Dear Colleagues, UUP Central has developed a Workplace Survey for Professional Members specific to the Buffalo CenterChapter that you are being asked to complete. The Survey should take about 15 minutes to complete. You can access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffCenterWork You are asked to please complete this survey by Wednesday, March 26th. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP […]
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Dear Colleagues, In our continuing efforts to remain as up to date as possible regarding changes being made and proposed by the Administration out of Washington, your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a series of Academic Listening Sessions designed to update and discuss how these adjustments may change the way your work is […]
Dear Colleagues, The Preferred/Chosen Names and Pronouns Policy is now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: The policy is available to review from now through April 15, 2025. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, While Article 19 of your contract applies to all UUP dues-paying members and protects your Disciplinary Rights, your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wants to remind Faculty of their Academic Rights, including those under the Contract and under State and Federal Laws. We will also discuss privacy concerns in the workplace and applicable policies […]
Dear Colleagues, Article 19 of your contract applies to all UUP dues-paying members and protects your Disciplinary Right. Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a workshop via Zoom: “Discipline and Rights Under the UUP Contract”Tuesday, February 4thNoon – via Zoom We will explore and discuss Article 19 of the Contract, including a discussion […]
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University Policy Review
Dear Colleagues, The following policies are now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: The policies are available to review from now through February 19, 2025. Feel free to forward this email to others in your area so that they may review and provide feedback. As always, your careful and thoughtful review of our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Call for Donated Time
Dear Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note* The intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center