Dear Faculty: The UUP would like to know if you have experienced an increased or unreasonable workload. The recent and ongoing Covid pandemic has encouraged an enormous shift to online teaching for virtually every faculty member. As of this writing, the University is planning on an “in person” semester for the Fall, and a return […]
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Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center is happy to announce the final in our series of workshops for the Spring 2021 semester: Topic: Performance Management in the COVID EraPresenters: Tara Singer-Blumberg, NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist and UUP Buffalo Center Vice President for Professionals, Kathleen KielarDate: Wednesday, April 14th, 2021Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the following topics: Performance Programs Performance Evaluations Workload […]
Dear Colleagues, This is a final reminder for Academic Staff to take advantage of the Academic Workload Survey. In response to further identify academic staff’s individual concerns about workload, your Buffalo Center Chapter has worked with UUP’s Research Department, and has developed a survey for Academic members to complete. I would like to encourage everyone to complete this survey no later than Friday, March 26th. […]
Dear Colleagues, This is a reminder for Academic Staff to take advantage of the Academic Workload Survey. In response to further identify academic staff’s individual concerns about workload, your Buffalo Center Chapter has worked with UUP’s Research Department, and has developed a survey for Academic members to complete. I would like to encourage everyone to complete this survey no later than Friday, March 26th. Here […]
Dear Colleagues: In response to further identify academic staff’s individual concerns about workload, your Buffalo Center Chapter has worked with UUP’s Research Department, and has developed a survey for Academic members to complete. I would like to encourage everyone to complete this survey no later than Friday, March 26th. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPAcadWorkloadUB In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide Vice-Presidents Jamie Dangler, and Tom Tucker regarding Workload Creep. The specific duties and responsibilities that constitute the workload of UUP members vary considerably. For professionals, those duties and responsibilities are specified in performance programs. For academics, those duties and responsibilities are outlined in appointment letters and grounded […]
Dear Colleagues, This is a reminder that the Buffalo Center Chapter will be having the second in our series of workshops for the Fall 2020 semester next week: Topic: Workload CreepDate: Wednesday, October 28th, 2020Time: Noon – 2 p.m. If you haven’t done so already, please RSVP to the following link: https://forms.gle/9mbZyxsyebSB8ac77 Please note that this is Members […]
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center Chapter is happy to announce the second in our series of workshops for the Fall 2020 semester: Topic: Workload CreepDate: Wednesday, October 28th, 2020Time: Noon – 2 p.m. Please RSVP to the following link: https://forms.gle/9mbZyxsyebSB8ac77 Please note that this is Members Only event. Once your membership has been verified, you will […]
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Workload and Extra Service
Dear Colleagues, UB HR recently sent out a message that no new extra service assignments will be offered. Extra service is money paid for specific work performed that goes beyond your profession obligation. It is money that is not added to base. While UB can certainly stop offering extra service contracts, please remember that if […]