The next Faculty Senate Council meeting is on Wed., Nov. 25 in room 9201 of the PUB from 2:30-4 p.m. The agenda can be seen here.
REMINDER: Winter Closure – Comp Time Accrual Opportunities for Classified Staff
Greetings all-
The holiday season is almost upon us!
Just another quick reminder of the comp time accrual opportunities being offered to Classified Staff through HR for use during the College’s scheduled Winter closure, December 21–24. Please keep in mind you that you must complete the comp time opportunities listed below on or before November 30, 2015.
|
Title |
Time (Hrs) |
Location |
Date/Time |
|
Ethics & Code of Conduct |
1.5 |
Determined by employee |
|
|
Social Media & Your Job |
1 |
Determined by employee |
|
|
Drugs & Alcohol at Work |
0.5 |
Determined by employee |
|
|
Up & Running w/ Office 365 |
2 |
Determined by employee |
|
|
Office 365: Outlook Essential Training |
3 |
Determined by employee |
|
|
Office 365: Excel Essential Training |
8.5 |
Determined by employee |
|
|
Office 365: Word Essential Training |
5 |
Determined by employee |
Note that for the online courses listed above, classified staff are authorized to complete these specific training activities outside of their regular work schedules (including at home) as part of the opportunities being provided for the accrual of comp time for the campus closure.
Upon completion of each online training activity listed above, please be sure to:
1. Print and submit the certificate of completion to HR
2. Complete a “report of additional hours” overtime form and submit to HR for authorization/processing
3. List the additional hours worked in TLR, selecting comp time earned and including a comment as follows: “mm/dd: comp time earned for winter closure”
www.lynda.com
Directions for login to lynda.com can be found HERE. For help using lynda.com, please contact TSS at x5872.
www.lawroom.com
To login to lawroom.com, use your shoreline email address as your login ID and your SID as your password. For help using lawroom.com, please contact HR at x4769.
Note that supervisors may (with prior HR approval) provide alternate opportunities for the accrual of comp time, as business needs necessitate, within their individual areas and independent of the upcoming professional development activities.
Please contact the Office of Human Resources at scchr@shoreline.edu or the WFSE Chief Shop Steward Jerry Owens at jowens2@shoreline.edu or x4519 with any questions you have about this information.
Thank you!
VERONICA ZURA
Human Resources
Tel 206-546-7858
PEBB Open Enrollment – Final Reminders
To Employees receiving PEBB Benefits: PEBB Open Enrollment – Final Reminders
Open enrollment ends Mon., Nov. 30, 2015.
Making Changes? – If you are making medical and/or dental changes to your account, you may do so:
Online through My Account up until midnight November 30. The My Account link is available on the PEBB website. Or,
By completing a paper Employee Enrollment/Change form. Ellen Pincus, room 1015, must receive your completed form no later than November 30, 2015.
Spousal or registered domestic partner attestation – Not sure if you have to attest to the spousal or registered domestic partner premium surcharge for 2016?
Log into My Account, is there a red box on the page with a message indicating you must attest? You can attest while you’re in My Account. Or
Submit a 2016 Premium Surcharge Change Form. Ellen Pincus, room 1015, must receive your completed form no later than November 30, 2015.
Use the Premium Surcharge Help Sheet to determine if the surcharge applies to you. You may be directed to use the Spousal Plan Calculator, available on the PEBB website.
New Plan Options – Do you live in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston or Kitsap County? Have you checked out the new plan options for 2016?
Group Health SoundChoice – is available to employees who live or work in Snohomish, King, Pierce or Thurston County. Information about the plan is available on the Group Health website or by calling Group Health customer service at 1-888-901-4636.
UMP Plus – offers two select networks to employees who live in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston and Kitsap Counties. Information about the new plan is available on the UMP website and on the…
UMP Plus Puget Sound High-Value Network – website or by calling customer service at 1-855-776-9503.
UMP Plus – UW Accountable Care Network – website or by calling 1-855-520-9500.
PEBB website – including plan comparisons and a recorded webinar about the new plans.
Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
If you wish to enroll in or continue your medical FSA or DCAP for 2016, you must enroll or reenroll no later than November 30, 2015. Note: You must reenroll each year to continue your medical FSA or DCAP, even if you don’t wish to change your contribution amount.
To enroll or re-enroll:
Enroll online at Navia Benefit Solutions, or
Submit a medical FSA and DCAP Open Enrollment form to: Ellen Pincus, room 1015. Your completed form must be received no later than November 30, 2015.
Or:
Navia Benefit Solutions:
Fax (425-233-6366), email (election@naviabenefits.com) or mail to Navia Benefit Solutions, PO Box 53250, Bellevue, WA 98015.
Navia Benefit solutions must receive your completed enrollment form by November 30, 2015. Enrollment form received after December 1 will not be accepted for enrollment in the medical FSA or DCAP for 2016.
Requested changes are effective January 1, 2016.
A time for thanks, and my thanks to you
(This email from President Cheryl Roberts was sent to all employees on Tuesday, Nov. 24)
Dear Colleagues,
It’s hard to believe there are only a few weeks left before the end of autumn quarter. It’s even harder to grasp that we are about to enter the holiday season. Every day, I am mindful of how dedicated you are to providing the best learning and working experiences for students and for each other. Your courage to ask fundamental questions helps us all stay focused on what’s important – improving and expanding student learning. For this, I am thankful.
When the Adams and Roberts’ families gather during this Thanksgiving weekend, and we go around the table to say our blessings for this year, please know you and the work we do together will be one of mine.
May this Thanksgiving be filled with good memories of family and friends!
With warmest regards,
Cheryl
Just BREATHE events for Dec. 2 – 4
![BREATHE Activities Letter Size[9]](https://daag.shoreline.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/breathe-activities-letter-size9.jpg?w=610&h=471)
Please join us for our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – December 2 – 4, 2015.
That’s right, BREATHE is now three days, with the majority of activities occurring on Thurs., December 3! Activities include:
-College Dogs in the PUB on Wednesday, December 2
-Step by Step Advising Workshop on Wednesday, December 2 at 12:30 pm in Room 1301
-Recreational activities at the Gymnasium ALL. THREE. DAYS!
-Healthy snacks, arts & crafts, study skills handouts and FREE massage at Counseling Services on Thursday, December 3
-A nature walk on Thursday, December 3
-Adopt and paint a pet rock on Thursday, December 3
-Various activities in the PUB to include games, the famous stress wall, ukuleles, an opportunity to sign up for Shoreline’s Community Read, and henna painting on Thursday, December 3
-Karaoke on Friday, December 4
We ask you to encourage your students to take a break and participate in any of the BREATHE activities offered December 2 – 4, 2015. New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.
…and guess what – Shoreline Community College employees are encouraged to participate – so make sure you BREATHE too!
See above for a BREATHE schedule of activities, and check out Strategies for Test Taking and Tips for Reducing Stress. Please share them with your students via Canvas and in the classroom or your department.
…and don’t forget… just BREATHE! ~Gwyn, Sheryl and Yvonne
BREATHE is sponsored by: Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote BREATHE!
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