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Human Resources
HR News Archives
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| 3/24/2010 2010-2011 Wellness Discount for AU Employees |
| For those who are eligible for Andrews University health insurance benefits and wish to obtain the discount on premiums for the 2010/2011 plan year, please complete the following three (3) components by the specified deadline dates: 1. Heart Health Blood Screening - Employee and his/her qualifying spouse: Starting March 1, 2010, sign up for the heart health blood screening at www.andrews.edu/HR/HRA. The screening will be offered on campus March 30, 31 and April 7, 8, 2010 in the Hoosier and Lincoln Rooms at Dining Services. 2. Health Risk Assessment - Employee and his/her qualifying spouse: Starting April 1, 2010 complete the health risk assessment (HRA) online at www.healthwebtools.com after you receive your biometric results from the heart health bold screening. (Approximately 3 weeks after your appointment time.) You will receive your login information via postal mail. It will arrive in a letter size plain white envelope the week of March 22, 2010. Do not throw it away. Due June 1, 2010. 3. Wellness Commitment Form - Employee and his/her qualifying spouse: complete the wellness commitment form. Complete the wellness commitment form by logging into the Benefits Management System Home Page www.andrews.edu/go/mybenefits (scroll down to News and Library). Print, fill in, sign and send to Benefits in the Office of Human Resources (or you may scan the signed completed form and e-mail it to benefits@andrews.edu). Due June 1, 2010. |
| 3/24/2010 NAD Retirement Seminar with Del Johnson |
| On Sunday, April 4, Del Johnson from the NAD Retirement Office will be presenting a seminar on retirement planning and benefits for all Andrews University employees. The seminar will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Lincoln, Hoosier, and Badger Rooms in the Campus Center. A light supper of soup and salad will be served. Please RSVP to hr@andrews.edu if you are interested in attending. |
| 3/24/2010 2009 Stimulus Package |
| Scott Schalk, CFP (Financial Advisor) will present: 2009 Stimulus Package: What\\\'s In It For You? The new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, according to the White House, will give a direct tax break to 95 percent of workers and their families. It includes tax breaks to everyone from families with children in college, to first-time homebuyers, to new car buyers and to people doing home improvements. But while you may get more money from the tax break, you\\\'ll want to learn how to avoid paying more taxes later. Come learn how you can take advantage of the new provisions and save more of your hard-earned money. The trainings will be: May 12, 20, 21, 12:30-1:30pm; Whirlpool Room; Participants may bring their OWN lunch to the training May 26, 27, 11:30-12:30pm; Whirlpool Room; Participants may bring their OWN lunch to the training |
| 3/24/2010 HR Staff Changes |
| Human Resources welcomes a new face to our team, Julie Jones, and we bid farewell to another team member, Iris Chuah. Julie Jones replaces Marla Hayman as the administrative/service records assistant. Marla accepted a position as an human resources generalist at East Tennessee State University. We will miss Marla and congratulate her on this new step in her career. Julie is new to the Berrien Springs area, having moved here from Portland, Oregon, with her husband Nick. Please welcome Julie when you come through our office! Iris Chuah is leaving Andrews University to accept a position as director of human resources charged with the task of merging the operations of the HR offices of Hong Kong Adventist Hospital and Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital. Iris began her time at Andrews University in December of 1998. She has held her current position of Associate Director of Human Resources since 2003. Says Iris, “It has not been an easy decision to leave Andrews because I believe in the mission of this institution. I want to thank the HR team, the administrators, and the numerous individuals on this campus for the opportunity to have served a Christian institution.” We wish her well in her new endeavors and thank her for all the contributions she has made to the University. |
| 3/24/2010 Employee Town Meeting with Hartford Insurance |
| Andrews University is pleased to introduce Hartford Insurance, our third party insurance provider for supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Please come and meet the representatives from Hartford at any one of the following meetings: Tuesday, September 30 : Tuesday, September 30 : Wednesday, October 1 : Wednesday, October 1 : A Hartford representative will present the company services and answer your questions. These meetings will also constitute the beginning of open enrollment for these specific benefits. |
| 3/24/2010 New Employee Orientation on September 24 |
| New employee orientation will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Whirlpool Room. New employees who wish to participate should contact Carolyn Macomber, Training & Development Coordinator at ext 3884 or email training@andrews.edu. |
| 3/24/2010 Wellness Screening on September 23 & 24 |
| The next Employee Wellness Screenings will be in PMC Commons on September 23 and 24 between 7:30 a.m. and noon. To participate in the Employee Health & Wellness Screening, www.andrews.edu/HR/HRA to sign up. This event will count as one of your qualifications for enrolling in the wellness discount for your health insurance plan. For more information, contact benefits@andrews.edu. |
| 3/24/2010 A New Benefits Management System |
| It is crucial that every employee attend one of the 2 remaining town hall meetings that will be held at the Commons at PMC. The meetings will present not only information on AU health benefits but also introduce a new benefits management system that you will be using for the enrollment of ALL your employee benefit plans including health insurance or opting out, life and disability insurance, retirement, flexible spending accounts, and educational subsidies. You will be given an opportunity to update certain benefit plans with open enrollment periods as well as required to enter your beneficiary information for each relevant plan. To obtain detail information, we strongly encourage you to plan on attending one of the remaining meetings at the following location, days and times: Place: PMC Youth Chapel Dates & Times: Wednesday, April 16 12:00 noon – 1:30 p and again from 4:00 – 5:30 p Please Note: Food is not allowed in the PMC Youth Chapel. Because of the cafeteria renovations it was difficult to find a large assembly room that allows food during the noon hour. If you come between 12–1:30 pm you will need to take lunch before or after the Town Hall Meeting. Our apologies, but it was unavoidable. If you have any questions on the town hall meetings, please call Employee Benefits at ext. 3886 (benefits@andrews.edu) or Training at ext. 3884 (training@andrews.edu). Thank you. We look forward to seeing you there! |
| 9/04/2008 Last Opportunity for Health Screening! |
| KUDOS to the 595 (Wow!) employees and spouses who signed up for the health screening and thank you too to those who have completed their wellness profile and letter of commitment to wellness. For those who have not signed up but wish to participate in Andrews University health insurance benefit and obtain the discount on their health insurance premiums for the 2008/2009 plan year, you have one last opportunity to have your health screening done on April 16. Please remember that you and your spouse must also complete ALL of the other components of the wellness program to qualify for the discount by the specified deadlines (in red and UPPERCASE): 1. HEART HEALTH BLOOD SCREENING – there is only one day left for health screening and that is on April 16 from 6:30 am to 12 noon. We have run out of appointment times but the Lakeland team will be glad to take walk-in on April 16. Instructions for the health screening are found at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/HRA/. (For those who miss all the health screening dates, there will be another date set up in September and your discount will start in October if you wish to participate in the screening at that time.) 2. PERSONAL WELLNESS PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE - Complete form at https://wellsuite.com/lakelandregional/vpwp/approot/login.asp?company=LakelandHealthCare&group=AndrewsUniversity before your appointment time. Instructions are at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/ben_wpq_instructions.html. (Lakeland will close the questionnaire website on APRIL 18, 2008 to tally results for the appropriate premium rates for employees to be entered in time for the new year.) 2. LETTER OF COMMITMENT TO WELLNESS – Print form at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/documents/wellnesscommitment.pdf by APRIL 18, 2008. Please complete and sign, and send to Employee Benefits at Human Resources or you may scan and email to benefits@andrews.edu. Please check your email for confirmation of receipt. 3. ENROLL for your desired health plan between April 15 and MAY 15, 2008. The enrollment website is not available yet but you will receive an announcement on Friday, April 11 with details and the link to the open enrollment website. If you need help in any of the above items of the wellness program, please do drop by our employee benefits office and we will be happy to walk you through the process. If you have any questions on the health screening, please call Employee Benefits at ext. 3886 or email benefits@andrews.edu. Thank you. |
| 9/04/2008 Important News on All Your Employee Benefits |
| Supervisors, thank you for posting this notice in your department for employees who may not have easy access to a computer. Dear Employees (Half-time, Part-time and Full-time Regular Staff and Faculty): It is crucial that every employee attend one of the town hall meetings that are currently being held on campus. The meetings provide information on a new benefits management system that you will be using for the enrollment of ALL your employee benefit plans including health insurance or opting out, life and disability insurance, retirement, flexible spending accounts, and educational subsidies. You will be given an opportunity to update certain benefit plans with open enrollment periods as well as required to enter your beneficiary information for each relevant plan. To obtain detail information, we strongly encourage you to plan on attending one of the remaining meetings at the following location, days and times: Place: PMC Youth Chapel Dates & Times: Monday, March 31 12:00 noon – 1:30 p and again from 4:00 – 5:30 p Wednesday, April 16 12:00 noon – 1:30 p and again from 4:00 – 5:30 p Please Note: Food is not allowed in the PMC Youth Chapel. Because of the cafeteria renovations it was difficult to find a large assembly room that allows food during the noon hour. If you come between 12–1:30 pm you will need to take lunch before or after the Town Hall Meeting. Our apologies, but it was unavoidable. If you have any questions on the town hall meetings, please call Employee Benefits at ext. 3886 (benefits@andrews.edu) or Training at ext. 3884 (training@andrews.edu). Thank you. We look forward to seeing you there! |
| 3/24/2010 Employee Benefits: MUST-DO for your 2008/2009 AU Health Insurance Plan |
| For those who are eligible for Andrews University health insurance benefits and wish to have insurance coverage and obtain the discount on premiums for the 2008/2009 plan year, please complete the following four (4) components (in bold letters) by the specified deadline dates (in underlined UPPERCASE). 1. Sign up for the heart health blood screening at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/HRA/. The screening will only be offered on campus on March 26, 27, 28 and April 1, 2, and APRIL 16, 2008. (For those who miss these dates, there will be another date set up in September and your discount will start in October if you participate in the screening and the other components at that time.) 2. Complete the personal wellness profile questionnaire at https://wellsuite.com/lakelandregional/vpwp/approot/login.asp?company=LakelandHealthCare&group=AndrewsUniversity before your appointment time. Instructions are found at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/ben_wpq_instructions.html. If you have set up a previous profile on this website and have not used the standard format for your User ID, please come to the employee benefits office to pick up a sealed envelope from Lakeland containing your User ID. (Lakeland will deactivate the questionnaire website on APRIL 18, 2008 and tally results for us to be able to enter the appropriate premium rates for employees.) 3. Complete the letter of commitment to wellness at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/documents/wellnesscommitment.pdf by APRIL 18, 2008. Please print, sign, and send to Employee Benefits at Human Resources or you may attach and email to benefits@andrews.edu. 4. Enroll for your desired plan between April 15 and MAY 15, 2008. The website for open enrollment will be available on April 15. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact employee benefits at benefits@andrews.edu or call ext. 3886. Office Managers: Thank you very much for posting this announcement at your department for those who may not have easy access to computers. |
| 9/04/2008 Good News in Regards to Health Plans and Benefits! |
| We have good news coming in regards to our health premiums and some important news about the delivery of our benefits. Significant information will be communicated through the following Town Hall Meetings. Place: PMC Youth Chapel Dates & Times: Tuesday, March 18 12–1:30 pm and again from 4–5:30 pm Thursday, March 27 12–1:30 pm and again from 3– 4:30 pm Monday, March 31 12–1:30 pm and again from 4–5:30 pm Wednesday, April 16 12–1:30 pm and again from 4–5:30 pm Please Note: Food is not allowed in the PMC Youth Chapel. Because of the cafeteria renovations it was difficult to find a large assembly room that allows food during the noon hour. If you come between 12–1:30 pm you will need to take lunch before or after the Town Hall Meeting. Our apologies, but it was unavoidable. If you have any questions on the town hall meetings, please call Employee Benefits at ext. 3886 (benefits@andrews.edu) or Training at ext. 3884 (training@andrews.edu). Thank you. We look forward to seeing you there! |
| 9/04/2008 New Employee Orientation |
| New employee orientation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Whirlpool Room. New employees who wish to participate should contact Carolyn Macomber, Training & Development Coordinator at ext 3884 or email training@andrews.edu. |
| 9/04/2008 New HR Staff |
| Human Resources welcomes two new faces to our team, Marla Hayman and Michelle Wallis, and we bid farewell to two valued members, Delina Pryce McPhaull and Tammy Horton. Marla Hayman replaces Delina as the administrative/service records assistant. We will miss the creativity and writing skills that Delina brought to her job. Delina and her husband, Ben, accepted a call to pastor in California. Marla is an alumnus of Andrews University, and she has a keen interest in the field of human resources, having previously worked in our department as well as at an external HR firm. Michelle is assuming the position of benefits assistant position from Tammy who has been a tremendous resource in the area of insurance. She leaves Andrews University to pursue part-time work at another institution. Michelle comes to us with a high level of professionalism and dedication to working for an Adventist institution. We know that you will benefit from the knowledge, friendliness, and willingness to help of both of these two new employees. During the next few weeks as both persons learn more about the work that is specific to our institution, we request your cooperation and patience as we strive for a smooth transition. |
| 9/04/2008 New Employee Orientation |
| New Employee Orientation will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006 in the Whirlpool Room at Chan Shun Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Macomber at ext 3884 or email training@andrews.edu. |
| 9/05/2008 Meeting with New Health Insurance Administrator & Open Enrollment | ||||||||
| Andrews University is pleased to introduce ASR Corporation, our new Third Party Administrator for employee health insurance. ASR will be replacing IBA on July 1, 2006. Please come and meet the representatives from ASR Corporation in the Wolverine Room at any one of the following meetings:
ASR will present its company services and the details of the three health plans as well as answer your questions. These meetings will also constitute the beginning of open enrollment for the new plan year that starts on July 1, 2006. These meetings are important because you will enroll for health insurance online. The new procedure will be explained at the meetings listed meetings above. Computers will be set up in the Wolverine Room for those who wish to enroll after the meetings. If you are unable to attend, the presentation and enrollment instructions will be available here on the Human Resources website after May 24, 2006. |
| 9/04/2008 Administrative Professionals Power Breakfast |
| Dear Administrative Support Staff, It’s almost time to celebrate Administrative Professionals Week – April 24-28. Please mark your calendars to attend AU’s special event in your honor on Wednesday, April 26th from 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the Wolverine Room. The Power Breakfast will feature special guest Lois Elaine Jordan, author of A Secretary’s Survival Manual. Attached you’ll find some information about the author and about the book. We really think you’ll enjoy her presentation. This year our theme is Creating Excellence. Do you know an administrative assistant who creates Excellence in his/her workplace? Please report all extraordinary service and exceptionally good behavior to Human Resources immediately. Email your report to hr@andrews.edu (include the name of the employee and as many details as possible). Also, please confirm that you’ll attend the breakfast by replying to this email. Your official invitation will be arriving through campus mail soon. We look forward to making this a memorable day for you. Best regards, Human Resources P.S. In keeping with our theme of excellence and professionalism, we invite you to dress in your smartest business attire. |
| 9/04/2008 Lakeland Care Health Seminar |
| Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Changing the Quality of Your Life? by Ather Bukhari, M.D., Great Lakes Gastroenterology Have you been told you have irritable bowel syndrome? • Do you have abdominal discomfort or bloating? • Are you finding it difficult to deal with bloating throughout the day? • Do you have abdominal pain? • Are you stressed, anxious or depressed? • Have you had trouble with constipation, diarrhea or both? Then join us for a discussion on Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS. Learn how to recognize and deal with the symptoms that may be affecting the quality of your life. Thursday, April 20, 2006 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Margaret Beckley Upton Center for Health Enhancement: Conference Room 1, Lakeland Center for Outpatient Services, 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085. The program is free with pre-registration. Seating is limited. Light refreshments provided. Door prizes! Call (269) 556-2808 for more information. Part of the Health Speaker Series at the Margaret Beckley Upton Center for Health Enhancement Information to help you live well • www.lakelandhealth.org |
| 9/04/2008 Increase in Health Insurance Premiums |
| A 10% increase in the premiums for the Andrews University health insurance will take effect on July 1, 2006. However the increase will be 5% if the employee (and spouse if spouse is on AU insurance) participates in the upcoming health screening. Registration for the Health Screenings is only available online: http://www.andrews.edu/HR/HealthScreening/. If you are on AU health insurance and did not pick up your Personal Wellness Profile Questionnaire at the Town Hall Meetings, please stop by the Benefits office at Human Resources. The questionnaire MUST be completed (in pencil) before your scheduled appointment and you must bring it with you to your scheduled appointment. Note: When completing the questionnaire, the group ID number box should be left BLANK. For more information about upcoming benefits changes, please visit the HR website. www.andrews.edu/hr. If you have questions, please email benefits@andrews.edu or call Tammy at X3886. |
| 9/04/2008 Town Hall Meetings |
| Last Thursday the AU Board of Trustees voted the 2006 – 07 budget. Included in that budget proposal were two provisions related to benefit adjustments. One of those relating to educational assistance for dependent children involved a proposal to make a policy change. It was therefore a separate action item on the board’s agenda. The other, related to the healthcare plan, did not require board approval as a separate item since it did not involve policy change and was therefore approved as part of the overall budget proposal. Both benefit recommendations were approved as submitted by the Financial Management Committee to the Board Finance Sub-Committee and forwarded to the board. Beginning, July 1, the educational assistance policy will reflect changes in the amount of support available for dormitory students. A summary of the changes can be found at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/ben_educational.html. The healthcare adjustments include changes to the premiums on all three plans with provisions for a discount on the increase for employees and spouses who participate in the upcoming health screens. There will be additional changes made to the Premier health plan as well. All of this will be explained in detail at town hall meetings in the Wolverine Room at the cafeteria. Please plan to attend one of these meetings: Tuesday, April 11 - noon - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 - Noon -1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. We will have computers available for you to schedule your health screening at the town hall meeting or you can get a head start by scheduling your appointment online at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/HealthScreening/Signup.cgi. Please note that the blood test requires a 12-hour fast. All health screenings must be scheduled in advance and can only be scheduled online. If you have any question on the health screening, please call Employee Benefits at ext. 3886 or email benefits@andrews.edu. . |
| 9/04/2008 Tuition Assistance Changes for July 2006 |
| Changes to the tuition assistance policy for dependents of staff and faculty will go into effect on July 1, 2006. For a summary of those changes, please visit http://www.andrews.edu/HR/ben_educational.html. |
| 9/04/2008 Free Men\\\'s Health Fair |
| A free health fair for men will be hosted by the First Church of God and the First Congregational Church of St Joseph on February 11, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the First Church of God located at 2627 Niles Avenue in St Joseph. The event will showcase health information targeted at men\'s health issues. At 10 a.m. Dr. David Terhune of Lakeside Urology and Continence Center will discuss important information on the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. The first 100 men in attendance will receive free blood pressure, non-fasting cholesterol, body composition and skin cancer screenings provided by Lakeland Regional Health System. For more information, call 983-1524. |
| 2/02/2006 Free Men's Health Fair |
| 9/04/2008 New Employee Orientation seminar |
| New employees - please attend a new employee orientation seminar on Wednesday, February 15 from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Whirlpool Room at Chan Shun Hall. To reserve your spot, please contact Carolyn Macomber at ext 3884 or email macomber@andrews.edu . |
| 9/04/2008 Customer service seminars |
| Customer service training seminars for staff and faculty will be held on February 10 and 24, and March 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Whirlpool Room at Chan Shun Hall. To reserve your spot, please contact Carolyn Macomber at ext 3884 or email macomber@andrews.edu . |
| 9/05/2008 Free Training Seminars in Online Tools & Banner |
| Free Training Seminars in Online Tools & Banner ADMINISTRATIVE DATA TOOLS AT ANDREWS For: Office professionals When: January 10, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon Where: Chan Shun Hall- Whirlpool Room. If you work in an office, this training session is for you! This seminar will provide an overview of online tools to: • Obtain academic records, financial statements, salary budget reports, and your paycheck information. • Find out if your department was charged using online IDC (Interdepartmental Charges) feature. • View students’ class standing and class schedule on the iVue. • Find out prospective students’ status on preVue. Do you have access to these online sites? Find out about security systems and passwords, and proxies. Learn what terms like Internet Native Banner, Vault and Redwood mean. Solve simple computer problems with tips on basic troubleshooting (as time permits). ITS personnel will be on hand to answer questions. Space is limited - please reserve your spot by emailing Carolyn Macomber at macomber@andrews.edu or call ext. 3884 by Jan. 4, 2006. BANNER TRAINING For: Office Professionals When: January 17 and 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Where: Chan Shun Hall- 2nd floor computer lab. Are you experiencing frustrations with using Banner? Come and find out how understanding Banner forms and processes will get you the answers you need and get to them faster. The topics included in this seminar will be on: • Keystrokes, • Help features, • Multiple sessions, • Differences between forms, • Session limits, • Quickflows, • Personal menus, • Extracting data, • Printing, and • Advanced troubleshooting. Space is limited - please reserve your spot now by emailing Carolyn Macomber at macomber@andrews.edu or call ext. 3884 by Jan. 4, 2006. TRAINING - USING BANNER 7 For: Office Professionals When: January 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Where: Chan Shun Hall- 2nd floor computer lab. If you know your way around Banner 6 and need advanced planning information on Banner 7, this session is for you. Installation, optimizing your computer display, the new look and feel, important data changes and the cooperative effort to convert to the new software will be discussed. Space is limited - please reserve your spot by emailing Carolyn Macomber at macomber@andrews.edu or call ext. 3884 by Jan. 4, 2006. |
| 9/05/2008 Human Resources - Rx Optical Mailing |
| You may have recently received mail from Rx Optical. Please note that this mailing was NOT sent to you from Andrews or for Andrews. In addition, please do not view this mailing as an endorsement of Rx Optical or feel obligated in any way to use their services. This was simply an effort on their part to offer you a discount. Please direct your questions about this mailing to Rx Optical at 1-800-792-2737. The Human Resources office is requesting that Rx Optical refrain from using the Andrews University logo in future mailings. |
| 9/05/2008 Human Resources - Weight Watchers |
| Start the new year right with Weight Watchers at Andrews! An information session will be held on Thursday, January 12th at 12:15p in the Lincoln Room. Bring your lunch and learn all about this exciting program. See yourself 20 lbs. thinner with the magic mirror! Weekly meetings will be held on Mondays at 12:15p starting January 23rd. The 12-week session is $159. Everyone that joins will receive a gift bag with Weight Watchers products. Meetings will be taught by Carolyn, a motivating leader who is well-versed in nutrition and the Weight Watchers plans. She has been a leader for over 15 years. To sign up for the session, contact Delina at x3302 or email delina@andrews.edu. Don\'t miss this great opportunity to lose weight on this proven plan with the support of your co-workers. |
| 9/05/2008 Human Resources - Christmas Breakfast |
| Demetra & Niels-Erik Andreasen cordially invite all faculty and staff to the Andrews Employee Christmas Breakfast on Wednesday, December 7, 2005, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The AU Trombone Ensemble will delight us with music beginning at 8:00 a.m., and we\'ll all join in a holiday sing-a-long starting at 8:30a.m.! |
| 9/05/2008 Human Resources - Old Insurance Cards Expire Today! |
| Effective December 2, 2005, IBA and Pharmacare will be using new ID numbers and your old cards with social security numbers will no longer be valid. Please come to the Employee Benefits office to pick up your NEW medical insurance cards. IBA has issued the new cards with computer-generated, unique, 9-digit ID numbers to replace SSNs in compliance with the Social Security Number (SSN) Privacy Act. This new law requires that as of January 1, 2006 no more than four consecutive digits of any person\'s SSN: * May be printed on member identification (ID) cards * May be made visible in any mailings sent by IBA Self Funded Group, and * May be used in the \'subject\' line in any e-mail sent outside of IBA, unless the e-mail is sent through an e-mail security system. If you have any questions please stop by the Employee Benefits office or call 471-3886. |
| 9/05/2008 Human Resources – New medical insurance cards |
| Please come to the Benefits office to pick up your NEW medical insurance cards. The State of Michigan has recently passed the Social Security Number (SSN) Privacy Act. This new law requires that as of January 1, 2006 no more than four consecutive digits of any person’s SSN: · May be printed on member identification (ID) cards · May be made visible in any mailings sent by IBA Self Funded Group, and · May be used in the “subject” line in any e-mail sent outside of IBA, unless the e-mail is sent through an e-mail security system. To comply with this requirement, IBA has issued new cards with computer-generated, unique, 9-digit ID numbers that replace SSNs. Effective December 2, 2005, IBA and Pharmacare will be using the new ID numbers and your old cards will no longer be valid. Please come to the Benefits office as soon as possible to pick up your new medical insurance card(s). If you have any questions please stop by the Employee Benefits office or call 471-3886. |
| 9/04/2008 Human Resources - Free Flu Shots Today |
| This is a reminder for all Andrews employees with university medical coverage to stop by the Lincoln Room of the cafeteria for your free flu shot today, between 11 am and 2 pm. The shots will be provided by Lakeland Health Center. |
| 9/04/2008 Human Resources - Employees with Medicare |
| If you and/or your dependents are currently eligible, or will be eligible for Medicare in 2006, please contact the Employee Benefits Office at ext. 3886 or email benefits@andrews.edu. A new federal law will have a significant impact on your Medicare benefits and your current health plan. It is imperative that you contact the benefits office IMMEDIATELY. |
| 9/04/2008 Important Meeting on Benefits |
| This is a reminder from the Human Resources Office of the important medical benefits meetings to take place today. We will be making decisions corporately and individually about our medical benefits within the next few months. This meeting will provide additional information for you to make an informed decision about your medical benefits. Individuals from the consulting groups and the actuarial consultants will be on hand to answer your questions. Specific numbers will be provided regarding the costs of the different options. Please make time in your schedule to attend either the 12 noon meeting OR the 4 pm meeting, both held in the Wolverine Room of the cafeteria. If, for some reason, you cannot attend either session, please ask someone to pick up a paper copy of the information for you. Also, the power point slides will be posted on the HR web page (www.andrews.edu/HR). Thank you. |
| 9/04/2008 Human Resources - Closed on Monday |
| The Human Resources offices - including Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Training & Development, Student Insurance and Service Records - will be closed on Monday, October 10th for an in-service. We will re-open at 9 a.m., Tuesday, October 11th. Thank you. |
| 9/04/2008 Human Resources - New Benefits Assistant |
| Human Resources is happy to announce the new employee benefits assistant, Tammy Horton. She brings to this position her many years of experience in the area of insurance and a high level of professionalism and dedication to working for an Adventist institution. We know that you will benefit from her knowledge and service. |
| 9/04/2008 New Employee Orientation |
| There will be a new employee orientation for staff and faculty only on May 19, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Whirlpool Room of Chan Shun Hall. If you have questions, call extension 3884 or e-mail macomber@andrews.edu. |
| 9/04/2008 Pre-Retirement Seminar |
| A seminar by Del Johnson, Administrator, Adventist Retirement Plans. The seminar focuses entirely on the people who are approachin retirement age and some of the decisions they will need to make regarding J&S, Heathcare, etc. Please plan to attend on Sunday, Jun 26, 2005 from 9:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Physics Amphitheater. |
| 9/04/2008 Open Enrollment for Health Insurance |
| Fill out the Medical Benefits Election form. Open enrollment closes May 31, 2005. |
| 9/04/2008 Flexible Spending Accounts Open Enrollment |
| Fill out the Flexible Spending Accounts Enrollment form. Enrollment expires May 31, 2005. |
| 9/04/2008 Healthcare Savings Accounts/High Deductible Health Plans Presentation |
| The presentation given on March 29, 2005 dealing with Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) is now available for viewing online. You will need Microsoft Powerpoint to view it. HSA/HDHP presentation |
| 9/04/2008 Health Insurance Information Sessions |
| Dear Andrews University Employee: Do you still have questions about the changes to your health insurance? In order to answer your questions, the Human Resources Department will be hosting four information sessions starting next week. Plan to come to one of the following meetings:
The consultants will be at each meeting to offer more details about the Health Savings Account (HSA) option and answer any questions you may have. We forwarded the questions that you\'ve submitted to the consultants. Expect to have these addressed at these meetings as well. In addition to the four general meetings, you also have the opportunity to sign-up for a 20-minute, one-on-one meeting with a consultant by calling Ext. 3886, or emailing benefits@andrews.edu. One-on one sessions will be scheduled after the meetings from 1-3pm on both days. We look forward to your participation in these meetings. The cafeteria has kindly offered to open at 11:45am on the 17th (Spring Break) in order for you get through the lunch line before the meeting begins. |
| 9/04/2008 Presentation of Employee Benefits, Plan Year 2005/2006 |
| A presentation of employee benefits for the plan year 2005-2006 is now available for viewing online. You will need Microsoft Power Point to view it. Click the link below to access the presentation. Employee Benefits Presentation |
| 1/13/2005 New Employee Orientation |
| A new employee orientation will take place on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 from 1:00 to 4:30 pm at the Whirlpool Room at the School of Business in Chan Shun Hall. To attend, please contact Carolyn at macomber@andrews.edu or extension 3884. |
| 11/22/2004 Memorandum from Daniel E. Agnetta, Human Resources Director |
| Over the last two weeks many of you have attended meetings related to the University’s benefit costs. You heard what the challenges and issues were. You also heard what was being done to address those concerns. A pledge was made to you that while we were very seriously looking at steps which could be taken to help control these costs, no action would be taken without proper analysis and preparations – this included a commitment to slow this process down if it did not look like a January 1st transition could be met. After last Thursday’s meetings with the benefit consultants, additional meetings were held with all of our healthcare partners, Pinnacle Insurance Partners, IBA and Donlon & Associates. At the conclusion of that meeting, it was agreed that while we might be able to make a January 1st deadline, none of the parties involved would be satisfied based on the requirements to carry out the transition and therefore could not guarantee a quality effort. Therefore there will be no changes effective January 1, 2005. We will begin the open enrollment period immediately with everything remaining in a status quo position with the exception of one area – the Flexible Spending Account (FSA). If changes are to come, they will come effective July 1, 2005Due to that possibility, there will be a short plan year for the FSA. The next plan year will run from January 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005. As a result, those of you who are planning for healthcare and dependent care expenses using the FSA will need to plan for expenses that will be incurred between January 1, 2005 and June 30, 2005. However, there will be another enrollment period in May for the new health plan year which will begin on July 1, 2005. At that time there will be another opportunity to enroll in the FSA depending on the options available at the time for another twelve month period. In the mean time, please complete the forms enclosed and return them as soon as possible. More informational meetings will follow through the rest of this year as early next year. |
| 11/30/2004 Open enrollment for Health Insurance |
| Fill out the Health Insurance Means Test Form Nov. 29 - Dec. 22, 2004 |
| 11/30/2004 Flexible Spending Accounts Open Enrollment |
| Fill out the Flexible Spending Accounts Open Enrollment Form Nov. 29 - Dec. 22 2004 |
| 9/14/2004 New Employee Orientation |
| All new employees since May 2004 should plan on attending the New Employee Orientation in the Whirlpool Room at Chan Shun Hall on September 16, 8:30 am-12:00 pm. We look forward to meeting with you. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Carolyn Macomber at ext. 3884 or macomber@andrews.edu. Supervisors, if you have a new employee, please attempt to accommodate their need to attend this meeting. |
| 12/03/2003 Flexible Spending Accounts Open Enrollment |
| Flexible Spending Accounts Open Enrollment Nov. 15 - Dec. 15, 2003. You must (re-)enroll by December 15, 2003 to participate in the 2004 FSA plan year. |
| 10/02/2003 New Employee Orientation |
| Did you know that as an Andrews University employee you can swim at the gym for free, just by presenting your Andrews ID card? Come and learn about your benefits, vacation accrual, retirement contributions, holidays, locked-out of your car perks, and more at our New Employee Orientation, Wednesday, October 8, in the Whirlpool Room at Chan Shun Hall from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Do not miss this 'big top' event! Snacks include, but are not limited to: caramel popcorn, apples and caramel, and animal crackers. For more information, contact Sarah Fusté at extension 6285 or smt@andrews.edu. All new employees means both faculty and staff, not including student workers. |
| 9/08/2003 Welcome to New Employees! |
| The Human Resources Department would like to welcome our newest Andrews University employees!* Tatiana Aguiar in the Seminary Sarah Asaftei at WAUS Kieren Bailey in the School of Education & Nutrition Department Maryann Burns in the Bookstore Merlin Burt at the Center for Adventist Research Stacee Campbell at Ruth Murdoch Elementary Ron Coffen in Educational & Counseling Psychology Evelyn Cole-Kissinger in the Nutrition Department Deborah Curran at Ruth Murdoch Elementary Oliver Davis in the Social Work Department Janell Downing in Student Financial Services Jake Fortney in Automotive Technology Brad Hinman in Student Financial Services Cheryl Jetter in Affiliations & Extension Programs Marjorie Jones at the Institute of World Mission Heidi Labbe at Distance Learning in the School of Education Jeff Newell in Aeronautical Technology Deborah Park at Ruth Murdoch Elementary Melchizedek Ponniah in the Communications Department Helene Riggs in the School of Education Dean’s Office Jason Salyers in Meier Hall Kathy Sells in the School of Education Martin Smith in the School of Architecture Tracy Tacket in Physical Therapy Stephanie Vetne in the School of Business Rebecca van Dorpowski at Ruth Murdoch Elementary Andrew & Kristin von Maur in the School of Architecture Kristy Vozar in the Bookstore Merle Whitney at NADEI Extension Schools *please e-mail training@andrews.edu for additions or revisions to this list—thank-you! |
| July 28, 2003 Payroll - Attention managers and time keepers |
| The websites for the Managers Time & Attendance page and the Personal Time Records page have been updated. The new addresses are: Managers Time & Attendance: https://secure.andrews.edu/admsvs/managers/ Personal Time Records: https://secure.andrews.edu/admsvs/time/index.cgi These links can also be found on the URL Index page located at https://secure.andrews.edu/admsvs/ |
| July 1, 2003 New Medical ID Cards (No Change in Medical and Vision Coverage) |
| IBA Network has been restructured and is now known as the IBA Select Network. This name change is reflected on the top left corner of the new cards. Other than the name change, your medical and vision coverage has NOT changed. These cards are to be used on and after July 1, 2003. The new cards are available to be picked up from the Benefits office at the Human Resources Department starting Monday, June 30. At that time please destroy your old medical identification card. To ensure that the cards do not get lost and also to allow us to verify and/or update your (and your dependent(s)') information pertaining to your medical insurance coverage, we request your patience and cooperation during this process. For your vision needs, please feel free to pick up the new Rx Optical $5 coupons and a Vision Advantage Program membership card that offers an additional discount at Rx Optical. If you need personal assistance or have questions regarding these changes or our services, we are here to help. God bless and have a wonderful and safe summer. |
| July 1, 2003 New Improved Vacation Schedules | ||||||||||||
Andrews University is adopting the new North American Division guidelines for accruing vacation for regular full-time employees. Below is a comparison of the old and new vacation schedules.
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| June 17, 2003 Payroll - 4th of July information |
With the 4th of July falling on a pay Friday this year, the Payroll department has arranged a slightly modified schedule for this pay period.
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| June 6, 2003 SARS policy |
| This is a reminder that the acknowledgement form for the SARS Policy needs to be submitted to the Human Resources department as soon as possible. We would like to ask you to both print and sign your name. Thank you for your cooperation. |
| April 21, 2003 Money meetings |
| The Human Resources Department invites all staff and faculty to a general meeting on Wednesday, April 23 from 4:00-5:00 pm in Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall. Joseph Ferrier, Valic Financial Advisor, will be speaking on ''Investing in Times of War,'' and Ed Wines, VP for Finance, will be reporting on the university budget. |
| April 21, 2003 Don't forget Secretary's Day |
| Thursday, April 24 is Administrative Support Staff (Secretary's) Day!! On behalf of the University, Human Resources is holding a special function in their honor on that day from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Wolverine Room. Please inform the rest of your department that if your administrative support staff is attending this University function, they will be unavailable on April 24 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Thank you for your support of your staff. |
| April 21, 2003 Exciting new seminar from ITS and HR |
| ITS and Human Resources are co-sponsoring a seminar for supervisors, managers, department heads, chairs, deans and administrators, presented by Michael Caruso, a training and development specialist. The seminar will be held April 24 and will feature two identical four-hour presentations from 8 am-noon and 1-5 pm in the PMC Youth Chapel. Caruso will speak on ''Embracing Change in Challenging Times.'' Don't miss this invaluable resource. Register with Human Resources by Tuesday, April 22, by calling 471-3302. |
| April 21, 2003 Lunch and Learn |
| Come to an informative lunch and learn titled ''Insurance 101: Total Needs,'' hosted by Craig Schroeder, Sales Representative, and Sarah Donovan, District Manager, Liberty Mutual Group Savings Plus, today at noon in the Lincoln Room. Get to know your benefits and get no-obligation rate quotes. There will be door prizes for attendees with a drawing for a music cooler. Bring your current insurance policy along so we can respond with a quote that week or at your next renewal. We look forward to seeing you there! |
| April 16, 2003 Office Restructuring |
| In a continual effort to provide quality service more efficiently, the Human Resources Department has been gradually but steadily restructuring itself over the last year and a half. To that end, several changes have been made most recently. They include: Please feel free to come by our department and we would be glad to answer any of your questions on HR. |
| April 16, 2003 Free Class Forms |
| In our efforts to become more efficient, the Employee Benefits department is additionally striving to provide more convenient benefits to our employees. While we encourage our employees to take advantage of the free class benefit, we must ask that the form that you submit be a current, up-to-date form. Old forms can be misleading due to the outdated information they contain. Therefore, we are requesting that all departments and employees discard these outdated forms. An updated version may be downloaded at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/PDF/freeclass.pdf or picked up from the Human Resources department. In addition, before completing and submitting any form to Human Resources, please verify that the form you are using is a current form to ensure it’s validity and appropriateness. Online documents are available for your convenience at http://www.andrews.edu/HR/onlinedocuments.html. Please be advised that old forms will no longer be accepted. Thank you for assisting us in this matter. |
| April 8, 2003 Free Lunch! |
| The first 10 employees to sign up at the ''Lunch & Learn'' with AFLAC on Wednesday, April 9 at 12:00 will receive a free lunch. All hourly employees are welcome to this informative meeting on short-term disability insurance held at the Lincoln Room at the Cafeteria. |
| December 18, 2002 Important Announcements |
| Accidental death and dismemberment insurance and supplemental life insurance For employees with Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance and Supplemental Life insurance coverage, payments will be made via biweekly payroll deductions for 24 pay periods beginning with the pay day on January 3, 2003. There will be no payroll deduction for these insurance payments on the last pay day of the months that have 3 pay days and for the year 2003 those months are January and August. Give to the United Way Please remember to give your Christmas gift to the United Way this year. Pledge forms were mailed out several weeks ago, but if you didn't receive yours or have misplaced it, please call Human Resources at 3302. You can still give and help this valuable organization in our community. |
| November 25, 2003 Flexible Spending Accounts |
| Open enrollment for the flexible spending plan starts from November 25. This is a plan where you can set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket medical expenses and dependent day care. Enrollment for this wonderful benefit option expires December 13, so don't delay. Human Resources Office send this forms to you via interdepartmental mail on Monday, November 25, 2002. Please turn in your pledge forms to Human Resources not later than Friday, December 13. Thanksgiving Holiday - Thursday, November 28 and 29 (1 and 1/2 days) are official Andrews University holidays. All offices are closed. Hourly employees who wish to be paid for the holidays may turn in paid leave for the 1 and 1/2 days to their timekeepers before they leave for vacation or at the latest, before Monday, December 2, 2002, 10 a.m. to enable the timekeepers to enter the time for payment the following pay day. Also, for those who have deductions made to Liberty Mutual, please be reminded that your automobile and/or homeowners' insurance payments will be deducted biweekly beginning with the pay day on December 6, 2002. Thank you for your assistance as we seek to serve you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Human Resources. |
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