Faculty/Staff Announcements

Faculty Annual Evaluations - 2025

2025-02-28T12:03:20-06:00

It is time to plan for your submission of the annual Faculty Activity Report (FAR) and annual performance evaluation using Faculty180. All full-time faculty (lecturers, clinical, tenure-earning, and tenured) are required to submit an annual FAR within Faculty180.

Faculty have from March 1 until April 1 to review, edit, and upload any information for their FAR and complete the self-evaluation. As a reminder, faculty are able to update their “Activities” in Faculty180 year-round, but they must submit their FAR, which includes a summary, by April 1.
Chairs have from April 2 to April 21 to review the FARs and self-evaluations, and provide written evaluations within the Faculty180 system.
Faculty then have from April 22 to May 2 to “acknowledge” the chair’s evaluation. Faculty are provided an opportunity to respond in the system during this period, although a response is not required.
Deans have from May 3 through May 18 to “acknowledge” the evaluation. They will also have an opportunity to add any comments.

Faculty should refer to their college’s administrators to determine specific submission requirements.

Faculty members must use the electronic process and be mindful of the due dates. The Faculty 180 system requires a hard deadline for the annual review process and will submit the FAR and self-evaluation automatically at the due date/time, regardless of whether the information is complete. Reappointments and any potential merit increases are dependent on the information contained in the FAR submission. The deadlines follow the Faculty Handbook.

Support for faculty is available through the links listed below.

Faculty180 Training Course - available 24/7
View the Faculty180 documentation

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of Darkness Campus Walk - 2025

2025-02-28T09:08:30-06:00

The University Fitness Center is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for this year's Out of Darkness Campus Walk!

Last year with Dr. Paul Whitehead as Walk Committee Chair we raised $17,847.73 for the AFSP with over 260 registrants for the walk itself. As this year’s Committee Walk Chair, I am reaching out to invite you and your departments to participate and to share in this opportunity to raise awareness and support for a cause that impacts so many lives. Our hope is to exceed previous years and raise close to $20,000.00.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2025
Location: Charger Union, �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Campus
Open Registration: 1:00 PM
Opening Ceremony: 2:00 PM, followed by the walk

The Out of Darkness Campus Walk brings our campus community together to show support for those affected by suicide, to promote mental health awareness, and support AFSP’s life-saving programs.

How You Can Get Involved:

Register for the Walk – Sign up and encourage colleagues, students, and staff to participate. Utilize this link to register as individual, register your department team, and make donations to help support the cause
Fundraise for the Cause – Individuals who raise $100 or more will receive an official event T-shirt as a thank-you for their support. Each department/student organization is encouraged to make their own team to raise the most money!
Team Fundraising Challenge – The department or student organization whose registered AFSP team raises the most money will win a catered luncheon, generously provided by the University Fitness Center. If your college or organization does not have departmental teams, you are encouraged to participate as a single entity to compete for the luncheon
Spread Awareness – Share the attached flyer and sponsorship package to help promote this important cause. Dean’s/ Director's should share this information with the department heads in their areas so that each department can begin forming teams. The amount each team can raise depends on how many people within your organization donate, so each department/organization is encouraged to share this to grow their team.

Your support can make a meaningful impact in the fight against suicide.

Don’t Be Late - It’s Time to Update! Ensure Your Policies are Up-to-Date Before May 2025

2025-02-28T08:16:31-06:00

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation standards require that institutions maintain current and accurate policies that reflect current institutional procedures. In order to maintain an up-to-date and relevant set of policies, the University’s Policy on Policies requires that each divisional Vice President ensure all policies within their purview are reviewed within ninety (90) days of the policy’s five-year anniversary.

Overdue policies should be reviewed as soon as possible and any revisions finalized no later than April 30, 2025.

Note: Substantive or significant updates to existing policies are subject to the policy development standards of Board Rule 108 and must go through both the campus and the system approval process. Administrative or minor updates to policies may be processed at the campus level in accordance with campus approval requirements. If you have questions about what constitutes a substantive or significant change, please contact the �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Campus Designee for assistance.

�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Campus Designee

Brandie Roberts, CDP, CCEP

Coordinator of Compliance & Risk Management

Phone: (256) 824-6899

Email: brandie.roberts@uah.edu

Resources

Policy Tracking Form

�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Policies and Procedures Website

Policy on Policies Guidebook

Campus Energy Conservation Holiday Reminder - Spring Break 2025

2025-02-28T08:08:39-06:00

In support of the �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Energy Management program, the Facilities and Operations (F&O) Department will be implementing some basic HVAC and lighting "unoccupied space" setbacks across campus to reduce utility costs and promote good stewardship/sustainability during the upcoming Spring Break closure.

These energy conservation measures will not decrease the safety of those on campus nor degrade essential operations or preservation of sensitive assets. Facilities and Operations will monitor the building HVAC and lighting systems during limited operations and adjust any energy conservation measures as needed.

Requests for exceptions to workspace HVAC and lighting "unoccupied space" setbacks must be submitted with justification to the F&O Service Desk at facilities@uah.edu or (256)824-6490 by Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Employee Satisfaction Survey: Share Your Feedback!

2025-02-24T16:03:18-06:00

Don’t miss your opportunity to let your voice be heard! Again this year, �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ will participate in this “Best Places to Work Program” coordinated by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Although we believe �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ is a great place to work, our participation is not about the competition, but rather, the invaluable opportunity to receive employee feedback and to see how �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ compares to other organizations in our region.

2024 Results

We learned invaluable information from our 2024 results about what employees value about �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ and opportunities for improvement. To find out more about the results and our plans to address employee feedback, click HERE.

2025 Survey: Let your voice be heard!

It’s that time again! The 2025 survey will run from this week through Wednesday, March 5th.

All regular full- and part-time faculty and staff at �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ are invited to complete the 10-minute survey. Because it is a confidential survey, the survey is managed by an external vendor, Quantum Workplace, who will distribute the survey via the email: bestplaces@quantumworkplace.com.

Note that HR will also send an email notification to all invited faculty/staff (which excludes temporary employees) on Tuesday, February 25.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Human Resources at hr@uah.edu. Thank you for your participation and Go Chargers!

IRB Application Resource Guides

2025-02-24T12:10:03-06:00

The �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ IRB committee has developed Resource Guides to assist you in completing IRB forms prior to submitting an IRB application. We encourage you to review the Resource Guides as you are preparing your IRB application. On the IRB webpage click on IRB Application Resource Guides on the left side menu, then scroll down to see the selection of Resource Guides.

These Resource Guides provide more specific guidance when completing forms and also offer some example statements you can add to your forms when it fits your study.

We hope you find these Resource Guides helpful. In a few months we would like to send out a survey to see if you accessed the Resource Guides and found them to be supportive when you were completing your IRB application.

�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ returns to normal operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

2025-02-19T14:04:55-06:00

Dear �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ students, faculty and staff:

�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ will reopen and return to normal operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Everyone should use sound judgment when commuting to campus and entering the buildings. The Facilities and Operations team is working diligently to treat surfaces across campus; however, icy areas and slick patches may be present in some areas. Please report any areas of concern to Facilities.

A note on parking: The IMF Parking Deck may have limited availability, as the third floor may be closed due to ongoing icy conditions. �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Facilities and Operations is coordinating with the �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Police Department and will reopen the third floor as soon as it is deemed reasonably safe to do so.

�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Dining Services, University Fitness Center and the Campus Bookstore will be back to normal operations.

Employees should speak to their supervisors if they are unable to return to campus.

Winter Weather Notice: �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ transitions to remote operations on Wednesday, February 19

2025-02-18T16:54:33-06:00

Because of the threat of winter weather and hazardous driving conditions, �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ will operate remotely with virtual learning on Wednesday, February 19, 2025:

All �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ courses will be held in accordance with instructional continuity plans. Contact your instructors with questions. No classes will meet on campus.
Supervisors should allow remote work where possible.
The �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Early Learning Center will be closed.
Hours of operation for on-campus dining facilities can be found on the �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Dining Services webpage.
The university’s bookstore will be closed. Check the fitness center’s website for the hours of operation.

If you are working remotely, please do not record any leave on your timesheet. If you are unable to work on-campus or remotely, please record administrative leave on your timesheet.

Use extreme caution while walking and driving on campus. We ask you to remain weather aware. Stay safe and warm!

Tips

Follow �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ UAlert on X (Formerly Twitter): @�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ_UAlert.
Get the Rave Guardian mobile app (iOS and Android) and sign up using your �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ SSO credentials.
Follow all �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram)

Grand Opening: Sensory Space in Salmon Library

2025-02-18T10:50:14-06:00

Learn more about the Salmon Library’s newest service: bringing a calming, sensory-friendly space for relaxation and reflection to the library. There will be free food and giveaways. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.

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�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ Participates in National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)

2025-02-18T10:33:32-06:00

�鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ is once again participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), a key tool for understanding how students spend their time and what they gain from their �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ education. This survey will be administered to all first-year and senior students currently enrolled at �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ.

The NSSE student survey will be sent via email today, February 18, 2025, and will remain open through the end of the academic year. The survey asks students to reflect on how they spend their time, their academic experiences, and the benefits they derive from attending �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ. This is part of our ongoing university assessment and accreditation efforts, with the survey having been conducted previously in 2019 and 2022.

“We’re especially interested in how the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced students’ experiences at �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ,” said Dr. Suzanne Jenkins-Simpson, Assistant Provost and Director of the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Assessment (OIREA). “By comparing the 2019, 2022, and 2025 results, we can better understand shifts in student priorities and expectations. The survey will also examine the first-year and senior-year experiences, helping us track changes in student engagement over time. The insights gathered will ultimately inform our efforts to improve and grow as an institution.”

How You Can Help

We encourage faculty and staff to encourage first-year and senior students to complete the NSSE survey. Their feedback is essential for us to gain a comprehensive understanding of their experiences and to guide future improvements at �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ.

Additional information about the NSSE survey is available at uah.edu/nsse.

On April 1st, a Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) will also be distributed to those teaching in AY ‘24-’25, providing insight into the alignment between student and faculty perceptions of engagement and teaching at �鶹��Ʒ��Ƶ.

Thank you for supporting this important initiative.