Effective August 9, 2015, current student hourly employees will receive a 4 percent pay raise. The raise was approved by the Board of Trustees, and will be processed in the HR/Payroll system starting July 27 through August 7.
MSU has approximately 17,000 student employees. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.
Students who have an active record as of August 9 will receive a 4 percent increase to their current hourly wage. Please note, Retroactive pay increases that are effective earlier than August 9, and are received after the raise has been applied, will cause a recalculation of the 4 percent raise.
This is the first raise since minimum wage increased to $8.15 in September 2014. Student supervisors can view the Student Employment Manual for more information about working with student employees.
Please contact MSU Payroll at 517-355-5010 or payroll@ctlr.msu.edu if you have any questions.
If you haven’t already, mark your calendars for an evening of music, food, tours and endless fun — for free!
After 160 years, Michigan State University continues to advance knowledge and transform lives. President Lou Anna K. Simon will be hosting The Big Event on Saturday, August 15, to celebrate the extraordinary impact of MSU faculty and staff.
 Important: RSVP here by August 5 to attend this special event honoring your many contributions to Michigan State University’s success.
The Big Event is a family-friendly evening from 4 to 9:30 p.m. It features an abundance of activities, including swimming, ice skating, a carnival, a concert, fireworks and Be A Tourist, in which you can get an inside look at interesting MSU destinations! Find out more details, including parking, a map and FAQs, on The Big Event website.
Please call 517-355-6560 or email presmail@msu.edu if you require any special accommodations. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please visit the Volunteers page.
With your hard work and dedication, MSU continues its legacy as a renowned institution. Â Enjoy an evening in recognition of your contributions among fellow faculty and staff.
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.
Olin Health Center doesn’t only serve students. Faculty and staff can take advantage of the conveniently located center for a wide array of services. The spouse and children of an employee or retiree are also eligible for these services.
Olin Health Center often schedules same-day services by appointment.
Here are some of the services available to employees:
Paper checks are expensive, less secure and less environmentally friendly than electronic payment systems, which have the additional benefit of immediate delivery. For these reasons and more MSU has been working on a university-wide payroll debit card program for employees that still receive paper checks. There will be no change for those already signed up for direct deposit.
Beginning August 1, 2015, employees that receive paper checks will choose between receiving payment through PayCard or direct deposit. Either of these payment options can be requested through Employee Self Service in EBS. After a request for the PayCard, MSUFCU will contact the employee for further information, instructions and the out-of-office delivery of the PayCard. These employees will continue to receive paper checks until a PayCard account has been set up and processed through Payroll, which can take 2-3 weeks.
After August 1, new employees will not have the option of paper checks.
The PayCard program works similarly to direct deposit, except money is deposited onto a single card instead of in a bank. This card is a VISA debit card – it can be used as payment at stores and can withdraw money from ATMs. There is no fee for starting the PayCard account or withdrawing from an MSUFCU or other CO-OP ATM.
MSU Payroll will communicate with all employees currently receiving paper checks and will support them in their transition to either direct deposit or the PayCard. This process will occur over the course of a few months in order to best serve transitioning employees.
The most recommended form of payment is direct deposit, which is the most secure.
More specific information related to the PayCard is available from the MSU Payroll Office website. Questions or concerns can be directed to the MSU Payroll Office at 517-355-5010 or via email at payroll@msu.edu.
Spartan Linen Services keeps MSU looking fresh with expert cleaning and embroidering skills. The employees at Spartan Linen Services clean (literally) tons of laundry and linen with the assistance of industrial-sized machines.
Spartan Linen Services is located on Service Road
The service even transports the dirty and cleaned linen around campus. It also partners with off-campus customers, such as Central Michigan University.
From this one-stop-shop MSU employees can have work attire, such as lab coats or culinary uniforms, embroidered or silk screened with logos and names. They can purchase regular clothing items such as T-shirts, rain gear hats and more from popular brands. Spartan Linen Services also cleans and rents out beautiful napkins and tablecloths. Students have this service to thank as well for free bed and towel linen trades in the residence halls.
Thank you Spartan Linen Services! After spending the day among tablecloths, coats, sheets, detergents and machines, know that the MSU community feels confident in your abilities and appreciates your work.
Different seasons present new environmentally related problems and opportunities. Here are a few easy tips, provided in part by MSU Sustainability, about the best ways to pursue an eco-friendly summer.
Be Spartan Green by doing your part for MSU and the Earth!
Stay hydrated on hot days
Ditch disposable water bottles. Remember to bring a reusable bottle to campus and utilize one of MSU’s many water refill stations.
Enjoy the daylight
Lighting consumes 27 to 43 percent of the electricity used in a typical commercial building. Take advantage of sunny summer days and reduce your energy consumption by using natural light when possible. You can also use a mirror to magnify available light sources.Continue Reading… Go Green for the environment
MSU promotes health among faculty and staff. To ensure that employees receive correct and professional treatment, MSU offers the Best Doctors service to its employees.
For an expert second opinion, call Best Doctors at no cost to you.
Contacting Best Doctors grants access to one-on-one discussions with Member Advocates and medical record reviews from top specialists across the country.
The recommendations provided by the experts working with Best Doctors can put patients’ minds at ease and even save lives. The medical information given to Best Doctors is completely voluntary and confidential, and with your permission they can consult your own physician. The service is free and operates on your time. Continue Reading… Contact Best Doctors for expert medical advice
Get a free scoop of delicious Dairy Store ice cream Tuesday, July 28! The Spartan Experience is bringing ice cream to a location near you to show appreciation for being a part of Team MSU. Save the date!
Part of being a member of the MSU community is cheering on our Spartan athletes. Faculty and staff can attend games at discounted prices. Discounts for all games only apply to season tickets. Individual tickets are purchased at public prices.
Employees eligible for discounts are faculty and staff that work a minimum of 50 percent full time and former employees that retired with full campus benefits. For these retirees up to two tickets can be purchased as well, but only spouses can receive the extra ticket.
MSU football v. Nebraska on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.
Football
Public $308 season tickets are discounted to $252 for faculty and staff. Closer seats have an additional fee that goes to the Spartan Fund. Season tickets are on sale now.
Men’s basketball
Seating is more limited in Breslin Center so discounts only apply to upper chair seating at $324 for 18 home games, which is subject to availability. Upper bench seating is $234. Tickets are available to purchase October 15.
Ice hockey
Tickets go on sale September 1. To attend the 20 home games, faculty and staff can purchase up to two season tickets for $240 for bench seating and $280 for chair seating. That’s a savings of $60 for either of the season tickets compared to public prices.
Faculty and staff can attend all of the regular home season games played by the above teams with the purchase of a physical $50 Go Green card. More than two cards can be purchased if desired, and with it children 8 and under can attend the events for free. Go Green cards are most easily purchased in August at Jenison Field House.
The home games of every other official MSU sport are free for everyone to attend.
Purchasing
Before buying discounted tickets, an employee verification form needs to be completed. This needs to be completed every year, even if season tickets are just being renewed. An athletic customer number is required to complete the form.
To find your customer number, purchase tickets or to have any additional questions answered, contact the Ticket Office.
Get ready to cheer on the Spartans this year. Go green!
