Dear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Chapter will be presenting two workshops (one geared towards Academics, and the other geared towards Professional staff) about the Risks and Possibilities that Artificial Intelligence will have upon your work. UUP certainly sees the possibilities of integrating AI into our classrooms and work, but also sees that there are many […]
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Dear Colleagues, SUNY has put together a draft Climate and Sustainability Action Plan, and they are seeking your input! Please see the link and complete the form by the end of November 2024 to share your thoughts on building a greener, cleaner future. https://www.suny.edu/sustainability/actionplan In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA), and the committee is now accepting application submissions for activity between July 2, 2024 – July 1, 2025. This program is intended to assist eligible employees in the UUP bargaining unit in […]
Dear Colleagues, Please be aware that the university will have an additional two weeks to review and comment on the university’s revised time, place and manner policies. UB and its Policy Review Group have extended the comment period until Oct. 14 to allow more time for feedback on the assembling, camping and posting policies that […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from the Office of Micro-Credentials: We are excited to inform you about an opportunity that allows union members to enhance their professional skills through micro-credentials. Micro-credentials are designed to help individuals gain relevant skills highly valued in today’s job market, all within less time to earn than a degree. […]
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to invite you to join the UUP virtual Legislative Town Hall where we will gather input for UUP’s 2025 Legislative Agenda. There will be two opportunities to join: Thursday, October 10th at 12 pm and Wednesday, October 16th at 6 pm. To sign up, please click here. If you’re not able […]
Dear Colleagues, Your NYS/UUP Joint Labor Management Committee is proud to announce Free Online Training for UUP Members. Information on this free Professional Development Training can be found in the attached flyer. Attachment can be found here In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Anna Sotelo-Peryea, the university’s Violence Prevention Coordinator: Dear Colleagues, You are invited to join us for an In-Service Training on Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence. Our 2023 SUNY Climate Survey data showed a decrease in UB employees’ awareness of policies related to sexual violence, as well as […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP is pleased to announce the 2024 United University Professions William Scheuerman Post-baccalaureate Scholarship. The application deadline is March 1, 2024. Among other things, eligible candidates will: be full-time graduate student at a state-operated campus of SUNY;demonstrate a tireless quest for academic and personal excellence; and have completed at least 9 credits at […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP is pleased to announce the 2024 United University Professions College Scholarship competition. The application deadline is March 1, 2024. Among other things, eligible candidates will: be full-time undergraduate students at a state-operated campus of SUNY;demonstrate a tireless quest for academic and personal excellence; andhave completed at least 18 credit hours at any […]