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September-October 2013

In this issue

Enrollment Change Peri-

od

New HR Specialist III

New Employees

Promotions/Transfers

Changes to EOM Prog

Employee of the Month

Service Milestones

Flu Shot Schedule

Holiday Schedule

Employee Status Revision

EVP

Wellness Info

2014 BENEFITS ENROLLMENT PERIOD

The annual benefits enrollment change period for 2014 will be in effect from October 21,

2013 through November 1, 2013. During the enrollment change period, you may make

changes to your medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending account (FSA), or

long term disability insurance coverage. If you are eligible, you may also enroll in a benefit

program in which you were not previously enrolled. Employees currently enrolled in the

myChoice Healthcare Plan or the myOptions Healthcare Plan will not need to take any ac-

tion unless they wish to change or cancel coverage. However, during this period employees

are encouraged to carefully review the plans before deciding how to proceed. Employees

enrolled in the FSA must re-enroll for 2014 in order to continue their participation in

the program.

Changes for 2014 will include:

• Medical

Added coverage for dependent child maternity coverage

Added coverage for Sponsored Adult Dependent

Added in-network Out-of Pocket maximum limit to the myChoice Health Plan

Allowing copays to count toward the Out-of-Pocket maximum limits under all

plans

• Vision

Added contact lens copay for fitting and evaluation exam $60 maximum

Added $140 material allowance for contact lens cost

Added Tru Hearing Discount Program

• Wellness Incentive Program

$100 incentive bonus added on the final May paycheck to employees who have

completed the wellness program

• Heath Reimbursement Account Plan (HRA) has been terminated

• myOptions Medical Plan

An increase in the University seed contribution to the Health Savings Account

(with myOptions) to $600 individual or $1,200 when two or more are covered

An increase in 2014 Health Savings Account maximum contribution limits to

$3,300 individual/$6,550 family as determined by the IRS.

• Change in the timing for premium deductions

Premiums will now be paid for current month

There will be no premium deductions for the month of December 2013

Exceptions are FSA/HSA accounts and retirement plan deductions.

• 3.0% increase in premiums for the myChoice Healthcare plan.

• 2.0% increase in premiums for the VSP Vision plan.

Employees should receive their benefit enrollment change period information at home

within the next few weeks. Please use the myBenefit Decision Center tool located in

myHR to compare the plans to assist you in making your decisions. Open Enrollment

Meetings will be held on October 14, 2013 in room 202 J.C. Penney Building from

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Joann Westbrook at ext. 5639 or LaQuita Jackson

at ext. 6466.

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Maria Altman, from Radio Producer to Multimedia Producer, KWMU

Larry Bridges, from Assoc Dir Campus Facilities to Project Specialist, Facilities

Ashley Darling, from Psychologist to Intern Coordinator, Community Psychological Services

Patricia Dolan, from Special Assistant Vice Chancellor to Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs

Danielle Faucett, from P/T to F/T Administrative Assistant, Child Advocacy Center

Linda Hearst, from Library Assistant II to Library Operations Associate, Library

Gwen Hayes-Hewitt, from Preschool Aid to Lead Teacher, Child Development Center

Sherry Hieken, from Mgr Bus/Fis Oper, KWMU to Bus Fis Oper Specialist, VC for MTS

Jami Hirsch, from P/T to F/T, OSSI, Community Psychology Services

Chris McDaniel, from Temp to Political Reporter, KWMU

Geri Mitchell, from P/T to F/T Morning Host/Announcer, KWMU

Michael Sieveking, from Project Specialist, PAC to Engagement Manager, COFAC

Brenda Stutte, from Grants & Contracts Specialist to Grants & Contracts Associate, Research Administration

Jill Swartwout, from Psychologist to Resident Coordinator, Community Psychological Services

Wendy Allison, Sr. Information Specialist, University Marketing

Michael Auten, Boiler Mechanic, Facilities

Ayanna Baker, OSSIII, Political Science

Amber Bauer, OSSIII, Sigma Beta Delta

Samuel Bethel, Social Worker Associate, Child Advocacy Center

Ta’Keysha Caldwell, Dispatcher, UMSL Police

Yuan Chen, Academic Advisor, Graduate School

Jeff Evers, Safety Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Audra Gall, HR Specialist III, Human Resources

Amber Grant, OSSIII, SUCCEED Program

Lisa Hoffman-Hempen, Student Retention Specialist, Student Retention Services

Mallory Hoelscher, Patient Services Representative, Optometry

Andrea Junek, System Support Analyst, Entry, IT Help Desk

Claire Livingston, Patient Services Representative, Optometry

Laurisa Mahlin, Sr. Information Specialist, University Marketing

Amber Mitchell, Coordinator, Precollegiate Program

Adrianne O’Keefe, Coord Stud Financial Aid, Student Financial Aid

Robin Kimberlin, Social Worker, Student Affairs

Lynette McAllum, OSSIII, Registration

Chrisstella Martinez, Custodian, Custodial Services

Deborah O’Reilly, Coordinator Prog/Proj Support, Character Citizenship

James Page, Assistant Director, Student & New Grad Engagement, Alumni Relations

Nigel Partee, Police Officer, UMSL Police

Shira Patterson, OSSII, Touhill PAC

Johnathan Rechtien, System Support Analyst, Entry, IT Help Desk

Jennifer Richardson, Admissions Representative, Honors College

Deana Smith, Admissions Representative, Admissions

Michael Wense, OSSII, Touhill PAC

Craig Weilbaecher, Licensing Associate, Research Administration

NEW HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III

Please help us welcome Audra Gall to the University. Audra joined the Human Resources Department as a Human Resources

Specialist III in September 2013. Audra will be responsible for recruitment activities, and will be heavily involved in compen-

sation and performance management. One of her early assignments will be to assist the University of Missouri System and

other campuses in the development of an on-line performance appraisal system. Audra comes to UMSL from Greenville Hos-

pital where she was an HR Generalist. She brings with her over four years experience in Human Resources, including recruit-

ment, compensation structure development, performance management, new employee and manager training, HR administration,

and HRIS. Audra has a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communications; Corporate & Organizational Track with a

minor in Psychology.

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SIGNIFICANT SERVICE MILESTONES FOR

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER, 2013

Name/Department Years

Diana Batsch, Child Advocacy Center 5

Paul Becker, IT Services 5

Jeffrey Berkbigler, Library 5

Mark Curry, Admissions 5

Dorothy Denny, Child Advocacy Center 5

Charles Ellis, Jr., Research Administration 5

Mandy Lay, MIMH-Research 5

Martin Leifeld, UA-Administration 5

Rachel Lippmann, KWMU 5

Patricia Mahari, Library 5

John Nichols, Admissions 5

Thomas O’Connell, Continuing Ed & Outreach 5

Allyson Bowes, University Confer & Inn 10

Caleb Evans, IT Administrative Services 10

Malaika Horne, Continuing Ed & Outreach 10

Eric Koehn, Continuing Ed & Outreach 10

Jason Stahr, Touhill PAC 10

Michael Toohey, Technology Services 10

Helen Ward, Vice Provost Student Affairs 10

Name/Department Years

Terrence Dupuis, KWMU 15

Emily Rapko, Career Services 15

Lorraine Simeone, Optometry 15

Nancy Crandall-White, Library 20

Lawrence Harmon, MIMH-Admin 20

Martha Menendez, Optometry 20

Youlanda Jones, Optometry 25

Karl Kottemann, Graduate Related Act 25

Lucinda Vantine, University Events 25

Ericka Grim, Registration & Degree Audit 30

Ernest Cornford, Finance 35

Elias Hindeleh, Library 35

AUGUST: ANGELIQUE FORSHA Angel is a Program Coordinator with the College of Optometry. Angel was chosen for the “Positive

Attitude” award. Comments made about Angel included, “Angel deals with less than ideal situations

on a regular basis and always has a smile on her face.” “She is constantly thinking of ways to uplift

the people she works with.” “Angel always encourages a positive attitude in the University Eye

Center.”

SEPTEMBER: AMY BANKEN Amy is an OSSIV in Counseling & Family Therapy. Amy was chosen for the “Excellent Team-

work” award. Comments made about Amy included, “Amy is always engaged, always respectful,

and always putting the faculty and department in the best light to our students and the public.”

“She is not the support person her title suggests, she is a primary leader on our team.” “Amy con-

tributes excellent ideas that has made us much more efficient and effective as an organization.”

Angel and Amy received $125 gift certificates, commemorative plaques, and automatic

nominations for the Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence.

CHANGES TO THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH PROGRAM

In July of 2014, all nominators who submit qualified Employee of the Month nominations for the 2013-2014 year will

be entered into a drawing to win a gift card. The walnut Employee of the Month plaque will be replaced with a stand-

alone acrylic plaque starting with the October, 2013 EOM winner. Triton Star will replace Riverstars Employee of the

Month on the new plaque.

Employees may access the nomination form by clicking here under Organizational Development. If you have any issues

or problems with the nomination form, you may contact Nancy Draper at ext. 7219.

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FLU SHOT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 16, 9:00—2:00 pm—Room 202 J.C. Penney Bldg.

Friday, October 18, 10:00—12:00 pm—MIMH Conference Room

Tuesday, November 5, 1:00—5:00 pm—Room 204 J.C. Penney Bldg.

If you are a University of Missouri faculty or staff, dependent or retiree enrolled in the myChoice Health Plan or myOptions

Health Plan, you are eligible for a FREE vaccine. Bring your Coventry Health Care card and a completed flu consent form to

the flu vaccine site. Click here for a flu consent form.

If you are not enrolled in the myChoice or myOptions plans, there will be a $15.00 fee paid in cash or check for the vaccine.

Children 12 years and older enrolled in UM Choice Health Care Program, accompanied by a parent or guardian, may receive

the vaccine. Due to different vaccination needs, children age 11 and younger may obtain their flu vaccine from their healthcare

provider, health department or community clinic for flu shot vaccines.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

With the exception of designated departments, the campus will be closed from Wednesday, December 25, 2013

through Wednesday, January 1, 2014, inclusive. Christmas and New Year’s are paid holidays. Employees may use

accrued vacation, personal days, their volunteer day (employees must submit verification from the community

agency) or excused absence without pay for December 26, 27, 30, and 31. Employees must obtain prior

supervisory approval for all days off whether paid or unpaid, which are not paid holidays. Bi-weekly paychecks

will be direct deposited on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 and monthly paychecks will be direct deposited on

Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Human Resources will be closed during the holiday period.

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EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Volunteer Services has moved! As of October 2, the Volunteer Services Office has moved to 213 Arts Administration Building (AAB). Office hours remain 8:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday.

Have you heard? You can use your EVP Day during the holidays… With the exception of designated departments, the campus will be closed Wednesday, December 25 through Wednesday, January 1, 2014, inclusive. Christmas and New Year’s Day are paid holidays. Employees may use accrued vacation, personal days, their volunteer day or excused ab-sence without pay for December 26, 27, 30 and 31. Eligible staff employees may use their paid volunteer day during this time. Please contact Volunteer Services, x4107 for suggestions on how to spend your day helping others.

EMPLOYEE STATUS POLICY REVISION

To facilitate compliance with requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the defini-

tions in HR 101 Employee Status have been expanded to include Variable Hour Employees, and restrictions have

been placed on the number of hours that employees in student titles may work.

Although Variable Hour Employees who average more than 30 hours per week in all combined appointments may

become eligible for medical benefits in 2015 under PPACA, they are not eligible for most other benefits. For pur-

poses of this policy, Administrative, Service and Support Staff are now defined as Regular or Variable Hour,

and Academic Staff are defined as Fully Benefit Eligible or Variable Hour.

Employees in student titles may not work more than an average of 28 hours per week across all concurrent jobs.

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UM-St. Louis Human Resources, 211 AAB, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121, Ph: 314-516-5804, Fax: 314-516-6463 New employees, if you need assistance, contact Human Resources (Peter Heithaus, Assoc Vice Chancellor). For help with orientation or new hire paperwork, contact Tara VanDeVoorde, ext. 5258. For questions about benefits, contact Joann Westbrook, ext. 5639. For help with payroll, contact Errol Benson, ext. 5803. For questions about policy, work relationships or environment, contact Peter Heithaus, ext. 5809. For additional infor-mation, visit our website, www.umsl.edu/services/hrs

WELLNESS PROGRAM

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October, Healthy for Life is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 women

born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the

most common kind of cancer in women (Department of Health and Human Services, 2013). The good news is that many

women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. If you are age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to

start getting mammograms and how often to get them. Women ages 50 to 74 need mammograms every 2 years. You may

choose to start getting mammograms earlier or to get them more often. Worried about cost? Mammograms are covered for

women over age 40 under the health care reform law. More: http://1.usa.gov/159zd67. Did you know? Breast cancer can

occur in men. Over 2,000 men are diagnosed each year. More: http://1.usa.gov/HSlf4. Nervous about getting a mammo-

gram? Watch this short video about mammograms and what to expect: http://1.usa.gov/fKtUB

Now is a great time to get moving and create a culture of health on campus! Start a walking group! It’s easy to get started. Healthy for Life has FREE walking kits that provide directions to lead a walking group or competi-

tion. If you’re interested in leading a group or competition, email Sarah at EllisS@umsystem.edu. Walking group leaders

receive a Healthy for Life T-shirt and water bottle. Walking maps are available on the Healthy for Life web-

site.

Would your department like to learn more about the wellness program? We’ll come to you! Healthy For Life would like to provide your department with a 15 minute general presentation to help educate the faculty

and staff at Missouri S&T about the employee Wellness Program. Please contact the campus Wellness Coordinator, Ryan

Claus clausry@umsystem.edu, for questions about scheduling a presentation for your department.

September was National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that

were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease (Department of Health and Human

Services, 2013).

The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented! In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month,

Healthy for Life encourages your family to:

Get active outside — walk around the neighborhood, go on a bike ride, or play basketball at the park.

Limit screen time — keep inactive (sitting down) screen time to 2 hours or less a day.

Make healthy meals — buy and serve more vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods.

Tips for parents:

Get the kids involved in planning and cooking healthy meals. http://1.usa.gov/hnuGz4 Use these tips to reduce your child’s screen time. http://1.usa.gov/69My6u Make sure your child gets at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Get tips: http://1.usa.gov/3wnZMl

Department of Health and Human Services. (2013). National Childhood Obesity Month. Retrieved from https://

www.healthfinder.gov