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Thu, 11/14/2024
Celebrate International Education Week 2024 at KU!
International Education Week (IEW) is an annual event jointly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State that highlights the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide.
Thu, 11/14/2024
Upcoming DEIB Resources & Events | Fall 2024
The Campus Cupboard is a food pantry for KU students, faculty, staff, and affiliates. It was created to address and reduce food insecurity among our campus community. The Campus Cupboard is located on Level 4 of the Kansas Union and accessible from both the Student Involvement and Leadership Center and...
Mon, 07/29/2024
2024 Voting Information
The University of Kansas Staff Senate seeks to ensure that all KU employees are informed and have every opportunity to participate in the democratic process. Find information and links for voting information, dates, and policies.
Wed, 04/24/2024
Letter from the Incoming President | Spring 2024
Incoming Staff Senate President Teri Chambers writes to KU staff with an outlook on the body's work for 2024-2025.
Wed, 04/24/2024
Letter from the Outgoing President | Spring 2024
Outgoing Staff Senate President Chris Wallace writes to KU staff with an update on the body's work throughout 2023 and 2024.
Tue, 04/23/2024
Joining the Staff Senate D&I Committee
Are you interested in making sure our staff feel a sense of inclusion and belonging here at KU? The Staff Senate Diversity & Inclusion Committee needs you!
Tue, 04/23/2024
DEIB at KU Libraries: Advising Equity, Building Strategy, and Library Magic
Dean Carol Smith and Mike Broadwell, Executive Director of Administrative Services and Libraries Equity Advisor, spoke with us about recent updates and ongoing DEIB work at KU Libraries. We discussed how the new strategic plan will infuse DEIB work throughout to make the Libraries as successful and accessible as possible.
Tue, 04/23/2024
Utilizing Tuition Assistance for D&I Learning
Would you like to learn more about the theories and concepts that underpin DEIB work, or deepen your knowledge on a specific topic? Consider utilizing the Tuition Assistance Plan to enroll in one of the many courses offered at KU and Haskell.
Tue, 04/23/2024
The First Generation Faculty-Staff Identity Council Debuts
Read more about the newest addition to the Office of DEIB's faculty-staff identity councils!
Tue, 04/23/2024
Upcoming DEIB Resources & Events | Spring 2024
KU offers several self-governing councils for staff and faculty to network, find support, and advocate for their needs at the university. Find out more about each group and how to participate:...
Mon, 03/18/2024
Vote in the Staff Senate Elections | FY2024 Elections
University Governance encourages all staff members to vote in the Staff Senate elections. The ballot closes March 25th.
Tue, 02/20/2024
Staff Senate Call for Nominations | FY2024 Elections
University Governance encourages all staff members to nominate themselves or a colleague for Staff Senate. Nominations close March 4th.
Tue, 11/07/2023
Fulbright Program Opportunities for Staff
Learn about the flagship international and cultural exchange program of the U.S. federal government, particularly how it pertains to staff in research roles, leadership positions, and/or those who have a terminal degree. The next application deadline is Nov. 3, 2023.
Tue, 11/07/2023
Upcoming DEIB Resources & Events | Fall 2023
KU offers several self-governing councils for staff and faculty to network, find support, and advocate for their needs at the university. Find out more about each group and how to participate:...
Tue, 11/07/2023
The New Education & Training Program from the Office of DEIB
The Office of DEIB has recently updated their Education and Training Program for the KU community. We checked in with staff members from the office to learn about new resources and how staff can best utilize the programming.
Wed, 08/23/2023
Letter from the President | Fall 2023
Staff Senate President Chris Wallace writes to KU staff with an update on the body's recent activity and current focus.
Mon, 07/10/2023
Upcoming DEI Events & Resources | Summer 2023
In 1884, the Indian Industrial Training School, as it was then called, opened in Lawrence under control of the federal government. Over time, the same school, under the same government, has adapted and evolved into an institution of higher education that encourages and celebrates the cultures it was established to...
Mon, 07/10/2023
Interview with Ada Emmett, Ombuds
We’re checking in with KU’s Ombuds, Ada Emmett, to see how and when staff should use this office.
Mon, 07/10/2023
Interview with Lauren Jones McKown, Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights & Title IX
KU has a mix of offices charged with ensuring staff, faculty, and students can work, live, and study safely. Navigating which office handles what can be confusing, though. In this issue of The Lens, we talk with Lauren Jones McKown, Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights & Title IX, about how and when staff can engage with this office.
Tue, 11/15/2022
Social Service Assistance
Information on emergency shelters, utilities assistance, and more
Tue, 11/15/2022
Staff Spotlight: Anna Paradis
An interview with Anna Paradis (she/they), Graduate Student Services Coordinator, KU School of Music
Tue, 11/15/2022
The ADA RCEA at KU: Broadening Supportive Resources for the KU Community
An interview with Jeff Chasen, Assistant Vice Provost for Employee Growth, Development, Accessibility & Inclusion
Wed, 06/08/2022
Housing & Utility Assistance Resources for Staff
Helps renters get the assistance they need to avoid eviction or utility shutoff. KERA 2.4 is administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC). Eligibility criteria: Rent in Kansas; at least one household member has a financial hardship related to the COVID pandemic; your household’s 2020 or 2021 annual income falls...
Wed, 06/08/2022
Why Pronouns Matter
We’ve seen increased attention given to individuals’ pronouns over the past few years. Whether it’s on buttons or nametags or in email signatures, sharing the pronouns we use to identify ourselves has become more common. Why do they matter? How can sharing our pronouns make campus more inclusive for staff, faculty and students?
Wed, 06/08/2022
Staff Spotlight: KU Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
To reiterate what Assistant Vice Provost for DEIB, Erin Duran, stated in the fall 2021 issue of The Lens, the KU Office of DEIB is committed to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of the KU community, including staff from recruitment and hiring, to the offboarding experience, and everything in between. To further acquaint staff with the role of the Office of DEIB, the charts below illustrate the structure of the Office of DEIB.
Wed, 06/08/2022
The IZN Lab and DEIB
In fall of 2020, KU was competitively selected to be a part of the 18th cohort of universities from around the world participating in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) 2-year Internationalization Lab. What has followed has been a deep dive into KU’s internationalization efforts and capacities with a focus on how we lead as an internationally engaged research university.
Sun, 11/07/2021
November is Native American Heritage Month
We invite you to use November – Native American Heritage Month – to explore and support the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Native peoples.
Sun, 11/07/2021
Q&A with New Assistant Vice Provost for DEIB
Erin Duran joined the KU Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) as assistant vice provost in August 2021. He brings ten years of experience in diversity and inclusion to the position, which will focus on staff issues and initiatives at KU. We asked Erin to outline priority issues, his vision for the role, and the ways staff can support the work of DEIB at KU.
Sun, 11/07/2021
KU Transition to Postsecondary Education (TPE)
A win for DEI. Every. Single. Day. Providing an inclusive college education for students with intellectual disabilities.