In an effort to offer additional value-added benefits to employees, the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is pleased to announce that all faculty and staff will now be eligible to enroll in a variety of supplemental insurance options offered by Aflac. Aflac pays all benefits to you and can be used to reduce or eliminate […]
Archive | June, 2010
University 2010 Faculty Elections Results, Elected and Appointed Committees
University Faculty Elections Results, elected and appointed committees, 2010 (for three-year terms beginning Fall 2010, unless otherwise noted) ? University Senate ? *Two at large positions available for any faculty member. ? ? Alex Storrs, Physics, Astronomy, and Geo-Sciences, FCSM ? Karen Dugger, Women?s Studies, CLA ? AAUP/Faculty Association Grievance and Mediation Committee ? *3 […]
More Seats Purchased to Meet Demand! Online Workshops on Teaching Online and Emerging Technologies
OTS sponsors Towson?s College Pass membership to Sloan-C. With this membership, Towson instructors can attend some workshops, use discussion forums, and access free articles, publications and resources from the Sloan-C site. Additional information on the Sloan Consortium is available by contacting Audrey Cutler at x4-5082 or {acutler@towson.edu}. Sloan-C Online Workshops A limited number of Towson […]
PeopleSoft Online Services Unavailable
The Student, Human Resources and Payroll applications of PeopleSoft Online Services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 to allow for software maintenance. The PeopleSoft Financials system will not be impacted and will remain available during this period. A post will be placed on the OTS alerts website when the […]
University Union Network Upgrade Tomorrow: Important Info for Occupants
As reported in previous Daily Digest announcements, OTS is upgrading network equipment and services in the University Union Monday, June 14. The upgrade will begin between 6 and 8 a.m. Monday and will disconnect all network services for building occupants, including access to the internet (wired and wireless); e-mail; network printers; H: and O: drives; […]
It?s not too late! Register now for the Towson Fourth of July Parade
Show your tiger pride by joining other TU students, faculty, staff and families on the parade route! Doc and the TU Pep Band will lead us on the walk through downtown Towson in front of 85,000+ cheering spectators. All participants will receive a complimentary breakfast, t-shirt and patriotic accessories. Date: Saturday, July 3 (please note […]
University Union Network Upgrade Tomorrow: Important Info for Occupants
As reported in previous Daily Digest announcements, OTS is upgrading network equipment and services in the University Union Monday, June 14. The upgrade will begin 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13 and will disconnect all network services for building occupants, including access to the internet (wired and wireless); e-mail; network printers; H: and O: drives; etc. […]
Tigers Way Above NCAA’s APR Cut Score
Once again, according to the Division I Academic Progress Report released by the NCAA Wednesday, all of Towson University’s 20 intercollegiate athletic programs received a score that is at least 30 points above the “cut score.” Every Tiger program has at least a 955 multi-year APR score – well above the NCAA’s “cut score” of […]
Construction Update
Construction on the West Village Commons, West Village Housing, Site and Safety, and College of Liberal Arts projects continues to progress. Detailed updates and upcoming milestones for each project are listed below. For additional information on campus construction, go to {www.towson.edu/currentconstruction}. For information about how these projects may affect your vehicular and pedestrian traffic on […]
Downtown 101: An Insider?s Guide to Baltimore
Join us on Thursday, June 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant for ?Downtown 101: An Insider?s Guide to Baltimore.? If you’re a summer intern, recent grad, or just plain curious about Baltimore then this is the event for you! Connect with other professionals and Baltimoreans and learn […]
Attention Bulk Mail Users: VSP Contract Ending
The contract for bulk mailing service with VSP will expire 8/31/2010. The contract is not being renewed due to a lack of usage. Please contact TU Bulk Mail Manager Leslie Lewis at 410-704-3279 for bulk mail services.
Policies Added to University Policy Web Site
Several university policies were recently added to the university policy Web site located at {http://www.towson.edu/policies}: Volunteer Policy To read this policy in its entirety, please go to {http://inside.towson.edu/generalcampus/tupolicies/documents/06-15.00%20Volunteer%20Policy.pdf}. Electronic Mail Policy To read this policy in its entirety, please go to {http://inside.towson.edu/generalcampus/tupolicies/documents/10-03.00%20Electronic%20Mail%20Policy.pdf}. Please refer to the policies Web site often as policies will be added […]
Tips and Training from the Office of Technology Services
Below is a list of our upcoming free training workshops. Scroll down to get this week?s software tip! Thursday, June 10 Sharepoint Designer (Level 3): CSS for Positioning and Layout, 2 ? 4 p.m., Cook 3 Tuesday, June 15 Sharepoint Designer (Level 4): Wizzbang Features, 10 a.m. ? noon, Cook 3 Wednesday, June 16 SharePoint […]
Join TUSC for a Class on the TU Climbing Wall
Please join the Towson University Staff Council (TUSC) and Brian Ricketts from Campus Recreational Services for an introductory one-hour class on how to use the TU rock climbing wall at Burdick Hall. Attendees will learn what equipment is available to borrow and how to use it, rules and safety procedures, appropriate clothing, climbing terminology, balance, […]
Power Plant Network Upgrade Tomorrow: Important Info for Occupants
As reported in previous Daily Digest announcements, OTS is upgrading network equipment and services in the Power Plant Thursday, June 10. The upgrade will begin at 6 a.m. tomorrow and will disconnect all network services for building occupants, including access to the internet (wired and wireless); e-mail; network printers; H: and O: drives; etc. What […]
Dowell Health Center Network Upgrade Tomorrow: Important Info for Occupants
As reported in previous Daily Digest announcements, OTS is upgrading network equipment and services in Dowell Health Center Thursday, June 10. The upgrade will begin at 6 a.m. tomorrow and will disconnect all network services for building occupants, including access to the internet (wired and wireless); e-mail; network printers; H: and O: drives; etc. What […]
OHR Workshops and Featured TEC Courses for June and July
Lunch and Learn: Stretch Out the Stress Muscles tight? Feeling stressed? Please join us for an informative activity session that will provide you with suggestions on ways to relax, effective stretches to loosen muscles and other stress releasing activities. Register online at {http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/hr/training/coursesignup.asp}. Date: Friday, June 25 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Location: Administration Building, […]
Parking Notice ? Lot 9 Special Olympics
Towson University will host the Special Olympics from June 11 ? 13. In order to accommodate the event, the following restrictions will be implemented in lot 9, adjacent to the Union. The outer perimeters of lot 9 will not be available for parking Friday, June 11. Please read posted signs. Lot 9 will be closed […]
New Summer Course for Education Graduate Students
A new course, ILPD 670 Special Topics: Mentoring in a Professional Learning Community (3 credits), will be available this summer 2010. The instructors will be Drs. Hana Bor and Richard Solomon. This course will be offered on June 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30 from: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 pm in Hawkins Hall. Please contact […]
New Summer Course for Education Graduate Students
A new course, ILPD 670 Special Topics: Mentoring in a Professional Learning Community (3 credits), will be available this summer 2010. The instructors will be Drs. Hana Bor and Richard Solomon. This course will be offered on June 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30 from: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 pm in Hawkins Hall. Please contact […]
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