This fall KU will launch a pilot of the Math Pathways & Math/English Co-Requisite Education initiative. The goals of the initiative, required by the Kansas Board of Regents, are to:

Academic Affairs and the Office of the University Registrar will host workshops this spring to prepare units for full implementation in fall 2026. Visit the KU Core website to learn more. 

Academic program review and degree-level assessment are both critical components of KU’s HLC accreditation. Do you know the difference between the two?  Have you familiarized yourself with the new academic program review process?  Are you up to speed on the new 4-year degree-level assessment cycle? Take a few minutes to review the information before the HLC visit March 3-5.

KU IT and Procurement have partnered to streamline the process for purchasing technology, such as computers, software, IT professional services and more. If you are planning to purchase technology, be sure to read the article “Basics and How to Buy” to learn more about the steps you need to take. Additional information on the purchasing process can be found in the article “Completing the Technology Procurement Request Form.” 

The Campus Cupboard, located on the fourth level of the Kansas Union, is a satellite pantry of Just Food, a food bank in Lawrence that serves partners across Douglas County. As part of an agreement with Just Food, the Campus Cupboard is the only recognized food pantry on the Lawrence campus. 

To ensure regulations and policies about the safe handling, storage and dispensing of food are followed, individuals and KU units should avoid donating food directly to students and instead direct them to the Campus Cupboard. Donations to the Campus Cupboard can be made between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Fridays. Non-perishable items can be left in donation bins outside. You can also donate funds through KU Endowment or purchase items from the Campus Cupboard’s Amazon Wishlist.

From noon Thursday, Feb. 20 to noon Friday, Feb. 21, Jayhawks around the world will come together to celebrate the people and programs they love at KU, while creating lasting change by supporting hundreds of amazing causes. There are many ways you can get involved: 

On Feb. 14, Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer, Vice Chancellor of Research Shelley Hooks and Associate Vice Chancellor for Federal Relations Kyle Christian held a virtual town hall to discuss recent executive orders and answer the community’s questions on the potential impacts on KU’s research enterprise. A recording of the town hall is available online (KU login required).

The first part of the annual employee required trainings will be assigned in My Talent on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The IT Security Awareness module must be completed by Tuesday, March 25, per the Required Training Policy.

The Harassment Prevention and Impact and Belonging training modules will be released later this year after further review and development in accordance with federal guidance.  

Check your inbox for an additional email with instructions on how to access and complete the IT Security Awareness training.

What is one KU department’s unwanted furniture, equipment or office supplies can become another department’s treasure.

KU Surplus will pick up reusable items in good condition for free if they are on the Lawrence campus. Other departments and the public can purchase these items, or they can be donated to nonprofits approved by the KU Property Accounting Services Department. 

Items from off-campus individuals or businesses are not accepted. For more information, visit the KU Surplus website.  

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