UHR News
University Human Resources
August 17, 2007
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Human Resources Changes Its Name:
UHR is now UHR
The name Human Resources & Affirmative Action officially changed to University Human Resources (UHR) on July 1. Throughout the coming months, you will begin to see the new name and logo appear on UHR websites, marketing materials and other communications, such as this issue of “UHR News,” formerly “UHR News.”
This new name more accurately represents the full spectrum of UHR service areas and its broad role of policy and practice development for all campuses and the Health System. While affirmative action remains a significant part of the work that UHR does, this new name offers a more balanced depiction of UHR’s overall purpose and mission .
This transition does not change any of the services provided by UHR, nor does it change U-M’s commitment to diversity. The Office of Institutional Equity will continue to manage affirmative action as well as a variety of anti-discrimination programs to promote and further U-M’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all members of our community. Additionally, as a government contractor, U-M is required by federal law to conduct affirmative action in terms of employment, and that work will continue.
Thank you for your ongoing support and contribution to human resources at the University of Michigan. If you have any questions regarding the change to University Human Resources, please feel free to contact HR Communications at <HRC@bf.umich.edu>.
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BENEFITS UPDATE: OPEN ENROLLMENT AND PREMIER CARE
Benefits Open Enrollment (OE) is an annual event, usually held in October, during which faculty, staff members, and retirees can elect new benefits or change benefits enrollments for the upcoming year, effective January 1.
This year, Open Enrollment is October 8 - 19, 2007.
Click here <http://www.umich.edu/~benefits/events/oe/index.htm#news>
for more information including new plan information and 2008 rates.
U-M Premier Care to be offered during 2008 Open Enrollment
U-M Premier Care will be a new choice for medical coverage in 2008 during this year's Open Enrollment period, Oct. 8-19. The new plan was created by the University to replace the M-CARE HMO when all M-CARE plans (HMO, PPO and POS plans) are discontinued at the end of the year. This change does not affect prescription drug coverage, which will continue to be provided through the U-M Prescription Drug Plan. Blue Care Network of Michigan will administer the U-M Premier Care medical plan, which will be offered only at the University. For the full story: http://www.umich.edu/~urecord/0607/Aug13_07/02.shtml
U-M PREMIER CARE PROVIDER DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
You can now look up participating primary care physicians (PCPs) and specialists in the U-M Premier Care provider network.
The provider network includes:
- All U-M providers
- Nearly the entire current M-CARE provider network
Click here < http://www2.umjobs.org/ProviderDirectory/ > to see the directory.
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NEW HRD Programs and Courses for Professional Development Now Online!
To assist you in planning your professional development, HRD is pleased to announce that the 2007-2008 Professional and Organizational Development course schedule is now available on our website: <http://www.umich.edu/~hrd>.
The website provides in-depth information for every course - including learning objectives, and benefits of taking the course. Online registration is also available, making it quick and easy to sign up. There is also a new U-M Organizational Competencies map, which groups courses that can help you develop specific skills that can be beneficial to your career development.
Choose Success by making a commitment to your own professional development. Click here to get started: <http://www.umich.edu/~hrd>.
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Michigan Healthy Community Partners with Area Fitness Centers to Offer Discounts to Faculty and Staff
There are literally dozens of fitness centers in and around U-M where you can break a sweat. And now, by showing your MCard, joining just got a little easier on your wallet! To help improve the health and well-being of the University’s workforce and promote physical activity, Michigan Healthy Community has partnered with area fitness centers to offer discounts to faculty and staff who present their MCard when joining.
As always, U-M facilities like:
are great places to sign up for a fitness class, walk on a treadmill or lift weights.
They offer top-notch exercise equipment and include amenities like swimming pools, indoor tracks, and basketball and racquetball courts. U-M facilities are conveniently located throughout campus and membership rates for faculty and staff are always extremely affordable.
If you prefer to work out closer to home, MHealthy has asked fitness centers surrounding the three campuses to offer special rates to MCard holders. Participating non-university work out facilities are now offering MCard holders discounts of at least 10 percent off their regular membership rates. For more information, check out a complete list of participating fitness centers and gyms on the MCard discount website http://www.mcard.umich.edu/discountsfaculty.htm.
For a complete list of services offered at participating fitness centers, please email mhealthy@umich.edu.
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John Nichols Re-elected to DPS Oversight Committee
John Nichols, Electrician, Construction Services, has been re-elected for a two-year term, which began in July 2007, as the union staff member representative to the University's Department of Public Safety Oversight Committee. Nichols has served on the committee for two years.
The six-member oversight committee is an independent committee comprised of two student members, two faculty members, and two staff members (one union and one non-union), who are nominated and elected by their peers for two-year terms. The committee considers grievances against any public safety officer deputized by the University. Its findings and recommendations are reported to the Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
For more information, call (734) 647-7292 or visit the DPS web site at http://www.umich.edu/~safety/index.html.
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Duck brood fowls new infant center construction plans
In June, the unexpected recent arrival of a nesting mother duck and her newly hatched brood in the U-M Children's Center playground area off of the North Ingalls Building temporarily stalled construction of new facilities for infant care.
Read more...
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Children’s Center Infant Program Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2007
The University of Michigan Children’s Center is thrilled to announce its new infant program beginning September 2007. It is with great pride that we announce this new program in response to President Mary Sue Coleman’s commitment to child care services at the University of Michigan, the Child Care Initiative. President Coleman outlined three specific goals: increasing capacity; developing infant and toddler care and significantly improving the facilities in which these services are offered.
The University of Michigan Children’s Center’s infant program is a beginning step to accomplishing President Coleman’s goals. Three teachers will provide exemplary, high quality primary care for 16 infants in this freshly renovated space within the Children’s Center. There will be a class for 8 infants in the morning, Monday through Friday and a class for another 8 infants in the afternoon, Monday through Friday. The space is being created as we write this.
We are ready to begin the enrollment process. Below is the information about the sessions and times.
SESSION |
CHILD BIRTHDATES |
CLASS SIZE |
MEETING TIMES |
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TUITION |
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10 Month Rate |
Monthly Payment |
INFANT
AM |
12/1/06—6/1/07 |
8 |
M-F 7:45—12:15 |
G241 |
$6,500 |
$650 |
INFANT
PM |
12/1/06—6/1/07 |
8 |
M-F 1:00—5:30 |
G241 |
$6,500 |
$650 |
The program will be for 10 months with an option for 8 weeks in the summer. Please see the tentative calendar for 2007-2008.
Once your child is enrolled in UMCC, he or she is assured a space for the following years. All currently enrolled children are enrolled before opening spaces to those on the waiting list. The toddler program will follow the same schedule for times and days as the infant program.
The Children’s Center provides financial assistance to families who qualify. Please contact me for information regarding financial assistance.
Please contact UM Children’s Center Director, Ann DeMare, email demare@umich.edu or phone, 734-763-6784, for additional information.
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UMatter: Want to recognize a colleague for extraordinary contributions?
The UMatter Staff Recognition Program is a special program of University Human Resources that acknowledges the tremendous efforts and contributions staff make to the University of Michigan.
UMatter provides individual recognition for outstanding service and actions in day-to-day performance. Any U-M regular staff member may be nominated for a UMatter award by anyone within the University community.
To learn more or submit a nomination, visit the UMatter web page on the University Human Resources website at: <www.hr.umich.edu/umatter>.
For more on other University-wide award programs, visit the Awards page of the University Human Resources website at: <www.hr.umich.edu/awards.htm>.
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Fidelity Investments: Look Forward with Confidence to Retirement Day
Knowing you can reach your retirement goals. That’s retirement readiness. And you can begin taking the steps to achieve your goals when you meet with a Fidelity Retirement Counselor. These sessions are designed to help you become better informed and more confident in planning for your retirement.
Please join Fidelity Investments for a confidential consultation. You will learn about investing for retirement and get a better understanding of the steps you can take to ensure your retirement readiness.
Consultations are conducted at:
- Michigan Union
- Michigan League
- Medical Professional Building
- Medical Inn Building
- North Campus-Pierpont Commons
- University Hospital
- Flint Campus
- Dearborn Campus
To schedule your confidential consultation call
1-800-642-7131, Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-midnight, ET, or reserve your space at: http://www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservation
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Get More Help on Your Retirement Plans – Anytime – with TIAA-CREF
In Person
TIAA-CREF has a consultant who is available to meet with you individually to discuss your investments needs and to conduct retirement planning workshops at many different U-M locations including Main Campus, Medical Campus, Flint and Dearborn. To view upcoming dates and locations and to register for an appointment or seminar, please click here http://www.tiaa-cref.org/umich or call our Ann Arbor office at 866 842-2949, extension 6804.
Online
Two of the more popular Financial Education Seminars (Pre-retirement and SRA/IRA) created specifically for U-M employees continue to be available for viewing 24/7 by clicking here: U-M Web Presentations http://www.umich.edu/~benefits/tiaa-cref .
On the Phone
You can talk to a TIAA-CREF representative about investment choices, income options, pre-retirement illustrations and other ways to help get the most from your retirement plan, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET at 800 842-2776.
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