News from human resources

Flex Spending Open Enrollment

The Flex Spending Account is a free and easy-to-use State employee benefit that saves you money by allowing you to pay for certain expenses with pre-tax dollars. Under this program, you can choose either the Health Care Spending Account (HCSAccount) which allows you to set aside any amount from $100 up to $2,500 annually to pay for health care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance or other benefit plan, or the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount) which allows you to set aside up to $5,000 in pre-tax salary for eligible child care, elder care, or disabled dependent care expenses that are necessary for you and your spouse, if you are married, to work.

The 2013 Open Enrollment Period for a Flex Spending Account is from September 30 through November 8, 2013. Participants who are currently enrolled must re-enroll if they wish to continue their benefits in 2014 and they will receive re-enrollment instructions directly from Fringe Benefits Management Company, the Plan Administrator for the Flex Spending Account. If you wish to take advantage of this benefit, you must register online at www.flexspend.state.ny.us or by calling the FSA Hotline, 1-800-358-7202.
Please be advised the deadline for 2014 enrollment is November 8, 2013, and is strictly enforced.

Wear Purple Day: Wednesday, October 16

Each year, the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence designates a Wear Purple Day during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The goal is to spread public awareness of domestic violence. This year, Wear Purple Day is Wednesday, October 16.

For the past five years, landmarks across the state such as Niagara Falls, the Empire State Building, bridges, and statues were illuminated purple during October. Main streets and public vehicles were adorned with purple flags. State employees, hospital staff, and small business owners dressed in purple and wore purple ribbons.

Join your fellow SUNYIT employees in wearing purple on Wednesday, October 16!

Smart Shopper Books

The 2014 Smart Shopper books are available for $16 in the Office of Human Resources. Buy a 2013-2014 Book and receive a free 2012-2013 book while supplies last. Please make checks payable to “The Smart Shoppers Club.”

New Hires

Jennifer Dodge
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Athletics
August 26, 2013

Peter Durr
Assistant Coach
Athletics
September 1, 2013

Lauren Marleau
Assistant Softball Coach
Athletics
August 25, 2013

Megan Palinski
Registered Dietician
Health and Wellness Center
September 3, 2013

Kimberly Philo
Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Athletics
August 16, 2013

Nicholas Zegarelli
Campus Public Safety Officer
University Police
August 7, 2013