Announcements

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New Staff Performance Review System Goes Live

An ad hoc committee with representatives from across campus collaborated with HR to develop the new approach.

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Progress on Updating Core Curriculum Continues

Ongoing work to reform the general education curriculum got a boost recently with Dr. Erik Peterson named as an associate provost for general education.

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Spring Break: What’s Open, What’s Closed on Campus

Most offices will be closed during spring break, but some services will have adjusted hours.

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6 Students, 3 Faculty Receive Premier Awards, UA’s Top Honors

The honorees will be recognized during the Premier Awards banquet on March 2 at Hotel Capstone.

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UA Participates in ACHE Free App Week

The University of Alabama will take part in the Alabama Commission on Higher Education’s Free App Week Feb. 20-24.

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Core Curriculum Reform Advancing

Dr. Chapman Greer has been appointed associate provost for general education, and a steering committee has formed.

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UA Hosting 22nd Annual Alabama Autism Conference Feb. 24

The mission of the conference is to help educate medical professionals, service providers, parents and teachers in addition to developing relationships across the state.

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Two Transformative Initiatives Honor Sen. Shelby’s Historic Support

Thanks to the visionary leadership of recently retired U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, two new initiatives will enhance UA’s mission to educate tomorrow’s leaders and innovators.

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UA Hosting 15th Annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference Jan. 26-27

The 15th Annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference will be held at the Bryant Conference Center Jan. 26-27.

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UA Improves Annual Leave Accrual for Non-Exempt Employees

Regular, benefits-eligible non-exempt employees are now able to accrue more leave earlier in their service with UA.