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Benefits

2020-2021 Individual Development Award Program Paused

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Individual Development Award process (IDA), is paused while NYS and UUP negotiate the criteria for this year’s awards cycle. Once the process is able to resume, we will send an update to campus and to employees that have previously submitted applications for this cycle.​ In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Academics Meeting Tenure and Promotion

Attention Tenure Track Faculty: PRB Reminder

Dear Colleagues, In keeping with the long-standing recommendation of the Faculty Senate asking for an annual meeting with the Chair of the PRB for department chairs and interested faculty, the Office of the Provost is sponsoring an open meeting for all interested university faculty and professional staff involved with faculty promotion & tenure matters. At […]

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Contract Employment

DSI/Compression Update

Dear Colleagues, It is our understanding that the DSI/Compression salary increases are expected to be distributed with the March 17th paychecks.As was done last year, UUP Central is looking for your input with regards to the negotiated compression adjustment benefit. Please see the following from statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal. Dear UUP members, I encourage you to use the […]

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Advocacy Uncategorized

Update – Congressional Support – NY and SUNY

Dear Colleagues, Last week we sent out an initiative by UUP President Fred Kowal to gather 10,000 letters to Washington by Monday, February 15 urging congress to pass the Federal COVID-19 Stimulus plan. The good news is the Senate and House have passed a budget resolution allowing the package to pass with a simple majority. While […]

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Buffalo Center News Meeting Membership

Update – General Membership Meeting Reminder​

Dear Colleagues, Statewide Officers Fred Kowal (President of UUP), Jamie Dangler (UUP Vice President for Academics), Tom Tucker (Vice President for Professionals), and Jeri O’Bryan – Losee (UUP Secretary/Treasurer); are planning to attend our Buffalo Chapter UUP Membership meeting next week. As a reminder, this meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 19th from Noon – 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP your […]

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Education Webinar

Virtual Student Debt Clinic – February 17, 2021

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide Secretary/Treasurer, Jeri O’Bryan-Losee: Dear Colleagues, Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you […]

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Education

Diversity Education Opportunities

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following Diversity Education Opportunities being offered: 1. UB Libraries has put together a collection of both ebooks and books in celebration of Black History Month.   You can find their collection at:   https://search.lib.buffalo.edu/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01SUNY_BUF:everything&collectionId=81367849610004803​ 2. Niagara County Community College has invited the UB Community to attend this free training via Zoom on Native […]

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Buffalo Center News Meeting Membership

General Membership Meeting Announcement

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 19th from Noon – 2:00 p.m.Please RSVP your attendance to the following link, for membership verification, and to receive your meeting invitation (which will include the details on how to join the meeting). Register […]

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Did You Know

Extra Service Pay Policy

Did you know that SUNY allows for Extra Service Pay for work above and beyond your normally require professional obligation? Often times employees are asked to perform extra work tasks or take on duties that require additional hours beyond the work obligation of 37.5 hours per week. Compensation for extra service is not to exceed […]

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Did You Know

Defense and Indemnification of State Officers and Employees

Did you know that NYS Public Officers Law §17  affords protection to state officers and employees against personal liability in the event that such officers and employees are sued individually as a result of any cause of action which may arise by reason of an act or omission which occurs “while the employee was acting […]