Human Resources Newsletter: March 2026
Greetings colleagues!
As we quickly approach the middle of our spring semester, I want to extend my appreciation for the energy and commitment you continue to bring to UAlbany. The shorter and colder days reminds us of the importance of connection — celebrating our shared purpose, supporting one another and recognizing the contributions that move us forward.
Thank you for the work you do every day. Let’s keep building a culture where people feel valued, included and empowered to thrive.
Warm regards,
Gary Evans
Chief Human Resources Officer
HR Highlights
- W-2 Requests: 2025 W-2 information was recently sent to campus and includes information about obtaining for W-2. Please visit our Payroll page for more information.
- CDPHP Workforce Challenge: Registration opened February 17, 2026. This year’s CDPHP Workforce Challenge will be on May 21, 2026. Let’s flood downtown with a sea of purple!
- Compliance Series Refresher: The trainings are due March 31, 2026. To complete them, please sign into Skillsoft Precipio. For questions, please email [email protected].
Mid-semester Essentials
- Supervisors: Outstanding performance paperwork can be found in your MyUAlbany portal. For questions, contact [email protected].
- The new Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU) contract is now available. Note: The stipend minimum for Graduate and Teaching Assistants has increased.
- Looking to retire? Employees who are six months out from retirement are encouraged to join us at one of our new monthly Group Retirement Meetings. Contact [email protected] for further information.
Hiring and Onboarding
Upcoming New Employee Orientation & Start Dates include:
- March 12 and 26, 2026
- Thursday, April 9 and 23, 2026
- Thursday, May 7 and 21, 2026
Access a step-by-step overview of our new search process for unclassified employees. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
All new employees are required to complete the following within 90 days of their start date:
- New Hire Compliance Series in Skillsoft Precipio
- State Ethics Training - Live
- SUNY Title VI Training
Other Tips and Resources
- Have you been promoted recently? Consider enrolling in a Voluntary Savings Program to maximize your retirement savings. Meet with a financial advisor to discuss your financial goals.
- Employees represented by CSEA can access free Career Mobility Resources. Review the Civil Service list of examinations open to current state employees for promotions and transitions. View UAlbany’s classified vacancies.
Coming Soon
- Our Benefits & Engagement Unit will send out an email about our spring-cleaning collaboration with the Office of Sustainability!
- Summer continuation forms for health insurance coverage are coming in March for graduate and teaching assistants, as well as part-time adjuncts.
- The Holiday Waiver Period will be from April to May. Look out for an email from [email protected] for specific dates.
Highlights Across Campus
Our featured department is the Provost’s Office!
Thank you for showing your holiday spirit! For our next newsletter in May, share a picture of your team embracing the blooming flowers and the beautiful weather. This can include a walk to Parker Pond, a lunch at the Parents Fountain or any other outing in the sun!
HR Roundabout
From mid-November to January, we welcomed 95 new employees to campus! We appreciate the continued collaboration from departments all across campus as we onboard new staff.
Additionally, we congratulate the 25 retirees we off-boarded last semester and wish them the best.
Meet HR
Christine Krueger, PHR, SHRM-CP
Associate Director of Employment Transactions
Christy transferred to our HR team from SUNY Oneonta in November 2025. She oversees employment processes, HRIS reporting, compliance, policy application, and ensures efficient data integration across university systems. You can contact Christy with any questions about HRTS transactions, specifically for employees in United University Professions (UUP) and Management Confidential (M/C) roles.