UHR|Connect
September 2016 Vol. 2 No. 9
Administrative Professionals Conference 2016
A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
IN THIS ISSUE
Appreciation is a fundamental human need. Employees respond to appreciation expressed through recognition of their good work because it confirms that their work is valued. When employees and their work are valued, their satisfaction and productivity rises, and they are motivated to maintain and/or improve their good work. The President’s Office is recognizing our UMD community members for their accomplishments during the inauguration for the 2016-17 academic year. The Faculty and Staff Convocation is being held September 14, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel. The following faculty and staff being awarded for their accomplishments: President’s Medal S. James Gates, Jr Kirwan Faculty Research Kirwan Undergraduate and Scholarship Prize Education Award Neil R. Fraistat Scott A. Wolpert President’s Distinguished Service Awards Gloria Aparicio Blackwell Julia R. Heng Sharon A. LaVoy John D. Zacker
Distinguished Scholar-Teachers Steven M. Anlage Hugh A. Bruck Frances E. Lee C. David Levermore Betty Malen Sennur Ulukus Distinguished University Professors Mikhail A. Anisimov Xiangdong Ji William E. Bentley Steven A. Mansbach Rama Chellappa Rabindra N. Mohapatra Larry S. Davis Gary W. Rubloff Arthur Eckstein Mary Helen Washington As always, I hope you enjoy this issue.
APC Follow Up
In July, L&TD hosted an Administrative Professionals’ Conference with over 100 attendees! Page 2
Lunch and Learn Series: September September’s Lunch & Learn will focus on adding nutrients the tasty way. Learn simple tips on fitting vegetables and fruits in affordably. Page 4
Academic Calendar Update Beginning Fall 2016, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving will no longer be a class day. Page 4
UHR’s Newest Team Members UHR’s team is growing to better serve you. Page 5
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Administrative Professionals Conference
In July, Learning & Talent Development (L&TD) hosted an Administrative Professionals’ Conference on the College Park campus. Over 100 administrative professionals attended the conference, with the theme “Today Is All About You.” The conference accomplished a number of important objectives, among them, to provide an opportunity for administrative professionals to think critically about their personal wellbeing, career development, and workplace effectiveness. The first Keynote Speaker was Vice Admiral Raquel Bono, Director, Defense Health Agency Medical Corps, United States Navy. Vice Admiral Bono has the distinction of being the first female medical corps officer to attain the rank of Vice Admiral in U.S. Navy history and she is the highest ranking female of Asian Pacific Islander descent in U.S. Military history. Bono is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and has an Executive MBA from the Carson College of Business at Washington State University. The second Keynote Speaker was Ms. Jewel Washington, Assistant Vice President for University Human Resources since February 2015. Ms. Washington holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, guidance and counseling from Eastern New Mexico University and a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University. She is certified in a variety of leadership development instruments, including Development Dimensions
International (DDI), Myers Briggs, and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership. Both keynote speakers encouraged conference attendees to consider their personal impact on their units, departments, and divisions, and their role at UMD. Participants were motivated to continue searching for opportunities to demonstrate passion, joy, and inspiration in their daily work and broaden their sphere of influence. Colleagues throughout the campus and from USM institutions facilitated workshops during three session blocks. The list of workshops included:
Thriving at Work: Why Being Engaged at Work is Good for You – Ms. Katie Hershey Conlon Personal & Community Care Amid Social Unrest – Dr. Carlton Green
Building Balance Into Your Life – Ms. Laura Tan & Ms. Angela Jackson
The Importance of Networking & Making Professional Connections – Ms. Linda LeNoir
Managing Your Manager – Mr. Art Dwight
Working Well - Tips to Enhance Your Health at Work – Dr. Rosemary Lindle
UMD Policy & Resources for Successful Social Media Management - Ms. Katie Lawson & Ms. Danielle Tarr
Stand Out and Step Up – Ms. Mary Harrison
Generating Quality Content for Newsletters & Utilizing Student Employees for Assistance – Mr. Andrew Muir
UHR|CONNECT | Vol. 2, No. 9 Each of the sessions reflected the interconnectedness of personal wellbeing, career development, and workplace effectiveness. Based on a survey completed by many campus administrative professionals prior to the conference, the workshops featured interactive activities, discussions with colleagues, and inspiring content. Opportunities for introspection, engagement, and networking were cornerstones of this professional development experience. Participants were offered strategies to prioritize their mental and physical health, engage in meaningful and purposeful work, manage social media content, negotiate challenging interpersonal relationships, and connect with colleagues to explore developmental opportunities. The concept of personal wellness was explored, as well as what it
means to work in an engaged and inclusive workplace. Katie Hershey Conlon from the Center for Leadership and Organizational Change (CLOC) facilitated a session connected to the Thriving Workplace Initiative (TWI). More information about TWI can be found here: http://www.president.umd.edu/thriving-workplace. This year’s conference was co-chaired by Cyn Trombly Allen and Lauren Pazornick of the L&TD. A number of UHR colleagues helped to make the event possible: Jacqueline Richmond, Karen Proctor, Art Dwight, Angela Jackson and Cristophoros Beck. The event received high praise and many participants commented on the high level
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of quality and outstanding care that characterized the conference. A special thank you to the following campus departments that provided donations and support to the conference: Public Safety, Division of Information Technology, Residential Facilities, Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences , Dining Services, University Recreation & Wellness, Conferences & Visitor Services, Clark School of Engineering, University Alumni Association, Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy, the Department of Transportation Services, College of Information Studies and Speckworks, Inc. Also to our presenters from Bowie State University, Center for Leadership and Organizational Change, Department of Resident Life, Office of Sustainability, School of Public Health, University Career Center & the President’s Promise, University Counseling Center, and University Marketing & Communications The Administrative Professionals’ Conference created so much buzz that in the upcoming year
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L&TD will work to identify additional professional development opportunities for Administrative Professionals. In the meantime, check out www.training.umd.edu for a list of professional development opportunities available to all UMD employees.
Lunch & Learn
September’s Lunch & Learn focuses on Adding Nutrients the Tasty Way. It’s Harvest Time! We will review the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Learn simple tips on fitting vegetables and fruits in affordably. The Lunch & Learn will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 in 1101U Chesapeake Building from 12:00 – 1:00 register at www.training.umd.edu
Wellness Deadline is Fast Approaching
Select a Primary Care Physician, Complete a health risk assessment online at your carrier’s website: a. www.carefirst.com/statemd b. www.uhcmaryland.com c. www.my.kp.org/maryland Obtain your physician’s signature on a physician notification form showing that the physician saw the results of the risk assessment.
Remember, by completing the healthy activities by September 30, 2016, your primary care physician visits will be free through December 31, 2016.
Open Enrollment will be from October 13, 2016 – November 15, 2016. During open enrollment, you will have the opportunity to enroll in the benefit plans offered by the State of Maryland or to make changes to your current benefits elections.
Mark Your Calendars
Trainings will take place in the Training Room at 1100U Chesapeake Building. To register, please go to http://training.umd.edu. Hope to see you there.
For those of you who didn’t complete the requirements by the December 31, 2015 deadline, you should take the following steps to take advantage of the program in 2016 by September 30, 2016:
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The Annual Open Enrollment Benefits Fair will be held Monday, September 26, 2016 in the Colony Room from 9am – 2:00pm. Glucose and blood pressure screenings will be available.
The Office of Staff Relations will be conducting training on the Exempt and Nonexempt Memorandums of Understanding (MOU). These are the contracts between the university and the union governing bargaining union employees. MOUs are binding contracts all supervisors and managers must follow for applicable employees. An upcoming training session is scheduled for October 26, 2016, 1pm - 3pm. All supervisors are welcome and encouraged to attend if they have any questions about the union contracts.
Would You Like More Info on What Foods to Eat and Which to Avoid? Go to ChooseMyPlate.gov
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Open Enrollment
Academic Calendar Change Recently, the Office of the Provost announced a change to the academic calendar. Beginning Fall 2016, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving will no longer be a class day, however, it will remain a normal business day. The semester overall retains the same number of class days, for both MWF and TuTh schedules, with the last day of classes on Monday, December 12. Please see the 2016-2017 Academic Calendar for more details.
Did you know that 40% of eligible state enrollees completed all three steps and earned the copay waiver?
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William (Bill) Hankel
Welcome to the Team!
EEO Program Manager
Derek Peoples
Bill joined UHR in August as the Program Manager, Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Compliance. Bill comes to UHR after seventeen years at Dartmouth College where he worked as the Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action in Institutional Diversity & Equity; he also served as the ADA Compliance Officer for the Dartmouth campus. Bill will be working to enhance data integrity and collection methods to better inform leadership with regard to the university's workforce. Originally from Wisconsin, and UW Badger supporter, Bill looks forward to rejoining the B1G Ten environment and cheering for the Terps (most of the time...)
Maria Knox
Compensation & Classification Analyst
Maria is an experienced compensation professional with ten years of experience in human resources consulting. She has a proven track record in project management, leading compensation analyses, and systems development. Maria takes a methodical organized approach to problem solving and enjoys collaborating with clients to help support their human capital needs. Maria has worked with clients in a variety of industries including nonprofit, government contracting, technology, media and professional services. Her areas of compensation expertise include market pricing, base pay, and incentive administration. Maria has a Master’s degree in Human Communication Studies with a concentration in Organizational Communication from Howard University and a Bachelor of Arts from Rowan University. She is also a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a member of WorldatWork, and a member of the Washington Area Compensation and Benefits Association (WACABA).
Compensation & Classification Analyst
Derek began his professional career in Human Resources in 2005 working as an HR Generalist for the City of Baltimore, leading and performing staffing and classification work in the City's Employees' Retirement Systems and Department of Public Works. After serving as an HR Generalist for 7 years, he accepted a position working for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission as a Senior Human Resources Specialist in the Department of Human Resources and Management. While there he provided expertise, service, and support to departments in the area of Classification and Compensation. Outside of his professional career, he is an active mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake.
Cristophoros “Cris” Beck Cris eagerly joined UHR in late May as a Human Resources Graduate Intern. Cris has been assisting with a variety of projects throughout UHR. Cris previously held positions at his alma mater, The University of Tampa, working in Admissions, the Office of Conduct and Orientation, and as the OSLE Council President. In these roles, he assisted students in transitioning in to the university and with discipline issues. Prior to working at The University of Tampa, he served in the United States Army and completed combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before being medically retired. Cris is currently completing his Master’s in Human Resources Development at Bowie State University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Business from the University of Tampa. He is originally from Mississippi, loves to play golf, grill, and is preparing for his November wedding.
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Teika Robinson joined the UHR team as the UHR I-9 Administrator & Data Analyst for the University of Maryland on August 29, 2016. She will support the UHR team by training and supervising compliance with the I-9/E-Verify System. Teika is a recent alum of St. Francis University where she received her Master of Human Resource Management. She comes to us with I-9/E-Verify & Compliance experience and data processing knowledge. She is excited to be here and will be a wonderful addition to our UHR Team.
Teika Robinson I-9 Administrator
Kim Colbert:15yrs
Janice Smith:15yrs
Congratulations‌ to our very own UHR team members on receiving their UMD
Certificate of Service awards. Both Kim Colbert and Janice Smith received their awards for 15 years of faithful service to UMD and Joe Windsor hit his first milestone of 5 years of service, which includes his previous work with the State of Maryland. Jewel Washington AVP of University Human Resources presented the certificates during the August UHR staff meeting.
Joe Windsor:5yrs
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October 3 8:15am – New Employee Orientation & Welcome October 5 9:00am – Leadership Development Initiatives (LDI), Keys to a Positive Workplace (1 of 6) 9:00am – Supervisor’s Essentials, Role of a Supervisor 1:30pm – Supervisor’s Essentials, Getting Things Done October 11 9:00am – Leadership Development Initiatives (LDI), Communication Essentials (2 of 6) October 12 9:00am – Performance, Review, & Development (PRD) for Supervisors and Non-Supervisors 10:45am – Supervisor’s Essentials, Staff Relations Resources October 14 12:00pm – Employee Benefits Bring Your Own Lunch Brown Bag Seminar October 17 8:15am – New Employee Orientation & Welcome October 18 9:00am – Leadership Development Initiatives (LDI), Conflict Resolution (3 of 6) October 25 9:00am – Leadership Development Initiatives (LDI), Effective Delegation (4 of 6) October 27 & 28 9:00am – LDI II, Transformational Leadership (Multiday Event) October 31 8:15am – New Employee Orientation & Welcome
We Know – You’ve Been Waiting for It!! The New EDI Program Starts October 13th!! Employee Development Initiatives: Foundations of Excellence Register at www.training.umd.edu