Roth in-plan conversion option As of Dec. 1, 2020, 403(b) plan participants are able to directly convert eligible pretax contributions plus earnings to a designated Roth option. Before electing a Roth in-plan conversion, please refer to this information from TIAA and consult with your personal tax advisor to ensure this strategy is consistent with your […]

During the Annual Enrollment period, Human Resources posted several legally-required Annual Notices on the Human Resource website. They were distributed online for easy access for faculty and staff working from home or in the office. Below are three additional Summary Annual Reports. These reports summarize basic financial information contained in the annual report, which is […]

Registration for December and January GROW classes is now available via Eventbrite. Use code: GROW. All classes will be held via Microsoft Teams.  Download the GROW flyer to see all classes. Paper copies will not be sent this semester.  Offerings include:   OU Campus Quick Start CMS Training | Wednesday, Dec. 16 The Power of Mindfulness | Thursday, […]

Faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize the Employee Wellness website for various mental health and resiliency resources. Information on the Advocate/Aurora Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a confidential resource available for employees and members of their household, is also available.    The EAP is offering weekly “IMPACT” sessions focused on emotional health and well-being. Topics are selected […]

Registration for fall and winter GROW classes is now available via Eventbrite. Use code: GROW. All classes will be held via Microsoft Teams. Download the GROW flyer and see all classes. Paper copies will not be sent this semester. Early November offerings include:  OU Campus Quick Start CMS Training | Wednesday, Nov. 4 It’s a […]

Marquette is offering a voluntary one-time staff retirement program with financial incentives. The Voluntary Incentivized Retirement Program (VIRP) was designed with dual goals of supporting employees as they transition into retirement while assisting with the university’s workforce and economic planning efforts.  Eligible staff members were emailed program information and an application (from the email address of Marquette University Human Resources via DocuSign) last Wednesday, Oct. 28. Eligibility requirements The program is 100% voluntary and will be offered […]

Faculty and staff can now make changes to their benefit elections during the Annual Enrollment period, which closes on Friday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. All employees are strongly encouraged to enroll, change or waive benefits for 2021. Employees who wish to change existing health insurance plans, coverage levels or enroll/re-enroll in the Flexible Spending […]

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, […]