Collected posts from Blogs at the University of Central Oklahoma
February 2022
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In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Many factors contribute to heart disease like carrying too much weight, smoking or lack of exercise. This month, we share steps you can take to live heart healthy.
Keeping your heart healthy is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. There are . . .
I grew up in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Yukon, Oklahoma with my mother, father and three younger brothers. As a child, I was always interested in history, archaeology, mythology, astrology and art – all of which were subjects I focused my efforts on in my years attending Mustang High School.
After graduating from Mustang, I set off for Norman . . .
The Talent Development department to host a virtual Dare to Lead™ Cohort for UCO faculty and staff with facilitator Linda Clark MHRM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDTLF at a discounted price of $425. Individuals who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and a digital Dare to Lead Trained badge. The program dates are March 23, 30, and . . .
Employee Relations conducts a review of current UCO policies and updates as necessary in partnership with those who manage the policy. In December 2021, the following policy change was made:
Visit the Policy Changes page . . .
A taxpayer’s filing status tells the IRS about them and their tax situation. This is just one reason taxpayers should familiarize themselves with each option and know their correct filing status. The IRS Interactive Tax Assistant can help them determine their filing status.
A taxpayer’s filing status typically depends on whether they are considered . . .
Tracking chemicals from delivery to disposal is a function of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). EHS tracks chemical purchases made by UCO faculty and staff using a chemical inventory management system called MSDSonline. . . .
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are documents provided by manufacturers for most products and provide users of those products with important information regarding the hazards associated with the product. SDS are standardized and contain 16 defined sections within them covering information from the name of the producer to fire-fighting procedures to disposal . . .
The Central Tech Express has reopened on the UCO Campus. Located on the 2nd floor of the Nigh University Center, the Central Tech Express will offer services from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Powered by the UCO Office of Information Technology, the Central Tech Express will serve as a satellite office for the UCO Service Desk and offer additional . . .
Most of the Staff Senate work happens outside of our monthly meetings. Committees cast a wide net of research based on their ideas, suggestions from constituents and topics that come out of broader Senate concerns. Their work includes things like researching how other institutions function, surveying constituents, and meeting with pertinent people . . .