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A GREAT PLACE TO WORK The Office of Emergency Management has teamed up with UHR's Learning and Talent Development group to offer an emergency preparedness course to the entire University of Maryland campus community. From instructional videos, links, protective actions, and online tools, this information is critical for safety on campus. Some of the things you'll learn include: • • • • • • •
What to do in case of an active shooter Fire prevention and evacuation Protective actions during severe weather events How to get around campus safely at night How to register your cell phone to receive UMD Alerts text messages Where to download a free Emergency Pocket Guide (+ coupons to local vendors) What departments can do to help prepare for emergencies
To complete the course visit: https://go.umd.edu/prepareyourshell 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Select ENROLL Login using your UMD credentials Select “Enroll in Course” Select “Go to your Dashboard” Select “Go to Course”
We hope everyone in the UMD campus community will take the time to complete this very important course and encourage others to participate. If you have any questions, please contact us at prepare@umd.edu
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Lunch & Learn Series Chair Yoga is great for many health issues and is ideal for the workplace.
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Pre-Retirement Seminars Answers to those questions about your retirement plan. Page 2
Financial Literacy Month Workshops all month focusing on different topics from budgeting to planning for retirement.
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Administrative Professionals Conference The 3rd annual APC conference is coming July 27. Page 2
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Pre-Retirement Seminar: Optional Retirement Plan UHR Benefits Office will be hosting a Pre-Retirement Seminar for Faculty and Staff who are members of the Optional Retirement Plan. Topics to be discussed include: • • •
Retiring under the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) presented by TIAA and Fidelity What you need to know about Retiree Health Benefits Social Security and Medicare Overview
The ORP Pre-Retirement will be on Friday, April 6 from 8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. in Van Munching Hall Rm. 1412 To register for this workshop, go to training.umd.edu
Pre-Retirement Seminar: State Retirement & Pension System UHR Benefits Office will be hosting a Pre-Retirement Seminar for Faculty and Staff who are members of the State Retirement & Pension System. Topics to be discussed include: • • • •
Applying for an Estimate of Retirement Allowances Retiring Under the State Pension and Retirement System What you need to know about your pension options and Retiree Health Benefits Medicare Overview
The State Retirement & Pension System Pre-Retirement Seminar will be on Tuesday, April 17 from 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. in the Nyumburu Cultural Center – Multi-Purpose Room To register for this workshop, go to training.umd.edu
April’s Lunch & Learn April’s Lunch & Learn will focus on Yoga in the Chair. Chair yoga is great for many health issues and is ideal for the workplace. The Lunch & Learn will be held on Wednesday, April 4 in 1101U Chesapeake Building from 12:00 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. Please register at training.umd.edu
MSRP/Nationwide Participants Want to make a change in your contributions? Did you know that you can go to uhr.umd.edu, click on Forms, and then go to Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plan 401k/457b/403b Change form. You can print the form out and fax it to the number on the bottom of the form or you can go online to MarylandDC.com and make your change online or you can call Team MSRP at 1-800-545-4730.
Deadline for Reimbursement Requests is Fast Approaching Deadline for submitting Health Care FSA and Dependent Day Care FSA Reimbursement requests for the plan year 2017 is April 15, 2018.
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April is National Financial Literacy Month UHR Office of Employee Benefits is hosting workshops throughout the month of April focusing on Budgeting, College Savings, Investing, Estate Planning Social Security, and Pre-Retirement processes. Registration will be available at training.umd.edu April 3 – Social Security presented by a representative of the Social Security Administration. Learn how social security can help you plan for retirement. Learn how much you can expect to receive, how your retirement age affects your benefits and more. April 4 – Maryland 529 (formerly known as College Savings Plan) Maryland 529* college savings plans make it easier than ever to save for college. The Maryland Prepaid College Trust allows you to lock in tomorrow’s tuition at today’s prices and offers the security of a Maryland Legislative Guarantee.
April 6 – ORP Pre-Retirement Seminar – Open to employees in the ORP Retirement Plan Learn about retiring under the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), retiree health insurance and Medicare. April 10 – Do You Secu? Home Buying Facts Credit – The Ability to Buy/have something now and pay for it later. Budget – Understanding and sticking to a budget. Pre-qualification – To understand why it is important to get prequalification to know your price range and buying power Documents needed
April 13 – Estate Planning – Open to employees 60 or older April 17 – State Pension Pre-Retirement Seminar – Open to employees who are in the State Pension Plan Learn about retiring under the State Pension System, pension options, retiree health benefits, and Medicare. April 18 – Have you saved enough money for retirement? Will social security impact your retirement expenses and health care expenses? Open to employees in the ORP Retirement Plan
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April 20 – How Much will be Enough for My Retirement? Learn how much you should expect to need in retirement and if you are saving enough now. Learn what risks you might face in trying to reach your goal. April 24 – Budgeting tips by SECU
3rd Annual Administrative Professionals Conference
July 27, 2018 Register Today - training.umd.edu Learning Fee: $60 ~Stamp Student Union
PRESENTATION PROPOSALS Do you facilitate any presentations or workshops relating to one or more of the themes below? This is your chance to market your expertise and gain experience. Please consider submitting a Presentation Proposal for a chance to present at the conference! Proposals are due May 1!
RECOGNITION AWARDS Do you know an administrative professional who goes above and beyond? Would you like your colleagues to be recognized for all of their hard work? Please consider filling out this form to nominate them to be honored at the conference. Nominations are due June 1!
In n ovat e: Reflection & wider change, innovative and creative thinking, looking at the big picture, etc. Ar t icu lat e: Tangible business and professional skills that can be applied on the job everyday. Social media, organization, time management, working with students, etc. M ot ivat e: Leadership and supervision skills. How to motivate, tips for providing feedback, advancing your career, etc.
Questions? traindev@umd.edu
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New Employee Orientation & Welcome
LDI I (6 of 7): Leaders as Trainers
College Savings Plans
Social Security 101
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Fri. 6 Pre-retirement Seminar for ORP members
Lunch & Learn Series
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UHR Benefits: New Employee Benefits Enrollment and Q&A
LDI I (7 of 7): Performance Management Fundamentals
Performance review: Process & Tools
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New Employee Orientation & Welcome
Pre-retirement seminar for SPRS members
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UHR Benefits: New Employee Benefits Enrollment and Q&A
LDI I (1 of 7): Leading a High Trust Workplace
Let’s Focus on Your Strengths
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UHR has all of this and more! 30 New Employee Orientation & Welcome
**Dates and Times Subject to Change. Please visit the training calendar for up-to-date course listings**
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