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Author: Tim GoralUniversity Business, September 2012In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, Pennsylvania State University has announced a program of performing background checks on all new hires....
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University System of New Hampshire implements Ellucian Talent Management SuiteAuthor: UB Custom Publishing GroupUniversity Business, December 2012With its four institutions—the University of New...
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What shapes the perspective of these faculty—and what supports they needAuthor: Kevin EaganUniversity Business, Feb 2013Part-time faculty play a vital role in university life. They teach large intro...
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Making the most of campus employment programsAuthor: Mark RowhUniversity Business, May 2013In her role as web manager and assistant director of institutional marketing at Elms College (Mass.), Karolina...
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Author: Kristen DomonellUniversity Business, May 2013Texas Tech University is the only school in Texas to have an undergraduate institution, law school, and medical school on the same campus. It is...
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What walks out the door when younger employees leave?Author: Andrew M. PeñaUniversity Business, December 2014Every day when an employee resigns from their job, either voluntarily (or involuntarily)...
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Keeping employees engaged while minimizing turnover is a crucial component of institutional success, but unfortunately, many colleges and universities are hampered by a culture of disengagement. One...
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Schools are more transparent with employees to avoid second-guessingAuthor: Carol PattonUniversity Business, September 2018Schools are more transparent with employees to avoid second-guessing, but that...
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Determining employee engagement is the keyAuthor: Gemmy Allen, Brett Welch, Kaye Shelton and Pam QuinnUniversity Business, September 2018Determining employee engagement is the key. Highly engaged...
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Insurance access and coverage trends for adjunct professors and part-time staffAuthor: Elaina LovelandWhile adjuncts are now more likely to get pay raises, have job stability and be welcome in faculty...
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Strategies to enable people to engage with each other civilly and respectfullyAuthor: Karen GrossHow would you want your own daughter (real or hypothetical) to be treated in her workplace? Use these...
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