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November 11, 2024
To: All University of Illinois System Employees
You may now access the triennial Mandated Reporter training that is required under the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA). All University of Illinois System employees, including those with a 0% (unpaid) appointment, must complete this training no later than January 17, 2025.
Please use the link below to begin your training:
Employee Development Series: Violence Prevention & De-Escalation Training
Please join us for the next installment of the monthly Employee Development Series: Violence Prevention & De-Escalation Training with Captain Justin Emmonson on November 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Attendees will leave this session with new knowledge on identifying different types of disruptive, concerning or criminal behaviors, how to be a good witness, and the Dos and Don’ts of incident involvement.
All University of Illinois System employees, including those holding 0% (unpaid) appointments, are mandated reporters under the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA). The ANCRA legislation requires you to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
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
The Professional Staff Leadership Academy is a system-wide leadership program meant to foster and sustain a culture of exceptional, dynamic, and transformational leadership at all levels throughout the University of Illinois System. This program for academic professional and professional civil service employees includes a robust group of dynamic speakers, engaging and interactive leadership activities, facility tours, state legislative education, relevant literature reviews, system-wide networking, and a mentor program.
Employee of the Year Ceremony
University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Year Award: Celebrating Excellence and Dedication
At the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), our dedicated employees are essential to fostering academic excellence, student success and a thriving campus community in Springfield, Illinois. The UIS Employee of the Year Award celebrates outstanding staff members who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professionalism, innovation and a commitment to service.
We still have spots open to register for next week's Know Your U trip to Emiquon Nature Preserve on October 23rd! Our schedule has us departing the university at 9am and returning at approximately 3:30pm.
Jason Kosowski is the IT technical associate (LS) for Human Resources.
What do you like about your job?
I get to work with people who care about the work they do and are great team members. I also have the opportunity to get involved in many different aspects of the university, participating in several committees from customer service improvements to AI ethics. The ability to work on a variety of projects and use my problem-solving skills is very important to me.
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.
Civil Service staff members are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest in compliance with Policy and Rule 16.01.