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NSCM eUpdate October 26, 2020
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the Nicholson School of Communication and Media currently has five openings? NSCM is currently looking for visiting instructors or lecturers for film and mass media, games and interactive media and FIEA, as well as an administrative coordinator and a broadcast production specialist.
If you're interested in seeing more about the listings, please click below:
NOW YOU KNOW!
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Message from the CECS Dean — Michael Georgiopoulos
Dear colleagues,
I would like to draw your attention to an idea started at UCF, back in Fall 2017, whose ambitious goal was the creation of an Academy of Science Engineering of Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) with the intent of bringing together all the National Academy members that work and/or reside in the State of Florida. ASEMFL was founded in 2018 at the University of Central Florida. ASEMFL’s inaugural members (140 of them) hold the highest career distinction in the United States as members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. National Academy members who live or work in Florida have automatic membership in ASEMFL and represent universities, public agencies and private industry statewide.
ASEMFL members are committed to addressing key issues and challenges impacting Florida, from COVID-19, the environment, sustainable energy, healthcare, transportation and more, by producing cutting-edge unbiased studies. ASEMFL’s 15-member inaugural board represents Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of South Florida; 3RAM Group LLC, EOvation Advisors, LLC, Innovia, LLC, and the Optical Society of America. See the ASEMFL website for board members, their affiliations and biographies.
In ASEMFL’s First Annual Meeting, November 7, 2020, to be held virtually, ASEMFL will induct 22 new members to honor their career achievements and expand the organization’s collective expertise. The 2020 inductees were selected for their significant contributions to their fields. This is an abridged virtual meeting that includes a keynote by Dr. Leroy Hood (member of NAS, NAE and NAM) and induction of new ASEMFL members. Leroy Hood’s bio, title and abstract of talk can be found at: Lee Hood, Bio, Talk. The meeting is free-of-charge and open to all. Interested participants can RSVP at the ASEMFL Inaugural Meeting webpage.
The program and registration information can be found at ASEMFL Annual Meeting.
A pdf invite can be found here.
We would be honored if you are able to virtually join the ASEMFL Inaugural Annual Meeting on November 7, 2020. We would also welcome the opportunity of you inviting other colleagues of yours who might be interested in attending the ASEMFL Inaugural Annual Meeting on November 7, 2020.
Regards,
Michael Georgiopoulos
ASEMFL Executive Director
Dean CECS, UCF
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Technical Assistance for COVID-19 Self-Checker App
Technical assistance questions should be submitted through the Technical Assistance link at the bottom of the questionnaire. These new calls are routed to the Service Desk first and then triaged over to the ServiceNow Team for 2nd level support if needed.
If the individual has an access issue on their device and can’t reach that link on the device or website, they can send an email to us placing a ticket, itsupport@ucf.edu, and we can route it as described above.
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Retirement@Work is coming soon – what you need to know
Managing your UCF voluntary 403(b) plan will soon be simpler. Beginning November 17, 2020, you will have access to the Retirement@Work online retirement plan portal. It brings all of your UCF voluntary 403(b) plan account information together, regardless of investment provider – AIG (formerly VALIC), Fidelity or TIAA.
Please note that the UCF voluntary 403(b) plan is separate from the Florida Retirement System (FRS), State University System Optional Retirement Program (SUSORP) and FICA Replacement plan. Contributions to a voluntary 403(b) account are in addition to the FRS, SUSORP and FICA Replacement plans.
WHAT’S CHANGING
With Retirement@Work, you can manage your contributions online in one spot at your convenience, making it easier for you to:
- Track your progress: Get a snapshot of all your investments and view current and past transactions.
- Make informed decisions: Learn more about the UCF 403(b) retirement plan and use calculators and other tools to help plan for your retirement.
- Take action: Change your contribution amount or how it is split among your selected investment provider(s).
WHAT’S NOT CHANGING
While you will have access to all of your investments in one location, these things will not change:
- The contribution amount coming from your paycheck each pay period
- Your investment choices
- Your beneficiary designations
QUIET PERIOD
While the new system is being set up, there will be a blackout period beginning November 6, 2020, and ending November 16, 2020, during which you will not be able to make changes to your UCF voluntary 403(b) contribution rate or enroll in the plan. Please make sure you submit any changes (start, stop or modify contribution amount) using the current process (instructions here) no later than November 5, 2020. Once the new Retirement@Work system is live, you will be able to make changes again.
GETTING STARTED
Once the Retirement@Work website is available, you will receive another email with instructions on how to log in and utilize the system. There is nothing you need to do at this point. For plan related questions, contact UCF HR Benefits at (407) 823-2771 or Benefits@ucf.edu.
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Specialty AI Computing Facility
The University of Florida has built a new computer configured specifically for AI-related work. They have offered to share it with others in the SUS. For research purposes, there is a user rate. For educational purposes, they will allow up to three courses per semester at no charge. Details are attached. Please share this information with potentially interested faculty and departments.
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November Training Opportunities
The following workshops are scheduled in November. Please share this information with your organization and post the attached fliers as appropriate. Many of our courses fill up fast, so please encourage employees to enroll as soon as possible.
Performance Appraisal Training (PER067) – for Supervisors*
November 4 or 18, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Fostering a Civil Workplace (LDR012) – for Supervisors
November 10, 8:30 a.m. - noon
Giving & Receiving Feedback (PER201) – for All Employees*
November 12, 8:30 a.m. - noon
Civility at Work (PER230) – for Non-supervisory Employees
November 17, 8:30 a.m. - noon
Workers’ Compensation (PER114) – for HR Liaisons and Supervisors
November 17, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The Practical Coach™ (LDR008) – for Supervisors*
Reminder: LinkedIn Learning is a great resource for just-in-time training at your fingertips! Start learning here: https://dl.ucf.edu/lynda
* DID YOU KNOW? “Performance Appraisal Training,” Giving and Receiving Feedback,” and “The Practical Coach™” are three of the four courses required for our Performance Management Certification Program. There will also be another session scheduled in December. Complete all four courses in a 12-month timeframe and receive a certificate!
All workshops will be facilitated via Zoom.
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Chair/Director REGULAR Meeting — October 21, 2020
Please find the Minutes from the Chair/Director meeting held Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in the button below. Minutes are also available on the Nicholson Resource website.
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In an effort to ensure faculty and staff have a confidential way to share their thoughts/concerns and/or suggestions for improving the school’s operations/functions, a ‘virtual suggestion box’ has been created.
To access this, please click here or the button below.
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