratschke,
Professor and Chair in Digital Education at University of Manchester, UK

Generative AI and Education: The New Hybrid Webinar

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) 

The October 2024 HR Newsletter highlights Ethics Training that is due, Employee Development Series, Know Your U: Emiquon 2024, Form I-9 Requirements, and the Professional Staff Leadership Academy.

AI News & Articles

AI & Teaching

• How will the rise of AI in the workplace impact liberal arts education?
• NEH Awards $2.72 Million to Create Research Centers Examining the Cultural Implications of Artificial Intelligence

The August 2024 HR Newsletter highlights essential timekeeping requirements for staff, updates on digital accessibility training, and changes to Access and Equity Office policies. It also covers details on hiring student employees, employment verification processes, and upcoming training and events like the Employee Development Series and Prairie Stars 5K.

Access and Equity Office is now under Finance & Administration, but confirm no changes to support or services. Stay connected with AEO for assistance. Join the CSPL Showcase on Sept 25 and the Prairie Stars 5K on Sept 28. Updated policies for paid and unpaid bereavement leave are now in effect.