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September 2020
Tech . . .
When Bronchos come together, we can make one big difference.
As a student at UCO, giving back to the Central community is something to be excited about. This year’s homecoming theme is “You’re Doing Fine, Central!” This theme pays tribute to the message that we will come back together, display our perseverance and showcase our Broncho . . .
What is your background?
With an undergrad in Organizational Effectiveness, most of my professional roles have been supporting organizations in an operational capacity – finding ways to streamline process, improve departmental communication and support growth. For the last decade, my background has been in higher ed. I began that journey working . . .
Congrats to the annual Exceptional Performance Award winners who were recognized at Fall Convocation, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020.
The Exceptional Performance Award recognizes staff for their dedicated work to UCO and their contribution to its mission. All staff employees who have a minimum of six months of continuous employment prior to nomination . . .
This year’s first day of school drop-off was different in many ways, but one of the most notable differences was my boys’ eagerness and excitement to get back into a classroom. No tears, no “tummy aches,” no dragging of feet. Even my shy, attached-to-my-hip pre-k’er jumped out of the car ready to take on his new school, only pausing to . . .
Time to update your direct deposit information? The payroll department recently altered their direct deposit change process for employees. To securely change employee banking information, employees should email payroll@uco.edu to request the change. Payroll will reach . . .
Want to connect with UCO students who may be looking for work? Post a job opportunity using the UCO Handshake platform. This resource might not only get you the help you need in your home but also provide a job opportunity to a student. Follow our guide on The Hub to learn how to post a job as an employer using Handshake.
And remember to check . . .
The Benefits department is partnering with the UCO Student Nurses Association and Primary Health Partners, the university’s direct primary care provider, to host a series of flu shot clinics across campus in the last week of September and the first week of October.
The first two clinics, hosted by the student nurses, will be all day Thursday . . .
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Office of Information Technology, in partnership with UCO’s Purchasing Office has developed a new process for purchasing technology products and services. The two divisions collaborated to provide a streamlined technology purchase process where technology purchases can now be completed in one location and . . .
The UCO Staff Senate held meetings Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Tuesday, Sept. 1. The primary order of business was new legislation, Senate committee assignments and the appointment of 2020-2021 Staff Senate committee chairpersons.
Congratulations to the appointed 2020-2021 committee chairpersons:
The Staff Senate meets again Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 . . .