Human Resources Newsletter ~ June 2023

JUNE 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pg. 1 - Overview

From the Office of HR

Pg. 2 - Important Updates

Summer Hours

Performance Evaluations

BPU Community Launch

Pg. 3 - Core Value of the Month

We Pledge to Foster Inclusion & Belonging

Pg. 4 - Health & Wellness Initiative

June Wellness Activity Challenges

Health New England Spring Challenge

Winners

Magellan Healthcare Webinars

Pg. 5 - Professional Development

Leading Edge Webinar

TIAA Financial Education Webinars

Pg. 6 - 2023 Faculty Award Recipients

Pg. 7 & 8 - Community Events

Juneteenth Community Events

Hartford Yard Goats

El Rotary Summer Concert Series

Longmeadow Pride Festival

The Changing Nature of Gender in the 21st Century

Pg. 9 - Human Resources Team Profile

Pg. 10 - Contact Us

FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Happy June, Bay Path! With the warm weather rolling in, we are happy to announce that summer hours are officially in effect through Friday, August 18th! This is one of our most widely appreciated employee benefits and we are excited to be able to offer you more time to enjoy the sun with your friends and family this upcoming summer.

This month's Core Value is "We Pledge to Foster Inclusion and Belonging" which is especially fitting as we mark our calendars for Juneteenth and Pride Month-related activities. See page 7 for more details on how you can pay tribute with our community.

As always, we want to remind you of our complimentary benefits to help you prioritize your mental health as well as your professional development. See Pages 4 and 5 to learn more about our offerings brought to you by our partners at Magellan, Health New England, and TIAA.

Lastly, we want to sincerely congratulate our award recipients for this year ' s 2023 faculty awards. See page 6 for the full list of honorees and be sure to offer them your congratulations.

We hope that you enjoy this month's issue of the Human Resources Newsletter As always, happy reading!

IMPORTANT UPDATES SUMMER HOURS

As of Monday, June 5, 2023 summer hours are officially in effect!

The summer hour FAQs provide detailed information regarding eligibility. If you have any questions, please feel free to send them to hr@baypath.edu and someone from our team will be in touch with you.

As we approach the upcoming summer season, please keep the following information in mind:

The 2023-2024 holiday calendar has been modified due to the addition of the Juneteenth schedule.

Because the University will be closed on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth and Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day, modified summer hours will NOT apply during those weeks.

Summer hours last through August 18, 2023.

As the 2022-2023 fiscal year comes to an end, to help you plan accordingly, we want to remind employees who are eligible to accrue vacation time. The University's vacation policy allows for up to 5 days of carryover into the new fiscal year. The University is not making any changes to this policy. We ask that you coordinate the use of your accrued time with your supervisor.

Thank you for your attention and we hope that you take this time to enjoy the sun!

PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

As a reminder, the 90-day performance evaluation process will now be housed in the Performance Module within Hirezon.

We have taken our current 90-day paper evaluation form and re-created it in Hirezon to streamline the process. This 90-day evaluation process is currently mandatory for all staff.

This process is similar to the annual performance evaluation process. If you need additional guidance, please review the Step by Step 90-day Performance Evaluation guide.

When it is time for you to complete this process, you will receive an email prompt. Upon receiving this communication, you will have 30 days to complete the evaluation.

If you have questions about what to include in your evaluation or need a refresher on how to use the system, please reach out to Meghan Rosenberger, mrosenberger@baypath.edu.

BPU COMMUNITY LAUNCH

After much anticipation, we are happy to share that the new Human Resources page is now live on BPU Community! This will be the best place for you to access forms, helpful resources, policies, updated benefit information, and employee offerings.

You can access this page by visiting https://one.baypath.edu/pages/human-resources or on the Human Resources shortcut on the left-hand margin under 'Pages'

CLICK HERE to access Hirezon

CORE VALUE OF THE MONTH

WE PLEDGE TO FOSTER INCLUSION & BELONGING

We value the work of being anti-racist and truly accessible to our diverse population of learners, faculty, and staff, where every voice is encouraged, heard, and respected, and authentic selves are valued. In doing so, we strive to create an environment of not just mere inclusion but also true belonging.

For the month of June, we are placing a special emphasis on the Core Value, "We Pledge to Foster Inclusion and Belonging." Below you will find examples provided from the Community Week session and from other community conversations of how your colleagues are intentionally incorporating the Core Values into their work.

Here are some of the ways YOU are committing to this Core Value in your work:

Be mindful that students have different personalities, some are introverted, and some are extroverted. Be sure that those who want to speak feel free to do so as they desire. Others show participation and engagement in a different way and should not feel pressured to speak or have a grade depend on their verbal contributions.

Create multilingual welcome signs throughout campus on the digital board in admissions, Blake, Ryan Center, etc.

Be better at the incorporation of information about accommodations for students with learning and accessibility needs to prospective students through the admissions process. Make a point to get to know each student and ask them to educate us. We want to learn from them and build self-awareness.

Encourage students to join groups, mentor/help with different cohorts (Ex. 2nd years helping 1st years), and share resources.

Be more accessible to co-workers in different departments. Invite all opinions and ideas, and invite outside members to meetings when it makes sense. Encourage and promote study sessions and study groups. Make sure students feel included in the process and take a genuine interest in them and their lives. Value others' opinions and and ask for their input when needed. Build a rapport with students.

HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVE

JUNE WELLNESS ACTIVITY CHALLENGES

Sponsored by Health New England

Start healthy habits that will stay with you all summer and beyond!

June 6th: National Gardening Exercise Day

Get active by digging, planting, and watering a beautiful garden!

June 11th: Family Health & Fitness Day

Fitness should be a family affair! Use this day to hike, play and stay active with your loved ones. Try one of these trials!

June 17th: National Eat Your Vegetables Day

Watch the Fruits & Vegetables webinar. Aim to eat five servings of veggies today and every day to help maintain your well-being. This sheet can help you stay on track. Anyone who submits the completed sheet to healthydirections@hne.com will be entered into a raffle for an Amazon gift card!

June 23rd: National Hydration Day

As the temperatures warm up, drinking enough water each day is even more important. This sheet can help you stay on track. Anyone who submits the completed sheet to healthydirections@hne.com will be entered into a raffle for an Amazon gift card!

HEALTH NEW ENGLAND SPRING CHALLENGE WINNERS

January: Resilience & Thriving Challenge

Rebecca Morris, Admissions Operations Assistant

February: Flexibility Challenge

Judy Mannix, Program Coordinator, OT Programs

March: The Power of Being Present Challenge

William Guida, Online Learning Librarian

April: Healthy Eating on a Budget Challenge

Tashyana Lowe-Chin, Staff Accountant

May: 10,000 Steps Challenge

Faith Crisley, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Admissions

2023 Spring Grand Prize Winner

Rebecca Morris, Admissions Operations Assistant

MAGELLAN HEALTHCARE WEBINAR

REDISCOVERING JOY AT WORK

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 2:00 PM

Simply going through the motions on the job on automatic pilot isn’t very fulfilling over time. This webinar will help you rediscover the positive motivations underpinning your work. You’ll explore ways to capitalize on your unique strengths each workday, plus get a refresher on how to focus on your professional growth and keep moving forward.

In this session, you will...

Understand what motivates you at work

Explore ways to build your strengths each day Learn how to focus on your professional growth

You can register by clicking the link here or by visiting the program website.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADING EDGE WEBINAR TIAA FINANCIAL EDUCATION WEBINARS

Student Retention: The Campus-Wide Approach

June 13, 2023, from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Presenter: Tim Culver, Executive Vice President, Mohave Community College, and national consultant for RNL Retention Services

After decades of leading retention consulting services at RNL, where he counseled institutions on developing, implementing, and evaluating plans for improving enrollment, student success, persistence, retention, and degree completion rates, Tim Culver is currently Serving as Executive Vice President of Mohave Community College in Kingman, Arizona. Tim’s expertise includes retention planning, Title III and Title V grants, enrollment planning, and institutional assessment and planning.

Student retention on two and four-year campuses is critical for colleges to ensure a strong student body, maintain revenue, and achieve student success goals. But student retention strategies are not the work of one administrative unit. Along with data-informed planning comes the need to build cross-campus partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and a wide span of college departments.

Effective advising, the use of key technology tools to understand, monitor, and communicate with students, tailored support services, and adjusting retention strategies based on inputs must all come into play.

In this session, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and Q&A to share their own experiences and ask questions about how to adjust, adapt, and apply cutting edge strategies to their own institutions.

Be a Cyber Hero: Help Protect You, Your Family &Your Money

Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 12:00pm-1:00pm (ET)

Are you concerned about identity theft and your family’s security online? TIAA’s Information Security team will discuss how you can protect yourself and your family from cyber criminal social engineering.

CLICK HERE to register!

Inside Money: Managing Income & Debt

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 12:00pm-1:00pm (ET)

It’s your budget take control. Everyone talks about a budget, but how many of us actually make one? Most people have some debt, but how many understand its effects on their lives and their futures? Let TIAA show you the real impact of budgeting and debt and how to help make your money work.

CLICK HERE to register!

At Your Fingertips: Manage Your Money from Wherever You Are

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 12:00pm-1:00pm (ET)

Learn about TIAA’s commitment to digital, and how we’re leveraging the latest technologies in our online and mobile tools to help you save time and achieve financial success while you’re on-the-go.

CLICK HERE to register!

Start to Finish: Make the Move Toward Long Term Financial Security

Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 12:00pm-1:00pm (ET)

For anyone halfway down the road to retirement, this webinar is a critical checkpoint. This webinar takes you through the keys to successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands, and retirement saving strategies that can help put you on the path to lifelong financial security.

CLICK HERE to register!

CONGRATULATIONS! 2023 FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Estelle Leavitt Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Jennifer Stratton, Undergraduate Program Director of Education Programs

The Estelle Leavitt Award for Teaching Excellence was established in honor of emerita faculty member Estelle Leavitt who served on our faculty for 20 years, including as chair of the education department for 12 of those years. Estelle was known for her deep commitment to students and her passion for preparing educators who bring both skill and soul to their classrooms.

One Bay Path Award

Michelle McGrath, Senior Academic Director, Psychology

The One Bay Path Award recognizes a faculty member or program director who embodies the following values in their work: a collaborative spirit that brings our community together; adaptability and resourcefulness; creates conditions that empower each Bay Path learner to achieve success; and fosters partnerships that open new pathways for learners.

The Richard J. Briotta Outstanding Research, Scholarly Activity, and Creative Works Prize

Dr. Mary Whitten, Assistant Professor, MOT Bridge Program

The Richard J. Briotta Outstanding Faculty Research, Scholarly Activity and Creative Works Prize is given to a faculty member in recognition of their extraordinary research and publication activity, as well as their contributions in fostering serious academic research within the Bay Path community.

Vana Nespor Award for Teaching Innovation at The American Women’s College

Marjorie Robinson-Bessette, Academic Director of Health and Nursing

This award is intended to recognize an academic director at The American Women’s College who is dedicated to the promotion of learner success for adult women through curricular advancement with the integration or development of digitally enhanced, data-driven, innovative, or cost-effective learning experiences in our accelerated undergraduate model.

Distinguished Teaching Award / Traditional Undergraduate Program

Victoria-Ann Rodriguez, Adjunct Faculty, Law

Distinguished Teaching Award / The American Women’s College

Dr. Adriane Mayda, Senior Lead Faculty, Psychology

Distinguished Teaching Award / School of Management & Technology

Dr. William Hettinger, Adjunct Faculty, One Day

Distinguished Teaching Award / School of Education, Psychology & Humanities

Lorie Banks, Adjunct Faculty, Special Education

Distinguished Teaching Award / School of Health & Natural Sciences

Suzanne Gile, Interim Assistant Clinical Coordinator and Advisor

COMMUNITY EVENTS

JUNETEENTH EVENTS

JUNE 1ST - 15TH, 2023

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Human Resources, and Institutional Advancement, in collaboration with the 2023 Juneteenth Event Planning Committee, is requesting your participation to celebrate and commemorate the Juneteenth Holiday. Join in the Juneteenth Celebration with various options to engage you!

Juneteenth Program:

Read-Aloud - June 1st-13th. Promote literacy, encourage awareness, and commemorate this significant national holiday, while also strengthening connections with our community. Your engagement will promote awareness and infuse the joy of literature to children in grades K5 attending the Holyoke, Chicopee, or Springfield School Districts.

Lunch & Learn - Thursday, June 15th, 11:30am1:30pm. (The hybrid event will begin at 12:15pm and participants online are eligible to win door prizes)

Hybrid Culturally Infused Self-Care ActivitiesThursday, June 15th, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

To learn more or register for participation, please contact Elizabeth Cardona, ecardona@baypath.edu!

HARTFORD YARD GOATS

JULY 9, 2023 AT 1:00 PM

Join Bay Path alumni and friends a Yard Goats game! Games are $35 each and are played rain or shine. Price includes a ticket to the game in the ConnectiCare Picnic Pavilion and an all you can eat picnic buffet!

Transportation is not included. Children under 3 are free if they sit on your lap. Seating is open in the Pavilion.

Games are played at:

Dunkin Donuts Park

1214 Main Street

Hartford, CT 06103.

We hope to see you there!

Tickets are selling out fast, click here to secure yours!

37TH EL ROTARY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

AUGUST 2, 2023 AT 7:00 PM

Co-sponsored by Bay Path University and Westfield Bank, we are excited to share with you the details for the EL Rotary Club Brass Attack on August 2, 2023.

The parking and shows are completely FREE! Bring friends, a blanket or chair, and your wallet as there will be a concession stand for snacks and beverages.

This event takes place on August 2, 2023 and begins at 7:00pm. All concerts take place at East Longmeadow High School (address below). We hope to see you there!

East Longmeadow High School

180 Maple Street

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

COMMUNITY EVENTS

LONGMEADOW PRIDE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The Longmeadow Pride Alliance is a supportive, community-focused non-profit serving the Longmeadow, MA area for the benefit of the local LGBTQIA+ community.

This year ' s 3rd annual pride festival takes place on the Longmeadow Town Green. Crowd favorite Lady Nikki will be returning again this year for a special appearance!

If interested in applying for a booth, please visit https://www.longmeadowpride.org/festival and complete the fillable PDF application.

Longmeadow Town Green - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, MA 01106

THE CHANGING NATURE OF GENDER IN THE 21ST CENTURY JUNE 22, 2023

The last decade has seen a generational shift in how gender is lived and viewed. Refuting the common assumption that gender can be reduced to female and male, many members of Gen Z identify as nonbinary and are challenging society to recognize more than two genders. This presentation will discuss the development of these changes, why they are important, and how people can be supportive of this movement, especially at a time when more conservative states are passing legislation designed to deny trans and nonbinary youth the ability to be themselves.

Join us for an LGBTQ+ training opportunity

presented by Dr. Genny Beemyn on June 22nd from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.

CLICK HERE to register!

Additionally, there a few spots left for the webinar training sessions on Understanding LBTQ+ Identities presented by MaeBright Group.

June 12, 2023 - 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

CLICK HERE to register for this session!

June 15, 2023 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

CLICK HERE to register for this session!

HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM

Ashley Pereira

Interim Director of HR

Responsible for:

Strategy

HR Operations

Compensation

Employee Relations

Core Values

Meghan Rosenberger

HR Business Partner

Responsible for:

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance Evaluations

Training

Employee Relations

Sophie Stevenson

HR Generalist

Responsible for:

Employee Handbook

Professional Development

Offboarding

Unemployment

Employee Verifications

PSLF

Ann Reilly

Benefits Specialist

Responsible for:

Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Insurances

403(b) Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Workers Compensation Leave Management

Finance Department

Monica Roche

HR Support Specialist

Responsible for: & Events

Mass Communications

HR Community Updates

HR Newsletter

Special Projects

General Assistance

Lisa Berezin

HR Assistant (PT)

Responsible for:

Job Postings

Onboarding New Hires

New Adjunct Faculty

Background Checks

I-9's Compliance

Colby Cabral

HRIS Specialist

Responsible for:

HR Information Systems Reporting

Collecting Employee Data

Data Requests

HR Metrics Assistance

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact

Lori Moccio

Payroll Supervisor

Responsible for: and Process Updates

Payroll Procedures

Adjunct Contracts Payroll Management

Direct Deposit Requests & Changes Paid Time Off (PTO)