notices
For Faculty/Staff
Faculty Center for eLearning Announces Instructional Technology Learning Opportunities
19 Jul 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Planned for August are classroom sessions on a variety of instructional technology tools, and planned for September is “Blended Learning: The 21st-Century Learning Environment,” the 2010 ELI online Fall Focus session.
Purchasing Committee Announces Guidelines for Bidding and Vendors
12 Jul 2010 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Bidding for goods and services over $3,000 is now in effect. Training will be available this summer and fall through the university’s Leadership Academy.
Travel Committee Announces Policies and Preferred Vendors
12 Jul 2010 by Jim Winterer '71 / No Comments
Faculty and staff are asked to book all travel with the preferred vendors effective immediately.
Credit Union’s June Statement Contains Error
06 Jul 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Credit Union’s software provider is trying to correct the error.
Welcome new Staff Members
06 Jul 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Five staff members recently joined the campus community.
Postcard from ContinuousHealth sent by mistake
06 Jul 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
ContinuousHealth regrets the error and the confusion it caused.
Tuition remission waiting period established for new employees
06 Jul 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Full-time faculty and staff hired on or after July 1 now have a one-year waiting period before tuition remission benefits will be available to them.
Faculty and Staff Annual Campaign closes in on 50 percent participation goal
28 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Gifts must be received by June 30 in order to be counted in this year’s campaign.
Physical Plant bids farewell to three retirees on June 30
28 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Laura Deuberry (interior design), Rod Kirkwold (carpenter) and Roger Stowell (painter) will retire on Wednesday.
Human Resources answers your questions about dependent eligibility audit
21 Jun 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
Here’s an FAQ about the dependent eligibility verification audit now under way for those covered on St. Thomas’ health care plan.
Pension funds contribution rate change moved to Sept. 1
21 Jun 2010 by Patricia Sirek / No Comments
The date of the contribution rate change now coincides with the beginning of the academic year and the month in which the university generally awards annual pay increases and begins faculty contracts. Changes in eligibility and vesting periods will continue to become effective on July 1.
Libraries bid farewell to six retirees on June 29
21 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Offer your best wishes to Earl Belisle, Sheila Hague, Judith Michalski, Jan Malcheski, Lisa Redmond and Mary Lou Schmidt.
Welcome new staff member
21 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Brian Whinnery joins the UST Development Office.
Credit union’s spring special vehicle loan rate ends June 30
21 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The special rates are good for new or used vehicles (including motorcycles).
Staff Mentorship Program extends application deadline
14 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The new application deadline is Friday, June 25; in addition, two information sessions will be held on Wednesday, June 16.
Stretch your MS Office skills this summer
14 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Leadership Academy is offering online courses MS Office Suite and Effective Business Writing Skills.
NESC hosts Twins outing for families
14 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Twins host the White Sox for this Sunday, July 18, outing, which is open to all staff, faculty and their families.
Do your dependent children still qualify for medical, dental, vision insurance coverage?
07 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
If your child is graduating, or 25, he or she may no longer qualify as a dependent. Federal and state laws require parents to notify Human Resources.
HR offers vacation, PLT, floating holiday reminders
07 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Use rather than lose vacation time.
Staff Mentorship Program calls for nominations, applications by Friday, June 11
01 Jun 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The program is designed for those who are interested in a professional and personal development opportunity.
Welcome, new staff members
21 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Welcome, Ashley Booker and Katherine White.
Dining Services bids adieu to four staff members
20 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
A farewell reception in their honor will be held tomorrow.
Leadership Academy wants feedback on program offerings
17 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The Leadership Academy develops and sponsors professional development programs that expand the knowledge, skills and abilities of St. Thomas employees.
University authorizes audit of health care plan
14 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
The audit will identify and remove from coverage employees’ ineligible spouses or dependents who are receiving benefits.
Openings available in Faculty and Staff Golf League
10 May 2010 by St. Thomas Newsroom / No Comments
Play alternates weekly between the front and back nines at Highland National Golf Course in St. Paul.