Presentation Archive

Presenter(s): Susan Bagdasarian, Neil McGillicuddy, Employee Assistance

For many, being at work is difficult, providing a paycheck but little else positive. When asked, many report having negative feelings toward their job. However, increasing research and recognition indicate that having JOY at work increases job engagement, productivity, and worker health. This session introduces participants to the benefits of finding JOY in their jobs and identifies ways to increase our JOYFULNESS at work and beyond. 

Presenter(s): Joe Lewandowski, Carl Lam; Resource Planning

The Office of Resource Planning serves as the university’s budget office. Get to know what the Office of Resource Planning does to support your unit and the university. Learn about the Annual Resource Planning Process (ARPP), UPlan — the new Budget, Planning and Forecast system — and the role of the Resource Analyst. This session is geared to those individuals who currently do not directly interact with the Office of Resource Planning, do not engage in the university ARPP directly or are not part of the initial go-live for UPlan but want to learn more.

Presenter(s): Kathleen Heckman, Timothy Russo, Nicole Shepherd, University Advancement

Join members of the University Advancement team for an engaging session on the art and science of fundraising and donor stewardship in higher education. Discover how campus partners play a pivotal role in ensuring every donation makes a profound difference, reflecting the donor's vision while advancing the institution's mission. Gain insights into best practices, case studies and collaborative approaches that transform generosity into tangible impact. Let's unlock the true potential of philanthropy together!

Presenter(s): Tyler Bauer, Organizational Development and Effectiveness; Andrea Roy, Malinda Keidel, Janelle Toner, Business Reporting and Systems

An introduction to project management in Business Services. Learn to organize and communicate project plans with project sponsors, teams and stakeholders. We will discuss task tracking, coordinating and facilitating project meetings and ensuring the project is completed in a timely manner.

Presenter(s): Kimberly Brown, Meg Mitchell, Financial Management

This session explores the travel and expense reimbursement system along with the travel policy. Learn which modules to use and when, what ones are required, how to create an itinerary and when and how to allocate your expenses. Learn what documentation is required to be attached to each report.