HR News – 30 September 2011

Administration and University Relations

New to Drew!

Please join me in welcoming the newest members of our community! Staff listed below came on board between August 29 and September 30, 2011:

Also new to our community are the following faculty who began this term:

Tuition Exchange

Tuition Exchange (TE) is a reciprocal scholarship program for the children of faculty and staff employed at over 600 private and public not-for-profit colleges and universities in the USA and abroad.  TE provides the opportunity for eligible dependent children to receive undergraduate scholarships at one of the participating institutions.  For more information about TE, log onto www.tuitionexchange.org

Drew faculty and staff with five (5) or more years of full-time service are eligible to apply for participation in the TE program.  Important note:  Eligibility for the Tuition Exchange program does not guarantee acceptance at a TE member institution or ensure a TE scholarship.  TE scholarships are very competitive — there is no guarantee of a scholarship offer.

If your child is interested in participating in the TE program during the 2012-13 academic year and/or if your child is currently receiving a TE scholarship, please goes to the HR Intranet site, click on HR Forms, scroll down to Tuition Programs, and click on Tuition Exchange.  Print and complete the application form and return to HR no later than October 31, 2011.

TIAA-CREF

To help manage financial uncertainly in this volatile time, TIAA-CREF is introducing two financial education initiatives to engage us on the subject of money and finances.  What’s Your Financial IQ is a daily quiz on TIAA-CREF’s Facebook page. People with a Facebook account can test themselves on five questions a day, covering a number of financial topics. Quiz takers will receive a score and a rank each time they play.  Know How Now is a series of “one-pagers” modeled after the core competencies for financial education as outlined by the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability.  Articles range from every day issues, such as understanding your paycheck and setting up and keeping to a budget, to more advanced topics like how to avoid running out of money in retirement. Eight Know How Now articles are available now on the new financial education page of tiaa-cref.org.  More will be added in the coming weeks.

Did you know…?

Walking is highly recommended for its health benefits.  Walk Drew allows you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the campus, breathing fresh air, and if you choose, spend time with a friend; while improving your heart health and preventing many chronic medical conditions.  Walk Drew is a computer program that maps the distances of the perimeters of Drew’s buildings as well as the distances of commonly traveled paths on campus.  The interactive program allows you to keep a daily log of walking distances and energy consumption.  All you need is a good pair of walking shoes! Take the first step in improving your health, visit Walk Drew online at http://www.drew.edu/health/walk-drew. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer?  Look no further than walking.

Calender of Events

New Staff Orientation:

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions (by appointment only*)   

*To schedule an appointment with TIAA-CREF please call 1-800-732-8353