Student Recreation and Wellness is here to help you achieve your fitness goals |
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The Radford University Department of Student Recreation and Wellness is here to help you hit the ground running with your fitness and wellness goals. All faculty and staff are invited to continue taking advantage of the free open recreation hours and fitness classes offered in Peters Hall this semester.
Expanded open recreation hours at Peters Hall are now in effect. The fitness center is open for faculty and staff use during the following hours:
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Monday - Friday, 6-8 a.m. and noon-2 p.m.
- Monday - Thursday, 4-7:30 p.m.
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In addition, Student Recreation and Wellness plans to continue offering virtual BODYPUMP classes. The days and times are still being determined, pending availability of the C040 Activity Space. More details are coming soon.
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Monday, Sept. 2 has been designated as a holiday to commemorate Labor Day. Offices will be closed, and no classes will be held.
If you are required to work, instructions regarding the completion of timesheets will be provided during the upcoming pay cycle. For further details about upcoming holidays, the Human Resources website has the alternate holiday schedule. This schedule encompasses holidays recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as additional days approved by the governor. The holidays are listed on the days on which Radford University observes them. If the university remains open on a holiday, employees must receive the supervisor’s approval to take time off.
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Career and Talent Development fall event reminders |
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The Radford University Office of Career and Talent Development will be hosting events in September to help students explore and plan their career options. Please let your students know about these upcoming events.
Marketing & Management Employer Showcase
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Kyle Hall 340, main campus in Radford
A variety of alumni and talent managers will be recruiting students for internships and opportunities and host a career panel presentation and networking session. All majors are welcome to attend.
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Fall Career Expo 2024
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 4-7 p.m.
Kyle Hall 340, main campus in Radford
The Career Expo will give students an unparalleled opportunity to network, explore various career avenues and connect with recruiters in a variety of career fields. All majors and school year levels are invited to attend this event.
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Mark your calendars for Common Grounds discussion on Sept. 3
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The Civil Discourse and Freedom of Expression Working Group is pleased to announce the first Common Grounds discussion of the year. The discussion, which will consider how we can talk about the election across political differences, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 4-5 p.m. in the Information Literacy Classroom B of McConnell Library (third floor). Free coffee and bakery items will be served. Common Grounds is designed to build our community’s capacity to converse and collaborate across differences.
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This event is open to students, faculty and staff and will include coffee and baked goods from Arabica.
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Through the work of several committees, work groups and meetings with all constituent groups, the Radford University Office of Human Resources has concluded the compensation study with Gallagher Consulting and developed approved pay structures for all positions at the university. The structures, comparator groups and other information related to the study are available on the D2L course “Radford University Classification/Compensation Study.”
Findings
The study indicated that Radford University is competitive when compared to the market and did not reveal any immediate need for across-the-board pay increases. However, there were some specific jobs recommended for pay adjustments. With that finding, changes to pay were determined by comparing an employee’s salary with the minimum salary of the pay band and the salary expected based on years of service in the current position, title and role. To determine expected salary, a 1% increase above the minimum salary for each year of service within the current position, title and role was added to the minimum salary.
The following examples will help explain the methodology used:
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Example 1 - Pay Increase: An employee has been in their current position, title and role for 10 years and currently earns $46,000 per year. The minimum salary for their position, as determined by the new compensation structure, is $44,000. For every year in the job, the expected minimum salary would increase 1% more than the minimum (10 years=10%), which adds $4,400 to the $44,000. This means the expected salary should be $48,400. Since the employee is currently earning less than that, the employee’s salary would be increased to $48,400.
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Example 2 - No Pay Increase: An employee has been in their current position, title and role for 10 years and currently earns $50,000 per year. The minimum salary for their position, as determined by the new compensation structure, is $44,000. For every year in the job, the expected minimum salary would increase 1% more than the minimum (10 years=10%), which adds $4,400 to the $44,000. This means the expected salary should be $48,400. Since the employee is currently earning more than that, the employee’s salary would remain at $50,000 with no increase.
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Next Steps
Prior to Sept. 10, all classified, AP and T&R faculty will be notified via e-mail of the outcome of the compensation study, including what, if any, increase in salary will occur. Any changes in salary will be reflected in the Sept. 30 paycheck.
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Read the Center for Diversity and Inclusion’s August/September newsletter |
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The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) is excited to share the first edition of its newsletter with the university community. Through this bimonthly communication, the CDI will provide updates about the different opportunities for students and employees to celebrate our differences as well as our shared values. The newsletter also highlights resources and programs offered by the center – from cultural events to workshops promoting understanding and constructive dialogue.
Be sure to read the August/September issue and opt in to receive future editions.
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Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning’s Word Festival coming in October |
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The Radford University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) will hold the ninth annual Word Festival in October.
The Word Festival is a “vocabulary video” contest in which participants create 20-second films expressing the meaning of a word. Students will have the entire month of October to create and submit their films. Contest participation regularly features individual students as well as entire classes. In addition to Radford University students, all regional K-12 and higher ed students are invited to participate. There are elementary, intermediate, high school and college/university participation divisions. All submissions are completed online, and entries are judged by a panel of Radford alumni for award recognition.
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You’re invited: join CITL’s book groups |
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