Radford University’s Winter Commencement ceremonies are quickly approaching, with the graduate ceremony taking place on Friday, Dec. 8, and the undergraduate ceremony on Saturday,
Dec. 9.
Details about the ceremonies are now available on the Winter Commencement page on the Radford University website.
On the page, you’ll find links to:
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- A schedule of events
- Graduating student information
- Information for those visiting the main campus
- Faculty, staff and administration information
- Livestream information for those who want to watch the event online
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Over the last several months, you may have heard about the FAFSA simplification process and the coming changes to how students apply for and be determined eligible for financial aid. As a valued partner, the Radford University Financial Aid Office wants to make sure you’re aware of what’s coming and how that will impact the campus community.
The most important information to know and share is that:
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- The 2024-25 FAFSA will open for completion by Dec. 31.
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The new FAFSA will be reduced from over 100 questions to under 50 questions.
- Radford University’s FAFSA priority deadline is March 1, 2024.
- We encourage students to submit their applications before returning to school for spring semester.
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The online 2024-25 FAFSA will be “role-based” for individuals who are required to provide information on the FAFSA (student, student’s spouse and/or parent). All users will be expected to:
- Create their own FSA ID and password to log in.
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Everyone, whether or not they have a Social Security number, will be required to have an FSA ID to access and complete the online FAFSA.
- Provide their own information on the FAFSA.
- Only be able to see questions that relate to their specific role.
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The final calculation by the FAFSA application is no longer called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Rather, it will be called the Student Aid Index (SAI) to more accurately describe how that number is used to determine financial aid eligibility.
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The Financial Aid Office appreciates your partnership and looks forward to partnering with you to support Radford University students.
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Deadlines for Timesheets and Leave Reports Reminder |
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As a reminder, with the upcoming campus closures and holidays, timesheet and leave report due dates for full-time employees have been modified. Please see the deadlines below for the remainder of the calendar year. It is critically important that timesheets and leave reports are submitted and approved by these deadlines to ensure timely payment to employees. Supervisors, if you are unable to approve timesheets by the due date, please be sure to inform your proxy so they can approve accordingly.
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Full-Time Classified Staff Timesheets or Leave Reports
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Pay period
Nov. 25 - Dec. 9
Dec. 10 - 24
Dec. 25 - Jan. 9
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| Employee submits by 5 p.m.
Dec. 8
Dec. 18
Jan. 9
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| Supervisor approval by noon
Dec. 11
Dec. 19
Jan. 10
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A/P and 12-Month T/R Faculty Leave Reports
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Leave Period
Nov. 10 - Dec. 9
Dec. 10 - Jan. 9
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| Employee submits by 5 p.m.
Dec. 8
Jan. 9
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| Supervisor approval by noon
Dec. 11
Jan. 10
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Hours for a portion of these pay periods will need to be estimated and submitted early. If necessary, adjustments to estimates for actual leave and hours worked will occur in the subsequent pay period.
Contact the Office of Human Resources at 540-831-5008 or hr@radford.edu if adjustments are necessary.
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President's Holiday Reception
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President Bret Danilowicz and First Lady Kay Danilowicz invite all Radford University students, faculty and staff to a holiday reception on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Joseph P. Scartelli Atrium in the Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts on the main campus in Radford.
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A shuttle will be provided from Radford University Carilion to main campus for the event.
If you would like to ride the shuttle, please RSVP to president.invite@radford.edu or call 540-831-5403.
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Behavioral Ninjas Training Workshop
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Radford University’s Office of Human Resources has opened registration for the training workshop “Behavioral Ninjas: Making the World a Better Place, One Behavior at a Time.” Both in-person and Zoom options are available.
Course description:
Based on the book “5 Chairs 5 Choices” by Louise Evans. Becoming a behavioral ninja means having the skills and awareness to effectively communicate with anyone, no matter their personality or communication style. The workshop explores universal principles that can be applied to all facets of life, from dealing with crucial conversations to strengthening relationships. The concept of “Behavioral Ninjas: Making the World a Better Place One Behavior at a Time” is to provide us the opportunity to choose our reactions to more positively impact the behaviors of those around us.
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The impact of using these principles in the workplace is significant. The higher the level of toxic behaviors, the lower the level of productivity and the greater likelihood of poor morale. By mastering these concepts and becoming behavioral ninjas, individuals can create a positive work environment that fosters productivity, goodwill, and success!
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- Identify five behavioral choices.
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Describe their own typical responses.
- Choose positive behaviors they want to practice.
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