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Announcements
- Please call The Office of Human Resources at (202) 319-5050 for additional information
Fitness Classes New!
The Office of Human Resources and the Fitness Center invite all faculty, staff and students to add fitness to your day! All classes are free to the CUA community.
Tai Chi - Monday & Wednesday, 4-5pm, Fitness Center
Zumba - Monday & Thursday, 5:15 – 6:15pm, DuFour Dance Studio
Yoga - Tuesday, 6pm, Fitness Center
Yoga Essentials - Wednesday, 6pm, Fitness Center (Introductory Level)
Core & Conditioning - Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30pm, Fitness Center (Total Body Workout)
For questions regarding a class, please contact Marie Kennedy in the Fitness Center at x 5705. We hope to see you there!
Application for Tuition Assistance Deadline – February 15, 2010 - New!
CUA faculty and staff who wish to receive the Tuition Assistance benefit for dependents who will be incoming freshmen and transfer students in the Fall 2010 semester must submit the Application for Tuition Assistance Form C to the Office of Human Resources by February 15, 2010. As a reminder, on an ongoing basis, employees must submit an application for tuition assistance by the deadline for every semester that they wish to receive the benefit. More information on the Tuition Assistance benefit is available on the University Policies website. Applications for Tuition Assistance are available on the Forms and Applications page of the HR website. Please contact HR at x5050 with any questions.
TIAA-CREF Counseling Sessions - Spring -New!
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on the CUA campus to provide one-on-one counseling sessions for employees on:
· Tuesday February 16, 2010
· Thursday February 18, 2010
· Tuesday March 16, 2010
· Tuesday March 23, 2010
· Tuesday April 20, 2010
· Thursday April 22, 2010
While the sessions are free, an appointment is required. Please visit www.tiaa-cref.org/events to schedule your appointment online or call the Meeting Request Center number at 1 (800) 732-8353. All sessions will take place in the Pryzbyla Center, room 203 from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions regarding the counseling session, or would like more information about your CUA retirement benefits, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (202) 319-5050.
Free Work/Life Seminars for Faculty & Staff
The Carebridge Corporation together with Human Resources is offering the following two topics for the next three months via your PC. Watch at your convenience!
Stress Management for the Holidays
Organizing Your Work Space
To view these presentation go to http://www.myliferesource.com/index.aspx. Enter access code HSBH4. Follow these directions to login. You will need to create a user name and password. This presentation will be available for viewing at your convenience until February 2010. For questions call 202-319-4177.
Tuition Exchange Application Deadline -New!
Applications for participation in the Tuition Exchange Program for the 2010-2011 academic year are being accepted. Completed applications for Fall 2010 must be received in the CUA Office of Human Resources no later than Friday, October 2, 2009. Please be sure to use the 2010-2011 academic year version of the Tuition Exchange Application form. All current Tuition Exchange participants must reapply for the program by the established deadline each year. For more information on the Tuition Exchange Program, please Click here, or contact the Office of Human Resources at (202) 319-5598.
2009 Federal & DC Minimum Wage Increase- New!
The Federal Minimum Wage will increase from $6.55 to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. This increase will affect all student employees at CUA earning below $7.25 per hour.
In addition to the Federal Minimum Wage increase, the minimum wage in Washington, DC will increase from $7.55 to $8.25 per hour on July 24, 2009. This increase will affect non student employees at CUA earning below $8.25 per hour.
Beginning Friday, July 24, 2009 all CUA student employees must earn at least $7.25 per hour, and all regular and temporary, non student employees must earn at least $8.25 per hour. Please note that any necessary raises to the new DC and Federal Minimum wages will automatically take place in the Office of Human Resources and departments will not need to submit any additional paperwork. If you have any questions regarding the increased minimum wage please contact the Office of Human Resources at 202-319-5050.
TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions
Individual counseling sessions will be offered at the Washington, DC TIAA-CREF office. Click here for details.
CUA Employee Discount
The Catholic University of America is now signed up for savings! Just log into your own Six Flags site to buy tickets with substantial savings off the main gate price. This online benefit program offers not only substantial savings, but allows you to "print and go" so you have your ticket in hand when you get to the park with no waiting in the line to purchase tickets. To access your special tickets, click the link below, then log into the site with the username and password provided.
Link: https://shop.accesso.com/clients/sixflags/affiliate/login.php?m=10076
Username: CATHOLICUAM09
Password: s5xflags
New Holiday Schedule for Academic Year 2009/2010
Father O'Connell has reviewed and approved the holiday calendar for the upcoming academic year. As in the past, Father O'Connell has been exceptionally generous in granting holiday time off for CUA faculty and staff. The upcoming holiday calendar includes four "President's" holidays. All total, Father O'Connell has approved an employee holiday calendar which offers 22 paid holidays for the year. Click here to view the new holiday schedule. Enjoy!
IMPORTANT! All UHC Participants--New Medicare Reporting Requirements
All CUA faculty and staff, who are enrolled in United Healthcare medical insurance plans, will be receiving a letter at home (on Colonial HealthCare CHC letterhead) requesting social security numbers for dependents who are covered under the United Healthcare plans. The federal government has increased its requirements for Medicare reporting and is mandating this information. This is a legitimate request--please complete the information requested within the 30-day deadline. The requirement applies to all covered employees and their dependents – no matter what age! We thank you in advance for your help in this matter. Please contact the Human Resources Office with any questions regarding this request—extension 5050.
Notice to Exempt Employees Regarding Change to Vacation Policy - New!
As you may be aware, the revised vacation policy allows exempt employees to carry over up to a maximum of 21 days into the next fiscal year. All carry over vacation days in excess of seven must be used by August 15th within the new vacation year. Any days remaining in excess of the seven allowable carry over days will be forfeited as of August 15th and not carried forward.
Because of this change, beginning in September, your “Start Balance” will include all hours that were accrued between May 1 and August 31, plus up to the seven days of allowable carry over. At this same time, your “Earned Year to Date” will include hours that were accrued September 1 through April 30. Please note that your “End Balance” will continue to reflect your available leave. Please feel free to contact the Office of Human Resources at extension 5050 with any questions.
Revised Form I-9 – New, Effective April 3, 2009!
This is a reminder that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has revised the Form I-9. This new form is for use beginning April 3, 2009. All persons on campus who are authorized to fill out I-9 forms for new CUA employees must discard all unused copies of the old version and use the new I-9 form effective immediately. As an ongoing reminder, the current Form I-9 is always available on the Forms and Applications page of the HR website at http://humanresources.cua.edu/forms. If you have any questions regarding the employment eligibility verification process or the new Form I-9, please feel free to contact the Office of Human Resources at x5050.
Federal and District of Columbia Labor Law Posters - New!
Federal and District of Columbia Labor law posters are now available for viewing on line, in addition to being posted on campus. Please click on the following links or visit the Forms and Applications page to open a PDF of these posters.
Please contact HR at x5050 with any questions.
Application for Tuition Assistance Deadline – February 15, 2009 - New!
CUA faculty and staff who wish to receive the Tuition Assistance benefit for dependents who will be incoming freshmen and transfer students in the Fall 2009 semester must submit the Application for Tuition Assistance Form C to the Office of Human Resources by February 15, 2009. As a reminder, on an ongoing basis, employees must submit an application for tuition assistance by the deadline for every semester that they wish to receive the benefit. More information on the Tuition Assistance benefit is available on the University Policies website. Applications for Tuition Assistance are available on the Forms and Applications page of the HR website. Please contact HR at x5050 with any questions.
New Year, New Benefits- New!
Now that it is 2009, here is a reminder on how to access your 2009 benefits:
- CUA medical plans are administered by United HealthCare. The policy number is 710902. If you did not yet receive a card, please let the Office of Human Resources know by calling 202-319-5050. For more information on the medical plan, visit www.myuhc.com or call customer service at 1-866-633-2446. All plans use the Choice network name.
- CUA dental plans are administered by DeltaDental. The policy number is 1252. Your Social Security number can be used as the subscriber ID until you receive your dental card. For more information call customer service at 1-800-932-0783 or go to www.deltadentalins.com.
- For those with the EPO plan, search for providers under the heading "Delta Dental PPO" (remember there are only in-network benefits).
- For those with the PPO plan, search for providers using either the "Delta Dental PPO" heading or the "Dental Dental Premier" heading.
- The CUA vision plan is administered by UHC Vision (policy #F796). To find participating providers, go to the directory online at www.myuhc.com or call 1-800-638-3120.
For assistance with any CUA benefit plan, call the human resources office at 202-319-5050.
Tips for Fighting Fatigue
Carebridge is pleased to present the following “Tips for Fighting Fatigue.” Whether it’s a case of the holiday blues, or the cold short days filled with comfort foods that are making you tired, these tips should help you identify and find help for fatigue.
Tuition Assistance Application Revisions
The Application for Tuition Assistance has been revised! There are now 3 different forms, for three different needs: Form A: For Employees who will be taking classes themselves; Form B: For employees applying for a dependent who is a returning student; and Form C: For employees applying for a dependent who will be in incoming freshman/transfer student. The new, revised forms can be found on the Forms and Applications page. Please feel free to contact HR with any questions that you may have.
As a reminder, employees must submit an application for Tuition Assistance by the deadline for every semester that they wish to receive the benefit. Applications for employees and returning students must be received by Human Resources by the last day to add or drop classes as indicated by the Registrar. Applications for incoming freshmen and transfer students must be received by Human Resources by February 15, prior to the fall of enrollment. Please contact HR at x5050 with any questions.
Enroll in your 2009 Benefits Online
To enroll in your 2009 benefits, simply go to www.cuabenefits.com and follow these step by step instructions. You can enroll from your own computer or come to one of our scheduled enrollment meetings. A complete list of enrollment meetings can be accessed by clicking here. Please call HR at 202-319-5050 or reach us on one of our benefits hotlines with any questions. On campus: CUA1 or CUA2. Off Campus: 202-299-CUA1 or CUA2. And don't forget - everyone must enroll!
Open Enrollment Information Session Slides
If you were unable to attend the Open enrollment information session or need another copy of the presentation you can view the presentation slides here! And don't forget, you still have one more chance to attend the information session in person. The last session will be held on Wednesday, October 29th @12:15 PM in the Caldwell Hall Auditorium. Please contact HR at x5050 with any questions.
Flu Shots for Employees and Families
Flu shots will be offered to employees, their spouses and children 14 and older at a cost of $26 at the Pryzbyla Center Great Room on Monday, Nov. 3, the first day of open enrollment for benefits, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The kickoff for open enrollment will include seated massages, vision screenings and more. For more information, call the Office of Human Resources at 202-319-5050.
Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Information Sessions - An extra session has been added!
Don’t miss this chance to learn about the improved CUA employee benefit plan for 2009! And… there are some important changes to this year’s open enrollment process. Please join us at any of the following open enrollment information sessions to learn the specifics of each plan.
Information Sessions:
Thursday, Oct. 16th @ 12:15 p.m. – Caldwell Hall Auditorium
Tuesday, Oct. 21st @ 12:15 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. – Pryzbyla Center, Room 351
Thursday, Oct. 23rd@ 10:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. – Caldwell Hall Auditorium
Wednesday, Oct. 29th @ 12:15 p.m. – Caldwell Hall Auditorium
See you there!
Office of Human Resources 202.319.5050
Federal & DC Minimum Wage Increase--Reminder
The minimum wage in Washington, DC increased from $7.00 to $7.55 per hour on July 24, 2008. This increase affected non student employees at CUA who were earning below $7.55 per hour.
All regular and temporary, non student employees must earn at least $7.55 per hour. If you have any questions regarding the increased minimum wage please contact the Office of Human Resources at 202-319-5050.
Attention Exempt Employees—Vacation Leave Carry-Over Hours
As an end-of-summer reminder, please remember to update your monthly leave reports to include any of the carry over vacation time you used between May 1st and August 31st. Payroll will be adjusting leave accruals during the month of September and the adjusted accruals will appear on your September pay stub. Have questions—need guidance, call the Human Resources Office, ext. 5598.
The Office of Human Resources Office Hours
As of Monday, August 18th the Office of Human Resources will resume regular hours of service, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Application for Tuition Assistance Deadline
The Application for Tuition Assistance is due in the Office of Human Resources by the add/drop date for each semester, which is indicated by the Office of the Registrar. Please note that the Add/Drop deadline for the Fall 2008 semester is September 5, 2008. If you are applying to receive the tuition benefit for yourself or for your dependent child or spouse for the upcoming semester, or if you need to make any revisions, please be sure that HR receives your form by close of business on Friday, September 5, 2008. Please also note that the tuition benefit may not be applied to the student’s account until that time, therefore the benefit will not be reflected in your billing statement until early September. Additional information regarding the Tuition Assistance policy is available at: http://policies.cua.edu/employment/tuition.cfm. Please feel free to contact the Office of Human Resources at 202-319-5050 if you have any questions or concerns.
Paid Holiday Schedule for the 2008-2009 Academic Year
This year, Father O'Connell has granted 23 paid holidays to all regular CUA staff members. To view the complete list of paid holidays, click here. Staff members who work under collective bargaining agreements or other contracts will conform to the provisions of their contracts with respect to paid holidays. The University may require some staff employees to work on holidays. Staff employees required to work on holidays will be notified by their supervisors. Individual holiday reminders will not be sent out, so please refer to this holiday list throughout the year.
Please note that this staff holiday schedule differs from the academic holiday schedule and does not apply to CUA faculty. Faculty employees may refer to the academic calendar to determine their holiday and holy day schedule.
Take the HR Customer Service Survey - NOW CLOSED
The Office of Human Resources would like to thank all CUA faculty and staff who participated in our survey. The survey closed on Friday, July 3, 2008. The customer service survey was administered through Astron Solutions, an external consulting firm who are now busy analyzing the feedback results. Watch this space for updates and thank you again for helping us strive for improved service.
CUA's SmartBenefits Limit has Increased
CUA is excited to announce that the SmartBenefits cap has been increased to up to $115 per month. To begin using this benefit, or to change your current smartbenefit deduction amount, please complete and submit the revised SmartBenefits Salary Reduction Authorization form to the Office of Human Resources. In order to receive your benefit next month, please ensure that your form is received by HR by the 14th of this month. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 202-319-5050 with any questions.
Annual Vacation Leave Management for Exempt Employees
As you are aware, CUA’s vacation leave policy states that exempt (salaried) status employees may carry over a maximum of seven days to the next fiscal year. This year, exempt status employees may carry over all unused vacation leave time from FY 2008 to the new fiscal year starting May 1, 2008. Please keep in mind that all vacation leave must continue to be approved by the employee’s supervisor, and all carry over vacation leave hours (greater than the 7 days of carry over defined in the vacation leave policy) must be used by August 31, 2008. Any exempt employee who wishes to carry over their unused vacation days in excess of seven should complete the Vacation Leave Carry Over Request form. All forms must be completed, approved, and received in the Office of Human Resources by Friday, May 2, 2008. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 202-319-5050 with any questions.
This Week at CUA Tuition Assistance Announcement
Please note that the summary of changes to the tuition assistance policy last week incorrectly noted that an employee may not receive tuition assistance for more than 2 courses per year. The Tuition Assistance policy states that eligible employees may receive full tuition assistance for four courses per year; however an employee may not receive tuition assistance for more than 2 courses per semester. For additional information on the university's Tuition Assistance benefit, please visit the University Policies website at http://policies.cua.edu/employment/tuition.cfm.
Employee Data Form, Part I and Part II Revisions
The Employee Data Form, Part I, and Part II forms have been revised. Please submit the updated forms for all actions moving forward. The revised versions of these forms are available on the Forms and Applications page of the Human Resources website. You may also click on the following link to access the updated EDF.
A Reminder… Life Insurance Benefit Enhancement for 2008
Along with the “New Year” comes the newly enhanced term life insurance benefit for eligible CUA employees. The 2007 benefit offered a maximum of $50,000 term life coverage—paid for by CUA. As of January 2008, the term life insurance benefit will continue to match each employee’s annual salary even if the salary amount is greater than $50,000. As before, this benefit will be paid for by CUA. In accordance with IRS tax code 79, eligible employees who earn more than $50,000 and have term life insurance matching their annual salaries, will see that the additional term life insurance premium value (above $50,000) will be added to their gross wages as imputed income. The value of the imputed income is subject to regular income tax withholding rules.
Tuition Assistance Application Deadline for Spouses and Dependent Children
Applications for tuition assistance for an employee's spouse or dependent child who will be attending the university full time as an undergraduate for the first time as either an entering freshman or as a transfer student are due February 15 immediately preceding the fall semester of intended enrollment. (Example: If a dependent child or spouse wishes to attend CUA commencing fall semester 2008, the application for tuition assistance must be received by the Human Resources Office by Feb. 15th 2008.)
More information on the Tuition Assistance benefit for an employee's spouse or dependent child is available on the University Policies website. You may also click here to view the Tuition Assistance application form that is available on the Forms and Applications page of the Human Resources website.
Exciting Changes to the University Calendar
Father O'Connell has awarded 2 additional paid holidays to all regular CUA staff members for the 2007-2008 Academic year. Please click on the updated Holiday List to view these changes!
2008 Open Enrollment Benefits Guide
Open enrollment for 2008 Benefits takes place from Wednesday, October 17, 2007 to Friday, November 16, 2007. Please review the 2008 Open Enrollment Benefits Guide for information on the Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan options that are available, as well as information on Flexible Spending Accounts, Frequently Asked Questions, and other details that may be helpful during the Open Enrollment period and the plan year. The Benefits Page will be updated with additional details on 2008 Benefits and Open Enrollment information frequently. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 202-319-5050 with any questions.
Open Enrollment for 2008 Benefits
Open enrollment for 2008 Benefits begins on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 and continues through Friday, November 16, 2007. Please stop by the Open Enrollment Open House in the Great Room of the Pryz from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17. You can also click here for information on the Highlights of 2007 Benefit Improvements and the Good News about 2008 Benefits Costs and Upgrades. Additional details regarding the 2008 Benefit Plan Open Enrollment are coming soon!
Tuition Exchange Application Deadline
Applications for participation in the Tuition Exchange Program for the 2008-2009 academic year are being accepted. Completed applications for Fall 2008 must be received in the CUA Office of Human Resources no later than Monday, October 22, 2007. All current Tuition Exchange participants must reapply for the program by the established deadline each year. For more information on the Tuition Exchange Program, please Click here, or contact the Office of Human Resources at (202) 319-5050.
Do You Need Information about Your Health Insurance or Flexible Spending Account?
Log on to http://www.myuhc.com/ for information regarding your medical and prescription insurance plans and your flexible spending accounts. Upon logging in to your account, you will be able to print temporary ID cards, check on claims, download Claim Forms, and also view detailed information particular to your plan. The MyUHC.com website is a valuable source of information about numerous health topics, including a health assessment and improvement tools. If you would find it useful, you can even maintain your personal Health Records in a password protected area on myuhc.com!
New Changes to MetroChek
Catholic University Employees who receive the Metrochek transit benefit and use their Metrochek cards either as Metrorail fare cards, or exchange them for Metrobus tokens, can now participate in a new program that is being offered by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA): SmartBenefits.
SmartBenefits is the "digital" way to receive your Metrochek transit benefit. Instead of receiving paper Metrochek cards, the dollar value of your Metrochek benefit is electronically downloaded onto your WMATA registered SmarTrip card account on the first business day of the month. Click Here for additional information on this exciting new program!
Alexandria DASH Fleet Now Equipped with SmarTrip Fareboxes
On February 5,2007, Alexandria Transit Company announced that all DASH buses are equipped with new SmarTrip fareboxes and are fully operational. The new farebox will also recognize when a customer is transferring from Metrobus or Metrorail on to a DASH bus, so it will credit the customer with the proper discount for the transfer.
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