The open enrollment period for employee benefits is taking place now. A special thanks to the University Benefits Committee, composed of a committed group of faculty and staff from a variety of areas across campus, for their work reviewing benefits and making benefits related recommendations.

The benefits committee works with Drake’s third party benefits consultants, Mark Becker and Associates, to review plan performance, benefit options, and market conditions. A good deal of work and meeting time is dedicated to this process and the committee should be commended for the seriousness with which they undertake their collective work. The committee will continue to meet throughout the year to discuss other benefits-related issues, and all staff and faculty are encouraged to reach out to committee members with questions or comments about employee benefit options.

To learn more about the work of the University Benefits Committee, plan to attend one of the following:

Annual Benefits and Wellness Fair
Nov. 10, 8:30¬–11:30 a.m., Olmsted Center, Room 310-313

Upcoming Informational Meetings
Oct. 26, 3 p.m., Olmsted Center, Room 310
Nov. 1, 12 p.m., Olmsted Center, Room 310
Nov. 14, 2 p.m., Olmsted Center, Room 310

University Benefits Committee Members:
Matt Dore, Chair, Professor of Law
Tricia Atterberg, Administrative Support Specialist, College of Arts & Sciences
Steven Blaylock, Special Skilled Maintenance Person, Facilities
Bruce Gilbert, Director, Library Operations & Technology, Professor of Librarianship
Michelle Krogulski, Associate Professor and Director of Student Teaching
John Stacy, Transport Lead Person, Facilities
Chrystal Stanley, Director, Professional and Career Development Services
Nora Stelter, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Tony Tyler, Director, Student Engagement Equity & Inclusion

Non-Voting Members:
Linda Feiden, Wellness and Recognition Specialist, HR
Marlene Heuertz, Benefits Specialist, HR
Gary Johnson, Director, HR Operations
Teresa Krejci, Chief Financial Officer, Finance & Administration
Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer, Finance & Administration

—Venessa Macro, Finance and Administration