On Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 9-10, KU Lawrence and Edwards will participate in a Mock Site Visit Review for the university's reaffirmation of accreditation. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to participate. There are several open forums for members of the KU community throughout the day at the Kansas Memorial Union on Sept. 9. The complete schedule is available online. Please participate in open sessions that work for your schedule.

Some simple ways to prepare are to study the university’s Mission and IRISE Values, review the KU Lawrence and Edwards Vision and Jayhawks Rising strategic plan, and know the six Institutional Learning Goals.

Registration for the 2024 Staff Leadership Summit opens Sept. 5 via MyTalent. HR will send a registration link Thursday morning. You can register to attend in person or virtually.

Staff are invited to gather for the Summit on Sept. 26 at the Kansas Memorial Union on the Lawrence campus to network and learn from KU colleagues about the Power of Human Connection.

Check-in is from 8:15 to 9 a.m. The Summit runs from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Lunch is provided. Questions? Contact hrdept@ku.edu.

The Bales Choral Society is a new KU faculty and staff choir beginning later this fall. Auditions will be held Sept. 3-5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Bales Recital Hall. Sign up for an audition today!

Enjoy meeting others from across campus while engaging with graduate students who will direct the choir under the guidance of Michael Bauer, professor of organ & church music.

Developed through collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners, the 2025 KU IT Strategic Plan is based on three guiding principles — Empower, Innovate, and Transform. The plan will drive IT's strategy and operational imperatives supporting Jayhawks Rising. 

Visit KU IT to learn how the strategic plan empowers KU to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each member and advances society.

Performance evaluations for all unclassified professional staff and university support staff were due to be completed in the MyTalent system on Aug. 28. Supervisors who still need to complete the process for their staff should finish it as soon as possible.

The annual evaluation is important to provide feedback to direct reports and discuss and agree upon work and development goals for the year ahead. If you have any questions about the process or the MyTalent system, please contact hrdept@ku.edu

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 persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective 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 (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

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