Revised Employee Handbook

Lily Pierce, employee relations specialist

The university’s Employee Handbook has been revised with significant changes and was released on the People and Culture Hub on January 29th, 2024. Employees should note where to find the handbook on the People . . .  read more

Monthly Payroll Trainings

Kari Lewellen, payroll supervisor

Beginning in February the Payroll team will offer two separate training sessions for Employee Self Service and Time Management training for Supervisors. During both sessions the payroll team will be available to answer questions or provide assistance with specific questions related to time management, missed pay, . . .  read more

#CFADWorks: Dena Edwards

A photo of Dena Edwards next to an interior design project she collaborated on.

UCO Interior Design Alumni Spotlight on Dena Edwards, Oklahoma and New Mexico Sales Rep. with Koroseal Interior Products Group

Our graduates are doing extraordinary things!  Interior Design Alumni Spotlights are a feature highlighting our talented graduates.  These interviews allow you to learn about where our alums work, the types of projects they do, and how their experiences at UCO helped shape them into the designers they are today.

UCO DESIGN:  What year did you graduate from UCO?

Dena Edwards:  I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design in 2010.

UCO DES:  Where are you from?

DE:  Edmond, OK

UCO DES:  What got you interested in interior design?  Why did you decide
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Feature Story: UCO Partners with LinkedIn to Attract Top Talent

Erika Cerda, associate vice president for Human Resources

My first venture into human resources was through talent acquisition. So, when my role expanded to include this area at UCO in mid-2021, I could not have been more excited. The talent acquisition team has spent the past two and a half years improving processes, training, and resources. More is on the horizon, but one piece you may not have seen is . . .  read more

Get-to-Know a Broncho

Robin Chipman, database and marketing manager for Veterans Upward Bound programs

1.      What is your background?

Hi, I’m Robin, and my pronouns are she/her. I am a native Oklahoman. I moved to Edmond from the Moore/Norman area in 2005 with my family so my husband could attend UCO. I never thought college was something I could attempt; it was a dream that didn’t fit what I believed about myself. As . . .  read more

Performance Appraisal Training

Lily Pierce, employee relations specialist

The performance appraisal module in Paycom will open for staff self-appraisals on January 16, with supervisor appraisals opening on February 5, 2024. Performance appraisals provide a structured format to help individuals evaluate where they’re at and articulate where they want to go. Appraisals are conducted on an annual basis and evaluate performance . . .  read more