Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) warns about a phishing technique that is being used to target faculty and staff. About the scam Hackers use the name of an upper management TU employee in your department and ask if you’re “available.” Your response confirms […]
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CESU Funding Opportunities TODAY
Dr. Daniel M. Filer, Chesapeake Watershed CESU Research Coordinator, will present on funding opportunities available through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Network today. Lunch will be provided! Where: University Union, Conference Room 306 When: November 6th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm Please R.S.V.P.
Interested in Teaching in Prison? Call for Faculty Interest
Towson University’s BTU priority has generously funded the expansion of TU’s Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. Inside-Out is an internationally renowned educational program that brings college students and incarcerated students together inside a correctional institution to learn as peers. Inside-Out works towards “a paradigm shift for all participants, encouraging personal transformation and an increased sense of […]
Speak Up! Workshop
How often have you wished that you had responded to something that was said or done? Many of us have had this unsettling experience due to uncertainty regarding how to respond. The Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity is offering a Speak Up! workshop that will provide you with the tools necessary to challenge everyday […]
Open Enrollment Questions
Do you have open enrollment questions? There are many resources to help you navigate open enrollment: Review the open enrollment FAQ Email openenrollment@towson.edu Visit towson.edu/openenrollment Call the Office of Human Resources, at 410-704-2162, to ask a question or schedule an appointment for more detailed assistance
CESU Funding Opportunities Tomorrow
Dr. Daniel M. Filer, Chesapeake Watershed CESU Research Coordinator, will present on funding opportunities available through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Network tomorrow. Lunch will be provided! Where: University Union, Conference Room 306 When: November 6th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm Please R.S.V.P.
Regular Faculty and Staff Timesheets Due Today!
Timesheets for the October 24 through November 6 pay period are due by 10:00 a.m. today, because of the upcoming state closings for Election Day. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets for the pay period in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely important that BOTH the employee and supervisor approve the […]
Cyndi Zimmerman, First TU Board of Regents Staff Award Winner
Did you know that Cyndi Zimmerman, Executive Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, was the first Towson University staff member to be awarded a Board of Regents Staff Award in the category of Exceptional contribution to the institution and/or unit to which the person belongs? She received this award […]
Virtual NSF Conference
Join the OSPR Team in viewing a livestream of the conference this week. Feel free to join only for the panels most relevant to your research. Topics include Types of NSF Funding Opportunities, Proposal Preparation, NSF Policy Update, Office of International Science and Engineering, and more! View the full agenda online. When: November 8th & […]
Twisted History Annapolis Tour
Learn about murder, mayhem and scandal in the places where they happened. Join the TU Alumni Association for a Twisted History Walking Tour in historic Downtown Annapolis. After the tour, join your fellow tour-mates at O’Brien’s Oyster Bar and Grillfish for a warm-up hour! November 9 Walking Tour: 7–8:30 pm Warm-Up Hour @ O’Brien’s: 8:30–9:30 pm […]
University Senate Meeting Today
This afternoon’s University Senate meeting will take place from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in LA 4310. Review the meeting agenda. As a reminder, all University Senate meetings are open to the campus community. Learn more about the University Senate.
Save more money for retirement!
The IRS announced the 2019 contribution limits for the voluntary retirement savings plans: Plan type Maximum employee contribution during CY 2019 401(k)/403(b) aggregate limit $19,000 457(b) $19,000 Catch-up contributions $ 6,000 (no change from 2018) (Age 50+) For more information on the voluntary supplemental retirement plans, please visit the retirement page of the OHR […]
University Senate Meeting 11/5/18
The next University Senate meeting will be held on Monday, 11/5/18 from 4-6pm in LA 4310. Review the meeting agenda. As a reminder, all University Senate meetings are open to the campus community. Learn more about the University Senate.
Assessment Annual Reports 2017-2018 Deadline Today!
The annual reports for programs and core courses are due today, November 1, 2018. On November 2, 2018, the editing option in the Planning Module will be disabled for the 2017-2018 annual reports to allow the Associate Deans to review the reports. As such, no changes or additions may be made to Annual Reports after […]
Don’t forfeit your leave! Info on 2018 leave & winter break 12-month Faculty, Regular Staff, & Librarians
As we near the end of the year, please review the important information below about 2018 leave, floating holidays, winter break and the leave audit. This information and the Significant Date Calendar will help you manage your leave and safeguard you from forfeiting leave. 2018 Leave Personal leave and accrued holiday leave must be used […]
TU Foundation Announces NEW Grant Program
The TU Foundation is pleased to announce an initiative to fund faculty and staff projects that can advance the Presidential Priorities. The TU Foundation board has set aside $100,000 to be awarded to four or more groups during CY 2019 (January 1st through December 31st). The goal of the program is to provide significant funding […]
Champions for Opportunities!: 2018-2019 Faculty and Staff/ Maryland Charity Campaign
This campaign allows you to support the campus priorities that mean the most to you. Our gifts help to provide scholarships, educational materials, technology, faculty support, student programs, and many other important projects on campus, all of which benefit our dynamic university community. Gifts of any amount are vital, and are impactful to TU. For […]
Twisted History Annapolis Tour
Learn about murder, mayhem and scandal in the places where they happened. Join the TU Alumni Association for a Twisted History Walking Tour in historic Downtown Annapolis. After the tour, join your fellow tour-mates at O’Brien’s Oyster Bar and Grillfish for a warm-up hour! November 9 Walking Tour: 7–8:30 pm Warm-Up Hour @ O’Brien’s: 8:30–9:30 pm […]
Understanding and Using Lifelong Technologies
The Towson University Retired Faculty Association (TURFA) is sponsoring a free 3-hour workshop, “Understanding and Using Lifelong Technologies” on Friday, November 2, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. in 7800 York Road Room 305. TURFA members, current retirees, plus those planning to retire in the near future are welcome to attend. The agenda includes: An […]
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshop on 11/9
The Office of Academic Innovation invites you to attend the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop. Attendees will learn to use a nationally recognized, research-based rubric and peer review process (Quality Matters), designed to improve online and blended course quality to benefit online learners. The Quality Matter’s Rubric and program are the basis for Towson’s […]
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