Explore leadership opportunities

Now is the ideal moment to appreciate the numerous reasons for gratitude, both in our personal lives and on our leadership paths.

Explore leadership opportunities

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Be happier today by sharing

When we choose to give, we improve our own happiness more than when we spend our resources on personal wants.

What brings you joy this season?

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Additional paid time off

UI recently announced that vacation eligible faculty and staff will be granted two extra days of paid leave.

2023 additional paid time off

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Benefits update: Mental health

The University of Iowa's policy on sick leave now clarifies that mental illness qualifies for sick leave in the same way as physical illness.

Read more about this policy update

News and updates

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Leadership Opportunities: December 2023

Friday, December 1, 2023
Year's end is a natural time to think about what's been, to appreciate and share gratitude with those around us, and to take time to relax and gear up for the beginning of another new year full of possibilities big and small; or, to reflect, recognize, and renew.

New supervisor training educates on well-being, mental health

Monday, November 27, 2023
The new course is designed for supervisors and is intended to improve their knowledge and skills around understanding and identifying mental health concerns.
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Ergonomics Program enhances employees' workspaces with comfort, efficiency

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The goal of ergonomics is to design workstations and spaces to fit individual needs and provide a comfortable environment for maximum productivity and efficiency.

2023 additional paid time off

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Employees participate in the 2023 Health and Well-Being Fair

Health fair brings campus together to encourage holistic well-being

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Faculty and staff had the opportunity to learn more about and interact with campus well-being resources at the 2023 Health and Well-Being Fair.

Events

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BUILD: Making the Paradigm Shift from Diversity to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00am to 12:00pm
The session is a collaboration between the Office of the Provost, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and University Human Resources. Within the session, participants will begin making the shift from diversity to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We will review tools, resources, and strategies for integrating DEI into unit plans. For units that do not have current DEI-related strategies to report, a FY19 action may include having a team of 2-3 individuals attend one of these workshops and...
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BMindful Holy Days: Buddha's Enlightenment Day (Buddhism)

Friday, December 8, 2023 (all day)
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events. BMindful does not include all religious holy days. It focuses on three major holy days for each faith—days when faith members may choose not to go to work or send their children to...
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BMindful Holy Days: Christmas (Christianity)

Monday, December 25, 2023 (all day)
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events. BMindful does not include all religious holy days. It focuses on three major holy days for each faith—days when faith members may choose not to go to work or send their children to...
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BMindful Holy Days: Christmas - Julian calendar (Orthodox Christianity)

Sunday, January 7, 2024 (all day)
University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events. BMindful does not include all religious holy days. It focuses on three major holy days for each faith—days when faith members may choose not to go to work or send their children to...
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BUILD: Beyond the Numbers

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 1:00pm to 4:00pm
This introductory workshop will provide a framework for understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of the university. Participants will explore and reflect on the role of identity in our personal and professional experiences. This session will also outline relevant resources and opportunities on campus. As part of the BUILD initiative, this session should be taken first.