2010 Christmas/New Year Holiday Schedule
The holiday schedule for Christmas through New Year’s is:
- Closed: Thursday, December 23 through January 2, 2010
- Offices Re-open: Monday January 3, 2010
Kudos!
Linda L. Bond-Nelson received the New Jersey Board of Education Member of the Year Award.
Given annually, the award honors an individual board member who makes significant contributions and exemplifies leadership in the field of education with a strong commitment to the children of New Jersey
Linda has served on the North Plainfield Board of Education since 1992. For 17 out of these 18 years she has served as either president or vice president.
New to Drew!
Please join me in welcoming the newest members of our community! Staff listed below came on board October 1 through December 13, 2010:
Important Reminders
Floating Holidays. Don’t forget to use Float Holidays before the end of December! Unused Floating Holiday hours do not carry over to 2010 –all unused floating hours will be lost.
Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination Training is mandatory for all full and part-time faculty, including adjuncts, and staff. Designed to help us understand, respond to and prevent employment discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace, the online training takes less than one hour of your time and you can take it at anytime and anywhere you have access to a computer. If you have not already done so, please fulfill your responsibility by going to: http://training.newmedialearning.com/phs/drewu to take the sexual harassment training and http://training.newmedialearning.com/ped/drewu for employment discrimination training. If you are not certain whether you have taken the training, call Fredi Cox at 3795.
The Campus Conduct Hotline is available 24/7 and makes it possible for you to report concerns about possible violations of Drew’s policies on a completely confidential and anonymous basis. For more information about the Hotline and/or the Whistleblower’s Policy, go to “Information for Employees” on the HR Intranet website.
Using Your Insurance
Insurance and pension programs are governed by a set of rules that define what is available under the plan; this set of rules is spelled out in a document called a Summary Plan Description (SPD). The SPD provides information regarding what is and is not covered, how to file a claim, what to do if you want to appeal a decision, etc. Faculty and staff are advised to read the SPD before seeking services under a plan. SPD’s are located on the HR Intranet site under each benefit. Questions? Call Fredi at x3795 or Deborah at x3515.
HR Closed
HR and Payroll staff will be involved in all-day Banner meetings on September 28, 29 and 30. HR will be closed all three days and Payroll will be closed on September 28 from
1 – 5 p.m. and all day September 29. We will try to arrange coverage during some of this time, but should you have an urgent matter please contact Peggi Howard at ext. 3064. We appreciate your patience and regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Calendar of Events
Move-In Day – Wednesday, August 25
Classes Begin – Monday, August 30
Labor Day – Monday, September 6 University Holiday
TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions (by appointment only*)
Wednesday, August 11 9:00 am – 5:00 pm University Commons, Room 207
New Faculty and Staff Orientation:
Monday, August 9 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Madison House, Room 104
Thursday, August 26 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm Brothers College
Monday, August 30 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Madison House, Room 104
Holiday Stress
The holidays can be a very difficult time for many individuals and families. The University provides the services of CONCERN, an Employee Assistance Program that offers free confidential counseling and information services to you and your family members. CONCERN provides assistance in many areas, including grief, financial pressures, depression and anxiety, family/parenting issues, stress management, alcohol & drug problems, eating disorders, marital and relationship issues and self-esteem.
If you or an immediate family member is having difficulties, consider contacting CONCERN. Confidential telephone consultations are available by calling 1-800-242-7371.
Happy and Safe Holidays and Happy New Year!