Please see below for updates and announcements from the Office of Human Resources.
Important Dates and Deadlines
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May 3: Annual Performance Review Process Closes
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May 3: Employee Retirement Celebration Reception, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Dillingham Lobby
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May 18-19: Commencement Weekend
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May 23: Employee Appreciation Picnic, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Campus Center Quad
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May 24: First Summer Restorative Friday (Last Summer Restorative Friday is August 2nd)
Campus Climate Survey Results
On April 25, the Campus Climate Committee and its survey partner, Rankin Climate, presented key findings from the Fall 2023 Campus Climate Survey. The live-streamed presentation was recorded and is available on the Campus Climate website.
As a reminder, you can access the full Key Findings Report and Presentation slides via the SharePoint links listed on the Campus Climate website. Please note that you will need to provide your Ithaca College login credentials in order to access these documents. A hard-copy version of the final Key Findings Report can also be made available for viewing by contacting campusclimate@ithaca.edu. Additionally, the Campus Climate Committee will be hosting opportunities for community members to share their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives on its findings to help inform and guide the priorities and decisions for the next stage of this work.
Session Details:
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For Staff: May 2, 1:00 PM – 2:00 P, Taughannock Falls Room, Campus Center
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For Faculty: April 30, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Taughannock Falls Room, Campus Center
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For All: May 1, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Klingenstein Lounge, Campus Center
We look forward to engaging with you in this important step of our campus climate process.
Annual Performance Review
As we approach the culmination of our Annual Performance Review Process, let’s take a moment to celebrate our progress. With just a few days left until our May 3rd deadline, congratulations to the 20% of us that have already crossed the finish line! Your dedication to providing thoughtful feedback, completing assessments, and engaging in one-on-one discussions is what makes Ithaca College not just a great place to work, but a community that thrives on growth and excellence. For those who are in the final stages, please remember that your insights are invaluable. We understand that integrating this process into your regular duties requires time and effort and recognize that your willingness to do so speaks volumes about your dedication to your own personal development as well as the advancement of others and the success of Ithaca College.
Retiree Celebration
We are excited to invite the Ithaca College Community to our Employee Retirement Celebration Reception to honor the dedication and commitment of our retirees to Ithaca College!
This year, the Office of Human Resources has teamed up with the Office of the President to hold our retirement recognition event during our final Pop-up Pub of the 2023-2024 academic year on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in the Dillingham Lobby on the Ithaca College campus. The reception will feature light hors d’oeuvres, cheese and crackers, and a cash bar featuring specialty cocktails, local wine and beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Individuals must be 21 to purchase alcohol. To round out the celebration, there will be a brief program to honor and recognize these amazing retirees:
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Barbara Adams (Associate Professor, Writing)
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Barbara Belyea (Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy)
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Lisa Brixey (Admission Service Associate, Admissions)
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Ed Cluett (Associate Professor, Biology)
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James Conklin (Associate Professor, Mathematics)
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Phoebe Constantinou (Professor, Health Sciences and Public Health)
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Raymond Gozzi (Associate Professor, Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
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Jon Hilton (Assistant Professor, Media Arts, Sciences and Studies)
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Mike Matheny (Professor, Exercise Science and Athletic Training)
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Lauren O'Connell (Professor, Art, Art History, and Architecture)
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David Porter (Facilities Setup and Events Technician, Facilites Setup and Events)
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Bonnie Prunty (Vice President, Student Affairs and Campus Life)
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Terri Reyna (Senior Assistant Director, Student Financial Services)
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Sharon Stansfield (Associate Professor, Computer Science)
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Catherine Weidner (Professor Theatre and Dance Performance)
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Lilly Westbrook (Costume Shop Manager, Theatre Arts)
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Laney Sodoma at lsodoma@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-8000. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.
Employee Appreciation Picnic
We invite all faculty and staff to join us at the Employee Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Campus Center Dining Hall and on the Campus Center Quad to thank you for your hard work and dedication over this past academic year! Our friends in dining will have an AMAZING selection of food for our picnic, with many options for everyone. Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 23, and plan to relax, celebrate, and have fun! Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Laney Sodoma at lsodoma@ithaca.edu or call (607) 274-8000. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.
Summer Restorative Fridays
Summer Restorative Fridays will extend from May 24, 2024, to August 2, 2024. For all non-exempt, benefits-eligible employees, please see below for biweekly timecard instructions. Employees will be compensated at their regular pay rate. Please refer to the Wellness Day policy on the Human Resources website for eligibility and details about the benefit: https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness/time-away-work-programs/paid-time-away-holidays-wellness-days
Regularly scheduled hours Not Worked should be recorded as:
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Wellness Hours Not Worked (day, evening, night) – 7.5 or 8.0 hours (or regularly scheduled number of hours)
Regularly scheduled hours Worked should be recorded as:
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Wellness Hours Worked (day, evening, night) – 7.5 or 8.0 hours AND
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Supplemental Time Earned (day, evening, night) – 7.5 or 8.0 hours
If you were scheduled to work a partial day, the hours will be recorded using three lines:
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Wellness Hours Not Worked (day, evening, night) – 4.5 hours AND
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Wellness Hours Worked (day, evening, night) – 3.0 hours AND
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Supplemental Time Earned – 3.0 hours
Student employees who work Fridays will be paid at their regular rate for hours worked. For offices that will be fully closed on Summer Restoration Fridays, student employees are not expected to work. If work can be performed remotely and with minimal supervision, supervisors can make that arrangement with their student employee(s). Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or payroll@ithaca.edu with any questions or for assistance.
Educational Benefits
Spring is in the air, and it is time to submit educational benefit applications for the Fall 2024 Semester. Applications for dependent and employee tuition remission are due by July 15 and cash awards are due by August 31. To access the form, click this link to be directed to our website. Once on this page, scroll down to the Employee/Dependent Tuition Remission form, complete the information, and submit the form. Please note the student (dependent) will need to complete the application. Once the student (dependent) submits the application, the form will be routed through an approval process. The form then route to the parent, Human Resources, and Student Financial Services. For additional information related to eligibility for educational benefits please visit our website. Please direct any questions related to the educational benefits to humanresources@ithaca.edu.
TIAA Webinars in May
Learn how you can take action for a more secure future by attending TIAA live webinars. The webinars offer information and tools to assist in navigating the retirement planning landscape. Visit the TIAA Landing to register for upcoming TIAA webinars. Topics include:
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May 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Opening doors to the future – Save in a 529 college savings plan
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May 7 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Invest for Success: 5 principles you need to know
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May 16 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm: Basic Estate Planning Strategies
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May 21 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm: Make the move toward long-term financial security: Your mid-career retirement check-in
Staff Council
Our next monthly meeting is May 9, 2-3:30 pm in Job 312. All staff are welcome. If you have any announcements or issues you’d like to raise, please contact your Staff Council member, or fill out the Request for Staff Council Action on our web site: www.ithaca.edu/staffcouncil or email staffcouncil@ithaca.edu if you need the zoom link for the meeting.
IC Warm Welcome
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Nicholas Arden (Facilities Setup and Events)
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Pat Bradish (Facilities Setup and Events)
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Sean Campbell (Facilities Maintenance Electrical)
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Rob Chenphang (Applications and Infrastructure)
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Nicole Desko (Engagement)
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Nicholas Elliott (Facilities Maintenance Electrical)
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Meredith Faulkner (Dining Terraces)
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Mohamed Griguihi (Facilities Services Residential)
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Kirsten Hamberg (Conference and Events Services)
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Abbe Lyons (Philosophy and Religion)
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Derek Milazzo (Dining Services Administrative)
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Olivia Pastella (Engagement)
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Brooks Platt (Facilities Services Residential)
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Frank Prieto (Dining Commissary)
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Michael Russell (Facilities Maintenance Structural)
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Christina Townsend (Dining Catering)
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