The Eighth Edition of HR Connections is now available to view online!
https://www.ithaca.edu/hr/docs/other/connections/hr_connections_sp11/
IN THIS ISSUE
Engaging Communities - February 14 - 15
We are very pleased to offer opportunities for faculty, staff and students to experience two highly accomplished individuals; one to engage our minds and help us focus our work and the other to engage our spirit and sense of connection. Chapuchi Ahiagble and Alma Clayton-Pedersen are here to help us celebrate and learn about culture, diversity and inclusion, and our community.
Affinity Groups
Affinity Groups provide a unique opportunity for Ithaca College staff and faculty to support one another by offering resources specifically set up to meet their needs and address their common interests.
Black History Month
National Black History Month in February celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation's history.
APWG
The Administrative Professionals Working Group (APWG) invites all Administrative Professionals to attend the annual Administrative Professionals Breakfast Celebration on Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Interactive Benefits!
Help Shape the Future: Attend the “IC Benefits Experience”
that will be held on March 3, 2011. The 60-90 minute sessions will be held in the Emerson Suites at different times during the day (morning, mid-day, afternoon, and night) to provide an opportunity for the campus community to learn and interact around the topic of the benefits that are provided to IC employees.
Flexible Spending Account Deadlines
If you made contributions to a Flexible Spending Account during 2010, you have until March 31, 2011 to submit eligible expenses incurred from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
TIAA-CREF: See How Much You Can Save!
The new 2% cut in taxes for workers who pay into Social Security may mean more money to pay bills, but don't overlook the opportunity to increase contributions to retirement plans and IRAs.
Work/Life Integration - Flexible Work Arrangements
The Office of Human Resources is holding informational sessions for supervisors and employees who would like to learn more about Flexible Work Arrangements!
Family Care Survey
The Family Care Committee of the Office of Human Resource's Work/Life Action Team is devoted to assessing the current and future child and adult care resource needs of IC employees as well as their family care expectations of IC as an employer.
Work/Life Lunch & Learn: Office Ergonomics (February 17)
This workshop will look at ways to make your workspace more comfortable.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of CNY
Ithaca College is proud to announce its new partnership with Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Central New York! Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York and its branch offices help nearly 50,000 consumers each year. With 39 years of professional, non-profit community service experience, CCCS is a fully accredited and licensed organization providing in-person, telephone and internet counseling. CCCS will be on campus every third Wednesday of the month starting February 16, 2011.
National Student Employment Week (April 11 - 15)
The national student employment week begins Monday, April 11, 2011. On Tuesday, April 12th, the Student Employment office will be hosting a ―Thank You‖ reception in the Emerson Suites. Each current student worker will receive a personal invitation to join us for light refreshments. Students invited will be requested to return their invitation to be entered to win a door prize.
Supervisory Academy Graduation
We are pleased to announce the successful graduation of Ithaca College’s fourth Supervisory Academy class!
Recruitment & Employment
The Office of Human Resources would like to welcome the following employees who have been hired/promoted into an on-going position since September 2010!
Employee Recognition/Service Awards
Our annual Recognition Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2011, beginning at 11:00 am, in the Emerson Suites. This event honors dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service, as well those employees who are retiring during the 2010 – 2011 fiscal year. Employees being honored at this year’s event have had an anniversary between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011.
