January 2019 updates from UAA Staff Council

UAA Staff Council Update Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 meeting

Guest speakers

Laura Zamborsky - Financial Literacy Coordinator, Office of Financial Aid

Ms. Zamborsky informed the council of Financial Literacy learning opportunities for students such as Seawolf Savvy, FAFSA, and Scholarship workshops. Laura offers one-on-one meetings and workshops in providing student financial guidance. She also spoke about her role at the Financial Aid Office and scholarship opportunities as there are many available.

Other items reviewed

• President Johnsen will be at the Feb. 7 Staff Council meeting. Possible talking points:
  • UA Salary & Benefits Survey
  • Strategic Pathways update
  • Single accreditation
  • Gateway/MyFuture for adult learners
  • Process improvement
• Staff Morale Survey results forthcoming
• Upcoming events and programs
  • Building tours for staff
  • Informational Business Cards about Staff Council will be included in the materials provided to new staff from Human Resources onboarding
  • Staff Recognition Award: Nominations for January open through Feb. 8
  • Mentorships for new staff  (more information forthcoming)
• Staff Council Online "Thank You" Cards now available here

More about UAA Staff Council meetings

Copies of meeting agendas and reports are always available on the UAA Staff Council website.

Next UAA Staff Council meeting

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, 9:30-11:30 a.m., UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 302A

January Archive