Join us on March 13th at 9 a.m. in Somerset Room of the Warch Campus Center room for the All Staff Meeting. The meeting will include introductions from new staff members (AVP of Communications Megan Scott and Title IX Coordinator Shaniqua Crawford), as well as updates from the Division of Student Life and some follow-up information from December regarding the university budget. Mark your calendars–we hope to see you there!
Share Your Thoughts – Performance Review Taskforce
It is with great excitement that we share the formation of a taskforce to evaluate the staff performance review process at Lawrence University. This taskforce will be charged with exploring and assessing best practices and emerging trends in performance evaluation and providing recommendations of which will impact all University staff. The taskforce will include individuals from across campus to provide a diverse perspective.
During the meeting on March 13, 2018 the taskforce will be looking to provide a recommendation in the following areas:
- Timing
- During what time of the year should performance reviews be completed? What amount of notice is needed for supervisors to feel these can adequately be completed?
- Feedback Outside of an
Annual Performance Review
- What feedback would staff members like to receive from their supervisor throughout the year? Are there questions staff members would like answered in regards to their performance outside of the annual performance review? What would be the preferred method of how this feedback is shared with you (verbally, written, electronically, other)?
- As a supervisor, are there tools/resources or other types of assistance that could be provided to you to assist in providing your direct reports with feedback throughout the year?
Members of the taskforce include:
| Taskforce Members |
| Geri Angiulli, Financial Services |
| Dana Rose-Schmalz, Technology Services |
| Trevor O’Brian, Facility Services |
| Jenny Ziegler, Development Analytics |
| Anna Simeth, CFSR |
| Pete Gilbert, Library |
| Rosie Cannizzo, Conservatory |
| Shaniqua Crawford, Title IX |
| Rich Jazdzewski, Wellness Services |
| Joe Sagar, Athletics |
| Lindsay Kehl, Human Resources |
| Lisa Van Zeeland, Human Resources |
| Tina Harrig, Human Resources |
We encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback with any member of the taskforce. Taskforce members will be asked to bring these items to the meetings. We look forward to sharing additional information as this initiative progresses.
All Staff Meeting March 13
Join us on March 13th at 9 a.m. in the Somerset Room of the Warch Campus Center for the All Staff Meeting. The meeting will include introductions from new staff members (AVP of Communications Megan Scott and Title IX Coordinator Shaniqua Crawford), as well as updates from the Division of Student Life and some follow-up information from December regarding the university budget. Mark your calendars – we hope to see you there!
Info Session: Fellowship Opportunity at Lincoln Park Zoo – Animal Welfare Science Program
On March 5, join Katie Cronin in Steitz Hall Room 202 to learn about a fellowship opportunity being hosted by the Lincoln Park Zoo’s Animal Welfare Science Program.
This is a one year position which would work on a topic that advances our understanding of applied animal welfare. The fellow will work collaboratively with program staff to collect and analyze data on several species at the zoo. The position offers the potential to gain skills in animal behavior methods, literature reviews, data analysis, endocrine lab work, scientific writing and presenting. This fellowship includes an opportunity to conduct an independent project of mutual interest to the mentor and student that advances our understanding of applied animal welfare.
Register on Handshake today: https://lawrence.joinhandshake.com/events/282915
February New Hires
The following colleagues have been hired within the last couple of weeks. If you see them on campus, please welcome them to Lawrence!
Anna Arnade – Volunteer for Psychology (Psychology)
Tracy Cromer – Assistant Softball Coach (Athletics)
David James – Campus Safety Officer (Office of Campus
Safety)
Natalie Mireles – Human Resources Coordinator (Human Resources)
Mike O’Connor – Dean of the Center for Career, Life, and
Community Engagement (Student Affairs)
Rose Theisen – Grant Evaluation Analyst and Coordinator (Research
Administration)
Applications Now Open for 2019 Summer Employment
Available summer employment opportunities are now posted through Lawrence Link. Apply today for consideration of positions you are interested in! Contact the CLC should you have any questions on applying through Lawrence Link or Andy Robinson for general questions on this year’s summer employment process.
Open Movement Jam Sunday Morning
You decide how you participate in a jam space. You may make sound/music, you may dance, you may bring an instrument, you may rest, you may watch…
You may absorb the positive energy of creation and expression.
Sunday, March 3 @ 11:30 with Margaret Paek
Esch Hurvis room in the Warch Campus Center
Move it Monday Buddy Walk
Monday, March 4th
All Day Online
This is a fun way to increase your energy level and clear your mind!
Recognition for participating includes being entered for a chance to win one of three gift baskets which include a yoga mat, water bottle, workout bands and so much more! To participate all you have to do is go for a walk with a buddy at some point during the day and take a photo together on your walk. The walk doesn’t have to be long and can be done outside or inside, on the track, on a treadmill, around the building, or any other creative way you can think of! To participate email the photo to sarah.a.guzior@lawrence.edu of you and your buddy on your walk together along with both your names.
Did you know? A short walk will help you burn calories, boost your metabolism, clear your mind to help you focus, and increase you energy level, so let’s get moving!
New Blog! Leading with Diversity
Leading With Diversity: Professional Development for Faculty, Staff and Students
Lawrence University strives to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion by creating easily accessible resources for Professional Development for faculty, staff and students. Leading with Diversity blog lives under the Resources on the Diversity and Inclusion webpage go.lawrence.edu/13472
Check back each month for topical materials to build awareness and skills for cultural competency.
Sometimes Disabilities are Invisible.
Wed, 02/06/2019 – 1:47pm
“When one is disabled, the problem is not really that they have impairments and social skill deficits. The issue at stake is that they live in an ‘ableist’ culture that rarely affords them the space or opportunity to make their unique contribution to society and does not lift up the value of choosing them as …
Funding Available for Summer Experiences!
The Center for Career, Life, and Community Engagement is excited to announce the launch of a “common application” for experiential learning funding. We have worked with partners from across campus to consolidate several funds available to students for internships, service projects, volunteer experience, and self-designed projects to one application to ensure equity and access by all students to the funding available.
There is over $40,000 available for these experiences!
Apply online here! Deadline for the application is March 25, 2019.