P&A Senate Newsletter - February 2021

February 11, 2021

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Paid Leave During COVID-19

After careful consideration, the University has reset the emergency leave available for faculty, staff, and student workers under the University Emergency Paid Leave for COVID-19 policy. This decision was made because the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ended on December 31, 2020, and the University is committed to providing adequate leave during COVID-19 in order to maintain the health and wellbeing of the University community. Click to read more.

P&A Senate Newsletter - November 2020

November 23, 2020

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Topics include guidance on working from home Guidance, information on the Furlough and Pay Reduction Program, and an update on the Systemwide Strategic Plan. The P&A Driving Excellence section highlights Naomi Skulan, Cynthia Zwicky, Barbara Billingon, Gilliam Roehrig, Terrence Wyberg, Gary Eldon Peter, and Sheila Williams Ridge. Updates on the work of the P&A Senate, P&A Senate Consultative Committee, and the four subcommittees are also included.

P&A Senate Newsletter - October 2020

October 26, 2020

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Topics include changes to spring Semester calendars, information on the Wellbeing Program and the Maroon and Gold Network. P&A Driving Excellence features Calee Cecconi, Amelia Narigon, Jeff Henning-Smith, and Rutherford Johnson. Also included are updates on the work of the P&A Senate, P&A Consultative Committee, and its four subcommittees (Benefits & Compensation; Communications; Outreach, and Professional Development and Recognition).

P&A Newsletter - September 2020

September 28, 2020

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Topics include ergonomics information for working from home, the role of Human Resources and Employee Relations in addressing staff safety concerns, information on changes to the the Wellbeing Program, and open enrollment. P&A Driving Excellence features Amelia Reigstad, Dr. Nicole LaVoi, and Antonio Alba Meraz. Also included are updates on the work of the P&A Senate, P&A Consultative Committee, and its four subcommittees.