Please join members of the University Benefits Committee, Wellmark representatives, and benefit consultant Mark J. Becker for an overview of the status of Drake’s medical and dental plans tomorrow, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Room 310. Discover how Drake plans compare to local and national markets, why contribution rates will remain unchanged during the 2017 plan year, and why Drake plans have a two-tier structure.
—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources
The Annual Open Enrollment Period for Drake benefits will begin Oct. 20. Initial enrollment information regarding Drake’s medical, dental, and flexible spending account plans will be provided Thursday via the DrakeHR email account. Additional benefit information will be provided via OnCampus throughout the open enrollment period.
—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources
Please join us Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 310-311 to learn some Technology Tools and Tips! Technology is everywhere, especially on campus. In this session, you’ll learn how best to work with Information Technology Services (ITS), what we do for campus, what resources are available to you, and where the “experts” go for assistance. Prior to the session, participants will be invited to submit trouble areas, and ITS experts Carla Herling, James McNab, Clayton Mitchell, and Jerome Hilscher will craft the session around your needs!
About BUILD:
Attendees will earn two credits toward Bulldogs United In Learning Drake (BUILD)! Bulldogs are leaders, passionate about learning and proud of our Drake pack. We’re constantly looking for ways to strengthen and build our future. Participate in sessions where you may learn a new skill—building your retirement portfolio, your health, or your professional knowledge—and get to know colleagues from across campus. This program is for you!
For the complete scheduled program and registration form is accessible through blueView’s Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel, or by clicking here. Additional learning and networking opportunities, beyond those listed in the program, may be scheduled throughout the year.
As you participate in this program, you will earn credits for participating in sessions and will work toward earning digital badges that can be placed in your email signature to recognize your commitment to learning!
Please join us as we BUILD Drake together!
—Debra Wiley, Human Resources
In anticipation of the 2017 plan year, the University Benefits Committee (UBC) together with Human Resources will sponsor town hall discussions of Drake’s health and dental plans during the upcoming annual open enrollment period. Wellmark representatives and Drake benefit consultants will also be present to answer participant questions during the discussions, scheduled as follows:
Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Room 310-11
Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in Olmsted Center, Room 310-11
Minutes from the UBC meetings are posted on the Employee Tab in blueView.
—Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources
Eight individuals joined the Bulldog family in September.
Terri Morrow, President’s Office
Mike McCoy, Executive Education Center
Erin Lee Schneider, Law School
Ramona Bates, Head Start
Adriana Slaughter, Office of Admission
Maggie Coleman, Office of Admission
Angelique Robinson, Athletics
Gregory Lin, Institutional Research
—Laura Schwarz, Human Resources
Time is running out to participate in the Drake Wellness Incentive! If you’re on Drake’s health plan and wish to save approximately $300 off your health insurance premium in 2017, you must complete a wellness screening and online wellness assessment.
These screenings are being held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week in the lower level of the Olmsted. This is the last week of the screenings and there are limited times available so if you are interested, you must register now. To schedule your screening, click here. Sign in with username DRAKE and password SCREEN (all CAPS). Find additional information in the On-campus Health Screening Scheduling Guide.
Did you sign up for an on-campus screening but don’t remember your appointment date/time? Check your received, spam, or deleted emails for an email confirmation sent to you by UnityPoint with the subject: Health Screen Confirmation. It will be sent to the email address you entered on your registration. Questions regarding the on-campus UnityPoint screenings should be sent to unitypointhealth.desmoines@gmail.com.
If you need to cancel your on-campus screening, send an email to jennifer.umphfleet@unitypoint.org with your name and date and time of cancelled appointment. You will need to re-register online for a new appointment. Changes can be made up to 48 hours prior to the screen time if slots are still available.
If you have already completed your biometric screening, don’t forget to complete your online wellness assessment on wellmark.com by Nov. 15.
Questions may be directed to Linda Feiden, assistant director, wellness & engagement, at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 271-1880.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Human Resources is pleased to announce a new program: Bulldogs United In Learning Drake—BUILD! Bulldogs are leaders, passionate about learning and proud of our Drake pack. We’re constantly looking for ways to strengthen and build our future. Participate in sessions where you may learn a new skill—building your retirement portfolio, your health, or your professional knowledge—and get to know colleagues from across campus. This program is for you!
The scheduled program and registration form is accessible through blueView’s Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel, or by clicking here. Additional learning and networking opportunities, beyond those listed in the program, may be scheduled throughout the year.
As you participate in this program, you will earn credits for participating in sessions and will work toward earning digital badges that can be placed in your email signature to recognize your commitment to learning!
Please join us as we BUILD Drake together!
—Debra Wiley, Human Resources
This FREE instructor-led course will teach you how to respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. It includes hands-on practice of lifesaving skills and certification for those who successfully complete the course.
This four-hour course is for faculty and staff. It is taught over the following two days:
Chris Nickell, director, environmental health & safety, will facilitate this course. A minimum of four and a maximum of 10 participants is required to hold a class.
Click both links below to register.
Nov. 2 & 3
http://doodle.com/poll/8pyvmeiytezzk8k6
http://doodle.com/poll/rkvcm6nricwpqy5p
For additional information or questions, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
As we announced in August, Drake is partnering with the company Royal Recognition, Inc. in celebration of our faculty and staff as they reach many milestones in their years of service to the University. With this new collaboration, we now have access to a platform that automates service anniversary and retiree gifts. This allows all employees celebrating their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35+ year anniversaries, and retirees to choose their gift of choice from an expansive online catalog.
Employees receive an ecard on or about their service anniversary or retiree date with information on how to select their gift, which is then mailed to their home. Employees with 20, 25, 30, 35+ year anniversaries and retirees will still be recognized at our annual anniversary and retiree event in the spring.
This new online platform has taken the place of the current award system and is effective with all service anniversaries and retirements on or after Sept. 5, 2016. So far the response from employees has been positive. An employee who recently celebrated a service anniversary said “The service anniversary gifts look great, and I was impressed with the wide selection of items.”
We look forward to what the future has in store for our organization and all of our dedicated employees. For more information, contact Human Resources at drakehr@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Assistant Director, Wellness & Engagement
Now, more than ever, it is imperative you have the information necessary to plan effectively for your retirement. Join us Thursday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 310-11, for a step-by-step overview of Drake’s retirement plans. Paige Cook with TIAA will help you get a head start by explaining how TIAA can help you create an effective retirement strategy.
Attendees will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into drawings for prizes each semester.
For more information, please contact Marlene Heuertz at marlene.heuertz@drake.edu.
—Marlene Heuertz, Associate Director, Benefits
