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In August's HR newsletter, we talk about the next session in the Employee Development Series. We remind readers of the Protection of Minors policy, Remote Work Agreements, Employment Verification, and Workers' Compensation Reporting. We also talk about a couple of upcoming events!
Do you know an exceptional employee who deserves to be an Employee of the Month? Nominate them now!
If you are a University of Illinois Springfield employee, nominate someone for Employee of the Month. Upon submission:
Employee Development Series: Performance Management
We are excited to announce the next installment of the monthly Employee Development Series: Performance Management. This session will be presented by Drew Schlosser, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. Topics discussed will include, but are not limited to, the guiding principles of performance management, processes available for various groups on campus, tips for supervisors, and Do’s/Don’ts from a Legal Perspective.
Employee Development Series: Leaves
We are thrilled to introduce the August installment of the Employee Development Series: Leaves of Absence. This session will be presented by Heather Moore from the Office of Human Resources. Get ready to take a comprehensive dive into Leave Types/Benefits, how/when to apply for a Leave of Absence with HR, and how/when to report Leave in our Timekeeping Systems. With this session, we aim to demystify Leaves of Absence and promote a deeper understanding among our campus community.
July 1, 2025
The following is important information for employees enrolled in State of Illinois health insurance coverage who made a health plan change for the new plan year, beginning July 1.
If you did not make a health plan change, or you are NOT a current health plan participant, then you may disregard this email.
Congratulations to our new CSAC Representatives!
Seven Civil Service employees have been elected to represent on the Civil Service Advisory Council:
- AJ Hamm- Building Service Supervisor, Facilities and Services/Finance and Administration
- Gwen Cribbett- Admissions and Records Officer, Admissions/Enrollment and Retention Management
- Jason Noyes- IT Manager/Administrative Coordinator, Information Technology Services/Academic Affairs
- Jeffrey Sudduth- IT Technical A
Start the summer with attending some training opportunities! We also remind readers of Rising Starts registration and of the Shared Benefits Program! We also encourage you to send us future Employee Development topics for our series. We also share details on July Lunch at the Lake and our next installment in the Employee Development Series.
CSAC 2025 Nominations are in! Voting Polls are open!
Online Voting will take place June 16th to June 20th, 2025.
Eleven Civil Service employees have submitted nomination forms and are appearing on this year’s ballot as candidates for seven open positions:
Rising Stars Ice Cream Social
Calling all Rising Stars Alumni! Join us for the Rising Stars Reunion ice cream social on Wednesday, June 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. on the Student Union Patio.
Please RSVP by Monday, June 23rd.
Lunch at the Lake
Did you know that UIS has a field station located on Lake Springfield just steps away from campus? Well, now you do! Bring your lunch and join us for lawn games, canoeing or a field station lab tour on July 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Spend your lunch hour getting to know this hidden gem and all that this space has to offer! Cookies will also be provided.
The Field Station is located at 9 Club Area, Springfield, IL 62712.