Faculty & Staff
October 27, 2020
Learn about virtual assessment strategies with Teaching and Learning Technologies' training sessions
It's still October, but Case Western Reserve University's last in-person classes are only three short weeks away. University Technology's ([U]Tech) Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) team is here to support faculty and staff as they consider their assessment strategies for final exams. There…
October 23, 2020
As a reminder to the university, the deadline to apply for the $600 child care subsidy is 5 p.m. Oct. 31. The subsidy is designed to offset additional child care costs incurred due to the employee’s school district choosing to conduct their courses remotely. The subsidy is available for staff and…
October 22, 2020
Faculty and staff who are currently using the university’s medical benefits and who completed the three onboarding activities in fall 2019 (biometric screening, health risk assessment and tobacco attestation) are reminded that up to $200 in extra wellness incentives may be available this…
October 20, 2020
University Technology's ([U]Tech) Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) can help faculty with technology questions. [U]Tech will offer various training and support opportunities for common technologies like Canvas, Echo360, and Zoom, as well as discussions focused on pedagogy and teaching…
October 19, 2020
Benelect open enrollment for 2021 is set to begin Monday, Nov. 9, and run through Monday, Nov. 30. The 2021 Benelect guide, the new premium rate sheets and instructions for making your elections in the online enrollment system are available online now. The Virtual Benefits & Wellness Fair…
October 16, 2020
Many people do not have a healthy level of savings, despite knowing the importance of having money set aside for emergencies, purchases, college and retirement. CWRU’s employee assistance program through IMPACT Solutions is offering a webinar to help faculty and staff learn how to utilize…
October 15, 2020
Numerous benefits are associated with having a primary care provider (PCP). Not only do regular visits with a PCP encourage preventive exam compliance, such as colonoscopy and mammograms, but they also lead to increased rates of necessary immunizations. The CWRU Wellness Program encourages faculty…
October 14, 2020
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community, particularly faculty in STEM-related fields, are invited to join a monthly Journal Club focused on STEM faculty recruitment and retention. Pathway 4 of the university's strategic plan, Think Big, seeks to increase recruitment and retention…
October 14, 2020
Leaders of the university’s Department of Human Resources invite faculty and staff to informational sessions regarding the 2021 Benefits and Wellness programs. Due to the pandemic, these sessions will be held virtually. Sessions will be held: Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11…
October 12, 2020
Each year, more than 2,000 faculty and staff take a few minutes in the fall for a screening that gives a snapshot of their health status. Many Wellness participants share that they love seeing the year-over-year data, which helps them stay on track, or get back on track with a healthy…