JULY 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Pg. 1: Overview
From the Office of HR
Pg. 2-3: Important Updates
Welcome new HR colleagues
United Educators Training
Out of Office Reminder
Fitness Center Spring and Summer Hours
Pg. 4-5: Health & Well-Being Initiative
Magellan Wellness Webinars
TIAA Financial Webinars
HNE Wellness Webinar
Yoga Class
Pg. 6-7: Core Values
Core Values Work Summary FY ‘23 -’24
Leadership Development
Pg. 8: Community Happenings
Upcoming Events
University Closed - Independence Day!
The East Longmeadow Carnival
Pg. 9: BPU Discount
Pg.10-11: HR Team & Contact Us
Happy summer! We hope that in the weeks ahead you are able to spend time with your loved ones, enjoy rejuvenation or take advantage of summer hours, if applicable.
If you haven’t already done so, a friendly reminder to set your out-of-office message, with colleagues available in your absence. Discuss vacation time with your supervisor and review the five day carry-over limit, starting with the new fiscal year, July 1.
We are thrilled to officially celebrate our new partnership and colleagues from Cambridge College! This month we feature two new Cambridge members to the Human Resources team!
Another new and meaningful roll-out is the Student Mental Health required training through United Educators, for all faculty and staff, due Sept. 1. This program further enhances our community awareness and support for student success.
Lastly, the Core Values subcommittees have provided a year-end summary. HR resources to support Core Values in July include free health, well-being and financial webinars, such as strategies to support aging parents, social media and finances for women. Don’t miss Bay Path’s Dr Joshua Weiss in our featured July leadership development webinar on managing conflict in the workplace and empowering confidence.
Have a wonderful holiday Bay Path Community!
University Closed for Independence Day!
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Say Hello to our New Human Resources and Payroll Colleagues from Cambridge College WELCOME
Lidon Weatherly, SHRM-CP Senior Human Resources Manager
Shih Chi Chang Payroll Accountant
Lidon Weatherly is a senior Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience in mid-size and large for-profit and non-profit organizations. He has extensive experience as an HR Director and Senior HR Manager, developing HR strategies, advising senior management, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. Skilled in directing HR teams and managing human capital to advance organizational goals.
“I pride myself on being a relationship builder, maintaining ethical connections to achieve work-related goals and meet the needs of both employees and the organization. A policy and process-driven approach is crucial.
At Cambridge College, I spent three and a half years successfully implementing a comprehensive employee health and wellness program and promoting financial wellness among employees.”
Shih Chi is a service-oriented and analytical Payroll Accountant with over 10 years of experience. Since 2020, Shih Chi has been working at Cambridge College, successfully handling payroll-related tasks such as compensation, federal and state tax reporting, audits, education waivers, general ledger account reconciliations, and quarterly adjustments.
“I am looking forward to streamlining the payroll process for the integration of Bay Path University, Cambridge College, and Cambridge College Global.”
Please be on the look out as the University will be spotlighting all of our new colleagues from Cambridge College over the next few weeks.
IMPORTANT UPDATES
UNITED EDUCATORS TRAINING
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Bay Path University is requiring all faculty, staff, and adjuncts to undergo specialized training with the purpose of Fostering Student Mental Health We hope this proactive approach underscores the University’s commitment to cultivating student success, promoting student well-being and a supportive environment.
This online training must be completed no later than September 1, 2024.
Fostering Student Mental Health: Supplemental Handout "Helping in Students in Distress"
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OUT OF OFFICE REMINDERS
With so many folks using up their vacation time and participating in Bay Path summer hours, it is important to be mindful of staffing coverage when you and/or your teammates are taking time off
We encourage you to work out your PTO with your supervisor and co-workers to ensure that your department maintains adequate coverage. This can be accomplished by rotating or alternating schedules. We also recommend marking days off on your Google calendar so others are made aware of your modified availability.
Be sure to remember to set your out-of-office messages and indicate who the best point of contact would be in your absence to keep the needs of your fellow community members in mind while you are away. This way we can maintain service standards during the slower summer months.
FITNESS CENTER SUMMER HOURS
Summer Closure:
June 15th to August 15th
HEALTH & WELL-BEING INITIATIVE
MAGELLAN WELLNESS WEBINARS
Managing Financial Needs of Children & Aging Parents
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 - 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM
Navigating personal finances can be daunting for anyone, but if you’re supporting both your children and parents, you may be facing greater challenges than most. This webinar will review how to assess your financial situation and establish realistic financial strategies. The session examines how to handle setbacks and remain resilient, and explains ways to help you make progress toward your financial goals
Social Media and Your Mental Health
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 - 2:00 PM
While social media can help you stay connected, excessive use can disconnect you from your own mental health. Its effects range from addictive behaviors and withdrawal symptoms resembling substance abuse to developing distorted views of reality
Investing Spotlight: Your Long-Term Strategy
Thursday, July 25th, 2024 - 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM
Markets can be unpredictable. When times get difficult and investment values change, following your original investment strategy can be challenging. This event will address the emotions that might interfere with your longterm plan, and will also explain market cycles. Learn how you can conquer fears, emotions and risk tolerance when investing, and how to stay focused on your overall investment goals.
TIAA FINANCIAL WEBINARS
Quarterly Economic and Market Update
Wednesday, July 10th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Hear from our chief investment officer about challenges investors are facing and tips on how to navigate them.
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She’s got it:
A woman’s guide to saving and investing
Tuesday, July 16th, 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Learn how to prepare for your future. Join us for a revealing trip through investing and saving strategies developed especially with women in mind. Your money shouldn’t be sitting around doing nothing.
Click here to register!
Your new TIAA:
Discover the Redesigned Online Experience
Thursday, July 18th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The new TIAA experience presents a picture of your retirement with advice and content that is tailored to inform, motivate, and reassure you during your retirement journey. It’s a reflection of your savings story that evolves to get and keep you on track towards building a secure retirement.
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Basic Social Security Strategies
Thursday, July 25th, 3:00PM - 4:00 PM
Social Security will likely play a significant role in building your retirement income. It’s part of a critical safety net for most retirees. When you’re formulating your retirement plans, it’s helpful to have an understanding of how and when you can rely on Social Security income.
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HEALTH & WELL-BEING INITIATIVE
Where Your Health Matters Webinar: Fall Prevention, Balance, and Healthy Aging (for all employees)
Discuss why balance and fall prevention are important for longevity and identify how to prevent falls and balance issues. This webinar will provide exercises to incorporate daily to help with balance and injury prevention.
Date: Thursday, July 11th, Time: 12:00 PM
Register: Here
Earn: 50 Healthy Choices points (for HNE members) and a raffle entry for a 1 in 5 chance to win a $50 Target gift card*
Click here to learn more about each webinar this year and to register. Employees can also watch on their own time and fill out the webinar completion form to earn 50 Healthy Choices points.
FREE YOGA WITH ANDREA!
CORE VALUES YEAR IN REVIEW
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
BayPath’sCoreValuesandcommitteeworkisanintegralpartofBPU’sstrategicplanandguidingprinciples.Committeemembers haveworkeddiligentlythispastyeartodevelopandimplementkeyactionstoensurethattheCoreValuesarestrategicallymaintained andupheld.Aswereflectontheseefforts,wewouldliketohighlightsomeofthesignificantachievementsandmilestonesfromthepast year.
Subcommittee‘23-24highlights:
HealthandWellbeing
Recognizingthesignificanceofholisticwell-being,theHealthandWell-Beingsubcommitteefocusesonpromotingphysical,mental, andemotionalwellness.ThecommitteeworkedcollectivelyanddiligentlytocreateopportunitiesforallBPUfaculty,staff,andstudents tocometogetherandengageinactivitiesbeneficialforthemind,body,andsoul.Throughdedicatedefforts,thecommitteemade significantimpactandaccomplishments,including:
FallApplepicking,ciderdonuts,andhikingtriptoEchoHillOrchards,Monson,MA.
Aresourceguideoflocalhikingandwalkingtrails,farmersmarkets,coffeeshops,juicebars,campusresources,artsandculture, andgeocaching.
JanuaryHealthandWellnessLuncheonwithactivities,resources,andrepresentativesfromHealthNewEngland,aswellashealthy anddeliciousfood.
BayPathCookbookinitiativewithacommunityrecipecollectionforanupcomingcookbook. Winter/springZentangleworkshop.
LearnersComeFirst
Prioritizingtheeducationalexperienceofalllearners,theLearnersComeFirstsubcommitteeaimstocreateanenvironmentthat supportslearnergrowth,development,andsuccess.Withastudent-centeredmission,thecommitteelooksateffortstosupport learnersdoingextraordinarythings.Includingconsideringdecisions,dataandprioritiesthatask“howdoesthisfurtherourvisionfor learnersuccess?”Thecommitteemetthroughouttheyearandfocusedonresearchingstudentresourcesalreadyavailable.Inaneffort tonotduplicatework,thecommitteedecidedtopivotandfocusonhowtobestfocuscommitteeworkgoingforward.Animportant highlightforBPULearnerswasreceivingtheapprovaltoaddtheCoreValuespagelinktotheUniversityPoliciesandResourcestabin everyCanvasclassroom.OurLearnerswillseetheimportanceoftheCoreValuesinformationhighlightedineveryvirtuallearning space.
Visibility
Valuingtheexpertiseandcontributionsbroughtbyalluniversitycommunitymembers,thevisibilitycommitteestrivestorecognize andcelebratetheachievementsofstaffandfacultywithinthecommunity.Thecommitteesupportsthevalueofbeinganti-racistand trulyaccessibletoadiversepopulationoflearners,faculty,andstaff,whereeveryvoiceisencouraged,heard,andrespected,and authenticselvesarevalued.Committeeeffortsandaccomplishmentsinclude:
NineGoldenCompassawardswerepresentedacrosstheBayPathcommunity.Theawardprocessentailedsendingoutcommunity remindersfornominations,reviewingnominations,orderingpersonalizedawards,voting,andpresentingawards.
BayPathCommunityGoldenCompassawardpageswerebuiltandupdatedontheCoreValueswebsite,includingdescriptionsand honoraryremarksofawardwinners.
Onlineresourcelibraries(Padlets)werebuilttosupportalleightCoreValues.
DiscussionsbegantobringCoreValuesvisibilitytotheexteriorsofHatchandRyan.
BayPath’sCoreValuesandcommitteeworkareanintegralpartofBPU’sstrategicplanandguidingprinciples.Committeemembers haveworkedhardandcollaborativelythispastyeartodevelopandimplementkeyactionstosupporttheCoreValuesmission.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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This dynamic 75-minute webinar will equip you with cutting-edge strategies essential for navigating the complexities of the higher education workplace. Drawing on insights from his groundbreaking book series, "The Negotiator in You: At Work," international thought leader and conflict and negotiation expert Dr. Joshua Weiss will guide you through the innovative techniques needed to excel in today's evolving academic landscape. Dr. Weiss is the program director for Bay Path’s Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Negotiation.
Webinar Highlights:
Recognizing Hidden Negotiation Triggers: Master the art of identifying subtle cues that signal the start of a negotiation, enabling you to enter each conversation with strategic foresight.
Innovative Negotiation Techniques: Explore forward-thinking strategies to effectively negotiate with colleagues, administrators, and stakeholders, transforming potential conflicts into opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Advanced Conflict Resolution Skills: Learn how to address and resolve conflicts with innovative approaches that promote a positive and productive academic environment.
Empowering Confidence: Conquer the anxiety associated with high-stakes negotiations, from salary discussions to role assignments, by harnessing your inner negotiator and adopting a proactive mindset.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS
BPU Discount
HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM
Ashley Pereira AVP for People & Culture
Responsible for: Strategy Operations
Total Rewards Payroll Budget Employee Relations
Megan Pierson HR Generalist
Responsible for:
Employee Engagement
Professional Development
Educational Assistance Operations Manual
Offboarding
Meghan Rosenberger HR Business Partner
Responsible for: Talent Management Recruitment Onboarding Performance Evaluations
Colby Cabral HRIS Specialist
Responsible for: HR Information Systems Reporting Data requests
HR Metrics Assistance
Responsible for: Operations
Employee Relations & Compliance
Employee Development Benefits & Wellness
Christine Fager HR Coordinator
Responsible for: Job Postings Onboarding New Hires New Adjunct Faculty Background Checks I-9 Compliance
Brenda Fletcher Benefits Specialist
Responsible for: Benefits & Retirement
PFML/FMLA
Short & Long Term Disability Workers Compensation
Jeannette Mojica HR Support Specialist
Responsible for:
General Assistance
HR Communications
HR Newsletter
HR Events Special Projects
Lidon Weatherly Senior HR Manager
PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Lori Moccio Payroll Supervisor (BPU)
Responsible for: Payroll Procedures and Process Updates
Payroll
Shih Chi Chang Payroll Accountant (CC)
Responsible for: Payroll Procedures and Process Updates Adjunct Contracts Payroll Management
Direct Deposit Requests & Changes Paid Time Off (PTO)
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 send an email to hr@baypath.edu so that we can add your information to the issue. WE WANT TO