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Welcome to Human Resources Newsletter
September 2009
New Faces On The Hill
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the following new St. Olaf employees:
New Staff:
Anthony Barnack, Assistant Football Coach
Laurel Brook, Old Main, Administrative Assistant
Jason English, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Katherine Godfrey, Center of Experiential Learning, Lilly Vocational Intern
Marie Sampson, Health Services, Director of Health Services
Diane Von Ruden, Counseling Center, Administrative Assistant
New Faculty:
Hiroe Akimoto, Asian Studies
Ibtesam al-Atiyat, Sociology/Anthropology
Torin Alexander, Religion
Guido Alvarez, Art & Art History
Sara Belleau, Art & Art History
Mark Bresnan, English
Thomas Burns, Economics
Devyani Chandran, Social Work & Family Studies
James Demas, Phsysics
Erik Epp, Chemistry
Christopher Galdieri, Political Science
Nanaho Hanada, Political Science
Lise Hoy, Romance Languages
Abdulai Iddrisu, History & Geography
Steffen Kaupp, Foreign Languages
Kathy Kienzle, Music
Hunjoon Kim, Political Science
Delia Letang, Math, Stats, & Computer Science
Laura Listenberger, Biology
Jeremy Loebach, Psychology
Niel MacNaughton, Nursing
Daniel Munoz-Hutchinson, Philosophy
Leif Olmanson, Environmental Studies
Matthew Rahaim, Music
Kira Robison, History & Geography
Margaret Rowland, Music
Marie Rule, Music
Michael Sampson, Classical Association of the Middle West & South (CAMWS)
Jeff Solomon, English
Bruce Wambheim, Economics
Molly Westerman, English
Reimbursement Deadline Reminder:
2008-2009 Select Account Program
For many years the medical and dependent care program has run from September 1st through the following August 31st. This year, for the first time, we have a 60-day grace period added to the program. This means that employees who have remaining balance as of August 31st, will have until October 31, 2009 to incur expenses. There is, however, a much shorter window in which to submit claims. That deadline is November 15, 2009.
Delta Dental Smile Discoveries
Are your children ready to learn at school?
Tooth decay is one of the most preventable childhood diseases. Children are not healthy and not ready for school if they have poor dental health. For more information on tooth decay and oral health tips click here.
For other tips, visit http://www.deltadentalmn.org and click on Oral Health Information.
EAP September's Topic: Take Time, Make Time for Activity-Health & Wellness
Focus on making healthy lifestyle choices & reaching health goals. This month's newsletter includes information on why to exercise and suggestions for incoporating it into a daily routine.
Listen to "Staying Active" recorded seminar, September 18, 2009.
Summer Student Work Ends September 8, 2009
As of September 8th all student work will be processed through the Financial Aid Office for the academic year of 2009-2010. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at ext. 3019 for student work information.
One-time Cash Payment
Eligible employees will receive a cash payment of $1,000, pro-rated according to FTE, in lieu of a percentage increase to their base wage. (“Eligible employees” include all faculty and staff who ordinarily would have received an increase in their base wage on September 1.)
Non-Exempt Employees will receive cash payment on the September 18th payroll paydate.
Salaried Employees will receive cash payment on the September 30th, payroll paydate.
Flu Shot Clinic
Dates: September 21 and 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Sun Ballroom, third floor Buntrock Commons
Eligible participants: students, faculty/staff and dependents, retirees
Cost: $24 cash or check
St. Olaf employees and dependents that are on the college’s Blue Cross and Blue
Shield Health Plan will have their shots paid for by the plan. Bring insurance cards.
Children must be age 9 or older.
Retirees who bring their Medicare Cards will also have their shots covered
This is not the H1-N1 program. Details for that program will be publicized as they become known.
Click here for the Holiday Schedule for 2010 & 2011
Campus Conduct Hotline
If you have concerns relating to discrimination, harassment, legal violations, or ethical concerns, you may express these concerns anonymously using the Campus Conduct Hotline.
You can access information regarding this useful benefit here
As always, we welcome any comments, questions or concerns.
Roger Loftus, Lora Steil, Kristy Sybilrud, Sandy Boudreau, and Jessica Smisek.
