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Welcome to the Staff Connection
Communication
 With
a newly elected board, come new ideas, one of which is the
Staff Connection.
During the last retreat specific goals were including: Advocacy, Communication,
Compensation and Staff Development.
In keeping with Alliance goals of improved communication, we will
distribute the organization's new Staff Connection newsletter on a
monthly basis. Please feel free to write us with any
questions or comments.
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| Advocacy
 Nominations
are now being accepted for the
2002 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence, and are due no later
than Dec. 1st. The purpose of the prize is to recognize and
reward an individual who has demonstrated excellence in support of the
University of Alaska. Any individual, regardless of University
affiliation, is eligible for nomination for the prize, which carries
with it a $15,000 award for the recipient. Nomination
forms can be printed, filled out and sent to the following,
depending on your constituent group: Faculty Alliance, Jackie Pflaum;
Student Government, Joe Hardenbrook; & Staff Alliance,
Robert Sewell.
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Compensation
 Department
of Information Systems has been the study focus for the
classification system which the University of Alaska is currently
considering. This system would "cluster" like jobs
together providing for a single hierarchical classification
throughout the entire MAU. According to
Janet Jacobs, Executive
Director for Human Resources, the system would solidify "ability, qualifications, tasks and responsibilities."
Concerns have been raised as to the cost of implementing such a program.
Even though Jacobs agrees initial implementation may cost more
upfront, the system would eventually save the University money while
providing employees with more benefits.
[Full story]
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Staff Development
 The
Human Resources office is preparing to launch the Professional
Development Training program in October. Orientation presentations
will be given as an introduction to all university employees.
Melissa Hill, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for UA, expresses that, "This is an exciting time to
be part of the University of Alaska System. It's a win-win
for employees and the University when administration invests
in our future."
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