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Sign up for biometric screening, complete wellness forms to receive financial incentives
Don’t miss your chance to receive at least $300 in 2016 with the Wellness Incentive program. To receive the financial incentives, employees enrolled in one of the university’s medical insurance plans must complete a biometric screening, Health Risk Appraisal and Tobacco Attestation Form. Biometric…
Free flu shots during Benefits Fair Nov. 11–12
The Department of Human Resources will offer free flu shots to faculty and staff during the Benefits Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center ballroom. No appointments are necessary, but employees will…
Benelect open enrollment kits sent to benefits-eligible employees
Benelect open enrollment kits have been sent by campus mail to benefits-eligible faculty and staff. The packets contain: The Benelect 2016 guide; A summary of Benelect changes for 2016; 2016 price sheets; and Instructions for making elections in the online enrollment system. Packet materials…
SAC Basket Raffle to be held at Benefits Fair; purchase pre-sale tickets now
The 2015 Staff Advisory Council (SAC) Community Service Basket Raffle will be held in conjunction with the Benefits Fair Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available are for $5, which includes seven tickets, and can be…
Limits on retirement contributions remain the same for 2016; get the details
Faculty and staff can contribute toward their retirement savings on a pre-tax or Roth basis through payroll deduction. The Internal Revenue Service has announced calendar year limits on retirement contributions, with no increases for 2016. Participants can contribute up to $18,000. Participants…
Discover techniques for dealing with unexpected classroom moments
Faculty often face many unexpected classroom moments, such as a student question or demand about grading, a discussion of deadlines or assignments that takes a surprisingly confrontational turn, or an allegation of gender or ethnic insensitivity that seems to come out of nowhere. The next…
Faculty: Apply for seed grants to enhance internationalization at the university
Seed grants from the Center for International Affairs are available for faculty to develop sustainable initiatives to enhance internationalization at the university. Awards of up to $5,000 are available, and the Center for International Affairs will work with recipients to secure additional…
Find out how to make a healthy meal out of fall ingredients
Join 121 Fitness and Bon Appetit Management Co. for a free cooking demo Tuesday, Oct. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. on the lower level of Leutner Commons. Chefs will demonstrate how to prepare a healthy dish with seasonal fall ingredients. Samples will be provided. The demo is free. Registration is…
Have custom measurements taken for regalia
Faculty and staff members can stop by Barnes and Noble University Bookstore Monday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to have custom measurements taken by an Oak Hall Cap and Gown representative. The bookstore will offer a 10 percent discount on regalia through Nov. 30.
Deadline extended: UCITE Learning Fellowship applications due by Oct. 26
Faculty members from across the university are invited to apply to become University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) Learning Fellows for the Spring 2016 semester. UCITE Learning Fellowships are available to Case Western Reserve University faculty—tenure track or not—each…