uman Resources and the Business Office are pleased to announce two new

enhancements to the College’s Workers’ Compensation program. These enhance-ments - an affiliation with an occu-pational health specialist and a formal transitional return to work program - are intended to further the College’s com-mitment to ensuring that employees who are injured on the job receive prompt top quality health care as well as the internal support needed to return to work quickly and safely.

Occupational Health ServicesIn order to ensure that our employees receive the best possible care in a timely manner, the College has entered into an agreement with Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Doris Raymond, an expert in the occupational health field. Ms. Raymond has worked for over eleven years in occupational health for a variety of organizations including BF Goodrich, Fletcher Allen Health Care, and Vermont Occupational Acute Care, in addition to providing care in the emergency rooms at both Porter Hospital and Rutland Regional Medical Center. Ms. Raymond works in collaboration with Dr. George White, who is Board

Certified in Occupational Health. She has Middlebury office space conveniently co-located with Long Trail Physical Therapy on Exchange Street, as well as in the Vergennes Long Trail location. Ms. Raymond is working closely with Human Resources and department man-agers to understand the work require-ments for various jobs here on campus. Beginning November 1, 2007, employees who need to seek (non-emergent)

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Thanksgiving Holiday Payroll Deadlines

Dining Services Helps Emergency Workers

Clothing Closet Thank-You

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Extended December BreakPresident Liebowitz announced last week that the College’s usual December break will be extended this year. Because Christmas Eve, December 24, falls on a Monday, our break will begin at the close of busi-ness on Friday, December 21 and run through Tuesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day).

Employee Ski Day Saturday, December 15Mark your calendars! An Employee Ski and Snowboard Day is sched-uled for Saturday, December 15 at the Snow Bowl. There will be free lift tickets for College employees and their immediate families, as well as special prices on rental packages and lessons with Snow Bowl Ski School staff. Look for details in the November 16 MiddPoints.

Hirschfield International Film-Video SeriesThe films are presented Saturdays, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., in Dana Auditorium. Admission is free.

Coming up are:• November 3: The Last King of

Scotland [UK, 2006]. • November 10: Army of Shadows

[France, 1969]. In French with English subtitles.

For information about these movies and others in the series, see the full listing at:www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/majors/filmvid/hirschfield/

Worker’s Compensation Program Enhanced

MiddPoints is online!Go to Human Resources,then click on MiddPoints.

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Attention Benefits-Eligible EmployeesThe annual benefits open enroll-ment process for the 2008 plan year will be conducted electroni-cally, using Banner Web. During the first few days of November please watch for an e-mail from Human Resources which will provide important information about the open enrollment process, including: instructions, a link to Banner Web, details about 2008 medical and dental premiums, as well as plan updates. Remember, all benefits-eligible employees are required to complete the open enrollment process each year. Employees who are unfamiliar with computers and need assis-tance using the Open Enrollment program in Banner Web can con-tact Human Resources (ext. 5465) for an appointment. Please note that the deadline for completing open enrollment will be Friday, November 16.

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When a Vermont Railways train derailed in Middlebury last Monday afternoon, students were on midterm recess and only one dining hall, Ross, was operating.

But that didn’t stop Dining Services from making and delivering 80 pizza pies, 150 salads, two bushels of apples, and 35 gallons of hot and cold bever-ages to the train wreck site for the 11 fire departments and several law enforcement agencies that had person-nel on the scene.

Director of Dining Services Matthew Biette applauded the dedication of Dining Room Manager Brent Simons, Chef Chris Laframboise, and Cook Tim Whitney who stayed past 10 p.m. to make pizza after pizza, dress the sal-ads, brew the coffee, and pack it all up with plates, forks, and napkins. As one firefighter told the College, “Without the hot meals that [Dining Services] delivered, Monday night would have been much more chal-lenging for the many first responders who came to support Middlebury in its hour of need. Those pizzas really kept us going. We thank the College for the selfless work of the folks in your dining hall.”

Matthew Biette also thanked the Monday night Ross staff of Morgan Brunell, Chad Carpenter, Dwight Christian, Addie Cleveland, Terry Derrick, Molli Freeman-Lynde, Nikki Greenberg, Sheila Huestis, David Parker, Al Plue, Michael Thomas, Kali Tubbs, and Darren Zeno.

“Everyone rose to the occasion,” said Biette, “ including the students who were patient and very helpful.”

~Robert Keren

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Thanks to all of the generous donations that were collected from the College commu-nity, the annual Winter Clothing Closet was a great success. The doors of the event opened on October 17th with a surge of students eager to find warm clothing and lay-ers to help keep warm during our very cold Vermont winters.

The 2007 Winter Clothing Closet benefited more than 100 first-year students and many students from other class years. In total, 167 undergraduates (112 U.S. and 55 International students) attended the event.

The students appreciated your contributions. They were in search of sweaters, jack-ets, blankets, boots, hats, scarves and mittens — any items that would provide extra warmth and protection during the coming months. Students who were able to attend in the first few hours found the items they were hoping for, but as the day went on it became more difficult to satisfy every student. The majority left with at least one or two items that will provide extra comfort and warmth. The items remaining at the end were donated to local farm workers and Neat Repeats.

The Winter Clothing Closet began years ago when the Residential Life Office orga-nized an event to provide some basic winter items to the new international students who had never experienced winter. Over the years, it has become a venue for all stu-dents, especially those on a limited budget, to help them through the cold weather. Many members of the College community support the event—from individuals who contribute, to student and community volunteers who assist, to services on campus that help with event details, to offices that co-sponsor the event as a donation drop box location. We especially want to thank the International Students’ Organization (ISO), the Commons Residential Advisers (CRAs), all the offices that had a donation box, Facilities Services, and Tammy Grant in the C-CAL office.

Without the generous donations and support from the Middlebury College Community, this event would not have been possible. Thank you for your support and for sharing your no-longer-used winter clothing and gear with students who are now enjoying your donations. ~ Kathy Foley-Giorgio, Jennifer Havlicek, and Kaye-Lani Laughna, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Office of Institutional Diversity

“Thank you! I was worried about the Vermont winter. This was so nice.”“I am from Southern Arizona, this was amazing.”“I LOVE THIS… I can get a new wardrobe for winter and give back what I had from last year — it is great for students from Hawaii.”“This is brilliant. Thank you. There is no way I could have fit all this in my suitcase!”“Thanks loads. It helped a lot, especially on extra costs for such items.”

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medical care for a work-related injury will be directed to Ms. Raymond for treatment. When an employee is injured on the job, Ms. Raymond will quickly see the employee to determine the extent of his/her injury, provide treatment and instructions for care, identify work restrictions (if any), as well as make refer-rals to specialists and/or for diagnostic

testing, if necessary. Should referral to a specialist be necessary, Ms. Raymond will continue to provide support to the employee by helping to coordinate and manage the on-going medical care. With her extensive background in occupational health and her knowledge of the jobs here at the College, she will be able to clearly communicate with both the employee and with Human Resources regarding the tasks an employee can and can not safely do. When an employee is unable to return to his or her regular job, Ms. Raymond will help us to coordinate any “light duty” or transitional work (see below) that may be necessary. Billing for her services will be made directly to the insurance company or the College, reducing paperwork for injured employ-ees.

Transitional Return to Work ProgramThe second Workers Compensation pro-gram enhancement is the formation of a formal Return To Work Transitional Duty Program (RTWTDP), to be administered by Human Resources. The goal of this program is to identify oppor-tunities for employees who have suffered on-the-job injuries to return to work as quickly as medically advisable. Prompt return-to-work is in the best interest of the employee, since worker’s compensa-tion pays only 2/3 of an employee’s nor-mal wages, and studies show that most employees suffer less stress and recover more quickly from injuries when they return promptly to productive work.

The RTWTDP program allows HR to identify opportunities for injured employees in other areas of the organiza-tion, when appropriate work is not avail-able in the employee’s home department. Under the program, Patty Saunders in HR will work closely with our occu-pational health specialist, the injured employee, the HR generalists, and man-agers to try to identify and coordinate these light duty or transitional assign-ments on campus.

The College has long strived to make Middlebury a place where employees can work safely and without injury by providing a variety of safety and other training programs, personal protective devices, and ergonomic programs. We are excited to add the occupational health specialist and transitional return to work programs to further support employees in the unfortunate event that an on-the-job injury does occur.

If you have questions about these new programs, please contact your HR Generalist, or Patty Saunders or Cheryl Mullins, by calling ext. 5465.

What to do if you are

injured at work:

To receive medical care for a non-emergent worker’s compensa-tion injury, an employee should first contact Human Resources to report the injury (preferably by coming to HR, if possible).

The Disability/Leave Coordinator, Patty Saunders, or an HR Generalist will arrange for the employee to be seen by Doris Raymond, our occupational health specialist, within 24 hours.

In the event of a true emergency, an employee should not stop to contact HR but should be taken to the emergency room as soon as possible and the employee’s supervisor (or co-workers if the supervisor is not available) should contact HR.

Doris Raymond, Certified Nurse Practitioner

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if you know from where on campus this photo was taken.

This should be a bit easier than the FIC garden photo from last time!

Pre-Season Tune-Up Specials at the Snow Bowl!Get your skis or snowboard tuned up and ready for the season for only $25! Until Dec. 19 a stone grind and hot wax is $25, a 44% discount! That wax allows skis to turn easier and glide better. A quick edge and hot wax is only $15, and binding torque tests are only $15 too. The Bowl ski shop will be open for drop off and pickup from 8:00-4:00 on weekdays only from Nov. 20 until the Bowl opens for the season, and seven days a week from opening day through Dec. 19. For more information, call 388-4356 and ask for the ski shop.

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Jessica AllenAssistant Director of

Annual Giving College Advancement

New Employees

Ashley CalkinsAlliance for Civic

Engagement

Laurie CelikGift Planning Administrator

College Advancement

Jay ChandlerKitchen Utility Worker

AtwaterDining Services

Virginia DavidsonAdministrative Coord.Middlebury-Monterey

Language Academy

Stephen DiehlAssistant Director of

Public AffairsCommunications

Jerry GermainKitchen Utility Worker

AtwaterDining Services

Kaye-Lani Laughna Coordinator

International Student/Scholar Services

Tim Mosehauer Career Counselor/

Resource Coordinator, Career Services Office

Naomi Neff Assist. in Academic Admin., Math and Women’s & Gender

Studies

James Otis3rd CookAtwater

Dining Services

Marla WrightCustodian

Facilities Services

Notice of Change in Payroll Deadlines for Thanksgiving Holiday

Human Resources • Service Building, 2nd f loor • 802-443-5465 • hr@middlebury.eduMiddPoints is published approximately twice per month by Human Resources for the faculty and staff of Middlebury College. The issue schedule and deadlines are listed on the Human Resources Web site. MiddPoints is mailed without charge to regular full time and part-time employees. MiddPoints is Human Resources’ primary communication vehicle on policy changes, upcoming events, news, and other items of interest to employees. Entities outside the campus may not advertise in MiddPoints.

Date Added for One-on-One Counseling with TIAA-CREF Representative: Erik Moreau, the College’s

TIAA-CREF consultant, will be on campus on Tuesday, November 27, for individual counseling. Visit the HR Website to make an appointment.

Brown Bag Luncheon: There are only a few spots left for the November 7 presentation of “Caring for

Your Elderly Relative” from noon to 1 p.m. E-mail laroten@middlebury.edu or call x2012 to sign up.

Informational Numbers to Know• 211: Courtesy of the United Way of Vermont, you can dial “211” to access non-profit and government service providers. It is a free call available from 8 a.m. –8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday throughout Vermont. You can dial 211 and get the number you want even if you aren’t com-pletely sure of the organization you are looking for. Also find them at www.vermont211.org.• Senior Helpline: 800-642-5119. Your call to the Senior Helpline will be answered by a person from your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). This is a one-stop shop for any questions specific to elders: Meals on Wheels, who do I call for what, Medicare Part D… The people at your AAA either have the answers or know who does.• Vermont Assistive Technology Project: 800-750-6355. They have wonderful devices to help the elderly adapt to the challenges of change. From issues of sight to accommodations for opening containers, they’ve got the stuff. There is even a lending program so you can try things out. Their website is www.dai.state.vt.us/atp.(Information taken from “Informational numbers to know,” in the “Aging in Place” column by Scott Funk, Rutland Daily Herald, October 10, 2007)

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25 years ago ● John Craven, professor of economics, received 4 % of the vote in his bid to become Vermont State Treasurer as a member of the Liberty Union Party. College Treasurer Carroll Rikert announced his retirement effec-tive June 30, 1983.

10 years ago ● The International Student Organization met with Dean of Enrollment Planning Mike Schoenfeld and International Recruitment Coordinator Barbara Marlow to explore ways to expand the College’s inter-national student body. The National Park Service named Old Stone Row to the National Register of Historic Places. The Mathematics Department won the 20th annual Green Chicken Contest, a math competition versus Williams College.

5 years ago ● The Air Conditioning Prioritization and Review Committee was formed including Kristen Anderson, Michael Geisler, Ann Hanson, Nan Jenks-Jay, Michael Katz, and Mike Moser. Hieu Nguyen ’92 and Nicole Wilkerson ran in the Greater Hartford (CT) Marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon.

To accommodate for the short work-week during the week of Thanksgiving, a few changes have been made regarding time entry/approvals and paycheck dis-tribution. This change in the time entry deadline is critical to the early payroll processing. Please review the new sched-ule below:

• Deadline for submitting/approving time - Friday, 11/16/07, 12:00 p.m. (includes Web time entry, paper timesheets, student timecards and ALL approvals).

• Paychecks and direct deposits issued - Wednesday, 11/21/07 (Facilities Services and Dining checks will be distributed to supervisors on Wednesday morning. All other depart-ments will have their checks delivered through campus mail).

• Paychecks and direct deposits dated - Wednesday, 11/21/07.

Please inform all your staff of this change in the payroll schedule. Thank you.

~ Karen E. Carpenter on behalf of Payroll/Human Resources

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AutoFor Sale: 2 Cooper Weathermaster Tires. S/T2- 215/70/r15. $30 for both. Contact Dean Mandigo at mandigo@middlebury.edu or 352-4577.

For Sale: 4 Bridgestone steel-belted all-sea-son radial tires. P185/70/R13. Mounted and balanced on Subaru rims w/ hubcaps. Almost new (used only February-March 2007). Asking $250 obo. Call x5862 or e-mail connors@middlebury.edu.

OtherFor Sale: Dell Dimension 2400 series w/ Celeron processor. Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 basic edition, 17” monitor, 2 speakers, keyboard. Just added 512mb of memory. Had for 2 yrs., like brand new. $650. Call Kara at x5727 or 388-7069 (after 5 p.m.) or e-mail kgennare@middlebury.edu.

For Sale: Yurt, yup...a beautiful yurt! Handmade in Vt. by Black Birch Yurts. 18’ diam., lots of windows, insulated roof and door, and winter kit included, woodstove also avail. Asking $5,500 obo. Jesse at 989-1496 or tjenny@middlebury.edu.

For Sale: Several Geiger jackets, one vest, two skirts. Sizes 42 or 44 comparable to size 14 or 16. I have photos. Call x5468 or e-mail lee@middlebury.edu. Very reasonable.

For Sale: $50 KitchenAid refrig. and free electric range. Both in very good working condit. Must pick up. Call Will or Silvia 388-9719, eves.

For Sale: Whirlpool washer and dryer, $50 each. Both in very good working condit. Must pick up. Call Will or Silvia 388-9719, eves.

For Sale: Rider mower, Agway, 42” deck. $50. 7 years old, serviced regularly. Must pick up. Call Will or Silvia 388-9719, eves.

For Sale: One used Thermatrue Metal Exterior Door. 6’ 10” h x 4’ 5” w. With Sidelite, $25. Two Crestline Casement Windows. 3’0 -3’0, $20 each. Contact Dean Mandigo at mandigo@middlebury.edu or 352-4577.

For Sale: Solid oak dining table w/ leaf and 6 chairs. “Queen Ann” style. Great shape. You pick up in Middlebury. $525. Call Janine at 989-1630.

For Sale: Oak (possibly veneer) corner hutch. Etched glass door, country style. You pick up in Middlebury. $300. Call Janine at 989-1630.

Real EstateFor Sale: 3 BR, 1 BA, well-maint. raised ranch w/ sunny open floor plan on one acre only 4 mi. from the heart of Middlebury. 2115 Case St. Brand new kitchen w/ tile floor, maple cabinets, jen-naire range, all new applian. Patio doors to deck overlooking open fields, west. views, beautiful sunsets. Wood stove in LR. Full basement. $199,000. 802-453-4011.

For Sale: Cornwall farmhouse on 4 acres only 6 mi. from campus. Beaut., quiet set-ting w/ tremendous views & stunning sun-sets! 3 BR, 2 BA home in move-in condit. Recently painted, new BR & BA, new roof, wiring & insulation, updated appliances & windows. Screened-in porch, mudroom, ample storage, attached garage, lots of natural light. $284,900. Call 388-4458 or e-mail glenn_lower@hotmail.com.

For Sale: $168,500. Spacious, sun-filled condo. 3 BR/1.75 BA condo w/in walking dist. of dwntwn. Middlebury. Over 1,500 sq. ft. Includes effic. propane fireplace w/ slate surround, cathedral ceilings, many newer applian. Outside features private patio opening to trails and woods, carport w/storage, access to community pool. E-mail dschwar@middlebury.edu or phone 802-233-3563, x3207 work.

For Rent: Studio Apt. in Ripton, $600/mo. Washer/Dryer, country living 3 miles from Waybury Inn, E. Middlebury. 802-989-5978.

For Rent: Shoreham 3-4 BR ranch on 10 acres w/ views of Fort Ticond., Lake Champlain, Adks. and Green Mtns. $1,000/mo., util. not included. Deposit and references required. 802-989-2854.

WantedWanted to Rent: House/apt/room for a guest artist coming this spring term. March 9-May 4. Single man w/ well-behaved dog. Theatre Dept. E-mail: burnham@middlebury.edu.

Wanted: House sitting/house swap. Couple who will be at Middlebury in January ‘08 to teach a Winter Term course looking for house to sit in Middlebury. Willing to swap their house in Washington DC. 3 BR, 2 BA house is in conven. NW DC neighborhood, 5 min. walk from Metro, close to stores. E-mail sharpelunstead@yahoo.com or call 202-362-2630.

Carpool Wanted: I am looking to carpool from Burlington to the College on an 8:15 – 5 p.m. work schedule 1-3 days/ week. If you live the Burlington area and would like to share rides, please call Alexa at x5668 or e-mail aeuler@middlebury.edu.