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- This free, two-day event brings together key industry leaders, experts, and professionals from various fields to delve into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in accessibility. With engaging keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and thought-provoking discussions, ACCESS provides attendees with a platform to learn, network, and collaborate with like-minded individuals on creating…Type: Event
- 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
- On January 5, 2025, a law entitled the “Social Security Fairness Act” was enacted. This law may provide a significant financial benefit to certain eligible Massachusetts public employees when they retire. , Background, Massachusetts public employees, including UMass employees, pay into the Massachusetts State Employee Retirement System (MSERS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). The time that they work for the University counts toward their eligibility for a pension from MSERS or in ORP. Massachusetts public employees do not pay Social Security taxes and their employment with the University does not…Type: Article
- Important Health Insurance Coverage Information - Form 1095-C , The University is no longer required to automatically provide you with the Form 1095-C, which gives information about your health insurance coverage for the tax year. If you wish, you may access the form by logging into HR Direct/Employee Self Service and clicking on, View Form 1095-C, . , Please note that the Form 1095-C will not be ready until the end of February., To request a copy of your Form 1095-C, please contact us via any of the following options: , Email: , HRPO@umassp.edu, Mailing Address:, University of Massachusetts President’s Office, 50 Washington Street, Westborough, MA 01581, ATTN: Human Resources , Phone Number:, 774-528-0201 We will furnish you with a copy of Form 1095-C via secure email within 30 days of receiving your request. , Important:, Form 1095-C is not required for tax purposes. With the elimination of the individual mandate, the ACA Form 1095-C is for information purposes only. IRS does not require taxpayers to include it with their tax returns. This message will also be posted on the HR website at www.umassp.edu/hr .Type: Article
- Harvard Pilgrim has reached an agreement with both St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester and MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham and Natick. Employees in the Harvard Pilgrim Quality HMO and Harvard Pilgrim Explorer POS plans will be able to continue to see their providers at these hospitals. The contract runs through December 31, 2028. Employees may call Harvard Pilgrim at 844-442-7324 or…Type: Article
- February 2025 DEIA Calendar, The DEIA Communications team keeps a calendar of upcoming diversity awareness months and days recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance. , Month-Long Events, Black History Month, Date-Specific Events, Friday, February 7: National Girls and Women in Sports Day Wednesday, February 12: Māgha Pūjā (Buddhism) Saturday, February 15: Parinirvana Day Friday, February 28: The Carnival of Brazil Friday, February 28 - Wednesday, March 19: The Nineteen Day Fast (Baháʼí) Friday, February 28 - Sunday, March 30: Ramadan (Islam), Additional Communications , The DEIA Communications team is sending communications around the following topics in February: Black History Month Event Communications Upcoming Event Committee Volunteer Opportunities , Interested in Joining the DEIA Team?, Please contact Cheryl Millett .Type: Article
- In April 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a rule requiring public entities to make their digital content accessible by April 24, 2026. This rule applies to all public web content, mobile apps, and course materials. The following reflects UITS project team efforts so far:, Completed Activities, The Digital Experience team has completed the development of four self-paced digital accessibility training courses: Develop and Deliver Accessible Presentations, Write Accessible Emails, Create Accessible Social Media Posts, and Create Accessible Excel Spreadsheets. The first course on Write Accessible Email was rolled out to UITS in late January. Developed a Digital Accessibility Compliance…, In Progress Activities, Migrate all web content remediation tasks to the Accessibility Tracker Review existing PDFs on the website and work with departments to identify PDFs that can be converted to HTML content, native file formats, or web forms Establish testing timeline for high-impact products, What to Expect Next, The third-party product testing strategy will be shared with leadership and product owners in the next month. The evaluation process for the Document Remediation RFP is underway, with the selection of the bidder expected to be finalized within the next month. Digital Experience team will work with General Counsel and Administration and Finance (A&F) to define an accessible procurement…Type: Article