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January 2010 Celebrating Our Partnerships
As we start a new year, we’d University community are invaluable opportunity to work
Human Resources like to take a moment to cele- treated with respect and dignity, and learn.
400 East University Way brate our partnership with our have opportunities for profes-
Ellensburg, WA 98926 customers and reflect on HR’s sional growth and development, Our partners… as skilled pro-
Bouillon 140 MS 7425 mission and value statements. receive fair and equitable treat- fessionals internal and exter-
ment, and work in a safe envi- nal to the University who,
Phone: (509) 963-1202
HR’s mission is to, “In partner- ronment. through their specialties and
Fax: (509) 963-1733 ship with the University commu- expertise, help us to accom-
nity, provide excellent human Our human resources staff… as plish our mission.
This monthly newsletter resources services, innovative enthusiastic, dedicated, respon-
is intended to provide solutions, and visionary leader- sive professionals who work Thank you to all of our cus-
timely information on staff ship in support of the educa- collaboratively as a team, trust tomers for an exciting and
related issues, ideas, and tional mission.” and respect each other, demon- productive 2009. We look
techniques you can put strate personal integrity, and are forward to partnering with you
into action to improve We strive to provide excellent committed to maintaining the as we head into 2010.
communication, enhance customer service by valuing: highest level of service to our
performance, motivate Our customers… as our number customers.
staff, and influence peers. one priority and the primary Our University… as a special
Email your HR newsletter focus of our advocacy, our plan- place for faculty, staff, and stu-
submissions and ideas to ning, our service, and our stew- dents, providing a unique and
Human Resources at ardship. That all members of the
humanres@cwu.edu.
Annual Sick Leave Buyout Program
Attention Supervisors
and Search Committees: Each January, employees who accrue sick leave may be eligible to participate in the annual sick
leave buyout program. This program allows employees whose year-end sick leave balance ex-
You’re Invited to a Webinar: ceeds 480 hours to choose to convert sick leave hours earned in the previous calendar year, minus
Translating the those used (or donated as shared leave) during the year, to monetary compensation. Conversion
of sick leave hours to compensation may not reduce the calendar year-end balance below 480
Military Resume
hours. Compensation is at the rate of 25%, and is calculated based on the employee’s salary on
Wednesday, January 20 the first day after the end of the calendar year (January 1st).
10:00 AM in Library 153
Human Resources sends written notification to eligible employees by mid-January each year. The
Webinar presented by the Human
Capital Institute & Lisa Rosser, owner of
notification contains a brief overview, instructions, and deadline information.
The Value of a Veteran website
Contact Teri Bangs at 963-1208 if you have questions about this program.
Inside this issue:
Changes Coming to HR Website
We are currently putting the finishing touches on an update of the HR website in an
Celebrating Partnerships 1
effort to better organize information so our customers can locate what they need more
Webinar 1 quickly. You will find:
Sick Leave Buyout 1 • Standard page templates
Updated HR Website 1 • Quick links to related topics
• Topics grouped by customer: applicant, employee, or manager
FSA 1 More information coming soon!
Meet w/ TIAA-CREF 2
November EOM 2 Flexible Spending Accounts
2010 Claim Forms for the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) are available online: FSA Claim Form
January Training 2 Please note that 2009 expenses may be incurred through March 15, 2010, but must be submitted
Suggestion Programs 2 by March 31, 2010. However, if you use your FSA debit card to pay for expenses during the grace
period, the purchase will be applied towards your new plan year balance and cannot be used to
Managing Debt 2 access 2009 funds.
Representatives HR Quick Tips Newsletter Page 2
from TIAA-CREF
will be on the November Employee of the Month: Debbie Boddy
Ellensburg campus The Employee Council has named Debbie I have worked with Deb-
January 7 Boddy, College of Business Pre-major Advisor, bie for more than eight
Call to schedule an November’s Employee of the Month. At a recent years and served as her
appointment surprise ceremony, Debbie was awarded a cer- supervisor since she
tificate and $125 through the CWU civil service was hired in the College
(866) 928-4221 employee recognition program. The Employee of Business in 2001.
of the Month nomination form is available There are so many su-
online: www.cwu.edu/~hr/forms/ perlatives that can and
eotmnominate.html. do describe her attitude
January Training Those nominating Debbie said:
and professionalism:
cheerful, competent,
1/7 8:30 AM Debbie’s official title is Pre-major Advisor. What always willing to help,
New Employee Orientation an understatement! The main point of her office effective, dedicated, and ability to develop rela-
(2 hours) is to take College of Business pre-majors and tionships with students, faculty and colleagues.
1/13 1:00 PM transition them to majors, roughly 500 students.
Preventing Employment I have had many faculty take the time to com-
Her office (her and one student) is also respon-
Discrimination (2 hours) ment about Debbie and the great job she is
sible for processing all College of Business ma-
doing. Most recently, a faculty member stated:
1/14 9:00 AM jor applications. In addition, she deals with stu-
"... the other day I was at my wit's end .... I
Preventing Sexual dents, staff, and faculty at the three Eastside
Harassment (2 hours) called Debbie in a frenzy and she sent me to
Centers and also the two Westside Centers on
DE Available the Safari instructions. .... I just figured you
a regular basis. In her “spare” time, she also
probably hear about it when someone is rude or
1/15 9:00 AM runs data for the College when department
not helpful and [Debbie was] so helpful to me
Emergency Preparedness chairs are trying to figure out the impact of
Planning & Responding to that I thought I would let you know how lucky we
course cancellations, course rescheduling, etc.
a Hostile Intruder (2 hours) are to have [her]."
She also handles much of the efforts that make
1/19 2:00 PM up the College of Business publication and han- Yes, we are lucky, and we are thankful and ap-
Labor Relations Practices dles the logistics of the Honors Banquet, a preciative for the opportunity to work with Deb-
& Process (2 hours) yearly event that has 200 participants. bie. She brings joy to the College of Business
1/20 10:00 AM and a consistently high level of job perform-
The work that Debbie does makes the work that
Performance ance. I can honestly say that one of the best
the rest of us do much more easily accom-
Management: PDP decisions I have made as dean at CWU was to
(2 hours) DE Available
plished. She is truly a gift, and we are abso-
hire Debbie!
lutely blessed by her presence.
1/21 2:00 PM
Let Your Voice be Heard
Recruitment & Selection
Process (2 hours)
1/22 9:00 AM
Three programs allow employees to submit suggestions at the University or state level. At the uni-
Foundations of Effective
Supervision versity level is the CWU Suggestion Box and at the state level is the Washington State Productivity
(2 hours) DE Available Board which manages the Employee Suggestion Program and the Teamwork Incentive Program.
1/26 10:00 AM The CWU Suggestion Box is available for staff, faculty, and community members to ask questions
Compensation Policy & or make suggestions to improve operations, services, and/or the use of resources at CWU. Ques-
Classification Process tions about the CWU Suggestion Box can be directed to humanres@cwu.edu or 963-1202.
(2 hours) DE Available
The Employee Suggestion Program allows state employees to submit suggestions to save the
1/27 1:00 PM
state money, generate revenue, and/or improve services or processes within any state government
Ethics: Making the Right
Decisions (2 hours) agency. If a suggestion is adopted, the suggestor may receive a monetary award of 10% of the first
year savings.
1/28 1:15 PM
Just Cause: Providing The Teamwork Incentive Program helps supervisors and workers develop successful teams that
Corrective Feedback work toward a process improvement and which meet the Governor’s requirements for continuous
(2 hours) improvements and total quality processes. Approved teams which implement a successful project
may be entitled to share 25% of the first year savings.
Training Calendar
If you have questions about the Productivity Board’s Programs, contact Karla Shugart (CWU’s liai-
Training Catalog son with the Productivity Board) in Human Resources at shugartk@cwu.edu or 963-2270.
Benefits Brief: Managing Debt and Spending
For many people, living paycheck to paycheck is a way of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
With a little planning, you can get behind the wheel on the road to financial independence. Having
a budget can free you from financial stress. How? By helping you spend your money on the
things you truly value. You can create a budget in a few easy steps. Read more>>
Also see www.cwu.edu/~hr/benefits
