Presentation Archive

Presenter(s): Kyle O'Neill, Organizational Development and Effectiveness

Supervisors often hesitate to delegate tasks to their employees. The fears and frustrations around handing over important work to others are understandable, but ultimately sabotage the success of the team. Explore what holds us back from delegation, what mindsets create process bottlenecks and what it takes to delegate effectively

Presenter(s): Eric Blackledge, Nicole Dell, Raymond Kohl, Campus Dining and Shops

This presentation highlights the critical role that campus dining and retail services play in creating a vibrant and engaging campus environment for our professional staff and students. From fostering community connections to enhancing student well-being, Campus Dining and Shops offers more than just convenience — they are central to the overall UB experience. Discover how these services contribute to staff and student satisfaction, campus culture and overall success by providing unique offerings, promoting sustainability and creating memorable social spaces

Presenter(s): Jessica Best, Sponsored Project Services; Jamie Bluhm, Workforce Planning and Recruitment

Ah yes, the age-old question … OK, not really, but one we need to have answered either way. Hear about the exciting way UB determines if an individual providing services on your faculty’s grant is an independent contractor or an employee. The session will cover what this determination means in the proposal stage, and, if awarded, what the overall process will be. Presenters will share the plan to make the process as easy as possible and equip you with answers for when your PIs ask questions.

Presenter(s): Devon Jerla, Marketing and Brand Management; Michele Poitras, Peter Logiudice; Wellness and Worklife Balance

Being a campus where people want to work, learn and thrive takes much more than the occasional giveaway, and building enduring institutional pride means more than pomp and circumstance. It starts with aligning purpose with leadership goals, igniting connectivity through careful planning and establishing key partnerships for lasting success. Learn how building pride through employee engagement yields impressive business results and walk away with easy ways to recognize staff within your departments, reward individual contributions and celebrate their success. That way, we can enhance morale, retain employees, create unique experiences and ultimately build a culture teams will thrive in — all while celebrating what it means to be True Blue.

Presenter(s): Tonga Pham, University Facilities

This session covers essential topics related to University Facilities. More details will be shared during the presentation.