Category: News Flash

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Spotlight on HR Toolkits for Support Staff

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Have you used an HR Toolkit yet? Toolkits are web pages where we have gathered all of the relevant information for a process in one convenient place.HR Website Screenshot

This month we are shining the spotlight on Toolkits for Support Staff.  We have information about making benefit changes when you have a life event like birth, adoption or marriage.  If you need a new Staff ID or need to update your Direct Deposit information, we’ve got you covered in the Employment Information Toolkit.  Ready for a new career challenge?  Check out the Applying for Support Staff Positions Toolkit; it guides you through creating a profile on www.jobs.msu.edu, searching and applying for open positions.  And whether you are a new employee or are ready to think about retirement, we have links to the information you need to make retirement plans too.

Explore the toolkits from our home page under What’s New >> HR Toolkits.  We will announce new toolkits in the What’s New section as they are developed.  Check back often as we have plans to continually expand our offerings.

Congratulations to the 2013 Clerical-Technical Recognition Award Recipient: Barbara Sweeney

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Every year there is a staff member chosen as the winner of the Clerical-Technical Recognition Award. This winner exemplifies a respect and concern for all members of the MSU community, diligence in daily work, significant contributions to the community or public service and innovative thinking. The 2013 winner of this respected honor is Barbara Sweeney, an Office Assistant III for the Animal Science Department at MSU.

Barbara Sweeney is the winner of the annual Clerical-Technical Recognition Award. The award honors a clerical-technical support staff member for a strong work ethic and innovative thinking.
Barbara Sweeney is the winner of the annual Clerical-Technical Recognition Award. The award honors a clerical-technical support staff member for a strong work ethic and innovative thinking.

Barbara (also known as Barb) has worked at the University for 40 years. After graduating from MSU in 1974 with a degree in Elementary Education, she began her career as a secretary in the MSU Department of Animal Science, Horse Extension Office. Since then Barbara has advanced several times in her career at MSU. She currently processes payroll for over 100 students and on-call/temporary employees. She also serves as the department lead for student hiring.

MSU Human Resources talked with Barbara to get her thoughts on winning the 2013 Clerical–Technical Recognition Award.Continue Reading… Congratulations to the 2013 Clerical-Technical Recognition Award Recipient: Barbara Sweeney

A Credit or Debit Card Equals Parking Success with New Parking Meters on MSU’s Campus

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Parking at a meter without any loose change can be a nightmare, but new parking meters across campus are changing the way MSU faculty, staff and students are parking.

Parking meters at MSU
New parking meters on campus mean more ways to pay for MSU faculty, staff and students.

During the summer MSU police conducted a three-month trial run of solar powered parking meters that accept credit and debit cards in addition to cash and coins. Since then the meters have been placed in various areas around campus, such as the Dairy Store, the Union and Owen Hall.

The meter installation is now complete with a total of 600 new meters in operation. The meters accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Cards in addition to cash and coins.Continue Reading… A Credit or Debit Card Equals Parking Success with New Parking Meters on MSU’s Campus

Benefits Open Enrollment for 2014 Ends Thursday!

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If you haven’t yet participated in Benefits Open Enrollment, tomorrow (October 31) is your last chance! Reminder Note

Remember, this Open Enrollment now covers health, dental and life insurance, along with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and voluntary benefits. View the Open Enrollment Guide to see all of the details.

You need to complete Open Enrollment if you want to make any benefits changes to these plans for the 2014 plan year, or if you want to continue coverage for a spouse or Other Eligible Individual (OEI). (See the spousal/OEI affidavit instructions here if you only need to complete the affidavit and don’t want to make other changes.) There will not be any extensions to the time Open Enrollment is available.

To complete Open Enrollment, see the instructions at http://www.hr.msu.edu/openenrollment/instructions.htm.

MSU SecureIT celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month

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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and MSU Secure IT is celebrating. They want you to celebrate as well by making sure you employ the following tips to protect yourself online.

This month celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month and stay safe online.
This month celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month and stay safe online.

1. Make sure your personal firewall is turned on.
2. Perform regular operating system updates and software updates. These updates often include security patches.
3. Install antivirus and antispyware software.
4. Upgrade to the latest version of your browser and take advantage of the security features available.
5. Set a pass code on your mobile devices.

Michigan State University has an ongoing safe computing campaign called SecureIT to help educate the MSU community on safe computing practices. Follow TechAtMSU on Twitter for more information about cyber security. More resources and information is also available at tech.msu.edu.Continue Reading… MSU SecureIT celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month

2013 Campus Flu Clinics

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Dropping temperatures and shorter days means flu season will soon be among us and preparation for the foreboding season is vital. The University Physician’s Office will be offering flu clinics at various campus locations in October and November. Flu vaccines administered at the flu clinics will be subsidized by Human Resources for MSU faculty, staff and retirees and will be offered at a cost of $10. The vaccine cost for non-MSU employees and students will be $30.

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The flu can be time-consuming, stressful and agonizing. Be sure to get your vaccination provided by the University Physician’s Office.

This flu season the University Physician’s Office is stocking the new quadrivalent flu vaccine, which includes two influenza A strains and two B strains to help protect against influenza disease, in both injectable and intranasal formulations. Until this year, seasonal influenza vaccines included two influenza A strains and only one B strain.Continue Reading… 2013 Campus Flu Clinics

Reminder: Update Your Printed Materials with Your New Campus Address!

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There have been several changes at MSU over the past year, including the creation of street addresses for buildings across campus. The campus addressing project at MSU was officially completed in 2012. The project converted building addresses to street addresses and addresses were assigned across campus to green-light phones, parking lots, etc.

Forwarding services with the United States Postal Service (USPS)  allow 18 months for address corrections to be finished. That time is soon coming to an end. All materials such as envelopes, business cards, letterhead, etc., should include the new address for your building. To look up the new address for a building, visit http://campusaddresses.msu.edu/.Continue Reading… Reminder: Update Your Printed Materials with Your New Campus Address!

See Something, Say Something Program at MSU

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A See Something, Say Something program flyer used at MSU to urge the campus community to speak out about crime.
A See Something, Say Something program flyer used at MSU to urge the campus community to speak out about crime.

Serving as the eyes and ears of a campus community is what the MSU Police does. But reporting suspicious activity to keep MSU’s campus safe and comfortable for everyone is what you can do. The MSU Police encourages anyone on campus to report any suspicious activity or crimes they notice through their See Something, Say Something program.

The program started by the MSU Police three years ago is part of a national campaign by the same name. The national See Something, Say Something campaign is overseen by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and “emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper state and local law enforcement authorities,” according to the campaign’s website.Continue Reading… See Something, Say Something Program at MSU

MSU IT Services Technology Training Launches New Site

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MSU IT Services Technology Training has launched a new website featuring training opportunities in technology for the MSU community. The website features include: search functionality, an updated design,  broader training information such as certification opportunities and much more.

The new website is part of the larger MSU IT website tech.msu.edu that features technology services and resources.Continue Reading… MSU IT Services Technology Training Launches New Site