HRD Training
HR Development lists current announcements, training resources and schedules
on its Web site at http://bama.ua.edu/~hr/st-dev/index.htm.
- Building Community
- Communication
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Computer Workshops
- Performance Development
- Personal Growth and Development
- Personal Safety
- Policy and Procedures
- Job Openings
- Miscellaneous
Building Community - Human Relations for the 21st Century is designed to develop human relations skills, heighten awareness of others and foster a sense of community throughout the UA campus. Workshops that bear the Building Community logo are available to UA employees.
Effective Affirmative Action Recruiting Strategies
- Shirley Darr/Auxiliary and Support Services, scheduled by request
The Importance of Recognition - The HRD Team, Feb. 11, 1:30-3 p.m.
The Value of Personality Differences - The HRD Team, Date TBA
Who Moved My Cheese - The HRD Team, Feb. 7, 1:30-3 p.m.
The Diversity Experience - The HRD Team, Date TBA
Advanced Connections - Moving Quality Service Beyond the Basics - The HRD Team, scheduled by request
Continuous Quality Improvement
CQI Leadership Seminar Series. CQI workshops are part of the Leadership Seminar Series designed for people in academic and administrative organizations, such as deans, department chairs, directors, managers, assistant and associate directors and faculty who lead projects, or plan on moving into leadership roles. All workshops will be facilitated by John Dew, director for Continuous Quality Improvement. Contact the CQI Office at 348-9831 to schedule workshops, which are designed for 2-4 hours. Workshops include Leading Participative Meetings, Leading the Strategic Planning Process, Consensus-Based Decision Making, Planning Skills, Building and Sustaining Teamwork, CQI Leadership for Administrative Staff, Leading Continuous Improvement and Creative Thinking.
E-Course - HRD Team, Feb. 12 and 13, 8:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
Windows for E-Course - HRD Team, Feb. 12 and 13, 8:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
Web Page Production I - Jaclyn Whitehorn, Date TBA, A-342 Seebeck Computer
Center
Advanced Web Topics - Jaclyn Whitehorn, Date TBA, A-342 Seebeck Computer
Center
What is Delegation - The HRD Team, Feb. 12, 9-11 a.m.
Managing Performance - The HRD Team, Feb. 15, 9-11 a.m.
Personal Growth and Development
Finding Balance in Your Life - The HRD Team, Feb. 8, 1:30-3 p.m.
Right to Know - Janie Fowler, Health and Safety, Feb. 5, 1-1:30 p.m.
Purchasing Procedures - Susan Petty and Judy Voss,
Purchasing, Feb. 13, 9-11 a.m.
Financial Accounting and Reporting Procedures - Tina Dorroh, Accounts
Payable, and Julie Shelton, Accounting and Reporting. Level One Courses
are recommended for employees just beginning to use the Accounting/Reporting/Payable
System. Level Two Courses are recommended for employees responsible for
maintaining departmental accounts. Date TBA.
The University of Alabama is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. For the latest job update, call the UA job line, 348-7780. For a full line listing of available positions, visit Employment Office web site. Remember that office, technical, clerical, maintenance and service positions stay on the Job Line only five days. Faculty positions are listed under the appropriate college or school.
New Employee Orientation introduces all new UA employees to campus life and provides them and employees with a status change (regular, part-time or temporary) an opportunity for benefits advisement and enrollment. New employees and employees with status change must pre-register and attend a New Employee Orientation session within the first 30 days of employment to be eligible for health insurance. Sessions are offered every Monday.
Three ways to register and to check out training manual:
- Call 348-7125
- Fax to 348-2072
- Email mkarrh@fan.ua.edu
Human Resources Development training sessions will be conducted at G54 Rose Administration building unless otherwise stated. Persons with special needs should contact Margie Karrh.
The Training Resource Center (TRC) offers videos for a staff development "lunch and learn" program. The TRC accommodates six to eight people.
The Web site for Human Resources Development training offers the current Staff Training Calendar.
By Sandra Abrams, Manager of Benefits
Investing in Your Retirement Future: Annuities
What Is a Tax-Sheltered Annuity?
A tax-sheltered annuity offers employees an opportunity to invest in their retirement by contributing to funds through pre-tax payroll deductions. These programs offer the choice of investing contributions in fixed annuities or variable annuities. You decide how to allocate your funds among investment choices. The University of Alabama offers eligible employees the choice of two major companies: TIAA-CREF or VALIC.
Who Can Participate?
You may participate if you are a biweekly paid employee or a monthly paid employee.
Who Qualifies for Matching Contributions?
Eligibility for matching is limited to regular full-time monthly paid employees.
The University of Alabama matches the individual’s TIAA-CREF contribution up to 5% of gross monthly pay not to exceed $170,000 annual salary. VALIC contributions are not eligible for this match.
Can I Access My Funds?
Federal pension and tax laws such as early-withdrawal restrictions and penalties can restrict accessibility to your funds. However, with TIAA-CREF and VALIC you can get information, make allocation choices and execute transfers over the Internet, by telephone and by mail. There is a wide range of income choices such as lifetime annuities and systematic withdrawals. You can also move funds among other investment choices.
How Do I Get Started?
Contact the Benefits Office for a TIAA-CREF Enrollment Application Kit. Contact the local VALIC representative at 1-800-448-2542.
Read over the information to decide how you want your premiums to be divided among the investment options.
Designate a beneficiary to receive your vested benefits should you die before starting your retirement income.
Return your completed forms to the Benefits Office. It’s that easy!
For more information, contact the Benefits Office at 348-7117, or access the Web site at http://bama.ua.edu/~hr/benefits. You may also contact TIAA-CREF at 1-800-842-2776 or VALIC at 1-800-448-2542.
The payroll office reminds UA faculty and staff who claim exemption from federal and/or state income taxes that it is time to renew exemptions. The deadline is Feb. 18. If the exemption claim is not renewed by the deadline, the University is required to withhold taxes based on being single and claiming zero withholding allowances from any pay received after that date. To renew your exempt status, go to the payroll office in 330 Rose Administration Building to complete new W-4 forms for federal and/or state withholding taxes. For more information, contact the payroll office at 348-5221.
UA’s Russell Student Health Center is making a one-time offer of "walk-in" flu shots for faculty and staff. No appointment is necessary to take advantage of this offer. Shots are $20, payable by check or cash. The offer continues until Thursday, Feb. 14. Hours are 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, call 348-6262.
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