OVPUE Staff gathered in March to present and discuss projects and ideas at the Success Forum. Since then, multiple initiatives have seen progress featuring collaboration across VPUE departments. Here are a few examples: Peer coaching expansion Alice Dobie, Associate Director of Advising with the University Division, presented on peer academic coaches. UD has since confirmed the… Read more »
News Updates
OVPUE Staff Recognition Party Highlights
The OVPUE Engagement Committee hosted the annual Staff Recognition party on Friday, December 10, 2021 to celebrate colleagues’ accomplishments, career milestones, and to welcome new employees to the department. There were lots of laughs, many delicious treats, and a few prizes! Below is a list of all awards, milestones, and honorable mentions. After that, you… Read more »
2021 OVPUE Scholarship Recognition Reception
Interim Vice Provost Kurt Zorn and OVPUE staff hosted a Scholarship Reception in the IMU Georgian Room on the afternoon of Sunday, October 3rd. An invitation was extended to more than 80 undergraduate students that received a scholarship through the Office of Engaged Learning, the Center for Students in Transition, and the Health Professions &… Read more »
IUB & IUPUI earned the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
IU Bloomington and IUPUI recently earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. This is the seventh time IU Bloomington has been granted this award. IU Bloomington was also recognized as a Champion of Diversity, an honor given to institutions that, “exemplify an unyielding commitment to diversity and inclusion… Read more »
New OVPUE Fund Initiative
OVPUE is currently accepting proposals for one-time support to carry out an innovative project or trial initiative that directly supports students. All OVPUE employees are encouraged to apply for this award. The OVPUE Engagement Committee will review proposals and make recommendations for funding to OVPUE leadership. Projects proposals can request up to $3,000. The deadline… Read more »
Changes coming to Salesforce Marketing Cloud
If you’re a Salesforce user, you may have already heard that IU Studios will require new training to be completed by the end of October to maintain your current access levels in the platform. Some changes have already been implemented, like moving from subscriber lists to data extensions. The table below breaks down the similarities… Read more »
IU Theme Zoom Backgrounds
OVPUE Marketing put together some Zoom backgrounds for you to use at your leisure. These are optional of course, but do provide a uniform look for your video content. Be sure to un-mirror your video so the background displays correctly for your viewer. Happy Zooming! 1.) #IUSTRONG … Read more »
Staff Retreats during COVID-19
As we settle into our new work life, it may be time to start thinking about how to engage and connect with our teams in a new way! Bloomington Evaluation and Testing did just that on Friday, May 15, when they held their annual staff retreat via Zoom. It was scheduled to be at the… Read more »
April Book Club Meeting
The OVPUE Book club will be hosting its first discussion about The Last Days of Night on April 3rd at 1pm EDT. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, no matter if you have finished the book, have only read the first few pages, or are still only considering joining the book club. We’d love… Read more »
Tips for Working From Home
Transitioning from working in the office to working from home can be a bit overwhelming — but no need to panic. Here are some tips to help with the transition and recreate your typical work routine. Location: Although this seems like a given, choosing a space designated for work at home can help you jump… Read more »