News from human resources

New Hires

Aaron LaFave
Energy Coordinator
Facilities
May 6, 2013

Jim Lloyd
Vice President for Administration
Administration
April 1, 2013

Melissa A. Rose
Director of Financial Aid
Financial Aid
April 1, 2013

Jacqueline Keida
Administrative Assistant
Continuing Professional Education and Sponsored Research
April 4, 2013

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

Fred Ballantyne from TIAA-CREF will be on campus for individual counseling sessions on Wednesday May 8, 2013 in Kunsela Hall A227.  To schedule an appointment, please call (800) 732-8353 or log onto www.tiaa-cref.org/moc

New York Balance – webinars

To make learning less complicated, NYS-Balance provides online training through the monthly webinar series. Sessions cover a range of practical work and life topics.

NYS-Balance is a resource and referral program offered by Work-Life Services with funding provided by the negotiated agreements between the State and CSEA, PEF, UUP, DC-37, NYSCOPBA, GSEU, and Council 82, and by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations for employees designated M/C.

REGISTER IN ADVANCE OR VIEW LATER ONLINE

For any webinar that you plan to attend, be sure to register in advance on the NYS-Balance website. To participate, you will need an Internet-connected PC and a phone. If the webinar is not scheduled during your break or lunch time, you can view it later online at your convenience.

APRIL 18 ~ Noon – 1 p.m.

MOVING BEYOND THE BASICS: Saving Our Planet

First we learned the importance of the 3 R’s Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. What else can we do? Saving our planet for future generations is more important than ever.

MAY 16 ~ Noon – 1 p.m.

STAYING FIT AT WORK

As working adults, staying fit can be a challenge. Learn tips to add exercise and healthy eating to your workday.

For additional information and to find out how to register, please check the Human Resources benefits page at: http://sunyit.edu/human_resources/employee_benefits

The webinar listing is available at:

http://sunyit.edu/home5/cmsfiles/favicon.ico/2-NYS-Balance_-_Web_Jan-June_2013_calendar.pdf

CSEA Tuition Benefits Program

We are pleased to announce the Partnership’s Tuition Benefits Program for 2013-2014 for eligible CSEA-represented New York State executive-branch employees.  Copies of the catalog and application forms are available for download at: www.nyscseapartnership.org

Some of the program highlights include:

• Eligible CSEA-represented New York State executive-branch employees can apply for TWO tuition benefits. Applications must be received by March 31, 2014.
• Any course taken must begin between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014 or the employee must be actively participating in the course sometime between these dates.
• Eligible employees can also receive reimbursement for an unlimited number of credit-by-examinations (up to $295 per examination) and reimbursement of one certification and licensure examination fee (up to $300) in addition to their standard benefits.
• Applications will be accepted by mail (NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training, Corporate Plaza East-Suite 502, 240 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203), or by fax at (518) 486-1989 or (518) 473-0056.
• Educational Advisement Services are available to CSEA-represented New York State employees by calling (518) 486-7814 or (800) 253-4332.