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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWS
OCTOBER 2016
Welcome New Employees
Inside this issue:
Tenley Sodeur
Admissions Counselor
Admissions
Caitlin Bailey
Assistant Director
Career Development
Michelle Farnum
Lecturer
Nursing
Newly Appointed Acting AVP for IT/CIO
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Benefit Open
Enrollment
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Health Savings
Account Meeting
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Benefits and Wellness 4
Fair
Conflict Management
Workshop
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TIAA Financial Essen- 5
tials for Women Workshop
TIAA Financial Educa- 5
tion Webinars
Professional Develop- 6
ment Opportunities
Miguel Romero
Assistant Professor
Religious Studies
Laura Croyle
Julie Dick
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
Assistant Professor
Nursing
IT Tech Training
Workshops
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Fitness classes for
Staff and Faculty
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Seasonal Flu Vaccine 9
Clinic
Andrea Chait
Brandon Catalan
Assistant Professor
Psychology
Lecturer
Administration of
Justice
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Jennifer Booth
Lecturer
Education
Flu Vaccine Q & A
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Newport Hospital Open Saturdays
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BJs Wholesale
Employee Discount
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Spring Employee
Discount
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Taxable Gifts
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Important Dates
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OCTOBER 2016
Welcome New Employees
Jodie Goodnough
Juanita Ashby Bey
Assistant Professor
Art
Assistant Professor
Education
Tracy Pelkowski
Jennifer McArdle
Assistant Professor
Education
Assistant Professor
Administration of
Justice
Please
welcome our
new
employees to
Salve!
Kevin Fontaine
Karen Kosoff
Assistant Professor
Psychology
Secretary
Business Studies
Acting Associate Vice President For IT/CIO Appointed
We are pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Glenn Clark has been appointed to the role
of Acting Associate Vice President for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer.
Glenn has been with the University since May 2006 and was most recently the Senior Director of
Information Technology/Chief Information Security Officer. Glenn has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Providence College and an MBA from Bryant University. In addition, Glenn holds certifications in CISCO, Microsoft, IT Security and Project Management. Glenn has also served as an Adjunct Faculty member over the past 15 years at Bryant University, CCRI and Salve.
Please join us in congratulating Glenn and wishing him all the best in his new role.
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OCTOBER 2016
Benefits Corner
BENEFIT OPEN ENROLLMENT
Benefit Open enrollment is Oct.17 through Nov.15 for changes effective Jan. 1, 2017. A separate
Open Enrollment notice will be issued in mid-October.
For 2017, the University will once again contribute $500 to an individual HSA and $1,000 to individual-plus-one and family HSAs. (Half the amount will be funded in January and half in July 2017.)
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
What is a Health Savings Account?
Is it right for you?
To learn more about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) come to an informational meeting hosted by
Benefit Strategies on:
Wednesday, Oct. 19
12:15 – 1:15pm
Ochre Court Library
Some current employee HSA participants will also be on hand to share their experiences.
Employees who would like to attend must register HERE by Friday, Oct. 14.
DON’T MISS THE 2016 BENEFITS AND WELLNESS FAIR
Benefit information will be available and refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
11am-2pm
Ochre Court
Chair Massage
This event qualifies toward your 2016 Wellness Rewards
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OCTOBER 2016
Conflict Management Lunch and Learn in November
Join Glenn Miller with Coastline EAP for this important,
free workshop on Conflict Management!
Thursday, Nov. 17—12 to 1:30pm
Ochre Ct. Library
Conflict is an inevitable and important human process. It can produce negative, destructive results,
or it can produce positive, creative results. This training prepares attendees to approach workplace
conflict seeking win/win solutions. It includes an exploration of common misunderstandings and distortions that contribute to a competitive, rather than cooperative approach to conflict. Assertiveness
concepts, and techniques critical to effective conflict management, will be reviewed.
Program Objectives:
▪ Perceive workplace conflict as something to approach rather than avoid
▪ Acquire practical verbal techniques to improve conflict management effectiveness
▪ Learn specific techniques for dealing with people who are upset
▪ Develop skills to prevent conflicts from escalating into competitive struggles
To register for this workshop, please click HERE
This Lunch and Learn qualifies toward your 2016 Wellness Rewards
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Escher at [email protected] or ext. 2157.
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TIAA—Financial Education Workshops and Webinars
TIAA Financial Essentials Workshop for Women
Tues., Oct. 25
Ochre Court State Dining Room
12 – 1pm
Lunch provided!
Retirement is not as far away as you think! Learn what you can do to help make your retirement
dream come true on schedule. TIAA’s workshop leader will share retirement strategies that can:
 Identify your “retirement vision” – how much you’ll need and when.
 Define the simple steps to help reach your ideal retirement in 10 to 15 years
 Learn the unique characteristics of retirement plans from 403(b) to IRAs to annuities to help you
determine which work best for you
This workshop in intended to provide financial retirement knowledge to women.
To attend this workshop, please register HERE.
This Lunch and Learn qualifies toward your 2016 Wellness Rewards
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Dan Samson, our individual TIAA representative, will be on campus Oct. 5, Nov. 15 and Nov.
21. To schedule an individual appointment with Dan, call TIAA’s scheduling number at 800-7328353.
Can’t meet with Dan? All Salve employees are also invited to attend the following lunchtime webinars from 12 to 1pm offered through TIAA’s Virtual Environment. These informative, interactive
workshops will give you strategies and tactics to help you achieve your financial and retirement
goals.
Economic Update with TIAA Chief Economist, Tim Hopper—Oct. 18
Money at Work: Foundations of Investing—Oct. 19
Special Topic: All About IRAs—Oct. 20 & 26
Special Topic: Social Security Basics—Oct. 25
Special Topic: Target Date Funds and Target Risk Funds—Oct. 27
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Professional Development Opportunities
ARE YOU IN NEED OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR YOURSELF OR THE PEOPLE YOU MANAGE?
Salve is a member of the RI Higher Ed. Training Consortium (RIHETC),
which enables you to access high quality learning opportunities at a
reduced cost. Don’t miss these upcoming workshops!
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Consult with your manager for approval to attend.
Click on the workshop name for event and registration details.
Fees are typically paid through the registrant’s department professional development budget.
All event fees include parking and breakfast. Full day events also include lunch.
Supervisor/Manager Development
All Staff Development
Mindful Leadership
Oct. 14- 9am to 12pm - $75
Hosted by Providence College
Understanding the Generations *Waitlisted*
Oct. 24 - 9am to 12pm - $75
Hosted by RISD
Situational Leadership: Part 1
Nov. 9 - 9am to 12pm - $75
Hosted by RISD
Time Management *Waitlisted*
Nov. 15 - 9am to12pm - $75
Hosted by Bryant
Situational Leadership: Part 2
Nov. 16 - 9am to 12pm - $75
Hosted by RISD
Active Listening *Waitlisted*
Dec. 9 - 9am to 12pm - $75
Hosted by Providence College
Coaching and Feedback
Dec. 2 - 9am to 12pm - $75
Hosted by CCRI, Warwick campus
Managing in all Directions: Part 1
Dec. 7 - 9am to 12:30pm - $75
Hosted by RISD
Managing in all Directions: Part 2
Dec. 14 - 9am to 12:30pm - $75
Hosted by RISD
Human Resources encourages professional and personal development of our faculty and staff.
Contact Nancy Escher in Human Resources with any questions at [email protected] or ext.
2157.
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October IT Tech Workshops
Tech Tuesdays
Learn new programs and update skills on old favorites! September will be Office365 month. Look in more detail at some of the new programs offered in this completely online suite.. Classes meet in McKillop Computer
Lab 005, from 1-2pm.
Tuesday, October 18th – Outlook Workshop. This one-hour workshop is designed to look at the basic features of Outlook. Designed for new employees (faculty & staff) and students who are new to the full desktop
Outlook application. Also a great intro to the new Office 216 suite Salve is shifting to.
Tuesday, October 25th – Excel. This one-hour workshop is designed to look at the basic features of Excel
and take individual questions on Excel. Designed mainly for new employees (faculty & staff) and other community members who are new to Excel.
Office365 Thursdays
Become acquainted with the new Salve cloud based Office suite. We will look at some familiar programs (like
mail, Word, and Excel), and see what’s new, including Sway, Yammer, Delve, and OneDrive. Harness the
power of the cloud to collaborate with others and extend your reach! All Office 365 classes will be held in
McKillop Computer Lab 006, from 1-2 PM.
Upcoming dates: Thursday, October 20th and Thursday, October 27th
Microsoft Office Certification is Back!
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their skills and advance their careers. Office is a powerful service designed to unleash the best ideas,
get things done and stay connected on the go. MOS shows the world that you have the skills to tap the full
features and functionality of Office.
Outlook 2016 - Learn how to use all the cool features of this powerful program! As a personal information
manager available as a part of the Microsoft Office suite, it includes a calendar, task manager, contact manager, note taking, journal, and web browser, in addition to its email system.
This certification program meets for 5 Wednesday classes from 10-11am on 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 and
11/16 in McKillop Computer Lab 006.
Word 2016 – One of the cornerstones of Office 2016, Word Core certification will induce you to features that
you never knew existed. We will also cover some of the skills you may have heard about, but never used.
This certification program meets for 5 Friday classes from 10-11am on 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 and 11/18
in McKillop Computer Lab 006.
Coming in November! Office 2016 individual program workshops, including Word, OneNote, and
PowerPoint. Certification in Excel and PowerPoint.
If you have any questions, contact Dan Titus in User Support Services at [email protected] or ext. 2451.
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Wellness Classes for Faculty and Staff
Human Resources is pleased to announce a new lunch time Pilates
class for Staff/Faculty with instructor Remy Aull from Aull Pilates and
Movement.
This class is designed to recharge and energize you in the middle of your workday. The focus will
be on core strengthening, postural alignment, lengthening tight muscles and toning the entire body.
Each week Remy will build upon the prior week to help improve balance, coordination and overall
fitness.
Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:15pm in the Rodgers Rec. Aerobics Room 039
Cost: $12 to drop in - last class is Nov. 16
If you have any questions, contact Nancy Escher at [email protected] or ext. 2157.
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Spin classes are offered by Sue Letourneau on Tuesday and
Thursday nights from 5-6pm in the Rodgers Rec. Aerobics Room.
If you are interested in joining the Spin group, please contact Sue
at [email protected] or ext. 4673.
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Join us for the fall 2016 session of Yoga with Christine Reed.
Class is on Mondays from 5-6pm in the Ochre Ct. Library.
Bring a yoga mat, towel and water.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Drop in fee is $15.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Escher at
[email protected] or ext. 2157.
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OCTOBER 2016
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic
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Flu Vaccine Q & A
Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When should I get vaccinated?
Flu vaccination should begin soon after vaccine becomes available, ideally by October. However, as
long as flu viruses are circulating, vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even in January or later. While seasonal influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October,
during most seasons influenza activity peaks in January or later. Since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against influenza virus infection, it is
best that people get vaccinated so they are protected before influenza begins spreading in their
community.
Why do I need a flu vaccine every year?
A flu vaccine is needed every season for two reasons. First, the body’s immune response from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccine is needed for optimal protection. Second, because
flu viruses are constantly changing, the formulation of the flu vaccine is reviewed each year and
sometimes updated to keep up with changing flu viruses. For the best protection, everyone 6
months and older should get vaccinated annually.
Does flu vaccine work right away?
No. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus infection. That’s why it’s better to get vaccinated early in the fall, before the flu season really gets under way.
Can the flu vaccine give me the flu?
No, a flu vaccine cannot cause flu illness. Flu vaccines that are administered with a needle are currently made in two ways: the vaccine is made either with a) flu vaccine viruses that have been
‘inactivated’ and are therefore not infectious, or b) with no flu vaccine viruses at all (which is the
case for recombinant influenza vaccine). The nasal spray flu vaccine does contain live viruses.
However, the viruses are attenuated (weakened), and therefore cannot cause flu illness.
*Adopted from the CDC.
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Newport Hospital—Open Saturdays
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Employee Discounts
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Employee Discounts
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Gifts, Prizes and Awards Are Considered Taxable Income
Please be aware that any gifts, prizes and awards given to employees by Salve, will be included in
the recipient's gross income, if the gift is paid for by the university (either directly or indirectly). If the
recipient is a member of university faculty, staff, student employee, the gift, prize or award is considered supplemental wages and must be processed through the Payroll system with appropriate federal, state, city and FICA/Medicare taxes withheld. The gift, prize or award is then included in the
recipient's Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
Contact Human Resources to obtain the Gift, Prize or Award Form or if you have any questions.
Important Dates
Salve Regina University
Office of Human
Resources
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
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Phone: (401) 341-2157
Fax: (401) 341-2921
E-mail:
[email protected]
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October 2 (Mondays 5-6pm): Yoga for Staff and Faculty—Ochre Ct.
Library
October 4 (Wednesdays 12:30-1:15pm): Pilates for Staff and Faculty—Rodgers 039
October 5 (Thursday): Dan Samson from TIAA - Stonor Hall by appointment
October 10 (Monday, Staff Holiday): Columbus Day
October 13 & 19 (Thursday and Wednesday 11am-3pm): Seasonal Flu
Vaccine Clinic—Miley Executive Dining Room
October 17 (Monday): Benefit Open Enrollment begins
October 19 (Wednesday 12:15-1:15pm): H.S.A Informational Meeting—Ochre Ct. Library
October 25 (Tuesday 12-1pm): TIAA Financial Essentials for Women
workshop—Ochre Ct. State Dining Room
November 2 (Wednesday 11am-2pm): Employee Benefits/Wellness
Fair—Ochre Ct.
November 10 (Thursday): Salve Regina’s Artisans Holiday Fair
November 17 (Thursday12-1:30pm): Coastline EAP Conflict Management workshop—Ochre Ct. Library
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