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- Watch President Meehan's recent 2024 SOTU address, in which he highlights the University's growing early college programs, which boast nearly 600 high school students across eleven high schools, and related strategies to ensure that the greatest tool for social and economic mobility, a four-year college degree, remains achievable for students from all backgrounds in Massachusetts.Type: Article
- On March 6th, the President’s Office proudly hosted an empowering event in honor of International Women's Day, featuring UMass Lowell’s Chancellor Julie Chen as the distinguished guest speaker. The event aimed to celebrate the achievements of women, foster discussions on gender equality, and inspire meaningful action within our organization. Throughout the event, Chancellor Chen delivered an…Type: Article
- On March 13th, in anticipation of the upcoming Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, the UMPO hosted a special in person "Tell Your Story” event featuring Peter Hughes from UITS. Peter took us on a journey through the history and types of eclipses, unraveling the mysteries behind these celestial phenomena. Peter shared his personal adventure during the 2017 Eclipse, including the epic family road trip…Type: Article
- The Administration & Finance (A&F) Senior Management Team (SMT) hosted a highly engaging and successful Town Hall meeting on December 11th, fostering an environment for meaningful dialogue about the strategic direction of the A&F Roadmap 6.0. Tasked with coordinating the event, the SMT demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication to bring this important gathering to fruition.…, Session Highlights:, , SPARC, SPARC PRO Presentation:, Led by Deirdre Delaney, Anne Zuev, and Eric Gregoire, this session delved into the latest advancements in the SPARC initiative. The presenters highlighted critical updates and shared detailed insights into the financial strategies guiding the University’s future. Their analysis clarified complex topics and demonstrated the foresight behind these initiatives., ERP Presentation:, This session, led by Carol Dugard, Jason MacFadyen, Brian Girard, and Jeff Gull, provided an in-depth exploration of the ERP Roadmap. The team detailed how implementing the ERP system can revolutionize operations by enhancing efficiency and streamlining processes across the organization. Their presentation underscored the transformative potential of this technology in achieving organizational…Type: Article
- On December 5, 2024, UITS (University Information Technology Services) held our Open Forum, a department meeting that started at 333 South Street in the amphitheater, moved to Area 51 after the Covid pandemic, and is now being held in our beautiful state-of-the-art Commonwealth Conference Room. Over 100 colleagues gathered at this tri-annual event enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet, engaging…, Winners of this MVB Program cycle: , Interesting facts about the program:, Formed around November 2018 First Challenge Coin awarded January 29, 2020 to Mounika Bonam 10 nomination cycles to date 83 Nominees and 26 Challenge Coin Recipients!, These are the UITS Most Valued Behaviors:Type: Article
- On December 12, 2024, Michael Milligan sponsored two tables at the Massachusetts Conference for Women where 18 UMass employees joined more than 11,000 attendees for a day of motivating speakers, educational workshops, and networking. The inspirational conference included workshops on a variety of topics such as inclusion, self-care in the workplace, leadership, and advancement, offering positive…Type: Article
- At UPST, we are dedicated to building partnerships that drive efficiency and deliver value to our campuses. That’s why we’re excited to partner with the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) to host the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplier Roadshows! These special events bring campus buyers and preferred MRO suppliers together to strengthen connections, showcase resources…Type: Article
- With recent transitions in leadership, UPST is excited to begin the search for a new Director of Strategic Sourcing. Do you know an experienced leader who would be a great fit? Please consider sharing this opportunity with them! This critical role offers a chance to shape impactful procurement strategies, lead a talented team, and contribute to the University’s mission of advancing education and…Type: Article
- New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Sheree Ohen January 13 Assistant VP Equity & Access Academic, Student Affairs & Equity Gabriela Weaver January 13 Assistant VP Academic Affairs & Research Academic, Student Affairs & Equity Pankaj Bansai January 15 Data Warehouse Specialist, Sr. UITS, Promotions, Name Promotion Date Title Department Srinivas Allada January 20 Manager, Database Systems UITS, Departures, Name Departure Date Title Department Nithya Nannuru January 25 Applications Specialist Employee Services Team Erin Rubinton February 8 Manager, Database Systems UITS Yara Hentz February 14 Program Manager UITSType: Article
- On January 15th employees came together to celebrate achievements and milestones at our annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony., Congratulations to the following Group Awards!, , Commodity Codes Alignment Project Team, Nominated by Patrick Hitchcock, this team was recognized for its work aligning commodity codes, which demonstrated exceptional collaboration and efficiency. Andrew Buroni, UMPO Fellow Claudia Cortes, Training & Communications Manager, UPST Deirdre Delaney, Director, Financial Data & Analysis, University Controller Mike Durkin, Chief Procurement Officer, UPST Brian Girard, Deputy Chief…, Enterprise Data and Analytics Cloud Transformation Team , Nominated by Brad Smith, this team’s efforts in transforming enterprise data and analytics were celebrated for their forward-thinking and impactful contributions. Muthanna Alwaili, Senior Data Warehouse Specialist, UITS Jim Barbieri, Principal Software Administrator, UITS Steve Celi, Principal Software Administrator, UITS Jeff Collins, Principal Network Specialist, UITS Pam Cove, Principal Data…, Project Fast Lane Team, Nominated by David Nero, this team was praised for their dedication to streamlining critical processes and driving innovation. Allison Bamforth, Project Portfolio Manager, UITS Frank Butler, Principal Portfolio Manager, UITS Steve Celi, Principal Software Administrator, UITS Lisa Connor, Applications Specialist II, UITS Claudia Cortes, Training & Communications Manager, UPST Jeff Gull,…, FAFSA Simplification Implementation Team , Nominated by Brad Smith, this team successfully implemented transformative changes to the FAFSA process, ensuring enhanced accessibility and efficiency. Abdi Ali, Applications Specialist II, UITS Taylor Boutwell, Applications Specialist I, UITS Patrick Brandon, Application Specialist, Sr., UITS Lynne Cao, Applications, Specialist, Sr., UITS Dee Cogliandro, Director, Release Mgmt & QA, UITS…, President’s Office Leadership Development Program Team , Nominated by LeeAnn Pasquini, this team’s focus on leadership and professional development was recognized for its lasting impact on the organization. Allison Bamforth, Project Portfolio Manager, UITS Vanita Chawla, Manager Automation, UITS John Dawson, System Specialist, Sr., UITS Carol Dugard, Director, HR Operations, HR Kristina England, Sr. Digital Experience & Access, UITS Kelly Gregory,…, University Controller’s Team , Nominated by Lisa Calise, this teams commitment to excellence was a key highlight of their award. Sud Baswa, Financial Analyst, I, University Controller Deirdre Delaney, Director, Financial Data & Analysis, University Controller Kelly Gregory, Associate University Controller, University Controller Patrick Hitchcock, Assistant VP and University Controller, University Controller Melody Jin,…, Via Study Abroad Application Implementation Team, Nominated by Shawn Skelly, this team’s dedication to enhancing the study abroad experience was celebrated for its innovation and success. John Healey, Contracts & Strat Sourcing Manager, UPST Rob Jacob, Applications Developer, Prin., UITS Christine Packard, Assistant VP, Enterprise Risk Management, Mgmt & Fiscal Affairs Julie Rodriques, Application Specialist II, UITS Kathy Sawyer,…, Congratulations to the Individual Recipient Awards, Neha Ajgaonkar, (Presented by Mike Durkin), Vanita Chawla, (Presented by Shawn Skelly), Dee Cogliandro, (Presented by Michael Milligan), JoAnn Conley, (Presented by Colin Murphy), Christine Escobedo, (Presented by Anna Zuev), Ashley Hunter, (Presented by Amanda Onwuka), Garret Oliver, (Presented by Amanda Onwuka), Christine Packard, (Presented by LeeAnn Pasquini), Ben Sweeney, (Presented by Albion Osmani) , Recognition of Years of Service, Congratulations to our dedicated employees who have achieved over 25 years of service! We are proud to welcome three new members to the prestigious 25+ Club this year., James Pearson, (Senior Applications Specialist), David McDermott, (VP External Affairs/Senior Advisor), Carol Dugard, (Director, HR Operations) Not able to make the ceremony? View the recording .Type: Article