Faculty & Staff
July 09, 2020
The Vanguard Education Series of webinars will be offered through Aug. 31 to help employees plan for retirement, especially during these uncertain times. Webinars are scheduled every Monday and Friday through Aug. 31. The webinar series includes the following topics: “Timeline to…
July 06, 2020
The Case Western Reserve University Faculty Senate Committee on Women released a call for the protection of women faculty and staff during COVID-19. The statement is titled “Need for Gender-Equitable Response Measures to COVID-19.” The statement notes that women are being disproportionately and…
June 26, 2020
In addition to the new Rich Content Editor, the Canvas interface will continue to change this summer. Beginning July 2, users will be able to set course-level notification preferences, including the option to mute notifications per course. Instructors will also see a new area of their Dashboard…
June 25, 2020
These are uncertain times, and the financial markets are reflecting it. Get advice and education about retirement savings in a one-on-one virtual counseling session or a phone consultation through both TIAA and Vanguard. One-on-one virtual counseling sessions/phone consultations with TIAA will be…
June 17, 2020
The Case Western Reserve University Staff Advisory Council is accepting nominations for candidates to serve as representatives; the nomination process is open through July 10. Eligibility for membership on the council is defined as all regular, full- or part-time, exempt and non-exempt,…
June 17, 2020
Media exposure of recent events coupled with the impact of the pandemic can exacerbate pre-existing mental health issues and cause additional stress for individuals and teams. Research has indicated that adults and children can experience and be impacted by the reaches of race-based traumatic…
June 10, 2020
The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) has extended the deadline for applications to its Glennan Fellowships, Nord Grants and Learning Fellowships. The new deadline is June 30 for each of the programs. Glennan Fellowships Each year, a faculty cohort of up to four…
June 09, 2020
Morton H. Litt, professor emeritus of macromolecular science and engineering, passed away June 2. Litt had a long career at the university beginning in the 1960s and remaining on the faculty until his retirement in 2005. Throughout his career, Litt researched the development of fuel cells…
June 05, 2020
As most Americans continue to spend more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to increase. Each year, June 1–7 is designated as National CPR and AED Awareness Week, and this year, the significance is especially striking. More than…
June 03, 2020
The Office of Education Abroad will offer Risk Management Workshops for all Case Western Reserve University faculty who lead study abroad programs. The workshop will cover best practices and important information for keeping students and faculty safe during study abroad experiences. A workshop…