Category: News Flash

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Faculty Performance Review Workshop

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The Academic Advancement Network is hosting an informal workshop for academic administrators on the topic of faculty performance reviews. During this session, participants will learn about evaluation of tenure track faculty from two perspectives – the annual performance review and consideration for merit and market raise recommendations.

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In addition to the workshop, there are resources available online to help academic administrators conduct faculty performance reviews. On the HR website, there is information concerning what questions you should ask, how to format the review and how to write the review.

The workshop will be held Wednesday February 22, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the Hannah Administration Building 4th floor board room. If you are interested in attending, you can register online through the AAN website.

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

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At MSU, there are endless opportunities to learn something new or further develop an existing skill, including Professional Development Services (PDS) of Human Resources. PDS helps staff and departments excel through instructor-led classes, online training, leadership development and departmental programs. This February and March, PDS has several great classes to help you continue your success at MSU.

Crucial Conversations will take place on Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in 10 Nisbet. This program will teach step-by-step tools for promoting open, honest dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics at all levels of an organization.

Core Competencies for Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. – noon in 10 Nisbet. This program explores how the role of a supervisor adds value to an organization, how to successfully move from peer to supervisor, and how to build communication skills, motivate and give effective feedback.

Communicating and Influencing Up will take place on Tuesday, March 7, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in 10 Nisbet. This class will cover the fundamentals of effective communication, specifically focusing on using communication skills to influence others.

Don’t miss out on any of these great professional development opportunities, and sign up for what could lead to the next step-up in your career! Visit Professional Development Services for more information.

MSU Accepting Applications for Green Certification Program

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Building a more sustainable campus is a priority for students, faculty and staff. In support of this movement, MSU’s Sustainability department is looking for the Spartan community to examine the role they play in reducing resources used on campus through participation in the Spartan Green Certification program. The Spartan Green Certification is an online self-assessment program that educates, assists and recognizes units and offices taking steps towards energy efficiency and conservation, waste reduction and recycling, water conservation and sustainable purchasing practices.spartan-green

Spartan Green Certified Events will receive a certificate and seal so they can be marketed as green events, which will let event attendees know about the group’s commitment to sustainability.

The application period is now open, and departments have until Friday, March 3, 2017 to apply for certification. For full program details and instructions for applying, visit the Spartan Green Certification page.

The Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series: Slavery to Freedom

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In honor of Black History Month, we are featuring The Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series: Slavery to Freedom, an award-winning series that highlights living icons of the American Civil Rights Movement. This series is presented by the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and sponsored by several other MSU units.

The first presenter, Dr. Mae Jemison, is a doctor, dancer, chemical engineer and the first African American woman to travel to space. She already spoke on February 2, 2017. Whether you were able to make it to this first presentation or not, be sure to mark your calendars for the other two.Project 60.50.circle WITH msu wordmark CMYK

The remaining two presentations both take place at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, and they are free to attend.

The second presenter, Jonathan Capehart, is a journalist, MSNBC contributor and an opinion writer, as well as an editorial board member, for the Washington Post. He will speak on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The final presenter, Johnny Ford, is the first African American mayor of Tuskegee Alabama. He will speak on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions or want more information, see the event flyer or the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s website.

Source Newsletter – January 2017 Edition

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In case you missed it, here’s the January 2017 Source newsletter.

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  • 2017 IRS Contribution Limits
  • Agile Recruiting & Onboarding Coming in 2017
  • MSU Breathe Easy: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program
  • Call for Student Employee of the Year Nominations
  • Learn about the Care.com Service for MSU
  • MSU Accepting Applications for Green Certification Program
  • Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Nominations are Open for Student Employee of the Year!

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Do you supervise a student employee that consistently goes above and beyond? You have the opportunity to ensure your student is recognized! The Division of Student Affairs and Services is calling for nominations of exemplary student employees for the Student Employee of the Year Award. This university-wide award is given to a student employee who exhibits one or more of the following performance qualities: reliability, quality of work, professionalism and uniqueness of contribution.

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Recycling Sparty Student Employees. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.

The program and reception will be held on April 13, 2017 at the Kellogg Center. At this reception, all nominees will be honored with certificates. Additionally, the Student Employee winner’s name will be submitted for consideration for the State of Michigan Competition. If this individual wins at the state level, he/she will go on for consideration in the Midwest and national recognition programs.

Nominations are being accepted from now until February 1, 2017. In order to learn more about the criteria for this award and nominate a deserving student employee, visit the website. It is important to note that all nominations must be submitted using the online application. Paper applications will not be accepted. For more information on the Student Employee of the Year award program, please contact Tammye Coles at mitche25@msu.edu or call 517-355-8286.

Ruth Jameyson “Above and Beyond” Award Reminder

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Nominations for the 7th Annual Ruth Jameyson “Above and Beyond” Award are due by Friday, January 27. The award recognizes support staff members who are pursuing a graduate degree at MSU or elsewhere concurrent with their employment at MSU.

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Ruth Jameyson died in 2007 at the age of 100. Photo courtesy of University Archives & Historical Collections

The Ruth Jameyson “Above and Beyond” Award recognizes a support staff member who embodies the work ethic, spirit and commitment to MSU demonstrated by Ruth Jameyson. Ms. Jameyson worked as secretary to MSU President Robert S. Shaw and administrative assistant to President John A. Hannah while pursuing her master’s degree in economics.

Nominees must be regular, active employees with at least five years of service to MSU in a support staff position, and must be enrolled and attending a post-baccalaureate degree program at MSU or elsewhere.

The recipient will also receive a stipend of $2,500 funded by friends of Ruth Jameyson; Barbara Sawyer-Koch, MSU trustee emerita, and Donald F. Koch, MSU professor emeritus.

For more information about the award or nomination process, visit MSU Human Resources.

Winter Break Dining Hall Hours

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Now that fall semester is over, students will be leaving for winter break and the dining halls on campus will be altering their hours.

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Student employees work at The Gallery. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.

The dining hall hours for winter break are as follows:

December 17-22:

Brody Square and The Edge at Akers are open 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

December 23 – January 2:

All dining halls are closed.

January 3:

Brody Square and The Edge at Akers are open 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

January 4-6:

Brody Square and The Edge at Akers are open 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Riverwalk Market at Owen is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

January 7:

Brody and Akers are open 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to midnight.

Riverwalk Market at Owen is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Heritage Commons at Landon, The Vista at Shaw and Holmes are open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

South Pointe at Case is open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Gallery at Snyder / Phillips and Wilson are open 5 p.m. to midnight.

January 8:

Normal hours resume.

To find additional information about winter break dining hours, visit the Eat at State website.

Best Doctors Outlook for 2017

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Best Doctors LIVE Webinar Series is back with, “Best Doctors Outlook for 2017.” In this special edition of the monthly series, presenters will revisit 2016 and look ahead at what’s in store for 2017. Presenters included Dr. Mark Graber, founder and president of Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, and Dr. Lewis Levy, chief medical officer of Best Doctors. Dr. Graber will share insights on gains being made in combatting medical error, and Dr. Levy will provide a sneak peek at the trends and technologies that Best Doctors is focusing on in 2017.

Participants will have time for a live Q&A after the presentation. If you are unable to attend, a recording of the webinar can be provided. This free presentation will take place on Thursday, December 15, at 1 p.m. Eastern. To register, click here.

Get to Know ALEX

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Do you still have questions about your benefits? ALEX is available to help!

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To learn more about ALEX, click here.

ALEX is a virtual benefits counselor that is
provided by MSU HR to walk you through everything you need to know about your benefit options. Even though open enrollment has ended for the 2017 plan year, ALEX can still be used in order to learn more about your benefits.

When you first navigate to ALEX, it will ask you some basic questions in order to figure out which benefit plans apply to your situation. You then have the opportunity to go through and take a closer look at all of the plan options. ALEX will give you the choice to learn more about each plan or to move on to the next section. There is also a menu bar on the side if you want to skip around and learn about certain plans.

It is important to note that ALEX is strictly an educational tool; you are not able to enroll for any benefits through this tool. Enrollment must still be completed through the EBS portal. To navigate to ALEX, visit the HR website and select the link under the section that applies to you (faculty and academic staff, support staff, variable hour employees or graduate assistants). Be sure to take advantage of this helpful interactive tool!