May 7, 2015
APAC to Host Professional Development Workshop on Communication
WHAT DOES your communication style say about you?
What does your non-verbal communication really convey to others? Our
personal brand follows us everywhere and it is solidified by our everyday
communication – body language, verbal, e-mail, social media, attire, phone
etiquette, and even how we listen. This interactive workshop will allow
participants to mingle with colleagues as they reflect and think about their
communication style and find out if it is aligned with their desired personal
brand.
THE SPEAKER will be
Elizabeth Herrera, Assistant Director, Career Services, School of Public
Health, a Career Services
professional with over 14 years of experience in the field of education. She
has delivered over 400 career development presentations within higher
education, community based organizations, and women’s leadership events.
REGISTER AT https://uic.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3gjf1wGMuCK79Ix.
THE EVENT will be held: Thursday, May 14, from
noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 932 of the School of Public Health at 1603 W. Taylor
St. There is no cost.
APAC Roundup
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Chancellor Amiridis has appeared at two APAC events recently.
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APAC HELD its Budget Outlook Town Hall
with Chancellor Michael Amiridis and
Associate Chancellor and Vice Provost for Budget and Resource Planning Janet Parker on May 5. Response was so
overwhelming that the location was changed to a larger venue in Student Center
West to accommodate the large number of registrations. Several hundred
individuals attended in person or viewed the webcast.—with several departments
doing group viewings. For more information about the Budget Outlook Town Hall, see
the UIC News article at http://news.uic.edu/uic-must-protect-core-values-in-dealing-with-budget-cuts.
EARLIER, APAC held a series of Job
Analysis Appeals and Project Update Town Halls, on April 21 and April 30 on the
West and East campuses, respectively. Several hundred individuals attended in
person or viewed the webcast.
CHANCELLOR AMARIDIS also attended APAC’s April 8
meeting.
APs Can Help Hungry Students
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Photo by Timothy Nguyen
The Pop-Up Pantry accepts donations of food.
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APAC Meetings Scheduled
APAC PROFILE
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Kimberly Mayfield.
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By Mary Voelker
KIMBERLY MAYFIELD, formerly known as Kimberly
McGee before her recent marriage, has a vision for UIC’s Academic Professional
Advisory Committee (APAC) and its goal of protecting and advancing the needs of
University Academic Professionals and the University community as a whole.
MAYFIELD,
WHO holds an MBA and is a Business Manager for UIC School of Public
Health, Health Policy and Administration Division, has been with UIC for 12
years, and has served on the committee for approximately six months. She has specific ideas on how APAC can make
things better for Academic Professionals.
As a member of the Professional Development Subcommittee of APAC, she
assists the team with developing ideas and hosting workshops designed to
provide skills and information to improve the careers of Academic Professionals
across campus.
“APAC
TAKES the lead on a variety of situations affecting Academic
Professionals on campus and works to ensure that issues are addressed and
communicated.” Mayfield said.
FOR
EXAMPLE, the movement to evaluate APs to see if their jobs should be converted
to Civil Service is one area where APAC has moved forward to make sure the AP
community knows its rights and because of APAC’s experience and knowledge of
all facets of the University organization, she is confident the committee can
make a difference.
HER
PROFESSIONAL roles with APAC and the University at large are very important to
her.
“I
REALLY, enjoy working with the dedicated and hardworking people here at
UIC,” Mayfield said. “Despite the fact there are so many challenges that lay
ahead, I feel motivated to ensure that employees feel valued, respected,
optimistic, and are equipped to handle the day to day issues we all face.”
MAYFIELD
ADDED, “I enjoy spending quality time with close family and friends
(including two granddaughters ages three and four from New Jersey who visit
twice a year) reading, gardening, and a variety of other outdoor
activities.” She and her husband have
recently decided to start bike riding when weather permits.
BENEFIT BEAT
UIC’s SEXUAL Misconduct Policy http://sexualmisconduct.uic.edu/ states that sexual misconduct is a violation of UIC’s values and policies and is a barrier to fulfilling the University’s educational, research, and service missions. Sexual misconduct is expressly prohibited and will not be tolerated at UIC.
UIC OFFERS assistance and intervention to survivors of sexual misconduct to support their continued progress at the University. UIC can provide a coordinated response that may include interim safety measures, academic accommodations, housing relocation, student conduct process, victim advocacy, respondent assistance, and counseling – regardless of whether criminal or Title IX investigations are pursued.
THE TITLE IX Coordinator in the Office for Access and Equity is responsible for investigating all reports of sexual misconduct. The Title IX Coordinator, UIC Police, Campus Advocacy Network, the Office of the Dean of Students, Campus Housing, and the Counseling Center are the primary units that coordinate support services, victim assistance, and referrals for victims of sexual misconduct. The campus provides confidential places for members of the UIC community to receive support and advocacy.
THE UNIVERSITY imposes strict sanctions against those found responsible for sexual misconduct and assists survivors in the pursuit of administrative, civil, and legal remedies. Personal retaliation in connection with any possible sexual misconduct is prohibited.
TO CONTACT the UIC Police, call (312) 355-5555 for emergencies or (312) 996-2830 for non-emergencies.
CONTACT THE OAE Title IX Coordinator, Rebecca Gordon, at (312) 996-8670 or email TitleIX@uic.edu to report sexual misconduct for investigation or to request faculty and staff training on Title IX.
TO TALK with someone confidentially about options -- faculty, staff or students can contact Andie Celerio at the Campus Advocacy Network at (312) 413-8206 or email can-appointment@uic.edu.
FOR CONFIDENTIAL counseling, contact Employee Assistance Service at (312) 996-3588 for faculty and staff.
AP RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
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Christopher Z. Mooney is
director of the Institute for Government and Public Affairs.
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By Susan S. Stevens
ASK THE EXPERTS is
a simplified way to explain the role of the Institute for Government and Public
Affairs.
“BASICALLY, we are the University of Illinois’
public policy think-tank, focusing on the State of Illinois,” said Christopher Z. Mooney, director of the
institute as well as a nationally recognized expert on comparative state
politics and government. The “top-notch” social science faculty transfers its
knowledge to the problems of the State.
“OUR MISSION is to inject nonpartisan evidence-based
information into the public policy conversation in Illinois,” Mooney said. The
Institute works with everyone from the general public to policymakers.
JIM EDGAR, former governor, is one of the experts.
Many of the experts are members of the U of I faculties at Chicago,
Urbana-Champaign, and Springfield. “The
faculty has a lot of knowledge, as
well as skills, about various aspects of the world that are relevant to public
policy in the State,” Mooney said. Three Academic Professionals and six Civil
Service employees assist the researchers.
“THEY LOOK at evaluating public policies that are
going to help protect Illinois’ health and economic welfare,” said Kelsey Kapolnek, coordinator of
communications and media at the Institute.
AMONG THE PROJECTS being examined:
- State budget process, looking at best practices and attempting to warn policymakers “you’ve got to watch out,” Mooney said. “They have created an economic model that is able to project State spending and revenue under different economic policies,” Kapolnek said.
- Early childhood education, trying to bring cutting-edge knowledge to child-care centers.
- Disparities of education and housing based on race, searching for what causes it.
- Climate change, and its current and future impact on Illinois.
- Health economics, examining health, insurance, and cost-effectiveness.
“WE DO NOT advocate for any particular issue,”
Kapolnek said. “We are nonpartisan, and we are looking at the issues from an
academic perspective.”
THE ROLE of the institute is “part of the
land-grant mission” with the University “giving back to the State that supports
it,” Mooney said.
APAC MEMBERS and members of the general public who
are interested in any of the topics can view more information on the website or
ask for position papers, Mooney said. “We are a public service unit, so we are
interested in helping everybody.” The website is www.igpa.uillinois.edu
KAPOLNEK CAN point questioners to the experts. She
can be reached at kjmccoy@uic.edu
or (312) 996-8854.
THE CONTINUING CRISIS
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Photo by L. Brian Stauffer
A legacy of giveaways to
gambling interests continues to haunt the pension system in Illinois, says John
W. Kindt, an emeritus professor of business and legal policy at the University
of Illinois in Champaign.
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REPORT OUTLINES State revenue options to avoid deep
budget cuts, May 6, 2015, Progress
Report: http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2015/05/05/report-outlines-state-revenue-options-avoid-deep-budget-cuts?utm_source=PI+Extra+5.6.15+-+2&utm_campaign=PI+email+5.6.15+-+2&utm_medium=email
GOVERNOR’S PENSION “fix” could backfire, April 15, 2015, Chicago Tribune:
STATE SENATOR plans to continue push for university
privatization, April 6, 2015, Associated
Press, http://www.dailyrepublicannews.com/article/20150406/NEWS/150409632.
CHANGE IN procurement laws may be coming, March
25, 2015, News-Gazette:
GAMBLING GIVEAWAYS pummel public pensions, March 24, 2015, News Bureau Illinois: http://news.illinois.edu/news/15/0324gambling_expansion_JohnKindt.html.
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