The Office of Technology Services, Auxiliary Services and The Registrar’s Office are pleased to announce that student photos (from the OneCard) have been loaded into Towson Online Services/PeopleSoft. Faculty will see the photos on their class rosters and list of advisees. Staff will be able to access them under the campus community pages. This is a […]
Archive | January, 2015
Towson Online Course Evaluation Minimester 2015
The Towson Course Evaluation Online (TCEO) process for Minimester 2015 will run from January 16 through January 21, 2015. For more information about these on-line course evaluations, please visit http://www.towson.edu/ir/courseeval.asp Office of Institutional Research lcaceda@towson.edu Telephone: 410-704-2331.
Beat the Winter Weather with WebEx
Winter weather and single-digit temperatures occur frequently this time of year. This is a great reason to conduct an online meeting via WebEx in lieu of face to face. Using WebEx to host a meeting is a great way to keep you and your attendees both productive and out of the cold. If you have […]
Save the Date! Envirofest is this April!
The Office of Civic Engagement and Leadership is sponsoring the 6th annual Environmental Conference, aka “Envirofest”, in the spring term. Please save the date: APRIL 18 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Events will take place in West Village Commons, with a theme of “6 Degrees of Sustainability”! To attend, registration is required at: http://www.towson.edu/studentaffairs/civicengagement/environmentalInitiatives/environmentalConference.asp
Caregiver Training Offered at Towson University
A study on the needs of informal caregivers of older adults and the impacts of a caregiver training program on quality of life is being undertaken by students and faculty in the Department of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science at Towson University. These sessions will be available beginning in January 2015 and continue through the […]
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Kimberly Katz (History) and Laila Shereen-Sakr (University of Southern California) co-presented a paper titled, “On Developing a Teaching Module on Arab Social Media” on a panel addressing “Social Media and Pedagogy of Middle East Studies” at the annual Middle East Studies Association conference, November 21-24, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
System maintenance will be performed this Sunday, 1/11 from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. Several University Computing services will be offline while routine maintenance and upgrades are being performed including: • Student Computing Servers (Tiger/Triton) • WebDisk websites • Print Services on ‘White’ • Some SQL database services • Citrix • JumboShare • And a […]
Kevin Ryan Scholarship Offered for Students with Scouting Background – Deadline February 16
The Kevin Ryan’s Gift Endowed Scholarship was established as a living memorial by the family and community of former Boy Scout, Kevin Ryan. Kevin was a freshman attending Towson University when he was killed by a drunk driver on October 14, 2007. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic standing and financial need to […]
Reminder: Towson University Is a Smoke-Free Campus
In 2010, Towson University set history as the first four-year institution in the state to become a smoke-free campus. All campus buildings, grounds, parking garages and open spaces (including the bridge to the TU Marriott Hotel) are entirely smoke-free. The policy aims to reduce the health risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke, reduce health […]
Fire Safety Guidelines
Time can save lives! If you see or suspect a fire, remain calm and immediately activate the fire alarm pull station. University buildings should be immediately and totally evacuated whenever building fire alarms are sounding. Do not attempt to fight fires – evacuate! Report fires by phone from a safe place outside the building. Call […]
Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Today!
Timesheets for the December 27 through January 9 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Thursday, January 8 because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve the student and contingent timesheets for the pay period in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely […]
PeopleSoft Online Services Unavailable
The Student, Human Resources, and Payroll applications of PeopleSoft Online Services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 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 […]
OTS Training Workshops + Outlook Advanced Search
Thursday, January 8 Excel 2013: Introduction, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Cook 404A Wednesday, January 21 Word 2013: Working with Tables, Lists, and Charts, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Admin 113A To sign up for free technology workshops or view additional materials related to software training, visit OTS Training online. You can also contact us directly regarding […]
Nominate a colleague for the 2015 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Award!
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Award, presented by the Council of University System Staff (CUSS) is the highest honor bestowed upon non-exempt and exempt employees with at least 5 years of experience. The system-wide awards offer recognition in the following categories: (1) exceptional contribution to the institution and/or unit to which […]
The Healthy Body Image Program
Introducing the Healthy Body Image Program, a research initiative at Towson University to promote health and wellness on campus! Healthy Body Image is an online/mobile suite of programs and resources to fit your health and wellness needs. To get started take this online screen to receive personalized feedback! www.thriveon.com/hbi/towson The survey is quick (less than […]
PeopleSoft Online Services Unavailable
The Student, Human Resources, and Payroll applications of PeopleSoft Online Services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 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 […]
Register Today for the NY Times in the Classroom Program
Each semester TU faculty members integrate the New York Times, USA Today, and the Baltimore Sun into the classroom curriculum. Faculty who specifically include the NY Times in their Spring course syllabus receive FREE home delivery of the New York Times, Monday through Friday during the semester. Integration of newspapers into course curriculum allows […]
New T-shirt and Promotional Items Contract
Digitized Logos, an MDOT-certified Minority Business Enterprise vendor, was recently awarded a contract for t-shirts and promotional items. This contract offers extremely competitive prices to the university and supports our minority business participation goals mandated by the state of Maryland. This vendor is an official TU Licensee – an important plus that ensures correct use […]
Apply to be a Student Presenter at the 2015 Spring Leadership Conference
Apply to be a Student Presenter at the 2015 Spring Leadership Conference on March 28, 2015! We are currently seeking student presenters to share their knowledge and expertise with their peers in a 60-minute interactive leadership workshop. Student presenters can present individually, or present as a group. Click the link to apply: http://goo.gl/forms/t4HuZ0Sz8D Applications are due […]
Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2015
The Department of Budget & Management has increased the privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rate from 56 cents per mile to 57.5 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2015. Please direct questions to the Financial Services Help Line at 410.704.5599 or email finservehelp@towson.edu .
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