Faculty/Staff Announcements

Remembering Jimmy Hubbard

2026-04-02T08:49:57-05:00

Dear UAH Community,

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Jimmy Hubbard, Director of Student Ethics and Education, who passed away following a brief illness.

Jimmy joined UAH in 2017, bringing with him a strong commitment to student development and care. Prior to his time at UAH, he served for 10 years in Housing and Residential Communities at The University of Alabama. His career also included roles at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee, and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Jimmy maintained deep roots in western Tennessee and cherished his extended family and close friends there, as well as his “friends who are family” in Nashville, North Carolina and Tuscaloosa.

Beyond his professional contributions, Jimmy was actively involved in his church and choir, reflecting his generous spirit and dedication to community.

“Jimmy was dedicated to supporting students' growth and helping them learn from their experiences with fairness and care. His work made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless students at UAH and he will be missed dearly,” said Dr. Ronnie Hebert, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (786 Hughes Road, Madison), with a reception immediately following the service.

For those who wish to honor Jimmy’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to:

McKenzie, TN High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
St. Matthew’s Church – Madison, Alabama
Greater Huntsville Humane Society

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jimmy’s family, friends, colleagues and all who were touched by his life and work. He will be deeply missed across our campus community.

UAH Mission Accessible: Progress Update and Next Steps

2026-04-02T08:48:50-05:00

Dear UAH Community,

��app continues its work on UAH Mission Accessible, and this update outlines recent progress and the next steps for the campus community.

As a reminder, this initiative is a university-wide, collective effort to ensure compliance with federal accessibility requirements, including the ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements which take effect on April 24, 2026. This work applies to all UAH faculty and staff and continued engagement is essential as the university moves toward the deadline. Review Dr. Karr’s call to action regarding accessibility.

Now is the time to take action, stay engaged, and ensure our digital content meets accessibility requirements across the university.

Where We Are Now

Over the past several months, meaningful progress has been made in preparing the campus for these requirements:

An interim Digital Accessibility Policy has been developed and is now available online.
Resources and guidance continue to be centralized on the UAH Accessibility webpage.
Required training modules have been launched to support this effort.
- Current modules include:
  - UAH website training (Joomla and Google sites)
  - How to make your email accessible
  - YuJa Panorama
  - DocHub (PDF Remediation Tool)
  - Social media training will be launching soon!
The Enhanced Teaching & Learning Center (ETLC) has resources that are available on the Mission Accessible webpage.

Support Opportunities

To support continued progress, the ETLC is hosting “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) training sessions. These hands-on opportunities are designed to help apply accessibility practices directly to existing materials:

Friday, April 3 at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Friday, April 17 at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Friday, April 24 at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM

What You Need to Do

If you haven’t already, please complete the required training modules as soon as possible to ensure your digital content meets our accessibility standards.

All digital materials — including course content, communications, websites and documents — must meet accessibility standards by April 24, 2026.

Moving Forward Together!

The work happening now will shape how effectively UAH meets this important milestone. Prioritizing accessibility in day-to-day work ensures that university content is usable, compliant and ready for the future.

Questions or requests for assistance can be directed to accessibility@uah.edu.

If you need assistance accessing Canvas, reach out to the Office of Information Technology via helpdesk@uah.edu.

Thank you for prioritizing this work and for your ongoing commitment to move UAH Mission Accessible forward.

Go Chargers!

Save the Date: Les Stuedeman Field Naming is this Friday!

2026-03-31T08:50:34-05:00

Save the date! Join us this Friday as we celebrate the naming of Les Stuedeman Field in honor of our legendary founding softball coach, Les Stuedeman.

Friday, April 3

11:30 a.m.

Charger Park

From launching the program in 1996 to building a national powerhouse, Stuedeman led UAH to 13 Gulf South Conference championships and 26 NCAA tournament appearances — leaving a lasting mark on Charger Athletics.

More details coming soon!

Accessibility - ETLC Can Help

2026-03-26T11:31:03-05:00

Dear UAH Faculty and Staff,

As the April 24, 2026 deadline approaches, we want to make sure you have the resources and support you need to meet the new federal digital accessibility standards. These apply to all digital content we create and share including course materials, documents, and other digital resources.To get started, we encourage you to complete the Launch module in Mission Accessible. It's a great starting point for understanding what we have to do and why it matters; it should take about 45 minutes to complete.

Whether you are just beginning or already in the thick of it, the ETLC is here for you. We are hosting a series of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) sessions where you can come work on remediating your documents, courses, or other digital materials — with our team right there to assist you with any questions you encounter.Upcoming BYOD Sessions (SST 154):

Friday, March 27 at 1:00 PM — drop in, no RSVP needed
Friday, April 3rd at 9 am and 2 pm
Friday, April 17th at 9 am and 2 pm
Friday, April 24th at 9 am and 2 pm

Please RSVP on this form for the April 3rd, 17th, and 24th sessions so we can plan accordingly. We have heard from many of you who are working hard to remediate, and we appreciate the energy and commitment! We know accessibility work can feel daunting, but you don't have to tackle it alone. The ETLC team is here to support you every step of the way. We hope to see you at an upcoming session!Warm regards,

Michelle Greene

Director, Enhanced Teaching & Learning Center

SACSCOC Liaison

Secure Research with NotebookLM

2026-03-30T10:51:26-05:00

Explore NotebookLM, a specialized research assistant already available at UAH. Unlike personal AI tools, NotebookLM operates within our "walled garden," meaning your uploaded research and prompts are never used to train global models.

Ground Your Answers: Use NotebookLM to summarize complex documents and generate citations based solely on the sources you provide.
Verify for Accuracy: While NotebookLM is "source-grounded," you should always verify the AI-generated citations against your original files to ensure accuracy.
Safety Check: To confirm you are in the protected ��app space, check the bottom of the page for the following message:
Your ��app chats aren't used to improve our models. Gemini is AI and can make mistakes.”

Guide: Review our UAH Google AI Suite: Getting Started & Safety Guide to learn how our "walled garden" protects your research data.

Note: There has not yet been a schedule determined for making Google Gemini available to ��app students.

Business Services | Central Receiving Carrier Update

2026-03-27T15:56:57-05:00

When making purchases from the vendor, McMaster-Carr, please request that your shipment be processed by UPS or FedEx. Currently, Courier Express seems to be the carrier of choice for McMaster-Carr. Unfortunately, packages using Courier Express are being delivered to various locations causing difficulty to track and locate. This issue has been brought to the attention of McMaster-Carr and this carrier with little resolve. Thus, it is imperative that when placing your order/purchase, request a different carrier because there are no guarantees that your order will arrive at the right location.

Questions/Assistance: contact Central Receiving

256-824-6315

crb@uah.edu

Big News for Campus Health: In-House Digital X-Rays + now In-Network with UnitedHealthcare

2026-03-27T14:03:16-05:00

We’re excited to share that our on-campus clinic now offers in-house digital X-ray capabilities, enhancing our ability to provide faster, more convenient care for our community.

Additionally, beginning this Wednesday April 1, 2026, we are pleased to be In-Network with UnitedHealthcare, expanding access and coverage options for our students, faculty, and staff!

Be on the lookout for more details about the UAH Health Services clinic open house coming in mid-April, we look forward to welcoming you!

Submit Your Staff Senate Nominations Now!

2026-03-27T09:08:36-05:00

Nominations are now open for new representatives on the UAH Staff Senate—and we need your help identifying the next group of staff leaders!

We encourage you to nominate a team member, coworker, or even yourself to serve as a representative. You may submit multiple nominations by completing a separate form for each person. The process takes just 1–2 minutes, and every nomination helps ensure staff voices are heard.

The Staff Senate plays a vital role in advocating for staff needs, enhancing benefits, and improving workplace quality of life at UAH. Through collaboration with university and system administration, the Senate has championed initiatives such as paid parental leave and Spring Break as a paid holiday for staff.

Serving on the Staff Senate is a great opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across campus, drive meaningful change, and help shape UAH’s future.

Nominations close April 6th—click here to submit your nomination(s) now!

Kind regards,

UAH Staff Senate

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Save the Date: ERP Modernization Campus-wide Town Hall

2026-03-24T08:17:48-05:00

Big things are ahead at UAH — and we want you to be part of it!

You have heard about UAH’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Modernization Program. This exciting initiative will transform how we work with a more streamlined, connected system for budgeting, hiring, payroll and more.

Join us for a campus-wide Town Hall to get a first look at the new system!

Tuesday, April 21
10-11:30 a.m.
Charger Union Theater

At the Town Hall, you’ll be able to:

View a demo of the new system, powered by Oracle

Hear important program updates

Ask questions about what this change means for you

We’ll also unveil the name of the new system, so don’t miss out!

You will receive a calendar invitation later this week. Be sure to accept the invite and join us!

Submit your questions! To submit questions ahead of the Town Hall, fill out this form.

Parking Notice for SSB on 3/31 and 4/1

2026-03-23T13:07:49-05:00

The Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education will be hosting the Cyber Rodeo in the Student Services Building (SSB) beginning at 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on March 31, and April 1, 2026. Please note that a portion of the SSB parking lot (K1) will be reserved for event guests only.

Additional parking may be found on the first two floors of the IMF parking garage, CGU Lot W20, and in lot W29.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Parking Services