Faculty & Staff
June 30, 2011
The Staff Mentoring Program Steering Committee is gathering data to launch a pilot Mentoring Circle and needs staff members’ input to gauge interest levels and find out what mentor qualities, circle topics and meeting format would be helpful. The mentoring circle model involves one mentor working…
June 29, 2011
Beginning July 1, the opportunity to contribute to a Roth 403(b) supplemental retirement account will be available for benefits-eligible faculty and staff at Case Western Reserve University. A Roth 403(b) lets you access your savings tax-free in retirement, provided you meet certain conditions.…
June 28, 2011
The Searle Scholars Program is an annual career development award to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry at select universities. This limited-submission funding opportunity is for assistant professors in a tenure-track appointment…
June 27, 2011
UCITE will host a discussion on “How much time should students spend outside class on course work?” June 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in Allen Library 306. Out of class work is undoubtedly an important part of courses, but students are not taking only one particular course. They are usually taking four…
June 27, 2011
Oracle calendar will be discontinued July 31 and Google Calendar will become the university’s official calendaring system. To assist Oracle users as they transition to Google Calendar, Information Technology Services is providing deskside transition support and training. In addition, three Adobe…
June 24, 2011
Human Resources' Organization Development and Learning Unit is offering a variety of workshops this summer for faculty and staff. Topics include dealing with difficult co-workers, conflict management for supervisors, time and energy management, and a customizable session that gives faculty and…
June 23, 2011
The deadline to submit claims for reimbursement from 2010 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) is June 30. Claims must be for eligible health care and/or dependent care expenses incurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2010, or in the 2011 “grace period” of Jan. 1, 2011 through March 15, 2011. Completed…
June 23, 2011
The Employee Wellness Program will present a free seminar, “Where Sustainability and Wellness Meet,” June 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in Nord Hall 310. Stephanie Strong Corbett, the new director of sustainability, will discuss how each person can take next steps on a journey toward sustainable wellness.…
June 22, 2011
Weight Watchers at Work has a second meeting for university employees, held every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Each week, a dedicated group of weight conscious folks meets for a meeting, led by Mary Alice Grassa from Weight Watchers. If you can't make your…
June 21, 2011
Women faculty members are invited to join their colleagues for a lunchtime networking event on Tuesday, June 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Cleveland Room at Thwing Center. RSVP to Susan Freimark. The Women Faculty Development Institute of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women sponsors the…