Save the Date: Open Enrollment Presentation - January 21, 2026
2026-01-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Save the date: January 21, 2026, a Q&A for all UNA employees.
Where: GUC Performance Center.
When: Two presentation times: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (both sessions will cover the same information)
What: Learn more about the supplemental insurance benefits to take full advantage of your insurance plan before the open enrollment period ends!
Event hosted in collaboration with Staff Senate, Faculty Senate, and Human Resources

Online Success Study Room
2026-01-21 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-28 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-11 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-18 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 16:00 - 20:00 | USC
Need a little structure while working on your online classes?
Join the University Success Center for our Online Success Study Room, an in-person space designed for students who want accountability, focus, and a supportive environment while completing their online coursework.
Bring your laptop, your to-do list, and any online class materials. Come and go anytime during the session and stay for as long as you’d like. We’ll provide a quiet, structured study atmosphere to help you stay on track and make progress.

Positions Posted
2026-01-23 08:00 - 17:00
We have posted two positions. To view and/or apply for these positions, please visit the Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una or copy and paste the direct links below.
Assistant Coach, Soccer (Replacement) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5208593/assistant-coach-womens-soccer
Director of Bands/Tenure-Track, Rank Open Faculty in Music (Replacement) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5209797/director-of-bands-tenure-track-rank-open-faculty-music
Please share this information with employees who may have limited access to email.

Vocal Masterclass with Guest Artist Jessie Oliver
2026-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Music Building Choir Room
The Department of Music presents a vocal masterclass with Guest Artist, Jessie Oliver, featuring UNA Voice Studio students.
Jessie Oliver (she/they) is a singer and voice teacher originally from Chicago, IL. She holds a Masters in Vocal Performance with an emphasis in Pedagogy from North Park University and a Certificate in Vocology from New York University. Her extensive continuing education includes Estill Certification, LoVetri’s Somatic Voicework™ (Levels I-III), Linklater training, Gender Affirming Speech and Singing through the Voice Lab, Total Vocal Freedom Body Courses, and multi-year participation, both as a teacher and singer, in her mentor Steve Smith’s Naked Voice Institute.
Jessie is a proud member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing), VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association) where they serve on the ArtsCore board, PAVA (Pan-American Vocology Association), The Voice Foundation (SoCal Chapter), the MTEA (Musical Theater Educators Alliance), and the Somatic Voicework Teachers Association.

Professional Development: Understanding Work Orders & Workplace Safety - On the Job Injuries Protocol
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | GUC Loft
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., please join us in the GUC Loft on for an overview of key services and protocols within the University’s Facilities Planning and Administration department. Led by Kendra White and Kelly Rutherford, the discussion will cover the process of submitting and managing Work Orders and Event Work Orders, ensuring that staff know how to efficiently request and track services related to campus maintenance and events.
Additionally, Angela Zwissler will provide important insights into the university’s On-the-Job Injury procedures, including reporting and resources available to staff in the event of workplace injuries. This session is essential for ensuring staff are informed about operational processes and safety standards, contributing to a smoother, safer work environment.
Who Should Attend:
All staff who interact with Facilities Planning and Administration or have a role in campus maintenance, event coordination, or safety.
Click the link below to register for this Professional Development session.

HOW DO I......fold a fitted sheet?
2026-01-28 11:30 - 13:00 | GUC Atrium, 11001 Harrison Rd, Lester, AL, United States
GUC Operations is starting a series of essential, practical life skills for students and employees! Tasks we should all know how to do, but can be difficult unless we’re shown how it’s done. The first will be “HOW DO I FOLD A FITTED SHEET”. Just show up in the GUC Atrium Wed., 1/28 from 11:30am – 1pm for live demonstrations and hands on tutorials! Please share ideas for a task or skill you’d like to learn!

Professional Development: New Universal Design and Accessibility Checking Tool in Canvas
2026-01-28 14:00 - 15:00
We’re excited to share that UNA now offers UDOIT (Universal Design Online Inspection Tool) from CidiLabs. UDOIT is an integrated accessibility checker available directly in Canvas. It scans your course content and files for potential accessibility issues, offering clear, actionable guidance to help ensure that all students can access your materials.
From 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, ETS is hosting an online Zoom training session provided by Cidi Labs, the provider of UDOIT.
Please register at the Event Website link below to receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link.

Position Posted
2026-01-29 08:00 - 17:00
We’ve posted a position in Housing & Residence Life. To view and/or apply for this position, please visit the Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una or copy and paste the direct link below. Please share this information with employees who have limited access to email.
Executive Director; Housing & Residence Life (Replacement) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5218373/executive-director-housing-residence-life

LEAN Training - Register TODAY!
2026-02-02 00:00 - 2026-02-03 23:59
The program introduces participants to Lean process improvement (Rapid Improvement) methodology and some of the tools and techniques needed to successfully run a Lean project.
Day 1 consists of four sessions which cover the basic elements of Lean, introduces you to a Lean process improvement model and how to scope a Lean process improvement project, and ends with how to implement Lean on a daily basis. Learning activities and discussion of case studies will be spread throughout the day.
On Day 2 you will apply your learnings from Day 1 in a controlled situation as we simulate the process mapping and ideas generation and analysis stages of process redesign.
Over both days the many lessons learned in the last decade and a half of implementing Lean in Higher Education institutions will be shared.
Course Details:
Duration: 2 days
No Prerequisites: Open to everyone interested in enhancing their leadership and teamwork skills.
Format: In-person, engaging and interactive sessions.
Location: 541 W College St, Florence, AL 35630.
Certification & Rewards:
Earn a Certificate: Documenting 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Lead Instructor: Mark Robinson
Cost: $1495 (All UNA Employees can take the course for $1000 and it is also eligible for tuition remission)
To register contact hthompson@una.edu
Day 1 Session 1 – The Basics of Lean
· Lean Defined
· Lean Origins
· The 2 Fundamentals
· The 5 Principles
· The 8 Wastes
Session 2 – Process Improvement Model Overview
· Request and Scoping
· Training and Planning
· Redesign
· Implementation, Review and Feedback
Session 3 – Scoping a Lean Project
· The importance of scoping
· Quad of Aims
· SIPOC
· BOSCARD and BOSCARD+
Session 4 – Daily Lean
· Daily team meeting
· Team activity board
· Small improvements form
· Short interval leadership
· 5S
Day 2 – Rapid Improvement Event Simulation
· Process mapping
· Generating ideas
· Analyzing ideas

SCOEHS Ambassador Applications, 2026-2027
2026-02-04 00:00 - 2026-02-26 23:59
2026-2027 SCOEHS Ambassador Applications are OPEN!
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Ready to represent the SCOEHS and make an impact? If you’re excited about leadership, connection, and sharing all the incredible opportunities our college has to offer, this is for you!
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Applications to serve during the 2026–2027 academic year are open through February 26!⁠
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Eligibility, application details, and the application link are available on the website (https://www.una.edu/education/student-engagement/coehs-ambassadors.html).
Questions: Interest Meeting, Stevens Hall 416, February 13, Come & Go 11AM – 1PM | abrooks5@una.edu
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Professional Development: Understanding Work Orders & Workplace Safety - On the Job Injuries Protocol
2026-02-04 09:30 - 10:30 | SGA Chambers (GUC 163), 11001 Harrison Rd, Lester, AL, United States
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., please join us in the SGA Chambers (GUC Room 163) for an overview of key services and protocols within the University’s Facilities Planning and Administration department. Led by Kendra White and Kelly Rutherford, the discussion will cover the process of submitting and managing Work Orders and Event Work Orders, ensuring that staff know how to efficiently request and track services related to campus maintenance and events.
Additionally, Angela Zwissler will provide important insights into the University’s On-the-Job Injury procedures, including reporting and resources available to staff in the event of workplace injuries. This session is essential for ensuring staff are informed about operational processes and safety standards, contributing to a smoother, safer work environment.
Who Should Attend:
All staff who interact with Facilities Planning and Administration or have a role in campus maintenance, event coordination, or safety.
Click the link below to register for this Professional Development session.
Visit the HR Professional Development page to learn about upcoming PD events.

Professional Development Series: Bridging the Generational Gap
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | GUC 200, 11001 Harrison Rd, Florence, AL, United States
On Tuesday, February 10, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. in the GUC Room 200, please join us for a continuation of the Bridging the Generational Gap Series.
Trinda L. Owens, LMSW, will lead this interactive workshop exploring strategies to bridge generational gaps in the workplace and beyond. Participants will have the opportunity to share insights and experiences, engage in discussion, and take part in a brief interactive activity focused on building collaboration across generations.
Workshop Goals
-Foster a culture of respect and civility that integrates values and beliefs
-Increase understanding of the unique values, priorities, and communication styles of each generation
Please register using the link below under “Website”.
Facilitator: Trinda L. Owens
Trinda L. Owens, LMSW is a Social Work Lecturer and the Director of Field Education for the Two-Year MSW Program at the University of North Alabama. She teaches across the BSW and MSW programs, helping students build core social work skills, cultural understanding, and professional identity grounded in the CSWE competencies. Ms. Owens earned both her BSW and MSW from the University of North Alabama, returning to complete her degrees in her late 40s after first beginning her college journey as a 17-year-old freshman. Her journey of resilience, purpose, and reinvention shapes her work as an educator, mentor, and community advocate.
With over 36 years of experience working with children, youth, families, and community organizations, she brings a rich blend of practice wisdom and academic insight to her teaching. She is a speaker and facilitator who leads conversations on professional development, generational perspectives, cultural humility, and emotional wellness in today’s workplace. As Field Director, Ms. Owens supports MSW students across the country and strengthens partnerships with agencies to ensure high-quality field learning. Her work bridges education and practice, helping students and professionals understand the values, priorities, and strengths of each generation to build stronger, more respectful, and more inclusive work environments.

Fiber Arts Meeting
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Fiber Arts Club Meeting on February 11th from 3:00–4:30 PM in Collier 222! This meeting is open to everyone, including those with no prior experience—if you’ve ever been curious about crochet, knitting, embroidery, weaving, or any other fiber art, this is the perfect place to start. Beginners are encouraged, and help will be available. If you already have a fiber craft you enjoy, feel free to bring your current project or supplies and work alongside others. This is a low-pressure, creative space to learn, share, and connect with fellow students who enjoy making things with their hands. No experience required—just come as you are! 🧶✨

Valentine's Bake Sale to benefit Parkinson's Disease
2026-02-12 07:30 - 13:00 | Laura M. Harrison Hall
Please join the ACONHP level 2 nursing students and professors on February 12th from 7:30 AM- 1PM to purchase a sweet treat for you and your Valentine. Proceeds will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation at Helen Keller Hospital Wellcare Center to provide music therapy for those in our community that have Parkinson’s Disease or previous stroke. Music therapy provides improvement in the cadence of gait and decreases falls.
Unable to make it… no problem. Please use the QR code on our flyer to donate. There are options to donate to Dr. Grace Zills, the fundraisor organizer, or directly to the Keller Parkinson’s Clinic. Thank you in advance for your donations.

Position Posted
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00
We’ve posted a position in Enrollment Marketing & Digital Communications. To view and/or apply for this position, please visit the Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una or copy and paste the direct link below.
Graphic Design Specialist (New Position) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5228820/graphic-design-specialist
Please share this information with employees who have limited access to email.

Positions Posted
2026-02-19 08:00 - 17:00
We have posted two positions. To view and/or apply for these position, please visit the Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una or copy and paste the direct links below.
Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Geoscience; Sustainability (Replacement) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5237372/tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-geoscience-sustainability
Admissions Records Specialist (Replacement) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5239231/admissions-records-specialist
Please share this information with employees who have limited access to email.

Position Posted
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00
We have posted one staff position in Student Financial Aid. To view and/or apply for this position, please visit the Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una or copy and paste the direct link below.
Customer Service Representative, Student Financial Aid (Replacement) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5246092/customer-service-representative-student-financial-aid
Please share this information with employees who have limited access to email.

Chronicle Great Colleges to Work For Survey
2026-02-26 08:00 - 17:00
Invitations for the Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For survey will be sent out this weekend, beginning on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026. If you are selected for the survey via the random selection method, please make time to complete the survey. You will be representing not only yourself, but all of your colleagues, so your feedback is invaluable.
The survey is voluntary and completely confidential, so please do not forward your invitation to anyone. Feel free to email the survey coordinator, Kari-Kay Cassady at kkharp@una.edu with any questions you may have, or see the campus-wide email sent from humanresources@una.edu to all employees on February 17, 2026.
Thank you in advance for your time and feedback! Roar Lions!

CASE Ambassador Sweatshirt Sales
2026-03-02 00:00 - 2026-03-31 23:59, 2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
Support the Ambassadors of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering through the purchase of a sweatshirt featuring the CASE logo. Scan the QR Code or visit the link below to access the store. Thank you in advance for your support!

Positions Posted
2026-03-03 08:00 - 17:00
We have posted two positions. To view and/or apply for these positions, please visit the Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una or copy and paste the direct links below.
International Services Specialist (Replacement/Promotional Opportunity Only) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5252944/international-services-specialist
LSAMP Program Coordinator; Academic Affairs (Replacement/Grant-Funded) – https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5254469/lsamp-program-coordinator
Please share this information with employees who have limited access to email. Please do not share the promotional opportunity link above outside of campus as only current, regular employees are eligible to apply.

UNA Leadership Series & Certificate Program – Spring 2026
2026-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Keller Hall Room 233
UNA Leadership Series & Certificate Program – Spring 2026
The Office of Human Resources in partnership with the Center for Learning & Professional Development, is pleased to announce the UNA Leadership Series & Certificate Program.
Are you currently in a leadership role or aspiring to be in management? If you’re ready to invest in yourself and take your leadership potential to the next level, this program is for you. The following series of six classes is designed to strengthen leadership and decision-making skills, build confidence to lead teams effectively, support team development, provide tools for effective communication, and develop practical workplace skills.
• Exploring Leadership and Coaching Strategies to Improve Employee Performance
• Critical Thinking for Effective Communication
• Building Effective Teams
• Management, Delegating, and A.I.
• Employment Law Essentials: What Every Employee Needs to Know
• Marketing Tools
Learn more details about the classes and instructors below.
Important Information
• Employees must receive approval from their direct supervisor and secure funding prior to submitting a tuition remission request.
• Registration costs will be charged to the employee’s department.
• Registration costs will be based on total enrollment and will not exceed $300 per participant.
• To receive the certificate of completion, participants are expected to attend all sessions and may miss no more than one class.
• All classes will be held in Keller 233
We encourage employees to participate in these professional development opportunities. Once approval is received by your direct supervisor, please register no later than Tuesday, February 24th, by submitting the form below and submitting a Continuing Education tuition remission request through Portal – UNA Employee Dashboard.
Exploring Leadership and Coaching Strategies to Improve Employee Performance
Presenter: Matt Oglesby
Date: March 3 | Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
This seminar trains leaders to improve employee performance through understanding, coaching, and accountability. Participants will explore how recognizing differences in employee personalities, motivations, and work styles leads to more effective leadership. Emphasis is placed on servant, ethical, and authentic leadership, consistent feedback, and balancing support with accountability.
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Critical Thinking for Effective Communication
Presenter: Andrea Hunt
Date: March 10 | Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
This workshop explains the communication ecosystem and helps participants identify barriers to effective communication. Attendees will explore the components of a unified communication strategy and how strong communication impacts leadership, workplace interactions, and organizational mission.
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Building Effective Teams
Presenter: Diane Kutz
Date: March 17 | Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
This hands-on seminar introduces the Stages of Team Development based on Bruce Tuckman’s research and explores four work styles from Business Chemistry by Kim Cristfort and Suzanne Vickberg. Participants will learn how understanding and valuing different work styles contributes to stronger, more effective teams.
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Management, Delegating, and A.I.
Presenter: Justin Carter
Date: March 31 | Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This interactive workshop focuses on managing competing demands, prioritization, delegation, and decision-making while protecting time for deep, focused work. Participants will also learn how artificial intelligence can be used as a supportive tool to reduce cognitive load and streamline routine tasks.
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Employment Law Essentials: What Every Employee Needs to Know
Presenter: Matt Oglesby
Date: April 7 | Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
This practical seminar covers key areas of employment law, including discrimination and harassment, wage and hour requirements, workplace safety, and more. Participants will learn how these laws apply to real-world situations and how to recognize and respond to potential issues.
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Marketing Tools
Presenter: Raysha Rhea
Date: April 14 | Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This session provides guidance on effectively marketing departments and events while aligning with UNA brand standards. Participants will learn how to apply brand guidelines across print, digital, and social media to create consistent, engaging messaging.

Statement of Economic Interests Form
2026-03-04 00:00 - 2026-04-30 23:59
Each year the State of Alabama Ethics Commission requires that a Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) Form be filed by selected employees. An individual who worked during 2025, even one day, and had a minimum annual base salary of $106,000 or more is required to prepare the form; OR any full-time employee serving as a supervisor* of other full-time employees regardless of his/her base pay amount. The University is required to provide a list of these eligible employees to the state Ethics Commission. A separate confirmation email will be provided to those employees whose name has been submitted to the Ethics Commission.
Employees should access the form at https://seiform.alabama.gov/. The deadline for filing a 2025 Statement of Economic Interests Form is April 30, 2026. You will be required to create an account before filling out the form for new filers. Please see the information below for additional details regarding the creation of an account. If you have previously created an account, select “Filer Login”.
The online application requires new filers to create an account to file their form. The website (accessed using the link above) provides instructions for creating and confirming your account. Once you have created your account and set a password (minimum size of 8 characters), you will receive a confirmation email with a link to confirm your account. WARNING: the confirmation email may be sent to your JUNK folder. Once you have confirmed your account through your email, you can login. Click “New” to begin entering information. Do not click the back button as this will lose your data and you will have to start again. Unfortunately, UNA Human Resources is unable to provide SEI website assistance.
Please note in the instructions that there is a penalty for failure to file the form.
In addition, if your date of hire was in 2025 and/or if you have not yet completed the mandatory prerequisite training for all public employees required to file the Statement of Economic Interest Form, you must access the training through the website at http://ethics.alabama.gov/training/intro.aspx and watch the interactive training video. The Ethics Commission will be notified electronically that your training has been completed. The Ethics Commission requires that each employee complete and print the Certificate of Completion at the end of the video; the certificate will be date/time stamped automatically. You should provide a copy of this certificate to Human Resources (UNA Box 5043) to file for verification for the Examiners of Public Accounts.
If you have any questions regarding your requirement to prepare a Statement of Economic Interests Form, please contact this office.
If you have any questions about the content of the Statement of Economic Interests, the login/account process, or the SEI website in general, please call the Alabama Ethics Commission at 334-242-2997 (available to answer the phone Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm). Or, you can email sei@ethics.alabama.gov.
*According to the guidelines, a “supervisor” is defined as “any person having authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, or discipline other public employees, or any person responsible to direct them, or to adjust their grievances, or to recommend personnel action, if, in connection with the foregoing, the exercise of the authority is not of a merely routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.

Othello's Tribunal Performed by Sammie Byron
2026-03-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Wesleyan Auditorium, 11001 Harrison Rd, Lester, AL, United States
Please register here on Campus Groups.
In this memoir, one-person play, Sammie Byron weaves Shakespeare’s Othello with his personal life, including experiences with the criminal justice system.
After the performance, there will be a short audience talkback.
Sammie Byron Bio:
Sammie Byron is a Founding Member of Shakespeare Behind Bars at the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex in LaGrange, Kentucky. During his ten years with Shakespeare Behind Bars (1995-2005) Sammie played 20 of Shakespeare’s characters. Sammie appears in the Philomath Films award-winning documentary, Shakespeare Behind Bars, which follows the 2003 SBB production of The Tempest from the first day of rehearsal through the conclusion of the tour of the production to other Kentucky prisons.
Sammie is employed full-time with Goodwill Industries as a Youth Training Facilitator at The Spot. Sammie teaches a course designed to equip young adults with social standards to enhance quality performance in workplace environments, as well as inspire value systems that are worthwhile, realistic, and attainable.
Othello’s Tribunal is a 45-minute solo show in which Sammie explores his turbulent and transformative journey through playing the title role in Shakespeare Behind Bars’s 1999 production of Othello. The death of Desdemona mirrors the crime that brought Sammie to prison for 31 consecutive years.
Learn more about Othello’s Tribunal on the Shakespeare Behind Bars website.
Othello’s Tribunal

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