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HR Information Archive

Complete your wellness screening now for a chance to win a prize

If you are on Drake’s health plan, you can save approximately $300 in 2018 by simply completing a biometrics screening and an online wellness assessment this year. Think what you could do with an extra $300. In addition, if you complete your screening and the online assessment at www.wellmark.com by Sep. 30, your name will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win your choice of a prize from an online wellness catalog.

There are three screening options:

  1. Complete a screening with your physician and have your doctor fill out a Physician Wellness Screening Results Form. This option is available through Aug. 31.
  2. Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee. This option is available through Sep. 15.
  3. Complete your screening on campus through UnityPoint Health. The on campus dates are Oct. 4–6, 9, 11, 13, 17, and 19. Online registration opens Sep. 1.

Faculty and staff can select the option that works best for them. However, it’s important to note that there are a limited number of spaces available for the on campus screenings, so employees are encouraged to complete their screening with their physician or at a participating Hy-Vee.

Additional information about this year’s biometric screenings and wellness assessments (including copies of the Physician Wellness Screening Results Form and participating Hy-Vee locations) can be found under the employee tab of blueView. The Wellness Portal is on the right-hand side of the employee page.

Please note that you must complete a biometric screening and wellness assessment annually to retain your wellness premium discount. Questions may be directed to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 271-1880.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

For Students Archive

Tax forms for student workers now available

If you worked on campus during 2015, you will need a W2 to complete your taxes.

The 2015 W2 form is available on blueView. Forms can be accessed through two methods:

1. Go to blueView’s Student Employee tab, and look to the left for “Payroll Information.” You will have a link for the Electronic W2.

OR

2. In blueView, go up to myDUSIS (by blackboard). Click into the Employee section, and proceed into Tax Forms. You will then have a link for “W-2 Year End Earnings Statement” and you will be able to select 2015.

Please note, only you have access to your W2 statement. Your parents do not have access to your W2 statement through their blueView access. If they need a copy, you will need to provide it to them. If you have questions, you can email student.employment@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Debra Wiley, Assistant Director, Human Resources

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive, HR Information Archive

Add learning & development to your New Year’s goals

Are you curious about the “Generation on a Tightrope”? Would you like to learn about the balanced scorecard? How do YOU manage change? These are just a few of the topics that remain as part of the 2015–2016 Excellence in Learning & Development program. Check out this program, as well as other development opportunities, on the Learning & Development website. Pre-registration is requested, but not required.

—Submitted by Debra Wiley, Assistant Director, Human Resources

News & Achievements Archive

Human Resources welcomes Katie Northness

20151209_20151209 Northness_Katie_HR_0011Drake Human Resources welcomes Katie Northness to the role of assistant director, wellness and engagement, today. Katie has her B.S. in Health, Leisure and Sport Studies from the University of Iowa and is a Drake alumna with a Master of Public Administration.

Her background includes creating, implementing, and evaluating wellness and health education programs for employees. Katie has more than 10 years’ experience in the wellness field and has spent the past several years at UnityPoint Health as a wellness coordinator.

She will play a vital role in developing and executing strategies to promote employee health and wellness that target the overall health, wellbeing, and productivity of faculty and staff, and the promotion of programs that enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction.

Please feel free to reach out to Katie to welcome her to Drake. Her email address is katie.northness@drake.edu and her extension is x1880. Her office is located at The Point, LL3, in Human Resources.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

Campus Announcements Archive

Campus-wide benefits meeting

How do Drake benefits compare? What is Drake’s philosophy when it comes to employee benefit decisions? What changes are planned for this year and beyond?

The answers to all of these questions and more will be discussed at a session entitled: A Report to Faculty and Staff: The Status of the Drake Medical and Dental Plans. Mark your calendars to attend; these are important opportunities to learn more and to ask questions:

Nov. 6
1 p.m.
Room 301, Olmsted Center

Nov. 11
3 p.m.
Drake Room, Olmsted Center

—Submitted by Venessa Macro, Chief Administration Officer

For Staff Archive

Excellence in Learning & Development program now available

Take some time and peruse the 2015–2016 Excellence in Learning and Development (ELD) program! Within this program, staff and faculty have the opportunity to learn about a variety of relevant topics at Drake, including risk management, managing change, the generation on a tightrope, and the balanced scorecard.

Those who participate in these sessions and accrue eight credits during the academic year will be awarded the Certificate in Learning & Development and be recognized at a program in May.

The 2015–2016 ELD Program and registration form is available on blueView’s Employee tab, in the Learning & Development channel.
Questions? Please contact drakehr@drake.edu

—Submitted by Debra Wiley, Assistant Director, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

Schedule your on-campus biometrics screening today

While the deadlines to have your biometrics screening complete at Hy-Vee or with your physician are today, Oct. 19, you can still schedule a free on-campus biometrics screening.

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 to 48 hours prior to the screen time.

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

Signed up but don’t remember your date/time? Look at your received or deleted emails for an email confirmation sent to you by unitypointhealth.desmoines@gmail.com with the subject: Health Screen Confirmation.

—Submitted by Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

Invest your time during National Retirement Security Week

Today marks the beginning of National Retirement Security Week. Because retirement savings create retirement security, you are encouraged to spend some time each day this week to review your savings progress. Please note that the following links will prompt you to download Word files directly from the TIAA-CREF website.

Monday: Time for a retirement savings checkup!

  1. Introduction: Checkup time for your retirement savings

Tuesday: Do this today, for your financial well-being tomorrow.

  1. Today’s checklist to-do: Take advantage of your retirement savings plan.

Wednesday: You should have a personal action plan for retirement.

  1. Today’s checklist to-do: Meet with a financial consultant.

Thursday: Review your beneficiary designation.

  1. Today’s checklist to-do: Double-check your beneficiary designation.

Friday: Complete the retirement savings checklist. 

  1. Conclusion: Did you complete the retirement savings checklist?

—Submitted by Marlene Heuertz, Assistant Director, Benefits

HR Information Archive

Are you halfway there yet? Discover how TIAA-CREF can help you get there!

Halfway There: A retirement checkup

When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m.

Where: Levitt Hall

Now, more than ever, it is imperative you have the information necessary to plan effectively for your retirement. TIAA-CREF Senior Consultant Paige Cook will demonstrate how to:

  • Complete a mid-career financial checkup
  • Evaluate your current savings
  • Formulate a plan to reach savings goals
  • Manage life demands competing with retirement savings

Reservations are not required.  

—Submitted by Marlene Heuertz, Assistant Director, Benefits

HR Information Archive

Drake’s annual open enrollment period begins tomorrow

The annual open enrollment period for Drake University benefits will begin Oct. 20.   Tomorrow, faculty and staff will receive information regarding benefit elections for the 2016 plan year. Enrollment instructions for Drake’s medical, dental, and flexible spending account plans will be provided via email. Please watch for upcoming benefit communications from the DrakeHR email address.

—Submitted by Marlene Heuertz, Assistant Director, Benefits