CLAS Staff Council partnered with members of the University of Iowa Staff Council January 24th to assemble kits for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program.

CLAS Staff Council elections will take place in March. Candidate information will be published the first week and voting will take place the second week.

What's going on? This month we would like to highlight the results of the visioning workshop from September where staff volunteers shared their experiences, ideas, and plans for the College. Also, we keep learning from our colleagues. Don’t miss the interviews with Shonda Monette and Lindsay Vella!

The Mary Louise Kelley Professional Development Award supports the commitment of CLAS staff to job-related continuing education, training, and professional activity. Staff members in the College may apply for this award to help defray the costs of coursework, workshops, training opportunities on or off campus, or attendance at regional, national, or international meetings. Application Deadline: Friday, November 11, 2022

CLAS Wellness Week, from October 24th till October 27th. Activities are designed for UI employees to invest in their well-being, learn about wellness benefits available to you, be active, and connect with colleagues.

The purpose of the workshop was to develop input and recommendations for the Dean’s Office representing the views of the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences staff on the following topics: Communication within the college; hybrid work arrangements; staff contributions to the Strategic Plan and DEI; performance reviews. CLAS staff council and CLAS staff volunteers met on September 16.

Whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or even taking a much-needed day away, this month is all about “dipping your toes” in learning from thought leaders near and far.

As the university celebrates its 175th anniversary, we are charting a course that will build on our extraordinary history to lead us into an even brighter future.  We will advance excellence in our core missions, accelerate progress in areas of strategic importance, and establish the University of Iowa as a destination of first choice for talented faculty, staff, and students.  Development of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan will be grounded in continuous campus feedback from students, faculty, staff, and external groups.

The University of Iowa will assess its campus climate for all stakeholders every two years. For the administration of the Faculty and Staff 2020 Campus Climate Survey, a team of partners from across campus formed in fall 2019 to reshape the previous survey instrument and process. The goal of this group was to help enhance the University of Iowa community’s understanding of strengths and areas of growth related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In the Spring 2022 Newsletter, you will find ideas for ways you can start making healthy habits part of your regular routine. Check out tips and resources for eating healthy, and select recipes from around the globe on pages 4-8. Learn about opportunities to explore campus this spring and summer, and boost your physical and mental well-being with the Tree Tours and liveWELL Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt.