Dr. Daniel M. Filer, Chesapeake Watershed CESU Research Coordinator, will present on funding opportunities available through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Network next week. Lunch will be provided! Where: University Union, Conference Room 306 When: November 6th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm Please R.S.V.P.
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University Assessment Software
We have some exciting news! The Office of Assessment is pleased to announce the release of our assessment software the Planning Module. The software will provide our users with an easier way to navigate the interface. The new interface is user-friendly and allows users to search for their departments and/or programs. Additional system capabilities include an […]
BTU Lunch & Learn: Community Engagement 101
The BTU Lunch & Learn series is a chance for faculty and staff to tap into BTU, expand engaged work, and learn best practices from colleagues who are successfully doing the work. Lunch is served. Space is limited. Register early. Lunch & Learn: A Guide to Community Engagement November 7, 2018 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. | […]
2019 Health Benefit Rates
The 2019 health benefit rates remain the same with the exception of minor increases with Kaiser Permanente and Delta Dental. Kaiser rates increased 4.5% and Delta increased less than 1%. Regular faculty and staff enjoy an excellent benefits package and the University provides a generous subsidy toward the bi-weekly cost of medical, prescription, and dental […]
Director of Presidential Events, Teresa Hardin, nominated for Board of Regents Staff Award!
Did you know that Teresa Hardin, Director of Presidential Events in the University Promotions and Events department, was recently nominated for a Board of Regents Staff Award? Teresa was nominated for the category of Exceptional contribution to the institution and /or unit to which the person belongs. Teresa has worked at Towson University for twenty-eight […]
Assessment Annual Reports 2017-2018 Deadline Reminder
The annual reports for programs and core courses are due on 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 […]
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Janese Daniels, Ph.D. (College of Education) was inducted into the Hall of Fame for The Baltimore City College High School this past Friday. Her nomination and selection was based upon her longstanding commitment and contribution to the Baltimore community and work as an educator since 1992. Only six women have ever been inducted into the BCC […]
Virtual NSF Conference
Join the OSPR Team in viewing a livestream of the conference. 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 & 9th, 9:15 […]
CESU Funding Opportunities
Dr. Daniel M. Filer, Chesapeake Watershed CESU Research Coordinator, will present on funding opportunities available through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Network next week. Lunch will be provided! Where: University Union, Conference Room 306 When: November 6th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm Please R.S.V.P.
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 […]
Regular Faculty and Staff Timesheets Due Early
Timesheets for the October 24 through November 6 pay period are due by 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 5, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open Enrollment Update
As previously announced, the state of Maryland extended the date of open enrollment until November 28 because of a delay in delivering open enrollment packets. The open enrollment packets will be mailed to the home address of regular and contingent faculty and staff currently enrolled in benefits the week of October 29. Regular and contingent […]
OSPR Open House TODAY
If you have questions about seeking grant funding – from identifying funding sources to submitting an application or managing an award, consider attending the OSPR Fall open house. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions about all aspects of the grant process. We will also field questions about the IRB, IACUC, and other […]
Last Call for Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Proposals
Proposals for faculty-led study abroad programs to run in Minimester or Spring Break 2020 are due THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018. Complete proposals should be submitted in hard copy or via email to the Study Abroad Office (PY #408 or studyabroad@towson.edu). IMPORTANT: Proposals must be approved by the department chair(s) AND submitted to the college dean(s) […]
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 […]
Office of Human Resources Workshop Schedule
There are some exciting workshops to attend during the month of November. November 6 Managing Your Strengths 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Take an in-depth look at your personal strengths, interests and skills. Identifying and using your strengths is the key to improving individual effectiveness and team performance. You must register by October 31 […]
Are YOU a Veteran or Active Military?
If so, we would like to invite you to the second annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon hosted by President Schatzel on November 9 that will honor veterans within the Towson University community. Please complete this form by October 26 so that we may include you. We will also share your status with the Military and Veterans Center […]
Geographers by Another Name Speaker Series
Come hear Dr. Doug Herman from the Smithsonian Institute talk about “The Art of Navigation and Land Finding in the Pacific Ocean” on Wednesday, October 31, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310. For more information, contact the Department of Geography and Environmental Planning at geography@towson.edu.
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