Important Dates and Deadlines
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March 3: Annual Performance Review Process Begins
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March 10: Spring Holiday
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March 12: TIAA Webinar - Charting your Course: A financial guide for women, 12:00 pm
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March 21: Coffee with the President, 9:15 am, Dillingham Lobby
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March 27: TIAA Webinar - Tax Planning Opportunities, 3:00 pm
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March 28: Red Cross Blood Drive, 9:30am-2:30pm, Emerson Suites
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March 31: Deadline to file 2024 Flexible Spending Contributions claims
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April 1: Applications open for Fall Tuition Remission/ Cash Awards
Annual Performance Review Period: March 3 – May 3, 2025
The annual performance review period is just around the corner, starting March 3 and ending May 3, 2025. This process plays a crucial role in fostering growth, aligning goals, and recognizing accomplishments, providing both employees and managers with an opportunity to reflect on the past year and plan for the future.
This year, we're introducing some exciting changes based on your feedback, making the process more efficient and user-friendly. We’ve simplified the review forms to reduce the number of competencies and streamlined the direct report and peer feedback forms. Additionally, requests for direct report feedback will now be automatically issued, further enhancing the process.
Key components of the performance review:
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Self-Assessment: Reflect on your Accomplishments & Results, Competencies, and Goals/Growth/Development/Improvement.
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Direct Report and Peer Feedback: Provide impactful feedback with a single textbox, making the process quicker and easier.
To help complete the review process, we’re offering 13 training sessions, covering topics such as system navigation, writing effective reviews, and using AI to make your assessments more impactful. These trainings will guide you through every aspect of the review process, ensuring you have the information and resources you need.
Find resources such as Knowledge Base Articles in the HR Help Desk and HR Website, along with a full training schedule to support you throughout the review period. If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to submit a ticket.
Make the most of this review period—reflect, set goals, and use the feedback process to drive your growth and success in the year ahead!
Take Charge of Your Professional Development in 2025!
Ithaca College offers valuable resources to help you grow professionally this year!
LinkedIn Learning is free for all IC employees, providing access to over 10,000 courses in business, technology, and creative skills.
In addition, the Staff Development Fund supports job-related development opportunities like conferences, training, and certifications. To submit a request for funding, simply complete the Staff Development Funding Request Form at least 60 days before your event. Note that funding covers registration fees, not travel expenses.
Be sure to also check out the Spring 2025 IT Webinars on productivity tools such as Microsoft Bookings, Zoom AI Companion, and Microsoft Loop. Upcoming sessions include:
- March 5: Efficient Scheduling with Microsoft Shifts
- March 19: Survey and Quizzes in Microsoft Forms
Important Reminder Regarding 2024 Flexible Spending Accounts
The deadline to file claims for your 2024 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is March 31, 2025. This applies to both Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs, ensuring you are reimbursed for eligible expenses incurred during the 2024 plan year. Claims must be submitted by this date to avoid losing any unused funds, as FSAs generally follow a "use it or lose it" policy. Be sure to review your receipts and documentation in advance to ensure timely submission. For questions about your FSA or how to file a claim, contact your benefits provider or Human Resources. For questions or additional guidance, please reach out to Inspira Financial at 888-678-8242 or visit InspiraFinancial.com.
New NYS Prenatal Leave Benefits Effective January 1, 2025
Beginning January 1, 2025, New York State has implemented a Paid Prenatal Leave benefit. This new policy ensures that all privately-employed pregnant New Yorkers receive an additional 20 hours of paid sick leave specifically for prenatal care. Please review the following resources to provide you with extensive information regarding this benefit:
How to apply for the NYS Prenatal Leave Benefit
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Complete the NYS Prenatal Care Request Form
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Apply the Prenatal Leave Absence Type in HR Cloud
After your request is processed, submit prenatal care absence requests through HR Cloud:
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Log in to HR Cloud: HR Cloud Login
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Navigate to Home > Me > Time and Absences
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Select Add Absence
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Choose NYS Prenatal Care from the "Type" dropdown
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Enter the date(s) and duration of hours
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Click Submit
3. Keep Track of Your NYS Prenatal Leave Balance
You can take up to 20 hours of paid prenatal leave within a 52-week period. Unused hours do not carry over. To view your remaining balance:
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Log in to HR Cloud: HR Cloud Login
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Navigate to Home > Me > Time and Absences
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Select Absence Balance
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Benefits Team via the HR Help Desk.
NexGen EAP is Rebranding as Bree Health!
As of March 3, 2025, our EAP will be rebranded from NextGen EAP to Bree Health.
Bree Health will continue to be your comprehensive well-being platform designed to support every aspect of your life. Available to all benefit eligible employees and eligible members of their household. Get Started today. Use company code 1489.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Benefits Team via the HR Help Desk.
Educational Benefits
Applications for dependent and employee tuition remission and/or cash awards for Fall 2025 will begin April 1, 2025. The deadline for tuition remission is July 15, 2025, and for cash awards, August 31, 2025. Please note, an application is required for each semester. Applications can be found at: https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness/family-friendly-wellness-benefits/educational-benefits
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our team via the HR Help Desk.
TIAA Webinars in March
Winter and spring TIAA webinar topics are listed below. The full year of webinars and registration links can be found at www.tiaa.org/webinars2025.
Learn how you can act for a more secure future by attending TIAA live webinars in the next several months. Please see below for March webinar topics. The webinars offer information and tools to assist in navigating the retirement planning landscape. Topics include:
For questions related to the IC 403(b) Retirement Plan, employees can meet one on one or virtually with a representative from TIAA. Stephen Smith, TIAA Financial Consultant, attends the weekly Orientation session for new employees. Stephen offers in person meetings at the Peggy Ryan Williams Building on most Mondays. To schedule an appointment to meet with Stephen, please contact Stephen via email or telephone at: SteSmith@tiaa.org or 607-274-6454.
Changes to Student Employment
As announced last fall, Student Employment has transitioned from Human Resources to the Center for Career Exploration and Development (CCED). This change aims to enhance the student employment experience by integrating job opportunities with career readiness resources.
In addition, by centralizing these services within CCED, student employees will have greater access to tools and guidance that will help them not only find student employment positions but also develop essential skills for post graduate opportunities. Supervisors of student employees will benefit from streamlined communication and support, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to effectively mentor and develop their student workers in alignment with career goals.
More information about student employment can be found here.
For questions about the student employment process, please contact Hope Borsic, Student Employment Specialist, at studentemployment@ithaca.edu or by booking a meeting with her here.
For questions about payroll and timecards, please contact payroll@ithaca.edu. For questions about the onboarding and I9 process and assignment status, please contact the Office of Human Resources via the HR Helpdesk.
We Are Because They Were: An Evening with a Living Ancestor
Ithaca College welcomed renowned activist, scholar, and author Angela Davis for a powerful conversation on liberation work, activism, and community. President La Jerne Terry Cornish and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life Lauren Kelly Benson guided the discussion, featuring pre-submitted questions from the community. Davis explored the role of individuals within collective movements and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
This event was co-sponsored by the Ithaca College Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, Office of the President, BIPOC Unity Center, and Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, along with the Southside Community Center and the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.
Watch the full recording here.
Staff Council Corner
Thank you to the Engagement Committee and everyone who attended our Quarterly Staff Birthday Party on February 20th and to the Makerspace for hosting the Block Printing event.
March 28th: Red Cross Blood Drive—9:30am-2:30pm Emerson Suites: Sign up to donate
Interested in being a staff council member? Contact staffcouncil@ithaca.edu.
We have several areas that still need representation. Representatives can be from the area, or an at large member.
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Bookstore/Business-Finance
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Business/Park School
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Advancement
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Facilities—Maintenance
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Facilities—Academic
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Facilities—Grounds
Get in touch with Staff Council
Contact your representative, Email: staffcouncil@ithaca.edu, fill out a ,request for staff council action form. view past meeting minutes.
Next Monthly SC Meeting: March 13th 2025, 2-3:30pm – Hybrid: In-person/Zoom
IC Warm Welcome
Hunter Bates (Facilities Grounds and Transportation)
Jack Bjorkander (Student Conduct and Community Standards)
Katie Dashler (Facilities Services Residential)
Beverly Denninger (Advancement)
Emmaline Harms (Center for Career Exploration and Development)
R J Heeter (Residential Life and Student Conduct and Community Standards)
Dre Howard (Dining Services Administrative)
Gabriel Kuhn (Intercollegiate Athletics)
Kara Purdy (Facilities Services Residential)
Manuel Reynoso (Dining Towers Marketplace)
Ava Yanacheak (Dining Services Administrative)
Contact the Office of Human Resources
Request HR Help | humanresources@ithaca.edu | (607) 274-8000
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