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W H A T 'S I N S I D E Don't lose any leave New tuition remission portal Intro to radical brainstorming Open enrollment benefits fair ABC's of FML & Parental leave policies Assessing the need for lactation/feeding spaces on campus BOR Staff nominations due soon
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LEARNING SPOTLIGHT Week ly M an agem en t Tips
L O S E ANYLEAVE Employees, now is the time to start planning to use any annual or personal leave you may be in jeopardy of losing. Employees eligible to earn leave may carry over a maximum of 50 days or 400 hours of annual leave into the next
In this LinkedIn series, Todd
calendar year. This maximum will be prorated for part-time
Dewett, PhD, shares the tips
employees working 50% or more. Additionally, employees
respected and motivated
are granted three personal days each calendar year -- these
managers use to improve
personal days cannot be carried forward into the next
rapport, navigate tricky
calendar. Therefore, any annual leave exceeding 400 hours
situations, build better
and/or any unused personal days will be forfeited on January
relationships, and drive the
4, 2020.
business forward. Each installment presents two tips ranging from avoiding the dreaded micromanagement, to managing a multigenerational workforce, cultivating better listening
The forfeited personal leave is contributed to the USM Leave Reserve Fund (LRF). All Exempt and Nonexempt Staff employees on Regular Status, working 50% or more, who become temporarily medically disabled or are eligible for Parental Leave and who meet qualifying criteria are eligible for paid leave through the LRF.
skills, and developing an
For more information on annual leave and the leave reserve
understanding of your
fund, please see the Board of Regents Policies:
organization's politics.
VII-7.00-Policy on Annual Leave for Regular Nonexempt and Exempt Staff Employees. VII-7.11-USM Policy on Leave Reserve Fund for Exempt and Nonexempt Staff Employees on Regular Status
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TUITION R E M IS S IO N APPLICATIONPORTAL
INTROTO RADICAL BRAINSTORMING
COMINGSOON
NEW
We are pleased to announce that a new University System of Maryland (USM) Tuition Remission
Radical Brainstorming
application portal is scheduled to ?go live? in
workshop to learn (in an
November 2019 for the 2020 Winter term. This
interactive way!) tips and
portal will replace our current online Tuition
tools for generating wild
Remission Electronic Form System (TR-ELF) and
ideas, re-framing
the USM paper Tuition Remission Request form that is currently used to request tuition remission at other USM institutions. The paper form will still be required for employees and dependents 2
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real, and much more
College of Maryland.
(including snacks)! This is
The USM Tuition Remission application portal was
happening Friday,
built to streamline the process of applying for
October 11 at 1pm. Learn
tuition remission between USM institutions. It
more and sign-up here:
allows all USM employees to access one
ter.ps/radical
centralized portal to request tuition remission for consistent application of the USM Board of Regents Tuition Remission policy. More information will be communicated during
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October about the new system through email and the UHR website (uhr.umd.edu). Stay tuned!
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BRINGA DONATIONTO THEFOOD PANTRY
ANNUAL
OPENENFR O L L M E N T AIR
Br in g a don at ion t o t h e Food Pan t r y at t h e Fair an d r eceive a r af f le t ick et
The Annual Open Enrollment Benefits Fair will be held on
f or a ch an ce t o w in a
Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in the Colony Room of the
pr ize. M ost Needed
Stamp Student Union from 9:00 a.m. ? 2:00 p.m. Blood
Non -Per ish able It em s:
pressure, glucose, and cholesterol screening, scavenger
Canned Fish or Poultry |
hunt, flu shots* , and more will be available
Canned Vegetables | Canned Beans | Canned Fruit (preferred: in juice/no sugar added) | Dry Pasta or Rice | Cereal, Oatmeal, or
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other non-perishable breakfast items | Pasta Sauce | Peanut Butter and Jelly or Jam | Non-Fat Dry or Canned Milk | Baby Food or Formula | Cooking Supplies (flour, spices, oils, etc.)
* If you are interested in obtaining a flu shot and/or 13 make a measles vaccination at the Benefits Fair, please
copy of your insurance card (front and back) and your UID card, and bring the copies with you.
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OPEON E N R O L L M E N T CTOBER15- NOVEMBER14 -
Open Enrollment is your opportunity to enroll in the benefit plans offered by the State of Maryland.
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If you want to make changes to your current benefits elections, or to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account, this is the time. (Remember, if you currently have a flexible spending account and would like to have one in 2020, you must re-enroll.)
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Employees will receive an ?event? email from Shared
Family and Medical Leave and Parental Leave provide essential benefits to faculty and staff who have a serious medical condition (or other qualifying reason)
Services on 10/15.
and who are preparing for
Online Benefits ? Web Open Enrollment
the addition of children to
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Make sure you know how to log into SPS Benefits
their family by birth,
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Use the below link to login
adoption, foster parenting,
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THEABC'SOF FMLAND PARENTAL LEAVE POLICIES
On lin e en r ollm en t m u st be com plet ed by 11:59 pm on 11/ 14
or legal guardianship. However, the details of how to request either leave, the eligibility requirements, the
Wh at ?s New f or 2020? -
The FSA Healthcare maximum is $2,700 for 2020.
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Dependent Care FSA maximum remains $5,000.
Welln ess Act ivit ies 2020
documentation required, and other provisions of the policies are often confusing. UHR will be hosting regular monthly workshops to provide an overview of both
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Select Primary Care Physician (PCP) (if not already done)
Family and Medical Leave
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Complete health risk assessment
and Parental Leave. Go to
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Complete age/gender recommended preventive
training.umd.edu to search
screenings
for a session that fits your
If you complete the activities, you will earn $0.00 co-pay visits
schedule.
with your Primary Care Physician and you could Earn $5.00 co-pay reduction for specialists (if you complete the age/gender recommended preventive screenings).
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" THISISA QUOTE INYOUR SID BU AR" DID YE O KNOW? While more than 70 percent of new mothers now breastfeed their infants for some period of time, less than 50 percent of women continue for the recommended breastfeeding duration. A primary reason that women discontinue breastfeeding is their return to work. But support for breastfeeding in the workplace has been proven to help mothers continue to provide their milk for their infants.
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N E E D TOFEED Please take a moment to answer this brief survey (Available in English & EspaĂąol) about infant/child feeding (lactation/feeding) spaces on campus. The President?s Commission on Women?s Issues (PCWI) and the School of Public Health are exploring the need for lactation/feeding spaces and lactation/feeding resources on campus at the University of Maryland College Park (UMD).
FOLLOW THIS LINK:
h t t ps:/ / go.u m d.edu / n eedt of eed
Pu r pose of t h e St u dy: This survey will collect general Demographic Data, Awareness of Lactation/Feeding Facilities on campus, and Feeding Practices. The feedback on existing facilities that support nursing parents/caregivers will not only give more insight into usage patterns but help to increase awareness of current designated facilities, asking current users to weigh13in on necessary improvements. The feedback on the importance and intent of/future use will aid in planning. Object ives:
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1. Assess Facilities to evaluate the need for lactation/feeding spaces. 2. Improve Facilities to promote healthy feeding behaviors on campus (this includes accessibility to disabled and LGBTQ+ populations). 3. Educate & Increase Awareness about the current facilities and work with the parent(s) to offer spaces conducive to comfortable and safe feeding practices and lactation facilities.
email lactation@umd.edu for further information on these facilities or this project. Er in M cClu r e Chief of Staff | Diversity Officer School of Public Health 4200 Valley Drive, Suite 2242 elmc@umd.edu (301) 405-2437 Fion a Jar din e PhD Candidate | Advanced Lactation Consultant | Postpartum Doula
Qu est ion s: If you decide to stop taking
College of Information Studies
part in the study, if you have questions,
Hornbake Library South
concerns, or complaints, or if you need to
fjardine@umd.edu
report an injury related to the research, please contact the co-investigators or
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NATIONAL
BREAST C A N C E R AWARENESSMONTH Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born in the United States today will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it?s found and treated early. A mammogram ? the screening test for breast cancer ? can help find breast cancer early, when it?s easier to treat. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of detecting breast cancer early. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms, and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. How can National Breast Cancer Awareness Month make a difference? We can use this opportunity to spread the word about steps women can take to detect breast cancer early. Here are just a few ideas: -
Ask doctors and nurses to speak to women about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer.
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DOMESTIC V IO L E N C E AWARENESSMONTH
Be specif ic abou t w h y you ar e w or r ied. Does your friend or loved one: -
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It can be hard to know what to do when
Watch for signs of abuse
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Yell at or make fun of him?
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Try to control her by making all of the decisions?
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seem right. For example, watch for signs of: -
Check up on him when he?s at work or school?
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Relationship violence can take many forms. Make a list of anything you notice that doesn?t
Have unexplained cuts or bruises?
Does your friend or loved one?s partner:
someone you care about is in a controlling or violent relationship. These tips can help.
Make excuses for her partner ?s behavior?
Help Som eon e in an Un h ealt h y Relat ion sh ip: Qu ick t ips
Spend less time with friends or do fewer
Force her to do sexual things she doesn?t want to do?
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Threaten to hurt himself if his partner ever breaks up with him?
Controlling behavior, like keeping your
Try to help your loved one understand that
loved one away from friends and family
being treated this way isn?t healthy and that it
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Physical abuse, like bruises or cuts
isn?t your loved one?s fault or responsibility.
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Emotional abuse, like put-downs or
The more specific you can be about why you're
name-calling
worried, the better.
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Threatening behavior or stalking
Fin d ou t abou t local r esou r ces.
Be pat ien t . Do your best to share your concerns with your
Before you talk with your friend or family
friend or loved one ? but understand that she
member, call 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
will decide what?s right for her, even if it
or TTY 1-800-787-3224 to get the addresses and
doesn?t make sense to you.
phone numbers of some local resources in your community, like domestic violence agencies and
Get h elp f or you r self .
shelters. This way, you?ll be able to share the
Watching someone you care about stay in an
information if the person is ready for it.
unhealthy relationship is hard. You can get support, too. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233).
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