Throughout the month of November, a representative from Next Level Planning and Wealth Management will offer information sessions on two retirement related topics: health care and income planning.  Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for a session at www.retireu.com. You will receive a confirmation email with the Teams link to join.                            Sessions will be available on the following dates and times:  Tuesday, Nov. 3, noon to 1 p.m. […]

Human Resources and Information Technology Services will offer a GROW course focused on how to use Microsoft Teams. The class will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Presented by Dan Smith, deputy chief information officer, the interactive session will focus on best practices for leading Microsoft Teams meetings. The discussion will include scheduling, […]

A series of GROW courses from October 2020 through January 2021 are now open for registration. Faculty and staff are encouraged to explore the variety of relevant topics, including some on-demand training options provided by IT Services. Additional on-demand courses are available through “Academic Impressions” and provide a certificate of completion. View the website for more […]

The Aurora Employee Assistance Program will host a virtual presentation titled “Managing Your Way Through Uncertain Times” on Friday, Oct. 23, from noon to 1 p.m.  Presented by Anne Demski from the Advocate Aurora Employee Assistance Program, the presentation will:  Explore uncertainty and the effects on our well-being  Identify the negative effects of unproductive worry  Teach several effective strategies […]

All employees are strongly encouraged to enroll, change or waive benefits for 2021. Faculty and staff can make changes to their benefit elections during the Annual Enrollment period, Monday, Oct. 26, at 8 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. Employees who wish to change existing health insurance plans, family members covered or enroll/re-enroll […]

Please note that this information only pertains to academic faculty, staff and student employees (e.g. those who work in a college). With planning underway for the spring 2021 semester, Human Resources has shared the following key dates and actions for academic faculty, staff and student employees (this includes graduate, teaching and research assistants) requesting COVID-19 […]

All wellness activities will be worth triple the normal Virgin Pulse points from Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 18. These activities include coaching, Whil sessions and healthy habits.   These extra points will show up in individuals’ accounts after Friday, Sept. 18.  

The Advocate Aurora Employee Assistance Program will host an interactive session called “Returning with Resilience” on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. In this session, participants will explore essential aspects of self-care to lessen the impact of cumulative stress and adversity.   Register via Eventbrite by Wednesday, Aug. 19. Once registered, participants will receive a link to the […]

Employees can discuss their personal financial situation on a confidential basis with a TIAA financial consultant.   Access virtual counseling through any device and get guidance about saving more, managing debt or planning for the future. It’s highly secure and private. Once you confirm your meeting, TIAA will reach out to you to see if you are interested […]