Faculty/Staff Announcements

Coming Soon for UAH Staff: the Phish Alert Button

2025-10-22T11:10:25-05:00

OIT Security is deploying a new tool to help protect UAH from phishing. On December 1, 2025 OIT Security will install the Phish Alert Button (PAB) for Gmail for all ��app staff. This button provides you with a quick and safe way to report suspicious emails to OIT security for review.

What is the Phish Alert Button (PAB)?

The PAB allows you to easily report a potential phishing email via Gmail. Clicking the PAB will forward the suspicious email to our OIT Security department for review and remediation. It will also provide reporting metrics and, if deemed dangerous, automatically remove the suspected email from all users’ inboxes to prevent future exposure. Reported emails that are found to be legitimate will be restored to the user’s inbox.

Click here for additional information

If you have any questions, please contact the help desk or Jeremy Shelley at ciso@uah.edu

Charge into Fire Safety

2025-10-22T11:04:05-05:00

October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about fire safety and preparedness. The safety of our campus community is a shared responsibility, and your role is essential in maintaining a safe teaching, learning, and working environment.

We ask all faculty and staff to take a moment to review key fire safety practices and ensure your workspaces and classrooms are compliant with University policies and safety standards.

UAH Fire Emergency Procedures

Your Role:

Know your evacuation routes: Familiarize yourself with the nearest emergency exits in your building.
Keep exits clear: Do not block hallways, doors, or stairwells with furniture, boxes, or equipment. Remove any items currently stored in these areas and avoid storing anything in staircase areas.
Report hazards promptly: If something is immediately dangerous to life and health, dial 911 or UAHPD at 256.824.6911. If you see damaged electrical cords, malfunctioning alarms, or other potential fire hazards, notify Facilities and Operations at facilities@uah.edu and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at oehs@uah.edu.
Use electrical equipment responsibly: Overloading extension cords or daisy-chaining them creates fire hazards. Ensure all electrical devices are plugged directly into approved outlets or use power strips with built-in circuit breakers. For any electrical needs requiring permanent solutions, submit an online service request.
Locate fire safety equipment: Know where fire extinguishers, alarms, and emergency pull stations are located in your building.

Campus-Wide Fire Safety Resources

The Fire Safety Report contains information regarding fire safety policies, fire safety systems, and fire drills in residential facilities, as well as statistics regarding the incidents of fire in residential facilities over the past three years.

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) provides several fire safety resources to the campus.

Fire Evacuation Information
Fire extinguisher training
Office and lab safety audits (by request)
Informational documents on fire safety procedures and fire drills

OEHS Campus Safety

Together, We Make Campus Safer

Your daily attention to fire prevention practices helps protect not only our physical spaces, but also the lives of our students, colleagues, and visitors. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to safety and preparedness.

Resources

Questions? Contact the Office of Risk Management and Compliance at riskmanagement@uah.edu or the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at oehs@uah.edu.

Exciting update from the Office of the Controller regarding miscellaneous vouchers

2025-10-21T09:11:53-05:00

We are pleased to announce that requests for reimbursements and disbursements may now be completed and submitted electronically through the Kuali platform.

To get started:

1. Log into Kuali

2. Select Accounting & Financial Reporting from the menu on the left

3. Click on the Miscellaneous Voucher icon

4. Select New to begin your request

For additional assistance or help with the form, you may contact accountspayable@uah.edu. Please note this new submission process does not override or replace any of the instructions outlined in UAH’s Expenditure Guidelines.

Google Login Process Update - Oct. 22

2025-10-20T18:45:44-05:00

To create a more consistent and secure experience, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is integrating UAH Google accounts with the university’s central Single Sign-On (SSO) page and Duo MFA.

This update will be performed in phases for all accounts:

UAH Faculty & Emeriti: Wednesday, October 22
Students: Nov. 5, 2025
Other (entities, etc.): Nov. 19, 2025

After your group’s transition date, you may not automatically be prompted to log into Google due to the lengthy timeout setting. The next time you are, the prompt will be SSO prompt instead of the Google login page. While your password will not change for this transition, the new process is consistent with other university applications.

One-Time Confirmation: The very first time you log into Google with SSO, you may see a prompt to confirm your identity. Simply click Continue or Confirm to link your account.

Action Required: If you use an application like Outlook, Apple Mail, or a smartphone mail app, you may need to remove and re-add your account after your transition date to continue receiving email.

For complete details and a step-by-step reconnection guide, please view this article. The related FAQ can be found in this article.

Questions?

If you need assistance related to this change, please contact the OIT Help Desk.

To contact the OIT Help Desk:

Call us at 256-824-3333 any time; when prompted for how we can help you, simply say "agent" to reach a person.
Visit us in the Salmon Library or email us at helpdesk@uah.edu between 8 and 5 Monday through Friday.
Visit the Client Portal at uah.edu/ithelp to browse Knowledge Base articles and OIT Services.

Procurement and Business Services introduces monthly "Train the Trainer" series

2025-10-20T18:42:11-05:00

Procurement and Business Services is introducing its monthly "Train the Trainer" series. These in-person monthly training sessions will take place the second friday of each month and are designed to take one topic and discuss tips and techniques to guide all participants to success. The Train the Trainer Series will kick off Friday, November 14 discussing the topic: "How to Prepare the Travel Advance and Travel Reimbursement forms to minimize delays in processing." Come ready to share and be engaged.

If you travel on behalf of UAH, anticipate traveling on behalf of UAH, and/or submit travel forms for those that do travel, this session is for you!

"How to Prepare the Travel Advance and Travel Reimbursement forms to minimize delays in processing"

When: Friday, November 14

Where: Library Room 211

Time: 10am-noon

Demetrice Mitchell returns as Manager of Procurement Card and Travel Programs

2025-10-20T18:35:36-05:00

Demetrice Mitchell has returned home to UAH to serve as the Manager of Procurement Card and Travel Programs. Help us welcome her back!

As a reminder, monthly reconciliation procurement card packets (Cardholder Activity reports and all receipts) are to be uploaded in U.S. Bank as one file no later than the 10th of the month.

For additional questions/assistance, please visit the Business Services' training webpage or pcard@uah.edu.

Remember that all 2025 Procurement Training Presentations use the abbreviated names link: UAH | Business Services | Training | ��app.

CTC renovation project begins Thursday, October 23

2025-10-20T13:45:57-05:00

Dear Campus Community,

Construction for the CTC Esports and Main Lobby Renovations Project will begin on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and is expected to continue through mid-May 2026.

This project includes interior finish upgrades and mechanical replacements. Work will be phased, with temporary changes to traffic flow and periodic closures of main lobby entrances/exits. Directional signage will be posted throughout the building as work progresses.

Please note that increased noise levels are expected, especially during the first three months.

Impacted areas:

Basement: Esports area, restrooms, main stairwell corridor (view map)
1st Floor: Main lobby, restrooms, Parking Services, Exhibit Hall (view map)
2nd Floor: Top of the main stairwell (view map)

Daily operations throughout project duration:

Charger Cafe and Starbucks will remain open
Parking Services will be temporarily relocated to the Charger Union Theatre Ticket Office on Nov. 1
Exhibit Hall will be closed and removed from Coursedog
Public Restrooms in Main Floor Lobby and Ground Level will be closed.

More details will be shared with occupants soon, and updates will be provided throughout the project. Please direct questions to Shelby Sims at sls0064@uah.edu.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the Conference Training Center.

Facilities & Operations

Join Us: Food & Hygiene Drive is October 10 through November 7

2025-10-15T10:21:50-05:00

Dear UAH Faculty and Staff,

We're excited to announce the Staff Senate Food and Hygiene Drive, running from October 10 through November 7. This effort will help fill the SGA Pantry shelves to support our students in need.

What We're Collecting:

We welcome donations of non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products, including:

Food Items: Peanut butter, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, and allergy-friendly items.
Hygiene Products: Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and feminine hygiene products.

Drop-Off Locations:

Drop-off boxes will be available at the following locations throughout the drive: Charger Union, Student Services Building, Morton Hall, Shelbie King Hall, CTC, Cramer Hall, University Fitness Center, BAB, and Tech Hall.

Questions?

Contact Staff Senate at staffsenate@uah.edu. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our ��app student community!

UAH 2026 Open Enrollment Time!

2025-10-14T08:26:36-05:00

The annual Open Enrollment period for benefits is here! Open Enrollment begins October 14, 2025, and runs through November 4, 2025. Open Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to review your current benefits and make any necessary adjustments for the upcoming calendar year. During this period, you can explore plan changes, benefit enhancements, and ensure your coverage meets your needs.

Visit the Open Enrollment Website for all the resources you need, including the 2026 Benefits Guide, Plan Documents, Open Enrollment Overview, Presentation, Schedule of Events, Enrollment Instructions, and more!

Visit the Open Enrollment Website

What's New for 2026?

Review the Open Enrollment Newsletter below for details on what is changing for 2026.

View the Open Enrollment Newsletter

Key Highlights:

Health Plan and Dental Plan Premium Increases
HDHP Deductible Increase
HSA Limit Increase
Health Plan and Dependent Care FSA Limit Increase
NEW Doctors on Demand
NEW programs included in the Medical Plan at no additional cost!
NEW GreatWorkPerks Employee Discount Program

What Actions Are Required?

You must take action if you wish to:

Participate in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA)
Participate in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) for childcare expenses
Participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Make changes to your existing insurance elections for medical, dental, or vision insurance

If you do not wish to make changes to your health, dental, vision, life, or disability coverage, no action is required. Your current benefits will automatically roll over and take effect on January 1, 2026.

Schedule of Events

Human Resources will offer both in-person and virtual meetings to provide an overview of Open Enrollment changes, plan enhancements, and enrollment support. A summary of the high-deductible health plan will also be covered. Please refer to the Schedule of Events on the Open Enrollment website for more details, including dial in links for virtual events.

Join us today, October 14, for an in-person session on Benefits and Open Enrollment at 12:00 PM in SSB Room 201.

If you prefer a virtual option, a session will be held on Thursday, October 30th at 3:00 PM. No advance registration is required for either session. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about your benefits and get answers to any questions you may have!

Open Enrollment and Health & Wellness Fair Coming Soon!

2025-10-02T20:12:22-05:00

It’s almost showtime! Human Resources is gearing up for our annual Open Enrollment (OE) period—which will occur from Tuesday, October 14, through Tuesday, November 4. This is your once-a-year all-access pass to review your benefits lineup and make sure your coverage is tuned to meet your needs for the upcoming year!

Headliner Resources

Open Enrollment Website: Your main stage for all OE details, information, and resources.
Education Sessions (Virtual & In-Person): Learn about plan updates, benefit options, and enhancements.
HDHP Spotlight Session (Virtual): Specific guidance on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), designed to help you understand the details and benefits of these options.
Enrollment Assistance Sessions: Personalized one-on-one guidance to help with your enrollment.

Your Next Moves

ACTION REQUIRED – To participate in a Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, or contribute to an HSA, you must make a new election for 2026. These accounts will not roll over automatically.
NO ACTION REQUIRED– If you’re keeping your current health, dental, vision, life, or disability coverage, you’re set! These will roll over as-is, effective January 1, 2026.

Health and Wellness Fair

There’s no better way to kick off Open Enrollment than with this year’s Health and Wellness Fair! Join us next Friday, October 10th, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the University Fitness Center [NEW LOCATION] where you’ll find everything you need to prepare for Open Enrollment and boost your wellness!

We’ve got exciting new vendors joining us this year! Connect with our benefit providers, check out the latest in health and wellness products and services from a variety of external vendors from around the community, and enjoy delicious food and refreshments. Plus, don’t forget to grab your free giveaways and visit every booth for a chance to win exciting door prizes!

Food and Refreshments
Free Charger Fit Giveaways
Vendor Swag
Door Prizes

Schedule of Events

Mark your calendars, explore your options, and get ready to Rock “Enroll”!