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Encouraging Employee Development

Categories: Supervisors

University employees have access to trainings and professional development opportunities. Occasionally, employees may need additional encouragement to enroll in a course. Supervisors can provide this push by forwarding training opportunities, setting aside time specifically for training, and having a conversation regarding their employee’s professional and personal goals and the support they may need to reach […]

Updated Leave Donation Forms

Categories: Employees, Staff, Total Rewards

How UND staff members take care of each other when they need it most The Donated Leave process allows eligible staff who have run out of leave to continue receiving a paycheck while they are out of work.  Receiving staff may receive up to 693 hours (prorated for part-time staff) in a 12 month period […]

Engaging the UND Community

Categories: Supervisors

Building Connections with Our Community Fostering connections at UND and beyond! We encourage supervisors and leaders to connect with local community newsletters and alerts as an easy way to stay informed about what’s happening around Grand Forks and the greater community. This not only helps with recruiting new employees to the area but also enhances […]

Policy Highlight: Tuition Waivers

Categories: Policy/Procedures, Supervisors

Concise insights into the policies that impact our workplace and empower our employees. Each month, the Office of Human Resources will highlight a policy, enhancing awareness and ensuring leaders are well-informed. This will provide education and clarification to supervisors on policies relevant to to managing employees at the University. Additionally, this series of articles will […]

Tickets available for the 2025 Staff Recognition Luncheon

Categories: Employees

The Office of Human Resources is again excited to invite all UND employees to attend the 2025 Staff Recognition Ceremony at the University of North Dakota. Recognized are those staff members who have achieved major milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service. Staff Awards In addition to […]

Summer 2025 Tuition Waiver Application is OPEN

Categories: Employees

Start using one of the many great perks of being a UND employee! The application period for the Summer 2025 Tuition Waiver is now open. Employee Tuition Waivers Apply for an Employee Tuition Waiver today. Employee Waivers are due May 23, 2025. Review the instructions to begin, and ensure you review the relevant policy to […]

Unlocking UND: the Teaching, Transformation and Development Academy

Categories: Employees

How TTaDA Empowers UND’s Campus and Our Community Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Lifelong Learning At the University of North Dakota (UND), the Teaching Transformation and Development Academy (TTaDA) unites the expertise of the Office of Extended Learning (OEL), Academic Technologies, the Writing Center, Faculty and Staff Development, and Instructional Design and offers comprehensive support to […]

Meal Plan Payroll Deduction

Categories: Employees, Payroll

Faculty and Staff now have the option to purchase a meal plan using a payroll deduction. The University of North Dakota agrees to provide a meal plan during the contract period in exchange for payment. Forms received by the 5th of the month will have their first deduction taken out on the 15th, with meals […]

Microsoft Training Opportunities

Categories: Employees, Software

As a UND Hawk at Work, you have access to Microsoft training opportunities These sessions are open to staff at all NDUS campuses, NDUS System Office and Core Technology Services. Classes are 1.5 hours and include materials to follow along. Training opportunities are sometimes added after this notice is released so be sure to check […]

A Supervisor’s Guide to UND’s EAP

Categories: Supervisors

The University contracts with the Village Business Institute to provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The employee assistance program provides resources, guidance, training, and personal contacts for employees. Supervisors are encouraged to attend training provided by the Village and can request trainings for the entire team. The Village provides training that fits the needs of […]