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HR Information Archive

There’s still time to schedule your biometric screening

Faculty and staff on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for including your biometrics screening, including completing a physical with your doctor or signing up for an on-campus screening. You can also complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee Store.

Full details and a list of participating Hy-Vee stores can be found here. You must complete your screening at a Hy-Vee location by Oct. 19. Hy-Vee will submit your screening results to Wellmark, which will automatically update your online assessment.

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to learn more about the wellness incentive, your options, and for a FAQ. Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters and Diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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September policy highlight

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The principles of equal access and equal opportunity require that all interactions within the University be free from invidious discrimination. Drake University therefore prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status.

As Drake employees, it is each of our responsibilities to read and understand the University’ policies. All employment-related policies are accessible from the Employee tab of blueView:
1. Log into blueView
2. Click on the “Employee” tab
3. Click on “policies”

Please take a few minutes to review this policy.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

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Wellness—free flu vaccine clinic for faculty & staff

As a part of Drake’s Wellness programming, we are offering free blood pressure checks and up to 200 free flu vaccines on a first come, first served basis to employees of Drake. The Drake Student Health Center is providing the employee clinic, which was planned to allow dedicated privacy and time for faculty and staff. Please be prepared to show your Drake Card (ID) at check-in.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Olmsted 312 & 313
Who is eligible: Faculty & Staff

Contact Cindy Adams x3676 or Diana Lei-Butters x1871 with any questions.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

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Signed up for your biometrics screening yet?

Faculty and staff on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening, including completing a physical with your doctor and making an appointment at a participating Hy-Vee store. As always, you can also schedule an on-campus screening with UnityPoint.
On-campus screenings will take place between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the Bell Center on the following dates:

  • Oct. 23, 28, 29, and 30
  • Nov. 3, 4, 10, and 13

To schedule your screening, click here, and use the username DRAKEU and password SCREEN2015 to log in. Once you sign up, please make a note of your screening date and time, as you will not receive a reminder email.

If you need to cancel your on-campus screening, email 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 for 48 hours prior to screen date.

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to learn more about the wellness incentive, your options, and for a FAQ. Questions maybe directed to Dianna Lei-Butters at diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Save money with Drake’s Wellness Incentive

Those on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening, including on-campus screenings by UnityPoint and making an appointment at a participating Hy-Vee store. The newest option is completing a physical with your physician.

If you have had a physical—with bloodwork—on or after June 1, the results can be submitted as your biometrics screening. To do so, your physician must complete and sign a form and send it to Wellmark. A few things to note:

  • You must complete a screening/appointment with your physician between June 1 and Oct. 19.
  • The signed form must be received directly from your doctor’s office by Oct. 29.
  • Human Resources will not check to make sure Wellmark has received the signed form. It is up to you to ensure your physician’s office submits the appropriate paperwork by the Oct. 29 deadline. To determine whether your paperwork has been received, contact Wellmark on their 24/7 help line at 1-877-252-8412

Visit the Wellness Incentive Program site to download the form and for more information about the wellness incentive and your options. (You will need to sign in with your Banner ID and password.)

Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters at diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Save $300 on your Drake health insurance

Those on Drake’s health plan can save $300 in 2016 by participating in the Wellness Incentive Program. You simply need to complete a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment this fall.

There are three options for completing your biometrics screening this year:

  • Option A: Complete your screening on campus at the Bell Center through UnityPoint health from Oct. 23–Nov. 13. Schedule your appointment starting Sept. 9.
  • Option B: Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee location Sept. 1–Oct. 19.
  • Option C (NEW!): Complete a screening with your physician by Oct. 19.

The online wellness assessment must be completed via MyWellmark by Dec. 4.

Please note, NO extensions will be granted. Find full information, a FAQ, and instructions here. (You may need to log in with your Drake ID and password.) Questions may be directed to Diana Lei-Butters at Diana.lei-butters@drake.edu or 271-1871.

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Learn how to unplug and improve your life

Join Human Resources on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Olmsted, CR 312-313 for a wellness seminar, “Unplugged.”

It can be difficult to unplug living in a world of constant connection and perpetual multi-tasking. If you feel like your day is a series of alerts, notifications, and reminders, you are not alone. The average person checks his or her phone 150 times a day, which makes it difficult to concentrate on tasks, projects, and those around you. Several studies show that we need time away from our personal devices in order to refresh and recharge. Learn how unplugging a bit each day can be beneficial to your personal relationships and increase productivity in the workplace.

Presented by Johanna Determann, wellness manager at Employee and Family Resources. Participants will receive one credit towards the Excellence in Learning and Development Certificate.

Space is limited, so please reserve your seat today by emailing laura.schwarz@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

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Process for Open Position Review updated

The Process for Open Position Review has been updated to reflect changes to the process. This process will enable us to meet FY16 budget targets with cost reductions of $500,000.

The intent of the Process for Open Position Review has not changed. The process is designed to ensure strategic alignment of open positions and requires rigorous review of job duties and tasks during the open period. This review includes how the position is configured in the context of current and future organizational needs and will require, in most cases, staff positions to remain open for a period of time.

Manager’s received an email with process details on Aug. 20.

Contact Gary Johnson (x4804) or Cindy Adams (x3676) with any questions.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

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Changes to DART routes begin Aug. 23

Do you ride DART? If you show your Drake ID Card, you can ride for free!

Due to construction downtown, there will be service changes effective Aug. 23.

  • Routes 3, 15, 17, 52, 60 (via Ingersoll), and afternoon trips on route 98: Due to the expected street closure on 7th Street during construction of the new City of Des Moines parking garage, these DART routes will travel via 7th, Watson Powell, 5th, and Grand. Service times will be adjusted slightly.
  • Routes 14, 91, 93, 94, 95, and 96: Due to the anticipated closure of High Street between 7th and 8th streets for the construction at the Principal Financial Group, these routes will travel via High, 9th, and Locust on inbound trips and Grand, 8th, and High on outbound trips.

—Submitted by Human Resources