Seasons' Greetings from Human Resources | | |
This holiday season, the Division of Human Resources is deeply grateful for our unstoppable faculty and staff. Together, we have made this a record-breaking year through your dedication and hard work, and to this we THANK YOU!
We wish you a joyful extended winter break filled with rest, celebration, and cherished moments with family, friends, and loved ones! Spread gratitude and holiday cheer by sending a personalized e-card to a colleague through Empower.
The university will be closed for official business beginning Tuesday, December 23 through Friday, January 2, 2026. Be sure to set your out-of-office automatic replies to notify your contacts of your availability during this period!
| | Panthers Are Heading to Dallas, TX! | | |
The Panthers are heading to Dallas, Texas for the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl,
where FIU will meet UTSA on Friday, December 26. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Bowl tickets are currently on sale at FIUSports.com/BowlTickets.
To stay updated, visit FIUSports.com/Bowl and complete the interest form to receive information related to ticket, travel and event information as it's announced over the coming days and weeks.
Questions? Contact Athletics at (305) FIU-GAME
| | FIU Award Season Is Here - Nominate Today! | | |
FIU Recognition Awards and SEOTY Nominations
Whether it’s a colleague whose dedication has inspired you or a student employee whose hard work has had a lasting impact, the FIU Recognition Awards and the Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) Awards offer an opportunity to show appreciation.
Make sure to review the nomination criteria and submit your nomination(s) before the deadlines:
Nomination deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Nomination deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
To submit your nominations, visit go.fiu.edu/nominate. We can't wait to celebrate our outstanding Panthers!
Questions? Contact HR Relations at (305) 348-6099.
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The Office of Employee Assistance (OEA) is here to help FIU faculty and staff thrive! From mental health assessments, to wellness programs, the OEA strengthens well-being and fosters a healthier campus community.
Discover their upcoming program below and explore new ways to care for yourself and those around you!
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The Gift of Presence: Managing Holiday Stress with Mindfulness Webinar
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of presence. In this session, we’ll explore mindfulness-based tools to help you stay centered, calm, and connected—at work and at home. Take a mindful pause before the holiday rush and rediscover the peace and joy of the season.The webinar will be offered Tuesday, December 9 at noon.
Be sure to register today!
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Mindful Mondays Drop-In Sessions
Start off your work week feeling recharged by tuning into the Center for the Advancement of Teaching's virtual Mindful Mondays sessions, taking place every Monday from 12 to 12:30 p.m.!
During these short, rejuvenating lunchtime sessions, you'll explore techniques that cultivate presence, awareness, and resilience.
Each session features a brief introduction, a guided meditation, and Q&A. Whether you're just starting out or have been meditating for years, you'll acquire practical tools to integrate mindfulness into both your work and personal life. We hope to see you there! Register today to participate!
Questions? Contact the Center for the Advancement of Teaching at (305) 348-4214.
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Recharge and Power Up During the Holidays!t
Join us on Wednesday, December 10 at noon for an informative webinar in which we will discuss how to disconnect during the holiday break and return feeling refreshed!
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Benefits Updates
Keep yourself informed with the latest benefits updates and reminders designed to support you.
- FIU Workers' Compensation Program and Key
- Group Whole Insurance Special Open Enrollment through Gabor Financial Solutions
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FIU KOFE Financial Wellness
It's KOFE time!
KOFE is a program offered to help Panthers stay financially fit!
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Register for free using your FIU credentials.
- KOFE Newsletter: "Managing Holiday Debt: Steps to Take Before the New Year"
- Monthly KOFE webinars every 3rd Wednesday of the month
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Seasonal Perks & Promotion
Check out the great savings offered to our faculty and staff through the Employee Perks & Services Program:
- IHOP (SW 107 Ave)
- Tickets at Work
- Miami City Ballet
- FIU Takeover Night: Celtics vs. HEAT
- Tri-Rail
For a complete list of employee perks, please visit the FIU’s Employee Perks site.
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Annual Outside Activity/Conflict of Interest Reporting
Members of the university community are required to make certain annual disclosures depending upon their employment status and role.The deadline to submit your OA/COI was November 30. If you have not completed yours yet, it is imperative that you review the applicable policies and email notifications from the Division of Human Resources and complete the required disclosures and attestation as soon as possible
To stay up to date with audit compliance matters and other related developments, make sure to read the Office of Internal Audit newsletter or visit oia.fiu.edu.
Questions? Contact Employee & Labor Relations at 305-348-4186.
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Holiday Gifts: Guidelines & Best Practices for Compliance with the Florida Code of Ethics
During the holiday season, FIU’s valued business partners often seek to show their appreciation via the giving of gifts, which can implicate Florida’s gifts laws and FIU’s policies. The FIU Office of Compliance and Integrity has developed the Holiday Gifts: Guidelines & Best Practices guidance document as a resource to help FIU employees and officials comply with applicable requirements and to give and receive gifts responsibly, no matter the season!
Questions? Contact the University Compliance Office at 305-348-2216.
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Stay informed and up-to date on FIU's policies!
Please make sure to familiarize yourself with policies and policy updates that may impact your work here at FIU.
The policy below was recently updated:
This policy administers a uniform process for non-faculty out-of-unit employee separations.
Questions? Contact the University Compliance Office at 305-348-2216.
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Professional Development | |
Kickoff your 2026 Leadership Journey!
Get a head start on planning your professional development for the new year and join the FIU Center for Leadership’s Leadership Essentials – Growth Catalyst program! This virtual experience in February 2026 will help you:
- Leverage your strengths to lead with impact
- Foster collaboration and build stronger teams
- Manage time more effectively and reduce daily interruptions.
- Embrace a growth mindset to unlock new opportunities.
Register now at the special FIU faculty and staff rate of $375.62!
Questions? Contact the Center for Leadership at (305) 348-5323.
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EH&S Safety Shout Out
Check out December's EH&S Safety Shout Out, featuring Dr. Amer Awwad of the FIU Applied Research Center.
Do you know someone who actively promotes a safe work and learning environment? Recognize them with an EH&S Shout Out!
From January’s first drizzle to December’s scattered showers, remember: Everything that touches the ground can ultimately reach our waterways.
Together, we can keep FIU clean and protect our environment. A cleaner FIU starts with YOU!
Questions? Contact Environmental Health & Safety at (305) 348-7882.
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New Passport Office at FIU
The Passport Office @ FIU now offers CLEAR+ services. CLEAR+ is an opt-in service that provides travelers with faster, easier airport security experience.
CLEAR+ expedites the identity verification process at airport checkpoints. Only U.S. Citizens and legal permanent residents 18 and older are eligible for CLEAR+.
To learn more about Passport Services @ FIU and CLEAR, visit shopFIU!
Questions? Contact shop@fiu.edu at (305) 348-2187.
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