Submitted on behalf of Cindy Reckdenwald, Director of Compensation, Payroll & Organizational Design

Training sessions for individuals needing assistance accessing and navigating the Online Performance Review and Annual Salary Review processes will be offered during the months of June and July.  The sessions will be held in the Training Room located on the Garden Level of the Peggy Ryan Williams Center.  The dates and times of the drop-in training sessions are as follows:

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You have a credit coming to you!

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The Annual Campus Carnival event has been moved to the designated rain location: A&E CENTER Glazer Arena.  The event will still run from 1 pm - 3 pm. All faculty, staff and administration are invited! No RSVP necessary.

See ya there!

Submitted on behalf of Mark Coldren, AVP for Human Resources

Directions for accessing and navigating the online employee self-assessment tool, and the instructions for accessing the online performance review process, are located on the Human Resources website:

2013-14 Instructions for Accessing Online Performance Review Process

Instructions for Accessing and Navigating the Employee Online Self-Assessment Process

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The semester is ending, winter has passed and now it's time to PARTY!

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Campus Center Quad - RAIN LOCATION: A&E CENTER Glazer Arena

All faculty, staff and administration are invited to this campus event! No RSVP necessary.

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Submitted on behalf of Cindy Reckdenwald, Director of Compensation, Payroll & Organizational Design

The staff and administration Annual Salary Review process will officially open on June 24, 2013.  This year, department supervisors will have a four-week period to make recommendations for salary adjustments with the process closing on July 19, 2013.  Just prior to the official opening or on or around June 17, 2013, department supervisors will receive detailed information regarding the annual salary review process along with guidelines for awarding salary increases and instructions for accessing the online process.  The new salaries will become effective with the first pay period in August. The actual check dates will be August 15th for those paid on a semi-monthly basis and August 16th for those paid on a bi-weekly basis.

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Please join us as Timothy Ryan, Manager from the Environmental Health & Safety Department, brings in his EH&S team to conduct a short presentation followed by a “hands-on” fire extinguisher training. During his presentation you will learn about fire prevention and how to handle a situation.  Fires can sometimes happen when you least expect it.

Do you know what to do?

This training will teach you the essentials about this great life skill that everyone should know.

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Get your Mind, Body, and Spirit ready for sizzling fun this summer and join the Mind, Body, Me wellness program!

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Submitted on behalf of Mark Coldren, AVP for Human Resources

We are pleased to announce that the Staff and Administration Performance Review Process is now available to be completed on-line.  The College Performance Review process will continue to follow the same overall approach and forms consistent with last year.  Points of emphasis for 2012-13 reviews include:

• Strong encouragement to have all staff complete a self-assessment/review as part of the process.
• In depth professional development conversations.
• Continued focus on goals and expectations.

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The semester is ending, winter has passed and now it's time to PARTY!

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Campus Center Quad

All faculty, staff and administration are invited to this campus event! No RSVP necessary.

Ithaca College thanks you for your hard work and dedication over the past academic year, and this event is an opportunity for all to sit back, relax and enjoy a break from regular routine.

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The summer hours program will begin Friday, May 24, 2013, and continue through August 9, 2013. During this period, full-time employees will work two fewer hours (37-1/2 hours reduced to 35-1/2, 40 hours reduced to 38 hours) and receive their usual compensation.

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This is just a reminder the deadline for dependent tuition remission applications has changed. The deadline for applications for returning students was May1st. If you have not submitted an application yet, please do so as soon as possible. Cash Award Applications should be submitted no later than July 15th and must be accompanied by a copy of the institutions bill showing a charge specifically for tuition. Cash Awards will not be processed without a tuition bill from the institution your dependent is attending. Educational Benefits Applications can be found at http://www.ithaca.edu/hr/benefits/education/

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The College is committed to supporting employees in multiple ways.  With this comes an understanding that everyone’s needs are different at different times in our lives.  To help manage the various demands of work and life outside of work, you may want to consider a Flexible Work Arrangement.

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Longview is pleased to offer Ithaca College employees 10% off the first year’s rent of an Independent Apartment at Longview! This offer is applicable to family members of Ithaca College employees. Ithaca College ID must be shown. Potential residents must meet admissions criteria for independent living.  For more information, please call 607-375-6320.

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President Tom Rochon is seeking a recent IC graduate, including a member of the class of 2013, to serve as assistant to the president. Among the principal duties will be to route questions that come into the president’s office to the appropriate area or division, to assemble information necessary to respond to questions and complaints, and to draft routine communications from the president’s office in response to messages received.

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We are all aware of the countless reports and studies being released about the health dangers associated with sitting for prolonged periods of time.  Increase of cholesterol, increased risk of stroke and heart disease, restlessness, loss of productivity, listlessness, and the list goes on and on; but many of us tend to sit at a desk for 9+ hours a day, so what are we supposed to do? Kelli Calabrese, MS, an exercise physiologist and spokesman for the American Council on Exercise says that you can get a full cardio workout in while you are at your desk, as long as you are within your target heart rate.

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So far our Mission: Nutrition Series has been a success. Don’t miss our last Mission: Nutrition Event of the semester! It will be a great one!

BALANCING BUDGETS & LOCAL EATING

WHEN: Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

WHERE: Ithaca Falls Room, Campus Center

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A detailed evaluation tells you everything you need to know and do.

Sign up today: Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can. Call 866-843-5640, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET)

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Scheduling a full hour each day dedicated specifically to exercise can be a daunting task when balanced with other commitments to work, family, etc.

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MEAL MAKEOVERS AT THE IC FOOD LAB

WHEN: Thursday, April 18th, 2013 from 2:30pm - 3:00pm

WHERE: Terrace Dining Hall’s Food Lab

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