Source Newsletters – October 2017

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In case you missed it, here are the October 2017 Source newsletters.

There is a Source Newsletter for Support Staff and a Source Newsletter for Faculty, Academic Staff and Executive Management.

You can find older editions of the newsletter on the HR website.

Here are the headlines at a glance for this month’s Source.

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  • MSU Benefits Open Enrollment Ends October 31
  • Cover Your Spouse on Your Benefits? You Must Complete the Affidavit
  • 2017 Campus Flu Clinics
  • Community Charitable Campaign Kicks-Off for 2017
  • MSU Security and Fire Safety Report and Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Nominations Due
  • The Mystery behind Work-Life Balance
  • MSU Empowers Students with Information to Help Prevent Sexual Violence
  • Courses for Employees at MSU System Refresh Coming
  • I-9 Forms
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog
  • Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Faculty and Academic 

  • MSU Benefits Open Enrollment Ends October 31
  • Cover Your Spouse on Your Benefits? You Must Complete the Affidavit
  • 2017 Campus Flu Clinics
  • Are You Chairing or Part of a Faculty Search Committee?
  • Community Charitable Campaign Kicks-Off for 2017
  • MSU Security and Fire Safety Report and Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Resources through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
  • The Mystery behind Work-Life Balance
  • Policy Highlight: New Mediation Policy
  • MSU Empowers Students with Information to Help Prevent Sexual Violence
  • Courses for Employees at MSU System Refresh Coming
  • System Position Description Tips
  • Events at a Glance
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog

Managing Difficult Customers

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Every day, we are faced with new situations, people and conflicts. Organization and Professional Development has created a class to help you prevent and de-escalate situations.

In this featured course, attendee’s will be provided with practical information and methods designed to enhance internal and external customer service, learn strategies to maximize individual and team performance, positive communication and cohesiveness to manage circumstances before, during and after the situation.

The objectives of this course include:

  • Learn self-management techniques to enhance one’s ability to effectively navigate a potentially difficult situation.
  • Learn to proactively identify precipitating factors, situations, and dispositions that could be warning signs.
  • Explore the Integrated Experience and Verbal Escalation Continuums.
  • Learn, discuss, and practice non-violent (hands off) crisis intervention techniques.

This course will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 am in Room 10, Nisbet. Come out and learn something new and share your experiences!

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Soups, Salads, Sandwiches and Starbucks!

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Everyone knows that meal prepping is a great way to save calories and money, but getting started is always the hardest part! We put together a few healthy meal options that are perfect for busy work days to keep you on track with your health goals and keep your wallet happy too.

If you’re looking for healthier meal options without the prep, there are 10 dining halls on campus available to you. Menus are updated online and note gluten-free, vegetarian and dairy-free options. Other on-campus dining includes the Food Truck, Crossroads Food Court in the International Center and The Union Food Court.

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MSU Food Truck

Almost every building on campus also has a Sparty’s location. Each Sparty’s has different options, some ranging from full grills, to quick snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day. See where the closest Sparty’s is to you. In addition to these, there are also 4 Starbucks locations: Wells Hall, Broad College of Business, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum and the New 1855 Place.

1855 Place is now home to the Sparty’s Market! This location features prepared foods and grill items, pre-packaged and self-serve bulk foods, a bakery station with coffee and fountain drinks, a dairy case, deli sandwiches, hot breakfast dishes, a wide variety of dry grocery items, health and beauty needs, household items and more.spartysmarketbanner

1855 Place Sparty’s Market

We hope you and your wallet enjoyed these recipes and added a little spice to your everyday meals.

Job of the Week 10/20

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This weeks job of the week is a Industrial Hygienist I with the Environmental Health And Safety department.

In this role, individuals will Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace hazards and risks within the University community; monitor working environments in order to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; develop and perform training to all levels of workers, especially in research areas and facilities.

Eligible candidates should have an education and experience in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Toxicology, or closely related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in analytical methods and instrumentation, chemical calculations, gas chromatography, spectroscopy, scintillation counting, industrial hygiene monitoring techniques, the distillation and handling of hazardous materials and knowledge of Federal and State health/safety regulations.

This position is funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal. Some health risks include exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and body fluids; wearing a respirator and working in noisy areas.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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Thank You University Physician!

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When you’re trying to balance work, personal life and everything in between, staying healthy can be difficult. That’s where the Office of the University Physician comes in!

The Office of the University Physician oversees areas at MSU where there is a requirement or need for specific programs that will impact the health and safety of the people who work, learn and live at MSU.

  • The Travel Clinic provides safer travel by utilizing their national and international travel expertise to recommend vaccines and preventative medications. They provide resources, articles and other informative pieces to keep you and your family stay healthy while traveling.
  • The Occupational Health program provides detailed information on what to do when you come into contact with animals, blood borne pathogens, as well as information on noise, CDL drivers and physical intensity of some jobs and workplace hazards.
  • Health4U provides coaching and counseling services, food and nutrition guidance, emotional wellness support and physical activities to keep your body in top shape.
  • The Food and Water Sanitarian program coordinates and participates in the education of university employees to maintain high sanitation standards.
  • The Employee Assistance Program is available as a confidential counseling service provided at no cost to MSU faculty, staff, retires, graduate student employees and their families. Some concerns they can assist with include work related stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and grief or loss.

Thank you, University Physician’s Office for all the hard work and programming you have organized to make MSU a wonderful place to live, learn and work!

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2nd Annual Healthy Homecoming Walk

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Spartans Will…win- this year’s Homecoming game against the Indiana Hoosiers and the 2nd Annual Healthy Homecoming Walk against Penn State! The walk is being held on Friday, October 20 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

In order to win, Spartans need to out-walk the Lions in laps around Dem Hall Field (~1/4 mile). This event is free and open to MSU faculty, staff, students and alumni. There will also be a raffle with no participation necessary, just fill out a slip at the Dem Hall Field tent. There is a limit of one entry per person; names will be drawn throughout the event.

The MSU Eat@State Food Truck will also be available to purchase lunch from starting at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. This event is proudly presented by Exercise is Medicine On Campus. For more information on their work, check them out on Twitter (@MSU_EIMOC) and Facebook.

Playmakers Good Form Walking Coaches will be on-site to help walkers of all ages and abilities move forward more efficiently and healthier too! There will be group sessions led by coaches at noon and 1 p.m. The Playmakers Event Truck will also be on site from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m..

Come out and support your team on and off the field this weekend!

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Job of the Week 10/13/17

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This week’s job of the week is a Medical Technologist I with the MSU Health Team in the histocompatibility laboratory. In this lab, general responsibilities include molecular HLA typing, antibody testing on the Luminex, flow cytometry crossmatch testing, and general quality assurance.

Eligible candidates for this role will have completed a four-year college degree program in Medical Technology and one year internship at an approved institution laboratory; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, urinalysis and coagulation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and certification as a Medical Technologist or eligible as MT(ASCP) or CLS (NCA). Another desired qualification includes one year of pertinent laboratory experience and CHT (ASHI) certification.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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The Mystery behind Work-Life Balance

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balanceThis is a guest post written by the WorkLife Office. Visit their website for more information.

When people at MSU talk about the WorkLife Office, it’s not surprising when they often add “balance” to the end of our title. One of the major roles of our office is to help MSU faculty and staff find the resources they need to juggle their multiple responsibilities – at work and in their personal lives. But what about this concept of “balance”? Is it just a myth, or does it really exist?

Here’s what we tell people: it’s time to rethink the idea of balance. More often than not, balance doesn’t mean your time is evenly split between work and personal life. Balance is more about a feeling – do you feel gratified or overwhelmed (or somewhere in between) by your work and life responsibilities? More and more, we see a unique blending of time and focus between these worlds. Work and life are not mutually exclusive realms. Who we are at work is not separate from who we are at home and vice versa.

If we check our work email at home, or take a personal call while we are at work, it does not mean that we have failed at work-life balance. It just means that we are humans with many intersecting identities that make us the unique individuals that we are.

Here are some quick tips about work-life balance:

  1. Rethink “balance” – it’s not always a 50/50 split. Sometimes work is more intense and other times our personal lives require more of our focus.
  2. Reflect on your work-life habits – notice if you prefer to keep work and your personal life separate, or if you prefer a blended model. Don’t try to force yourself into a different work style – find the one that works for you and your productivity.
  3. Consider work-life stressors – take note of the types of projects, or times of year when you feel the most overwhelmed. When you begin documenting these, you are more able to plan for them in the future.

Pro-tip: schedule a consultation with the WorkLife Office to help you identify your work-life balance needs. Call 517-353-1635 or email worklife@msu.edu.

New Online Resources in elevateU!

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The online learning platform elevateU has a new MSU Highlighted Program available to all MSU faculty and staff called “Building a High Performing Work Culture”. This program is filled with courses, videos, books and more to help all levels of MSU faculty and staff increase their professional and personal development. The resources cover a range of topics, with anything from dealing with workplace conflict to creating formulas in Excel.

Along with the new MSU Highlighted Program, elevateU has a new look with an updated graphic identity and homepage. Click one of the tiles on the homepage to go directly into the “Building a High Performing Work Culture” program. Tiles are grouped into categories to allow for easier access to key resources. Check out the video below to learn more about what elevateU has to offer.

You can login to elevateU here with your MSU NetID and Password.

Job of the Week 10/6/17

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This weeks job of the week is a Neighborhood Administrative Coordinator (Level 11) with REHS.

In this position, the chosen individual will provide administration, coordination, and leadership for the following specialized areas: Conferences, Service Centers, Safety and Security including keys and building access, Housing and Customer Service. They will also train, supervise, and evaluate a team of student supervisors who oversee more than 75 student employees working at the residence hall service centers.

Eligible candidates will demonstrate skills of leadership and communication, maturity, a well-developed sense of responsibility, sensitivity to individual differences, a positive self-concept, an understanding of how to promote student learning and academic success, and an interest and enthusiasm for working with students.

For more details on the responsibilities and requirements of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please visit careers.msu.edu. Internal applicants should access postings through the Careers @ MSU tile in the EBS Portal.

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