blog posts Mandatory Reporter Responsibility under Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) Jul 2, 2012 1:15 pm350 views All higher education personnel must report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect. SURS Pension Reform Nov 15, 2010 11:00 am149 views This article includes information on the changes to the State of Illinois Pension Code (Public Act 96-0889) that impact the State Universities Retirement System (SURS), effective January 1, 2011. E-Verify Preparation Jun 24, 2009 1:00 pm146 views A University workgroup has been convened to monitor Executive Order 12989 and prepare for implementation, if necessary. ARR-HR Projects Launched Nov 30, 2011 1:00 pm101 views This fall semester, three projects were launched to address five of the ARR-HR subcommittee recommendations. The steering team overseeing these projects... Severe Weather Procedures for UA Employees Feb 1, 2011 1:15 pm60 views In severe weather conditions, it is important that we reaffirm our commitment to the safety and well-being of our employees by working with employees who wish to leave work early or are unable to report to work. New University Policies Nov 9, 2012 1:15 pm56 views New and revised policies are announced to address the Protection of Minors and Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct. Interim University Furlough Policy Jul 27, 2009 1:00 pm50 views President and Chancellors issue an Interim University Policy on Furloughs, which will allow the University to require employees to take unpaid furlough days, if needed. Revised Form I-9 required as of April 3, 2009 Apr 1, 2009 1:00 pm42 views A revised version of the Form I-9 has been issued by USCIS. The revised Form I-9 must only be used on and after April 3, 2009. FINALIZED - SURS Process for Making Up Contributions for Furlough Days Apr 29, 2010 1:00 pm39 views The process for making up SURS contributions for furlough days has been finalized. Holiday Schedules 2010-2011 Jun 11, 2010 12:45 pm29 views The 2010-2011 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax Make Up Contributions for Furlough Days Apr 29, 2010 1:00 pm28 views Employees have asked how to make up contributions for furlough days on a pre-tax basis to SURS. Extreme Weather Announcement Feb 1, 2011 1:15 pm17 views Extreme weather is predicted to impact Illinois beginning today and continuing through tomorrow. Please refer to the appropriate website for regularly updated information on weather-related closings and cancellations. Tracker I-9 Outage on June 27 at 5 PM Jun 25, 2012 1:15 pm17 views Tracker will be down temporarily for system maintenance. New Version of Form I-9 Issued Aug 27, 2009 1:00 pm14 views A new version of the Form I-9 dated 8/7/2009 (expires 8/31/2012) is now available. Savings Bonds Enrollment Opportunity Sep 4, 2009 8:30 am14 views Savings Bonds Enrollment Opportunity