In October, the Campus Constituent Survey Implementation Team provided updates addressing recommendations from the most recent faculty and staff job satisfaction surveys. At the 2024 State of the Campus address, Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer spoke about the importance of the campus constituent surveys for creating a healthier workplace culture. The process is also designed to improve transparency and leadership accountability.

These surveys and the engagement process have led to specific compensation adjustments for faculty and staff. In addition, several activities have been developed to enhance wellness resources and activities for KU staff and faculty, including wellness workshops with campus partners, CPR training, extended coverage of the Crops to Campus CSA program, an essential cooking skills class and more.

Visit the Campus Constituent Surveys online document for current recommendations and status updates.

University staff have the opportunity to build their leadership capacity, gain experience to grow their careers and work on a collaborative campus project. 

The Staff Fellows Program is open to staff employees at all levels of the organization who are interested in growing their familiarity with campus, engaging university senior leaders and exploring leadership through mentoring, assigned readings and project work. Visit the Staff Fellows Program webpage to learn more about the 2025 Staff Fellows project and how to apply. Applications are accepted until Nov. 25.

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, Evergy will perform work that requires power to several buildings to be temporarily shut off; all heating and cooling systems, lighting and general-purpose outlets will be out of service. Emergency backup power will not be affected. Power is expected to be restored by 8 p.m. Work Management will send updates as soon as information becomes available. For questions, contact facilities@ku.edu

The following buildings will be affected: Hill Engineering Research and Development Center, Kurata Building/EHS, Library Annex, Multidisciplinary Research Building, Nichols Hall, Pharmacy Building, Shankel Structural Biology Center, Structural Testing and Student Projects Facility, Warehouse and Shop Facility.

In 2022, the National Institute of Student Success (NISS) provided KU and six other KBOR institutions with strategic recommendations to drive student success and enhance students’ experience at KU.

These recommendations have resulted in some of our most critical improvements for student success, such as enhancing financial wellness support and student pathways, aligning academic advising and improving student communications. To learn more about KU's partnership with NISS and how this work aligns with Jayhawks Rising, visit academicsuccess.ku.edu.

Nominations for the Team of the Year award are open until Jan. 31, 2025. The award recognizes the collective efforts of a team that worked to complete a project directly related to the university’s mission, goals or directives.

Any group of three or more members is eligible for consideration. Project participants may also be drawn from a cross-section of University departments.

Complete this form to nominate a team.

Several senior leaders and staff from the Office of Research have moved to suites 151 and 158 in Strong Hall. As an AAU institution, research is at the heart of KU’s identity, mission and activity. Being centrally located on campus will allow the Office of Research to better serve KU’s expanding research enterprise.

In early 2025, staff who support sponsored projects, compliance and communications will move to the south wing on the second floor in Carruth-O’Leary Hall.

Your KU email account is the official channel for important university communications.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or online and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or online.

The University of Kansas is a public institution governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.