FIU is excited to extend two FREE general admission season tickets, valued at $100*, to faculty, staff & retirees. Bring your family and friends and let's show our student athletes some serious Panther pride as we kick off the football season!

*The value of the season tickets is considered a fringe benefit to our faculty and staff, and subject to tax withholdings.

To accept or decline your free season tickets:
  • Visit FIUTickets.com
  • Log in using your FIU email and temporary password: 2021FIUStaff!

Paws up!

Questions? Contact Alex Kelley at 305-348-2971.
Are your managers ready to develop their leadership skills?

The Leadership Education Advancement Program (LEAP), empowers FIU managers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead a team in the FIU community.  
  
Nominee requirements:
  • Currently supervises others 
  • Consistently demonstrates strong performance
  • Able to invest approximately 40 hours over a 3-month period
  • Exhibits potential for future growth as a leader  
 
Managers who are interested in nominating a direct report are asked to submit a nomination form no later than Friday, September 10.
 
Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition and Management at 305-348-3206.
The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is hosting a Diversity Reading Group via Zoom for staff on the book “Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence”.

This reading group is designed to bring together staff from across the university; expand participants’ awareness and appreciation of diversity; promote open and extended discussion of diversity issues; and enhance the feeling of community at FIU.

There are 20 spots available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register by Wednesday, September 22. DEI will provide a complimentary copy of the book to each participant.

Questions? Contact the DEI at 305-348-2575
"Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All” is a 7-module learning path available through LinkedIn Learning, which reviews the challenges and opportunities inherent in working in diverse organizations. 

This transformative learning path covers current thinking and best practices on essential topics such as bias, cultural competence, communication, allyship, and accountability. 

This is a great learning opportunity for faculty and staff looking to add diversity, equity, and inclusion related goals to their PEP. Visit the DEI Learning Path website to enroll!
 
Questions? Contact the DEI at 305-348-2575
As a reminder, the Performance Excellence Process (PEP) documents are available via PantherSoft HR.

  • Employee self-evaluations were due on Friday, July 30
  • Manager evaluations should be completed by Friday, September 10
  • Final PEP deadline is Thursday, September 30

Freshen up on the process by watching the following webinars:


Visit our HR website for tips and information on how to complete the PEP documents.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition and Management at 305-348-3206.
Looking for additional professional development opportunities? Check out FIU Develop and LinkedIn Learning for upcoming workshops and courses that include:

  • Kognito At-Risk for Faculty and Staff
  • Kognito Veterans on Campus for Faculty and Staff
  • FIU Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training
  • Canvas Essentials Webinar
  • Bouncing Back from Remote Work

Visit the FIU Calendar to learn more about upcoming events at FIU Calendar such as the HR Virtual Water Cooler.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition and Management at 305-348-3206.
Take advantage of these savings! Check out new discounts and promotions that include:

  • AAA Membership
  • Orlando Employee Discount
  • Baptist Health

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.
Stay up-to-date with important benefits updates and upcoming webinars regarding the Florida Retirement System.

Questions? Contact Benefits Administration at 305-348-2181.
Don't forget! Make sure to complete the Safety Screening Checklist on the P3 app before arriving on campus on a daily basis.

This helps us ensure a healthier and safer campus community for all.

For ongoing updates and healthy living best practices, be sure to visit Panthers Protecting Panthers.

Let's continue to look out for one another - it's the Panther way!
Did you know that the TLC Brigade offers a Sympathy & Support Program for faculty, staff and retirees experiencing grief and loss?

The TLC Brigade is committed to providing compassionate support and demonstrating concern for the affected FIU family members. As may be appropriate, a token of sympathy may be sent on behalf of the TLC Brigade and university community.

To inform us of the loss of a faculty, staff or retiree or of an immediate family member, please complete the Sympathy & Support Program form.

Questions? Contact HR Relations at 305-348-0101.
To provide feedback on this newsletter, please email hrrel@fiu.edu.