Presentation Archive

View presentations and session descriptions for past UB Business Day events.

  • Building Resilience for the WHOLE Campus Community

    Presenter(s): Jessica Alaimo, Environment, Health and Safety

    Join us to learn about UB's proactive five-year plan to enhance emergency preparedness through improved operational coordination, operational communication, planning and community resilience. Discover the strategies being implemented and how you can contribute to building a prepared and resilient community.

    Presented: 10/24/2024

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  • Campus Mail 101: Back to the Basics

    Presenter(s): Michael Koziej, Justine Wheeler, Campus Mail

    Do you know how mail and package services work at UB? This session is designed for any university staff member who works with or gets mail and packages on campus. During this session, we review Campus Mail’s services — metering, deliveries, bulk mail, etc. — discuss department mailroom vs. desktop delivery services, explain how addressing impacts your deliveries and provide an overview of how third-party vendors — UPS, Fed Ex, etc. — work on campus.

    Presented: 10/24/2024

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  • Coaching Without Authority

    Presenter(s): Cristina Masucci, Organizational Development and Effectiveness

    In today’s dynamic work environment, the ability to coach and influence others without relying on formal authority is a crucial skill for both supervisors and non-supervisors. This presentation explores the principles and techniques of coaching without authority. Gain valuable insights and tools to enhance your coaching mindset and foster a collaborative, positive work culture

    Presented: 10/24/2024

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  • Concur: Booking with The Travel Team

    Presenter(s): Paula Detran, Stephen Russell; The Travel Team

    Learn about the benefits of Booking with Concur and the Travel Team. The session will cover unused tickets, tools in Concur (UB's travel and expense reimbursement system) and going from travel to expense. For UB/Organizational Benefits, Users and Admins.

    Presented: 10/26/2023

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  • Confronting Conflicts of Interest in Higher Education

    Presenter(s): Kara Kearney-Salor, Internal Audit

    This session reviews the complex landscape of conflict of interest (COI) in higher education since UB engages with external partners and encourages community collaboration. Real-world cases are highlighted from other universities to illustrate the challenges and risks involved. The presentation covers definitions and important issues facing UB employees while safeguarding academic integrity and public trust. Attendees will leave with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, manage and mitigate COI risks. 

    Presented: 10/24/2024

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