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HR Information Archive

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.

HR Information Archive

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.

HR Information Archive

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

HR Information Archive

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