Faculty & Staff
August 10, 2020
Looking for ideas to help your team feel more connected? Wondering the best way to implement team engagement or development plans? Pop into Human Resources’ Professional Development Center's Virtual Office Hours anytime on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. to talk over strategy or get help planning. The…
August 04, 2020
In late May, the IRS released guidance on the grace period for 2019 flexible spending accounts, allowing plan sponsors to extend the grace period for 2019 accounts. The normal grace period is two and half months into the next plan year (March 15). Plans have now been given the option to extend that…
July 30, 2020
With the fall semester underway, University Technology continues to offer a number of iPads for loaning to assist a limited number of faculty members in their remote and dual delivery instruction. Complete the form to participate in the loan program. Get more information about the program and…
July 24, 2020
These are uncertain times and the financial markets are reflecting it. Individuals are juggling many responsibilities and dealing with many concerns, all in a changing atmosphere. You can get advice and education about your retirement savings in a one-on-one virtual counseling session or a phone…
July 22, 2020
For those looking to connect with other faculty and staff at a time when many of us feel a bit disconnected, Books@Work is back with two groups this fall. Books@Work’s facilitated conversations offer exploration of diverse perspectives and compel us to unlock ideas and reframe assumptions. As one…
July 21, 2020
The 2020 Staff Advisory Council elections are now open. Staff from the following schools can vote for representatives for the 2020–22 term: Case School of Engineering College of Arts and Sciences School of Law School of Medicine Weatherhead School of Management Staff members from these…
July 09, 2020
The Vanguard Education Series of webinars will be offered through Aug. 31 to help employees plan for retirement, especially during these uncertain times. Webinars are scheduled every Monday and Friday through Aug. 31. The webinar series includes the following topics: “Timeline to…
July 06, 2020
The Case Western Reserve University Faculty Senate Committee on Women released a call for the protection of women faculty and staff during COVID-19. The statement is titled “Need for Gender-Equitable Response Measures to COVID-19.” The statement notes that women are being disproportionately and…
June 26, 2020
In addition to the new Rich Content Editor, the Canvas interface will continue to change this summer. Beginning July 2, users will be able to set course-level notification preferences, including the option to mute notifications per course. Instructors will also see a new area of their Dashboard…
June 25, 2020
These are uncertain times, and the financial markets are reflecting it. Get advice and education about retirement savings in a one-on-one virtual counseling session or a phone consultation through both TIAA and Vanguard. One-on-one virtual counseling sessions/phone consultations with TIAA will be…