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Starting Dec. 15, Case Western Reserve will implement updated independent contractor (IC) engagement procedures. These revisions introduce a more consistent, transparent and compliant process for engaging consultants, guest speakers, presenters and other external service providers across the…

Case Western Reserve University’s course and lab time grids have been updated for fall 2026. While many time blocks remain unchanged, some have shifted for better overall alignment across the grid with new standardized lab times. Faculty and staff members will see new grid times when preparing fall…

Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) has introduced a streamlined Project Request Form for capital project requests, available now under the "Project Required Forms" section on the CPFM website. The revised form—launched Nov. 3—features several improvements, including: Fewer…

The Department of Human Resources is reminding faculty and staff that the 2026 benelect open enrollment period ends Nov. 26. During open enrollment, you can make changes for the 2026 calendar year. Visit the Annual Benefits Events website for more information. Questions? Email AskHR@case.edu or…

Effective Jan. 1, a new federal requirement will impact how certain employees make catch-up contributions to their retirement plans. Specifically, individuals who meet the criteria below will be required to make catch-up contributions on an after-tax Roth basis. Pre-tax catch-up contributions will…

Bhagya Nallaperuma, safety services specialist in Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety, recently co-authored a review on sustainable starch alternatives, which was published in the Journal of Future Foods. The article—titled “Exploring the potential of…

The IRS recently announced its dollar limitations affecting retirement contributions for 2026. Updates include: The 402(g)-contribution limit for retirement plans is $24,500; The contribution limit for retirement plans for employees ages 50 and over is $32,500, which includes a standard…

The 2026 benelect open enrollment period runs Nov. 3–26. To add dependents to your benefits for the 2026 calendar year who are not covered under your 2025 benefits plan, you must provide appropriate dependent verification to Benefits Administration prior to making your elections during the open…

Siobhan Aaron Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of Focus: End-of-life decision-making, caregivers of patients with chronic illness As an inpatient palliative care nurse practitioner, Siobhan Aaron—assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University’s…

After 16 years at Case Western Reserve, Vice President for Enrollment Management Rick Bischoff announced today that he will be leaving the university effective Jan. 9, 2026. He will be returning to California to serve as vice president of enrollment at Chapman University. “The university’s…