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Summer 2011 Training

All UW-Green Bay employees are invited to attend the following summer 2011 training workshops.

Becoming a Progress-Making Leader in Your Sphere of Influence

The trainer for this workshop is Phillip Clampitt, Ph.D. He is a Hendrickson Professor of Business for the Information Sciences Program at UW-Green Bay. His workshop will cover how to become a progress-making leader, as well as leadership for the 21^st century. Dr. Clampitt recently wrote the book “Transforming Leaders Into Progress-Makers – Leadership for the 21^st Century” with Robert De Koch.

Wednesday, August 3^rd

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Phoenix A & B Rooms in the University Union

There will also be two LGBTQ workshops this summer – the first training featuring basic information regarding LGBTQ issues and a second training that will go more in-depth for those who already have the basic knowledge but seek more information and a deeper knowledge about how to be an Ally.

LGBTQ Issues 101

In this session faculty, staff and administrators are invited to learn about the growing student and faculty population who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ). This session will highlight basic information regarding stereotypes, common myths and share resources that are available to support LGBTQ students and coworkers. This training will enhance the participants understanding of LGBTQ issues, concerns, contributions, and resources.

Wednesday, July 27^th

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

1965 Room in the University Union

LGBTQ Issues on a College Campus: Beyond the Basics

This session will be much more in-depth and will assist participants in working with students on a day to day basis, finding ways to infuse curriculum with LGBTQ supportive materials and how to create a non-homophobic campus environment. This session will also highlight the Sexual Identity: Cass Model and explore the stages of identity development for LGBTQ individuals. Also, in this session participants are encouraged to bring their questions and suggestions. It will be a facilitated discussion where we can learn from the experience in the room in a safe, supported and confidential manner.

Thursday, August 4^th

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

1965 Room in the University Union

The trainers for the above LGBTQ workshops are Deborah Rezac and Shiyanke Goonetilleke. Deborah Rezac is the Diversity Director for the American Intercultural Center at UW-Green Bay. Shiyanke Goonetilleke is a Graduate Student in Student Affairs at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, and a summer Intern with the American Intercultural Center at UW-Green Bay.

If you would like to attend any of the above training workshops, please e-mail hr@uwgb.edu five business days prior to the workshop date to ensure we have enough materials. There is no charge to you for attending these workshops.

Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 with any questions.

Student Employee Rehire Process

ATTENTION ALL SUPERVISORS OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES

Student Rehire Process

It’s time to think about the student employees you plan to rehire for the summer 2011 and/or academic year 2011-2012. E-mails with spreadsheet attachments containing a list of all active student employees will be sent out to the primary supervisor on Thursday, May 12th. This will need to be updated/completed and sent back to payroll@uwgb.edu for processing. Please watch for this email. Complete instructions will be provided within the email.

NOTE: You will need to complete the Student Employment Form to continue/rehire current student employees beyond 5/21/11 that are not listed on the spreadsheet.

Graduating Seniors

Student employees that will be graduating at the end of this semester can work in their student appointments through the last day of exams, Friday, May 13. If you want to continue their employment after that date, you will need to hire them as an LTE by submitting the Authorization to Hire an LTE form. If they are enrolled in classes at any university, technical school or vocational/trade school in the summer or fall semester 2011, they can continue to work in their student appointment at UWGB until their classes have ended. They will need to provide documentation that verifies they are enrolled in classes at a non-UWGB school.

Employment Periods/Payrolls

Summer 2011 Payrolls: June A – August B (5/22/11 – 8/27/11)

Academic Year 2011-2012: September A – May B (8/28/11 – 5/13/12)

NOTE: Federal Work Study is awarded according to academic year.

* The 2010-11 academic year ends on 5/13/2011

* New student employee’s can begin their summer work period on or after 5/23/2011

* Continuing student’s who were awarded summer work study can begin earning their award on 5/14/2011

* The 2011-12 academic year begins on 9/6/2011

Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 with questions.

United of Omaha Long Term Care Insurance

Please click on the following link to view information regarding United of Omaha Long Term Care insurance policies that were approved by the State of Wisconsin Group Insurance Board.

http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/documents/LongTermCare.pdf

This long term care insurance plan, Health Choice, is available to all state employees, UW employees, retirees, and their family members. You can request information about this plan through the link above.

Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 with questions.

Unavailability of HR Transactions

The new Human Resource System (HRS) will soon be implemented. During the “cutover” period from April 8^th through April 18^th, we will be unable to process new appointments or make various changes in the current system due to unavailability.

If you intend to hire any students, limited term employees (LTE’s), or unclassified employees who will start before Tuesday, April 19^th, please ensure the new hire paperwork (i.e. Student Employment form, LTE Request form, or PA form) is received in the Human Resources office no later than Wednesday, April 6^th. This will help ensure that network and e-mail access is available for the new employee on his or her first day of employment.

Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 if you have any questions.

Long Term Care Insurance

Introducing John Hancock’s New Custom Care II Enhanced Long Term Care Insurance Policy

Any state, University or University Hospital and Clinic employee or annuitant may apply for this coverage. Spouses/domestic partners and parents of state employees and annuitants can also apply. This voluntary Long Term Care Insurance policy is offered at a discounted premium. The John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) represents stability, financial strength and dependability for your future care and estate conservation.

The John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA) has been a dependable Long Term Care Insurance carrier for the State of Wisconsin program since 1998, and Senior Care Insurance Services has been the marketing agency.

The policy emphasizes HOME CARE Benefits as well as traditional coverage in Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes.

Home Care Benefits include:

* Skilled & Unskilled Visits

* Home Modification

* Emergency Response System

* Primary Care Giver Training

* Homemaker Services

* Necessary Medical Equipment

* Monthly Cash Benefit Rider- additional premium to allow for the use of friends or family for care or other expenses.

* Return of Premium. If the policyholder dies prior to age 65, there is a refund of paid premiums less any claims paid. An optional rider can extend this benefit beyond age 65.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance policy also qualifies for the Federal and Wisconsin Governments’ recently enacted PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. Be sure to ask us about the program’s benefits and advantages.

If you would like a personal quote and more information about this state plan, please contact John Hancock at (toll free number) 1-877-578-8400 or e-mail seniorcare@seniorcareinsurance.net. Premium will vary with the choice of benefits selected.

HRS Student Supervisor Training

Attention Student Supervisors
(Time Approvers and Backup Approvers):

New Human Resource System (HRS) Training
HRS is coming in April. To help Student Supervisors prepare, HRS training sessions have been scheduled and the following topics will be covered:

Kronos – will no longer be used
Modified student payroll schedule
HRS Time Keeping, including new time rounding rules
HRS Time Approval
Revised Student Employment Forms
New Student Working Titles

Training dates:

Tuesday, April 5, 10:00-11:30 a.m., IS 1034
Wednesday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., IS 1034
Tuesday, April 12, 2:00-3:30 p.m., IS 1034
Wednesday, April 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m., IS 1034

Please R.S.V.P. to hr@uwgb.edu by Monday, April 4^th and include which day you will be attending.

Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or ext. 2390 with questions.

Workforce Emergency Guidelines and Employee Demonstration/Job Action FAQs

Please click on the following links to view information UW-System Administration has provided regarding workforce emergencies and employee demonstrations or job actions:

* Workforce Emergency Guidelines: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/documents/WorkforceEmergencyGuidelines.pdf

* FAQs regarding potential demonstrations and job actions: http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/documents/FAQsPotentialDemonstrations.pdf

Please contact Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu or 465-2390 if you have any questions.

Employee Resources

Uncertainty about the future and financial concerns can affect an employee’s personal well-being and cause stress in your life. The Office of Human Resources and the Counseling and Health Center have developed an Employee Resource webpage at http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/employees/resources.html that provides web links to information about:

* UW-Green Bay Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* State Group Life Health Insurance Plan contacts and procedures for seeking non-urgent care for mental and behavioral health issues

* A Brown County community resource guide that includes information about topics such as counseling, domestic abuse, and support groups

* Brown County United Way 211 (phone number that connects people with community services)

You can also access this webpage by going to the Human Resources home page, and click on “Employee Resources” under the “Employee Quick Links” section. Please contact Human Resources at x2390 or the Counseling and Health Center at x2380 if you have questions or need additional information.

T. Rowe Price Webinars

T. Rowe Price, one of the investment companies in the UW TSA 403(b) Program, is sponsoring the following webinars:

Financial Markets Update
Thursday, March 10th at 12:00 noon
Thursday, March 10th at 6:00 p.m.
Retirement Investing From Beginning to End
Wednesday, April 13th at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m.

You can watch the presentations on your own computer, and listen to the audio portion on your telephone. The March 10 “Financial Markets Update” requires preregistration, and the April 13 and 14 “Retirement Investing From Beginning to End” does not. For more information, please go to http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits/retsav/trpwebinar.htm.

Please e-mail benefits@uwgb.edu or call 465-2390 if you have any questions.