Aug. 23, 2024

A university policy for minors on campus has been developed to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals, particularly younger visitors who may not be familiar with campus environments. Such a policy helps to establish clear guidelines for supervision, access and conduct, minimizing risks and ensuring that minors can participate in educational and recreational activities safely. It also protects the university by clearly outlining responsibilities and expectations for both the institution and those bringing minors onto campus. Please note that any event which is sponsored by Radford University or occurs on campus and uses university housing and facilities will need to be approved by Conference Services.

Last year, many public universities in Virginia experienced protests by students, faculty, staff and community members on their grounds. These events highlighted the need for more specific policies to guide universities in effective response practices. In response, the Office of the Attorney General reviewed policies across Virginia universities and compiled a set of ‘best practices,’ which all institutions have been asked to adopt before this fall semester. To comply with these recommendations, Radford University developed the Face Concealment Policy, aligning with existing Virginia law but tailored to our university context. This policy applies to everyone on campus, including students, employees and visitors.

Both new policies can be found on the University Policies Webpage.

You can help recognize the outstanding effort demonstrated by your colleagues with the new “We Are Radford” employee recognition program. We’re looking for those who uphold the core values of the university, including:

To be eligible, nominees must have served at least one year at Radford University and be full-time employees. Those employees chosen will be recognized university-wide and receive a branded fleece blanket.

Bookstore services for Radford University at Carilion (RUC) and the Roanoke Higher Education Center (RHEC) will be changing for the upcoming academic year. The bookstore, previously located at the RUC site, will no longer be open.

In lieu of the physical bookstore, students can access the OneCampus portal to view and purchase the books/materials that are specified for their classes.

Please let students know the following details about services previously available through the bookstore.

For more information, contact the main campus bookstore at 540-831-7110.

The website redesign project team continues to make good progress on Phase 2 (migrating the remaining websites to the new design). They expect to complete Phase 2 this fall and appreciate your patience as they focus on this crucial task. The team will begin to train content owners and content editors in September, enabling them to make updates to their respective sites. This training effort will continue throughout the fall for successive groups of owners and editors whose sites have gone live in the new design.

In the meantime, please remember to submit requests for web edits in the following manner. 

The Office of Marketing and Communication will take headshot photos for any new employees who need one for the website directory, as well as for returning employees who would like a more current photo for the directory. If you are interested in having your photo taken, please come to the Photo Studio (adjacent to the Marketing and Communication suite 115 on the first floor of Martin Hall) during one of the following times:

The Center for Career and Talent Development will host the Radford University Fall Student Employment Fair on Friday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third floor of Russell Hall. Participants will find opportunities to explore on-campus work study positions, off-campus part-time local positions and virtual micro internships. Please let your students know about this great opportunity to get involved and work in our communities. Students should preregister for this free event on Handshake.

Radford University’s Office of Human Resources is excited to announce a new learning platform exclusively designed to enhance professional development opportunities for our university employees. Set to debut soon, this platform is tailored to support your career growth, offering a wide range of courses and resources to help you advance in your career.

This new tool is all about you – empowering you to take charge of your professional development with flexible, self-paced learning options. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills in leadership, explore the latest advancements in your area of expertise or even branch out into new fields, this platform has something for everyone.

The platform features an intuitive interface, making it easy to find and enroll in courses that fit your schedule and career goals. You’ll have access to a wealth of interactive content, including video tutorials, case studies and peer collaboration opportunities. Plus, with real-time feedback and progress tracking, you can stay motivated and see how far you’ve come.

This is an exciting step forward in our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence within our university community. We believe that by investing in your development, we’re not just enhancing individual careers—we’re also building a stronger, more dynamic university for everyone.

Stay tuned for more details of this new opportunity. The future of professional development is here, and we’re excited to embark on this journey with you.

After a brief hiatus during the summer, Radford University’s Office of Human Resources is excited to provide the following training opportunities. Use the links provided to view course descriptions and objectives. To register, select the course title link and then select the link for registration.

To support the university community with viable resources, the Radford University Office of Accounting Services will offer Chrome River Travel Training and Food and Beverage Training monthly this fall via Zoom.

The September training sessions will be:

To attend a session, e-mail travel@radford.edu with the subject line “Training.” In the body of the e-mail, indicate if you would like to attend the Chrome River Travel Training session or the Food and Beverage Training session. You may also indicate in the e-mail that you would like to attend both sessions.

Each Zoom session is limited to 20 participants. Once your e-mail request is approved, you will receive a link to attend the requested session.

In anticipation of the opening of the Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity, the Office of Procurement and Contracts is announcing the launch of a new process for managing updates to and creating ‘Ship To’ addresses in eVA. This new procedure will streamline the process, replacing the previous e-mail-based system.

Going forward, please complete the Radford University-eVA Address Change Request Form, which will automatically pull the necessary information to ensure efficient handling by the eVA data manager. This form can be accessed on the eVA Resources page of the Radford procurement website.

Suppose you are interested in finding a potential sponsor to support your research, scholarship or creative activity or have found an opportunity but need help writing your grant. In that case, the Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants Management (SPGM) is here to help.

Reach out to Tom Cruise, director of SPGM, at 540-831-5479 or by e-mail at tcruise@radford.edu to learn more about the support you can receive on building your grant application from Hanover Research grant consultants.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) invites faculty, staff and students to our signature fall events. More information about these events is available by contacting OURS at ours@radford.edu, 540-831-5537 or by visiting Whitt Hall 118.

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants Management (SPGM) would like to remind faculty who are interested in internal funding to check out the Radford University SEED Grant Program.

SPGM is accepting applications for the program from Sept. 15, 2024, through April 15, 2025. For more information, contact Tom Cruise, director of SPGM, at 540-831-5479 or by e-mail at tcruise@radford.edu.

Academic Technologies has training opportunities on a variety of topics coming up in September. Click on the corresponding link to register. All sessions are in Walker Hall 275 on the main campus, with the option to join remotely.