HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg. 1 - Overview From the Office of HR Inside this Issue Pg. 2 - Important Updates Core Values BPU Community (Pathify) Organizational Chart Update Pg. 3 - Core Value of the Month We Treat Others with Respect and Compassion Pg. 4 - Employee Benefits Complimentary Counseling Services Wellness Reimbursement TIAA Webinars Pg. 5 - DEIB Veteran's Day Employee Spotlights Pg. 6 & 7- Community Events Pg. 8- BPU Community Discounts Pg. 9 - Human Resources Team Profile Pg. 10- Contact Us
FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES For November, we will focus on the Core Value: We treat each other with respect and compassion. This value is essential as we all work together towards achieving our mission to prepare students to become leaders in their communities. Faculty and staff play a significant role in the lives of our students and we can achieve so much more when we work together in a respectful and compassionate manner. Last month’s Community Presentation: BPU Works Together highlighted a variety of initiatives HR will be implementing to support all of you. The HR team is actively working together to operationalize the initiatives and may call on some of you for input. The initiatives were based on your feedback and we will continue to listen and evolve as needed. We know that you receive many emails and we hope to reduce our output by leveraging this newsletter. We hope you can take a few moments to read through the November edition of the Human Resources Newsletter. We hope you enjoy and happy reading! Inside this issue you will find updates regarding the Core Values Committee, BPU Community (Pathify) and more. We recognize Veteran's Day and highlight two staff members who have courageously served our country. You will also find a list of community events, both internal and external, and don't forget to participate in Spirit Week!
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CORE VALUES COMMITTEE Co-Chairs Ashley Pereira, Interim Director of Human Resources Ellen Rustico, Assistant Dean of Education and Licensure Programs OUR LEARNERS COME FIRST SUB-COMMITTEE Diane Almonte Arias, Student Leilani Badillo, Student Tracy Caldwell, Student Elijah Harris, Enrollment Marketing Project Manager Sara Marrero, Student Cheryl McGinnis, Associate Professor, DNP Samantha Robinson, Student Kylie Silks, Student HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUB-COMMITTEE Gennesse Alicea, Student Vanessa Clark, Student Andrea Cordis, OT Fieldwork & Clinical Assistant Kristen Lech, Graduate Program Director of Special Ed Lauren Mas, Asst. to the Dean, Undergraduate Studies Isabella Merithew, Student Miriam Neiman, Access Services Librarian Gillian Palmer, Assistant Professor, Management Shannon Robertson, Student Marjorie Robinson-Bessette, Director of Health & Nursing TAWC Crystal Senter-Brown, Director of Employer Relations Kathryn Wiezbicki-Stevens, Chair of Undergraduate Psychology Jill Williams, Director of Partnership Development Jeanne Zobel-Lachiusa, Assistant Professor, OT DEIB CORE VALUES SUB-COMMITTEE Frances Banks, Student Shannon Compton, Health Sciences & Scholarly Communications Librarian Amanda Duncan, Academic Advisor & Success Coach Veronica Jarosay, Student Amanda LaBlanc, Student Toni Lynn, Student Yadilette Rivera Colon, Assistant Professor of Biology & Undergraduate Science Program Research Coordinator Eurcyla Roberson, Student VISIBILITY SUB-COMMITTEE Jamie-Lynn Baber, Student Johanna Battista, Student William Guida, Online Learning Librarian Jenifer Jeans, Student Elizabeth Jones, Licensure Coordinator Monica Roche, Human Resources Support Specialist Skylar Teele, Student Melissa Wert, Communications and Content Director
HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
IMPORTANT UPDATES CORE VALUES UPDATE The Core Values Committee had its first meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The committee consists of 40 staff, faculty and students. At the first meeting, the ambassadors determined that they would break into the following four subcommittees: Our Learners Come First, Health and Wellbeing, DEIB Core Values and the Visibility Sub-committee. On November 4, 2022, the committee met again and the Core Values Ambassadors went into breakout sessions based on their respective subcommittee to identify 3 goals and resources needed to accomplish them. The subcommittees will be meeting on a monthly basis in addition to the Core Values Committee meetings. More to come!
BPU COMMUNITY - NEW VIRTUAL ONE-STOP
On September 26, 2022 Bay Path University launched a new mobile application, BPU Community, to support our Title III Grant and Strategic Plan, which now has over 600 active users! BPU Community is Bay Path University’s new virtual one-stop portal solution to drive student success and community engagement and will serve as our new institutional portal in February 2023. Linked here is our FAQ to provide you with more details on the implementation plan and timeline! To download in either the Apple or Google Play app stores, simply search for BPU Community! Or you can download using the links here: Apple link for download Android link for download For any questions about BPU Community please reach out to Ashley Muraczewski, Senior Director of Analytics & Digital Transformation and Title III Technology Director at amuraczewski@baypath.edu or 413-565-1752.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART UPDATE The BPU Organization Chart has been updated and is available on the portal. It will will be published and updated on a quarterly basis effective January 2023.
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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
CORE VALUE OF THE MONTH WE TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION We treat others the way they want to be treated: with respect, dignity, and professionalism. We value the expertise and contributions brought by all our university community members and strive to understand one another, listen generously, and act with kindness, compassion, and patience.
For the month of November, we are putting a special emphasis on the Core Value: "We treat others with respect and compassion." Below you will find examples provided from the Community Week session and from other community conversations so that you can think about how you can intentionally incorporate the Core Values into your work. Here are the ways YOU are committing to that Core Value in your work: Acknowledge our differences and have respect for all ideas. Respect students with challenging situations and/or circumstances, as the wellbeing of our students comes first. We have to hold ourselves accountable. Model respect and compassion in all interactions, and understand/hear where students are coming from and what they bring with them (their story), stating clear intentions without judgment. Be person-centered, and create positive and safe environments conducive to growth. Learn all students names and how to pronounce them correctly. Be more flexible with students and/or colleagues in terms of deadlines and work schedules. Do not add to the heavy loads of stress that the world already puts on each of us. Build trust between supervisors and subordinates. Be able to be honest without fear of repercussions. Create a culture of people who care. For the sake of our health and well-being it is okay to set boundaries. Focus on the task tension instead of on relationships. Incorporate group bonding/check-in activities Happy rocks/gratitude rocks Creating "pause" time/relaxation rooms Create more clubs for staff and faculty Designated vent time
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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMPLIMENTARY COUNSELING SERVICES All employees have access to free counseling services via Bay Path's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). With Magellan Healthcare, you and your family have free, confidential resources to help handle life’s everyday and not-so-every-day challenges. Your EAP offers these services to help you and your family deal with both the little things and the big ones. EAP offers: In-person or virtual counseling Legal, financial and identity theft services Work-life web services Call 1-800-662-4504 or go to their website Member.MagellanHealthcare.com When you create an account, enter 'Principal Core' as the program name. Assistance is available 24/7 and 365 days a year!
WELLNESS REIMBURSEMENT Health New England Medical Plan Did you know that if you have Bay Path's medical plan through Health New England you can get a wellness reimbursement for your gym membership, golf lessons, school and town sports, farm shares, and more! To get reimbursement for health and wellness related activities and costs, follow the steps outlined in the PDF linked below! HNE Wellness Reimbursement Form
Principal Critical Illness and/or Accident Wellness/ Health Screening Claim Did you know that if you have either Critical Illness Coverage and/or Accident Coverage via Principal you may receive one monetary benefit per calendar year if you have your annual physical, breast cancer screening, receive immunization or more! Other test/procedures are listed in the claim form linked below. Principal Wellness/Health Screening Claim Form
Financial Webinars You’re invited to attend TIAA’s complimentary financial education live webinars! These interactive sessions are designed to give you practical, useful information on personal finance and long-term investing that can help you manage your financial life. To the right is the listing of financial webinars offered by TIAA for the month of October. You may register for the live session here: www.tiaa.org/webinars. You will also be able to access the recordings of any of the webinars up to 30 days after the airing as well.
Inside Money: Managing Income and Debt 11/08 @ 3 PM (ET) The Power of Savings 11/09 @ 3 PM (ET) Financial Housekeeping for Now and Later 11/10 @12 p.m. (ET) Money at Work 11/10 @ 3 PM (ET) Lifetime Income: Market Proof Your Retirement 11/16 @ 3 PM (ET)
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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
VETERAN'S DAY Veteran's Day is celebrated to acknowledge and pay tribute to those who have risked their lives for their country. It is a time to reflect on the sacrifices they have made to serve the greater American public. In honor of this holiday, we sat down with two of our very own BPU Veterans, Dawn Batchelor and Joshua Plouffe, to learn more about their time in the military.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Dawn Batchelor, Senior Assistant Director of Student Financial Services and Veterans Administration Education Benefits Liaison, served in the U.S. Air Force for six years as administrative personnel working for the aerial port unit. Unsure of her path in life and with a desire to travel, she enlisted with the hope of exploring new opportunities. Self-discovery was a life-changing outcome of her time in the military. While on duty, she found confidence in herself that she never thought she could have. She was surprised by her own strength and ability to accomplish things she never believed that she could. While in the service, Batchelor made lifelong friends who quickly became family to her. She stays in close contact with her fellow service members to this day even from across the country. Dawn believes that it is not always understood by civilians just how dedicated Veterans are to their country. The sacrifice to be away from family and friends is an enormous one and it is done for the sake of freedom.
We want to sincerely thank both Dawn and Josh for their service and for sharing their stories with us. Remember to thank your Veterans on Friday, November 11, 2022.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Joshua Plouffe, Business Analyst, served in the U.S. Army for eight years following the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Plouffe was at a pivotal stage in his life when the attack occurred, and as a strong patriot, he made the decision to enlist when he became of age. Plouffe served in front line units in North Carolina, Korea, and Iraq, and served as an army medic at West Point. He looks back at his time in Korea the most fondly as he gained the exposure he always craved to meet new people and have new cultural experiences. Looking back on his time served, his biggest takeaway was the overwhelming sense of comradery felt by his fellow service members from all walks of life. Every person he spoke to had a completely different story and background and yet none of it mattered as they were all united as one force. This gave Plouffe a newfound sense of awareness as a young man which he has carried into his adulthood. He learned to focus on what brings people together rather than focus on what divides them. To this day, Plouffe has remained very close friends with his fellow service members and has built relationships all across the country and around the world. If Plouffe were asked if he would do anything differently with his life, he would reply, “No, I wouldn’t. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I was lucky to come out with ten fingers and ten toes and was grateful for the life experience I made during my time in the military.” Plouffe uses Veteran’s Day as a chance to reconnect with his friends from the military and reflect on the memories made during that period in his life.
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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
IMPORTANT DATES NOVEMBER Wednesday, 11/16 Community Luncheon: Gratitude ~ We Treat Others With Respect & Compassion @ 11:30 AM at Blake Dining Commons and on Zoom Wednesday, 11/17 Community Presentation: Review of Presidential Listening Sessions @ 3:00 PM via Zoom
COMMUNITY EVENTS IGNITED - A MUSICAL REVUE Performance by Bay Path Performing Arts WHEN: NOVEMBER 10TH & 12TH @ 7:30 PM ADMISSION: FREE LOCATION: MILLS THEATRE 16 students share songs and stories that highlight the multitude of ways we can ignite ourselves and those around us. Featuring songs from hit movies and musicals including, "The Greatest Showman," "Hamilton," "Sister Act," "9 to 5," "The Color Purple," and more!
ELECTION DAY Reminder to Vote in this Year's U.S. Election ~ Tuesday, November 8, 2022
DECEMBER Monday, 12/05 Community Presentation: To Be Announced @11 AM via Zoom Tuesday, 12/20 Holiday Luncheon: We Work Best as a Community that Collaborates @ 11:30 AM at Blake Dining Commons
SAVE THE DATE 2023 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE In 2022, we asked you to REimagine. In 2023, it's time to IGNITE. Mark your calendars! The WLC is returning on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Springfield MA, for a day of igniting your career! Individual tickets go on sale November 1! For over a quarter-century, Bay Path has brought thousands of attendees and hundreds of world-class speakers together for a day of learning, inspiration, and professional development. What are you ready to ignite this year?
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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
The purpose of the Tiger Committee is to create an environment that is both vibrant and empowering for all students (undergraduate & graduate), faculty, and staff here at Bay Path University in a way that will help to foster a sense of community for all involved. Yes, this means students, faculty, and staff doing things together to engage, learn, help, grow, and have fun together!
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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
BPU COMMUNITY DISCOUNTS
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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM
Ashley Pereira Interim Director of HR
Meghan Rosenberger HR Business Partner
Sophie Stevenson HR Generalist
Responsible for: Strategy HR Operations Compensation Employee Relations Core Values
Responsible for: Recruitment Onboarding Performance Evaluations Training Employee Relations
Responsible for: Employee Handbook Professional Development Offboarding Unemployment Employee Verifications PSLF
Finance Department
Ann Reilly Benefits Specialist
Monica Roche HR Support Specialist
Lisa Berezin HR Assistant (PT-TEMP)
Lori Moccio Payroll Supervisor
Responsible for: Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Voluntary Insurances 403(b) Retirement Plan Educational Assistance Workers Compensation
Responsible for: General Assistance Mass Communications HR Community Updates & Events HR Newsletter Inquiries Special Projects
Responsible for: Job Postings Onboarding New Hires New Adjunct Faculty Background Checks I-9's Compliance
Responsible for: Payroll Procedures and Process Updates Adjunct Contracts Payroll Management Direct Deposit Requests and Changes Paid Time Off (PTO)
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact HR@Baypath.edu
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HUMAN RESOURCES NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022
We want to hear from you! The Human Resources Newsletter is a great way to get reminders as well as to advertise your own news to the rest of your colleagues. If you have something you would like to have included in next month’s newsletter, be sure to contact Monica Roche so that we can add your information to the issue. Contact Information: Monica Roche HR Support Specialist Human Resources Newsletter Editor Phone: (413)-565-1281 Email: mroche@baypath.edu
