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Congratulations to the “Square Up Your Savings” Winners!

Published on June 16, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Congratulations to the three winners of the “Square Up Your Savings” challenge in April! MSU Human Resources and TIAA, one of our retirement vendors, partnered to bring this fun and educational opportunity to the MSU community as part of Financial Literacy Month.

A total of 749 participants completed 10 missions centered on savings education. When a mission was completed, players earned a square to place on a campus map where they thought virtual hidden savings might be located. Players were then entered into a drawing to win one of three iPad minis.

This year’s winners were:

Danielle_sm2 — Danielle Ferguson, Veterinarian with Animal Care Program

Pearl_sm2 — Pearl Wong, Collection Coordinator with the MSU Museum

Sharon_sm1 — Sharon Ruggles, Academic Program Coordinator with Geography Environment Spatial Sciences

Thank you to TIAA for sponsoring this challenge! We hope everyone who participated enjoyed the new, more interactive format.

Events and gifts for Father’s Day

Published on June 15, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This MSU hat is available at the Student Bookstore.

Summer is in full swing this Father’s Day. Check out some of the events you could take your father, husband or children to. Need a last-minute gift? Stop by after work at one of these shops to pick up some Spartan gear!

Events

Lansing Lugnuts Baseball Game
Play catch on the field before the game with dad!

Potter Park Zoo
Dads get free admission at the zoo this Father’s Day.

“The Book of Mormon”
Catch the last show of this critically acclaimed musical comedy at the Wharton Center.

Gifts

Forest Akers Golf Course Father’s Day Tent Sale
Stop by the East Golf Course at Forest Akers June 15–16 to find dad’s perfect gift.

Spartan Bookstore
Check out the Spartan Bookstore website for featured Father’s Day gift ideas, including apparel, auto accessories, and more.

University Stores
Hardware, hand tools, and MSU merchandise such as flags, mugs and sports equipment can be found at University Stores.

MSU Surplus Store
Great finds at this store include collectibles from the MSU Shadows Collection, clothing, books and more.

New Performance Excellence ratings begin July 1

Published on June 14, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Since Performance Excellence began six months ago, we have experienced great support and participation from MSU supervisors and support staff. As you saw in the online training, we have taken a phased approach to changing the performance management process. We’d like to give you a heads-up on an upcoming change in the Annual Review form.

If you have a performance review due after July 1, 2016, supervisors will have four options to choose from on the Annual Review Form, instead of the current two options. The four-rating system provides you and your supervisor with more options to better define your performance and professional development over the previous year.

If your next review is due before July 1, 2016, you need to use the current ratings system, in which the supervisor selects one of two ratings on the Annual Review form:

Meets/exceeds expectations
Does not meet expectations (requires a Performance Improvement Plan)

If your next review is due after July 1, 2016, you need to use the new ratings system, in which the supervisor will select one of four ratings on the Annual Review form:

Does not meet expectations (requires a Performance Improvement Plan)
Developing
Meets expectations
Exceeds expectations

Guidelines for each of the levels can be found on the Annual Review form, which will be updated and available on the website on Friday, July 1.

For further information on Performance Excellence, including the official forms, support tools and FAQs, please visit the website.

Job of the Week 6/10/16

Published on June 10, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we are highlighting an Instrument Maker I (posting #3471) with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. The Cryogenic Assembler will support the assembly, installation, testing and commissioning work for FRIB. Major position responsibilities include working on daily basis as part of a team to assist in the assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, and testing of cryogenic equipment; reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and procedures; following detailed specifications and procedures in performing work; documenting activities through logging activities in repair and/or trouble-report tracking systems; understanding and following all safety policies and regulations.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Join the “big ride” at upcoming College of Human Medicine Gran Fondo

Published on June 7, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

If you like biking and supporting a great cause, then you’re in luck! The MSU College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids is organizing their fourth Gran Fondo, a long-distance, mass participation event geared toward cyclists of all abilities. The big ride on Saturday, June 25, will include four courses: a 12-mile, a 25-mile, a 40-mile and an 80-mile that goes all the way to Lake Michigan and back.

All funds raised from this event go toward skin cancer awareness, prevention and research. Nearly 70,000 people in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with skin cancer this year, and the College of Human Medicine is committed to researching this disease. The cost to register is $80, and each rider is automatically given a $50 fundraising goal. So if you can’t make it out to the ride that day, you can still help by donating on the website. Donations for this event are tax-deductible.

You can also help out by volunteering. The Gran Fondo is very large, and many people are needed to help it run smoothly. Volunteer duties include setting up the event, registration, assisting riders and working on the courses. Volunteer orientation is Wednesday, June 22.

The races will end in a finish line festival with live music and food open to the public. Whether you want to join a ride, donate or volunteer, you’ll be supporting a fun event for a great cause! Find out more on the Gran Fondo website.

Happy National Higher Education Day!

Published on June 6, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Happy National Higher Education Day from MSU HR! This national day of recognition is only in its second year, having begun in 2015 as a way to educate and inspire college students. A few ways to celebrate might include:

Post about your level of education achieved/being pursued and future academic goals
Use the hashtag #HigherEducationDay on your social media sites
Post about any scholarship or funding opportunities you know of
Consider donating to a scholarship program

Each of us at MSU is part of helping students grow, learn and change the world. Nothing speaks to this better than SPARTANS WILL. As part of this call-to-action, we encourage you to watch the TOMORROW series, inspired by The President’s Report on the past year’s impacts made by and through Spartans.

Job of the Week 6/3/16

Published on June 3, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we are highlighting an Admissions Counselor (posting #3448) with the Office of Admissions. This position will be based in the Chicago, Illinois area. Assists in implementing admissions activities including providing information about the university; interviewing and counseling prospective students and their parents; reviewing applications for admission in order to determine eligibility; corresponds with and visits high schools and community colleges in order to inform counselors and students about the University and to solicit their interest; determines eligibility and certifies admission; assists in planning and/or participates in scholarship programs and on and off campus recruitment programs in order to generate interest in the University, including community outreach activities.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Remember to power down before vacation

Published on June 2, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

The arrival of summer also means a number of Spartans will be planning trips and leaving East Lansing for extended periods. To help reduce MSU’s energy use and emissions, follow these simple steps before leaving campus for extended time off.

Shut and secure windows
Report any windows that don’t close properly. This will keep warm air out.

Close curtains and lower blinds
Depending on how they are used, curtains and blinds can reduce heat gain by up to 30 percent.Continue Reading… Remember to power down before vacation

Events Round-Up June 2016

Published on June 1, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Here are some events happening over the next month that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Community Events

Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5

Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow, Adado Riverfront Park

Saturday, June 4

Chalk of the Town, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Old Town

Pumpstock Festival of American Roots Music, 2–8 p.m., Bailey Park Continue Reading… Events Round-Up June 2016

Job of the Week 5/26/16

Published on May 26, 2016 by MSU Human ResourcesLeave a comment

This week we are highlighting a Medical Laboratory Technician (posting #3396) with the College of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will assist with sorting and opening specimen packages, register submissions in a laboratory information system, and place appropriate test orders; facilitate distribution of exceptions as identified; accurately identify specimen type and condition and record information appropriately; answer incoming telephone calls, contact clients and/or laboratory sections to resolve issues; facilitate processing of complicated submissions including data entry and spreadsheet manipulation and maintenance; process compromised and/or special handling specimens; assist with the maintenance of the laboratory environment (cleanliness, non-biohazard and biohazard trash disposal, scanning, filing, copying, monitor supply inventory, perform daily temperature and calibration checks on equipment, etc.); perform equipment preventative maintenance and minor repairs as needed to ensure reliable results; process and split specimens for laboratories, identify and correct test ordering errors, and evaluate data entry information for discrepancies in order to ensure proper reporting; participate in department activities/meetings; and other tasks as needed and assigned.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.