Lean Six Sigma Certificate Program Registration Available

Albert Schorsch III, Associate Dean, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs

Program Overview

This 8-day Certificate Program is led by an outstanding team of Lean Six Sigma experts. The learning methodology for this Lean Six Sigma Certificate is a highly interactive process, which will include: instructor-led discussion, personal assessment of skills, group exercises, case studies, operational action plans, and Lean Six Sigma.

This program includes tools that can be applied immediately. Homework assignments will require implementation of the new skills using the Lean Six Sigma strategy and structure.

The course sessions will take place on Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dates of attendance include September 4, September 18, October 2, October 16, October 30, November 13, December 4, and December 18. You must attend all 8 sessions to complete the certification.

Cost: $650.00

Location: CUPPA Hall, Room 110 (see below for directions)

Registration:  https://hrnet.uihr.uillinois.edu/dart-cf/sessions/index.cfm?act=ListClasses

2013 Employee Recognition Season and Award of Merit Nominations

Rebecca Fortier     
Special Events Facilitator, Office of Special Programs

In early May, our office announced the beginning of the 2013 Employee Recognition season and the Award of Merit nominations. The UIC Award of Merit was established to provide a mechanism for the campus leadership to recognize, appreciate and honor its outstanding Civil Service and Academic Professional employees. Employees from units which report to University Administration are also eligible if they are based in Chicago. In 2013, a maximum of 30 awards will be given.  Recipients will receive a UIC Award of Merit memento and a $2,500 monetary award. 

Award of Merit, along with recipients of the CAPE Award, INSPIRE, Luminary, and WOW Awards, and those recognized for 25 years or more of service to UIC will be honored at the 2013 Employee Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, November 5^th at the UIC Forum. All employees are welcome to attend.  

For more information on the Award of Merit and other awards, please visit our website at http://www.uic.edu/depts/hr/Special_Programs/employee_recognition.shtml.

 

Over 200 in Attendance at Retirement Planning Conference

Rebecca Fortier

Special Events Facilitator, Office of Special Programs

Before we retire, it’s important to learn about the path to help us get there. At the 27^th Annual Retirement Planning Conference on Saturday, April 20^th, roughly 200 UIC employees were in attendance to learn about the tools needed to prepare for retirement. Robert Crouch hosted the morning conference offering informative sessions by representatives of SURS, Fidelity, TIAA CREFF, SUAA, and UIC’s own Payroll & Benefits and Human Resources. The yearly event is produced in partnership with University Human Resources and has served many UIC employees and their families as they prepare for the future.

Honoring Our Retirees at the 37th Annual Retirement Luncheon

Rebecca Fortier

Special Events Facilitator, Office of Special Programs

 

On Monday, March 11^th, we honored this past year’s retirees at UIC’s 37^th Annual Retirement Luncheon, held at the UIC Forum. Robert Crouch played master of ceremonies as he was joined by Chancellor Paula Allen-Meares, the Vice Chancellors and University Administrators to honor our retirees for their many years of service to the University. More than 600 employees retired during the 2011-2012 academic year. This brought us the largest luncheon in recent years with 151 retirees and over 250 of their family members and UIC friends. It was a joyful afternoon as we celebrated their accomplishments and wished them happiness in their future endeavors.

Complete Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) Training by April 8, 2013

The Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) requires that you understand your reporting requirements should you suspect abuse or neglect of a minor. As an employee of the University of Illinois, you are required to complete your ANCRA acknowledgment by logging onto and completing a brief training program and acknowledgement statement by 5:00 PM CST on April 8, 2013. This course is relatively short with only 12 screens for your review. Login instructions have been sent to each employees' University email.

 

Contact University Human Resources at uihr@uillinois.edu for assistance.

 

HR Policy Library:

http://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=964839&pageId=1078959

27th Annual UIC Retirement Planning Conference

**27th Annual UIC Retirement Planning Conference**

Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Student Center East (SCE)

750 South Halsted Street, Chicago

Are you considering or planning to retire within the next 1 to 5 years? If so, you are invited to attend a valuable retirement planning event.  Register today to reserve your seat!

Certified Research Administrator Review Session at UIC Friday, February 22, 2013

Albert Schorsch III, PhD, CRA

Associate Dean, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs

 

At the request of a number of colleagues, we have again scheduled a review session dated Friday, 2/22/13 at the UIC campus for those preparing for the nationally-administered May, 2013 Certified Research Administrator exams. The registration deadline for the 2/22/13 CRA review session at UIC is 2/1/13.

For the past several years, a number of us on the UIC campus have been working to advance the professional training and recognition of research administrative staff through the national certification offered by the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC)--

http://www.cra-cert.org/whatiscertification.html

Fall 2012 Event Wrap-Up

Rebecca Fortier

Special Events Facilitator, Office of Special Programs

  

Employee Recognition Award Program

Over 700 UIC employees and their guests enjoyed the annual, campus-wide celebration at the UIC Forum on November 1^st. The ceremony and reception honored recipients of the Award of Merit, CAPE Award, WOW, INSPIRE, and Luminary Awards, and those celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service to UIC. To view photos taken during the ceremony, visit photo.lib.uic.edu and look for the Events 2012 link.

UIC HR Announces Departmental Moves

Elizabeth Budzik, Director of Resource Management

UIC Human Resources would like to announce that Compensation and Organizational Effectiveness will be moving from the West Side Research Office Building (WROB) into the Human Resources Building (HRB) on November 28, 2012. Compensation will be located on the third floor of the HRB in suite 305. 

Organizational Effectiveness will be located on the second floor of the HRB in suite 205.   Training classes conducted by Organizational Effectiveness will continue to be held at the WROB until further notice. Over the next year, the basement of the Human Resources Building will be restored to provide much needed training and testing space. 

Labor and Employee Relations will remain in the West Side Research Building on the third floor. 

Hospital Human Resources staff will also be moving on November 28^th from the Human Resources Building to the West Side Research Office Building, third floor.  

All phone numbers will remain the same. If you have any questions, please call Elizabeth Budzik, Director of Resource Management at 312-996-5691.

It's Never Too Soon: The Retirement Planning Conference

Marilyn Sommer, Special Programs

Spring is the time when flowers blossom, when we cast off our winter garb and welcome bright colors and light clothing and when we are reminded of our promises to stay fit and healthy. It is also a time to think about future goals. If one of those is retirement, then hopefully you attended the Retirement Planning Conference which was held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Student Center East.

UIC Retirement Planning Conference - Saturday April 14, 2012

UIC Human Resources, University Human Resources, and the Benefits Service Center are offering a FREE Retirement Planning Conference April 14, 2012. Space is limited. The conference includes a series of presentations for university employees.

2011 Retirement Luncheon

The 2011 Retirement Luncheon was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. The luncheon included employees who retired between August 16, 2010 and August 15, 2011. Over 290 attended the Retirement Recognition Luncheon honoring 2011 retirees. Retirement certificates for those unable to attend were sent to their home address.
Please make every effort to have employees update their personal email addresses in NESSIE as we hope to go to an entirely electronic invitation process in the near future.

2011 UIC Campus Charitable Fund Drive

The 2011 UIC Campus Charitable Fund drive annual performance was substantially aided by the overwhelming support of the employees of the units reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services. We wish to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the entire unit in creating fun contests, allowing us to present and host additional fairs and really encouraging employees to participate in any way they could. One time donations rose by over 90% due to the additional contributions made by VCAS employees. Thank you all for your support. The economic circumstances have made quite an impact on our overall giving. The 2011 Campus Charitable Fund Drive results will be posted shortly. Any questions of concerns please let us know we are always looking to add department representative’s, enhance our website or pledge drive ideas contact specialprograms@uillinois.edu or via fax at 6-6807.

SURS Provides Training Covering Retiree Applications

The change in the Money Purchase Factor is understandably causing potential retirees to deeply evaluate their options. Stated plainly, “The new factors will result in a lower monthly benefit payment for those retiring after the [July 1] 2012 effective date. ” According to SURS “It is estimated that the monthly annuity benefit paid from the Money Purchase Formula will be reduced on average by 7% to 8%.”

OAE Announces Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Course

By Cheryl Fernandes, Information Technology Technical Associate
Office for Access & Equity
 

The Office for Access and Equity (OAE), as part of the Office of the Chancellor, strives to increase access to employment, programs, and services in an environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment.  As part of these efforts, OAE has created and rolled out an online course entitled "Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Course." This educational program has been viewed by upper level administrators at all three University of Illinois campuses and has received glowing reviews. The module is housed on Blackboard and developed using SoftChalk. While in-house, face-to-face trainings remain, this online training can be taken anytime, anywhere. It is available to all UIC employees. You can register at:  http://www.oae.uic.edu/SH_Training/shtraining_register.html.