Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 6!
Human Resources Management and Development invites all Butler employees to stop by for afternoon refreshments

Friday, March 6
2:00-4:00 PM
Jordan Hall outside of room 108

General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, March 18

Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Location: Atherton Union, Reilly Room

All staff members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Agenda

Parking Update—Ben Hunter
HR Update—Anita Watts
Stand Tall Project—Noelle Rich
Subway—Ali Khan, meeting sponsor

Props to…

The following staff are recognized through our Thank a Colleague program. If there is someone you’d like to give props to, let us know.

• Mary Macmanus Ramsbottom
• Julie Allen
• Shonda Cheever
• Priscilla Cobb
• Joe Ader
• Jami Kong
• Debbie Rushton
• Anila Din
• Tina Vawter

Updates

Difference Makers:
Nominate a staff member who is making a difference; nominations are open until May 1. Learn more.

Employment Affairs:
The committee continues to pursue process improvements and is supporting initiatives aimed at increasing employee morale.

Personal and Professional Development:
The “Communication” session presented on March 4 by Anila Din, Director of Employee Relations, was very informative and well attended. It was so good, the attendees have requested an additional session in the near future to expand on what was discussed in the first session. Watch for more information on this in early summer. Save the date for our upcoming Personal and Professional Development sessions:

• Tuesday, March 24, Noon-1:00 p.m.
  Location: Pharmacy Building, room 015 (COPHS lower level)
  Topic: Blogging—Bring on the Basics
  Facilitator: Erin Albert, BS ’94, RPh, MBA, PharmD, JD, Esq.
• Tuesday, April 7, Noon-1:00 p.m.
  Location: Atherton Union, room 302
  Topic: Taking Care of You
  Facilitator: Cynthia Payne, member of Staff Assembly’s Personal and Professional Development Committee; RSVP to tvawter@butler.edu or ext. 9655
• Tuesday, April 14, Noon-1:00 p.m.
  Lunch will be provided; RSVP to tvawter@butler.edu or ext. 9655
  Topic: Making the Pieces Fit—The Importance of Estate Planning
  Facilitator: Susan Hunter, Attorney and Owner of Hunter Law Office

Activities and Socials:
A letter of thanks was received from The Salvation Army for our participation in their Christmas Toy Shop toy drive. Thank you to everyone who donated to the cause. It is clear that our collective efforts made a positive impact, and they are very appreciative of our generosity!

Don’t forget to change your password!

To keep our Campus Community more secure, Butler has a new Password Manager. Now through Thursday, April 2, you are asked to update your current password or passphrase.

To create your passphrase, visit https://login.butler.edu. Your first visit will be an enrollment into the new Password Manager, where you will enter an alternate email address or mobile phone number and set a few security questions. After you enroll, be sure to change your password.

Butler’s new Password Manager is mobile friendly so you can create your new passphrase anytime, anywhere. Remember to log off your computer and update your new Butler password or phrase on all devices and everywhere you connect to the Butler network.

For more information, visit the IT website. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Help Desk at 940-HELP (4357) or itrequest.butler.edu.

Staff Assembly Nominations and Elections Committee members are starting the process for elections to the Executive Committee. There are four at-large positions to be filled. Staff Assembly Executive Committee members are involved in discussing and addressing staff issues and opportunities, coordinating staff development and relationship-building efforts, and providing input on important University decisions. If you would like to nominate someone, please send an email to Chris Davis at cedavis@butler.edu or Patti Colip at pcolip@butler.edu.

The timeline for the nomination and election process is as follows:
•   April 6-10: Accepting nominations
•   April 13-16: Verifying nominations
•   April 20-24: Elections open (The link will be posted on the Connection. Please remember only one ballot per staff. There will be four at-large positions available.)
•   May 20: Results announced at General Assembly meeting.

Please remind those in your area to vote. Thank you for your assistance!

Announcements

Check out the latest announcements for staff:

Participate in Important Campus Surveys

Healthy Horizons’ Survey

In a follow-up survey designed to measure employees’ attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors as they relate to colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screening, you will answer questions about your experiences with recent Healthy Horizons’ efforts to increase colorectal, breast and cervical cancer screening participation and awareness. The survey, which takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, can be accessed April 22–May 5 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ButlerWSI_2015. Responses will be kept strictly confidential. Upon completing the survey you have the option of enrolling to win one of ten Butler polo shirts from the Butler bookstore.

Internal Communications Survey

Communication plays a vital role in our community, and the Internal Communications Task Force is seeking your input to help guide their initial work. Please participate in this anonymous survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ICTFsurvey. The survey will remain open through Thursday, May 14. Your feedback is important to us!

Male Participants Needed for Study ($50/hour)

Men aged 38-72 are needed for a study of speech understanding. If you have normal hearing, normal vision (glasses and contact lenses are okay), and high school or 1-2 years college at most, please contact Dr. Carrie Richie (crichie@butler.edu) for more information. The study involves one hour-long visit to Butler University and you will be paid $50 for your time.

Summer Games 2015

Back by popular demand, the Butler Summer Games return to campus June 3. Please save these dates:

• Outdoor events will be held on Wednesdays noon–1:00 p.m. starting June 3–July 29.
• Indoor table games will be held on Thursdays noon–1:00 p.m. starting June 4–July 23.

A detailed schedule will be available in the coming weeks. Come join Staff Assembly Activities and Socials Committee and Healthy Horizons for a great way to get active, meet people, and meet your wellness goals.

Moodle Renovation

Changes to Moodle will be taking place for fall 2015. Interested in the updates? Check out the ongoing blog that details Moodle updates now and in the future: blogs.butler.edu/moodleevolution.

Want to Volunteer for Commencement?

This year’s Spring Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 9. If you are interested in being a 2015 Commencement volunteer, please fill out the online Spring Commencement Volunteer form. For more info, contact Meg Haggerty, Associate Director, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, via email at mhaggert@butler.edu or by calling x8648.

Tech Tip: Circle of 6 App

Tech Tips

Summer has arrived on the Butler campus and it is time for the 2nd Annual Butler Summer Games! Please join Staff Assembly and Healthy Horizons on Wednesdays and Thursdays for a healthy break in the day. Healthy Horizons is sponsoring a special edition Rewards Program for participation in this year’s events. Keep track of your points and take a step toward meeting your wellness goals!

Want to learn more about the Summer Games? Check out this video montage of last year’s games!

This year’s events include:

General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, July 22

Time: 2:00–3:00 PM

Location: Jordan Hall, Room 141

All staff members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Agenda

Parking Update—Ben Hunter
Office of Talent, Diversity, and Wellness Update—Randy Brown
Summer Games—Elesia Yoon & Isabel Hagedorn
HR Update—Nikila Stevens

Props to…

The following staff are recognized through our Thank a Colleague program. If there is someone you’d like to give props to, let us know.

• Scott Crawford
• Dawnya French
• Fred Gibson
• Sue Gray
• Karen Hand
• Jami Kong
• Cynthia Payne
• Kay Purdum
• Jaime Rivas
• Amber Rowland
• Tim See
• Matt Stach
• Susan Westermeyer

• Joey Wohlhieter
• Diana Todd
• Karen Farrell

Making a Difference in the Butler Community

• Anne Minnich-Beck

• Lakisha Cooper
• Cathy Holland

Tailgate at Men’s Soccer Game Sept. 16

It’s ‘Tailgate Time’ at Men’s Soccer on Wednesday, September 16. Join faculty and staff members at the Butler Bowl parking lot for fun and food before the Dawgs hit the turf against rival Indiana University.  The tailgate will run from 5:30-7:00 PM with the game kicking off at 7:30 PM.

The tailgate package includes a game ticket, food, and drink all for a great, low price—adults $7, youth $5 (ages 3-12), kids under 3 are free. If you can only join us for the tailgate, get your food and drink package for $4. Food and drink are brought to you by Chick-fil-A.

RSVP to Kathy Hankins (khankins@butler.edu) before Thursday, September 10 at noon to reserve your spot. Cash and check should be taken to Kathy at Jordan Hall, Room 104 with checks made payable to Butler University. This event is open to faculty and staff only.

Let the Games Continue! Euchre and Paper Football!

The second year of the Butler Summer Games was a wonderful success this past summer. Thank you to all staff, faculty, and students who participated!

To continue the merriment and collegiality, Staff Assembly’s Activities and Socials Committee is sponsoring a weekly brown-bag-lunchtime gathering during the fall semester (and beyond).

We’ll have cards for euchre—and paper footballs to play, well, paper football! Beginners to both games are welcome—on-site instruction will be available. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome!

Day and Time: Wednesdays from Noon-1:00 PM, September 9–December 23

Location: JH 048

Please let Tim Thomas know if you have any questions or would like more information. Reach him at tthomas1@butler.edu or x8533.

General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 16

Time: 2:00–3:00 PM

Location: Robertson Hall, Johnson Board Room

All staff members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Agenda

Benefits Update—Bruce Arick, Office of Finance and Administration
Christian Theological Seminary (CTS) Collaboration—Mary Ramsbottom and Ben Hunter
Butler Dining Services—Nate Haugh  (Sponsoring Meeting)
“No More” Domestic Violence Awareness—Sarah Diaz and Nikila Stevens

Props to…

The following staff are recognized through our Thank a Colleague program. If there is someone you’d like to give props to, let us know.

• Tim Thomas
• Kim Orbik
• Anita Watts
• Jacque Mickel
• Josh Hayes
• Jill Thompson
• Deb Quirin
• Phil Hughes

Committee Updates

Networking and Resources

• The “Connecting Across Campus” event to connect new staff members with current staff, originally scheduled for September 2, was postponed and will be rescheduled soon. More information on the rescheduled event will be posted to the Connection and publicized through regular Staff Assembly channels. We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to meet our new folks, re-meet some of us who have been here for some time, and hopefully identify some new opportunities for partnership and collaboration across the campus.

Activities and Socials

• 5:01’s the third Thursday of every month at Bent Rail Brewery (5301 Winthrop Ave.); this is a chance to informally interact with fellow colleagues.
• Let the Games Continue: Euchre and Paper Football! Staff Assembly’s Activities and Socials Committee is sponsoring a weekly brown-bag-lunchtime gathering during the fall semester (and beyond). We’ll have cards for euchre and paper footballs to play, well, paper football! Beginners to both games are welcome—on-site instruction will be available. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome Wednesdays noon-1:00 PM, September 9–December 2, in Jordan Hall, Room 048.Please let Tim Thomas know if you have any questions or would like more information at tthomas1@butler.edu or x8533.

Communications

• The Communications committee met and discussed how we can improve communication on items of interest/importance to staff. Our goal is to reach as many staff members as possible; currently, we use the Staff Assembly blog, Facebook, and Twitter. We are open to suggestions for additional forms of communication!  Submit suggestions using our online form or place your suggestion in one of the suggestion boxes located in the following places: Facilities Service Center (near Structure Shop entrance), outside JH 144, main floor of HRC, and bottom of stairs going into C-Club in Atherton Union.

Announcements

“No More” Month
October is “No More Month” at Butler. Staff members are encouraged to learn more about how we can help end domestic violence and support survivors. An enlightening series of events and learning opportunities are being coordinated by Butler’s Office of Health Education and Outreach Programs, Human Resources Management and Development, Counseling and Consultation Services, and the Stand Tall Project. Stay tuned to the Butler Connection for more information on events and follow the @ButlerHRC on Facebook and Twitter for updates and info about campus and community resources!

Themed Living Communities
Coming Fall 2016 for all first year students—Themed Living Communities (TLC’s)! With the opening of our newest residence hall, the closing of Schwitzer Hall, and changes to our primary designated first-year halls; Residence Life has programmatic changes underway for our residential communities. If you would be interested in learning more about the TLC’s and serving as a TLC Coordinator, please contact Anne Flaherty, Dean of Student Life at aflahert@butler.edu or ext. 9570. An information session with more information will be offered soon. Watch the Connection for details!

The 2016 Open Enrollment period is November 2–16. Enrollment packets were mailed Monday, October 26. This year everyone must confirm, enroll in, or waive benefits using My.Butler.

Plan to attend one of the benefits Open Enrollment Information Sessions (presentation and conversation with HR benefits staff) to get:

• Answers to your benefit plan questions
• Instructions on how to enroll
• Information on new flex-spending vendor for medical and dependent care

Information Sessions

• Monday, Nov. 2, 3:30-4:30 PM, JH 141
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7:30-8:30 AM, JH 141
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2:30-3:30 PM, JH 141
• Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30-8:30 AM, JH 141
• Monday, Nov. 9, 2:30-3:30 PM, JH 141
• Tuesday, Nov. 10, Noon-1:00 PM, GH 10
• Wednesday, Nov. 11, 3:30-4:30 PM, JH 141
• Thursday, Nov. 12, 8:30-9:30 AM, JH 141

Note: The presentation will be recorded and published on the HR webpage.

Need a safety net or want to ask questions? HR staff will host 15 hours of Open Enrollment Workshops in the computer lab to provide hands-on assistance enrolling through my.butler. Be sure to bring your enrollment questions and decisions, so HR staff can help you enroll in benefits and access your enrollment confirmation.

Open Enrollment Workshops

• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 8:00-10:00 AM, JH 220
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 4:00-6:00 PM, JH 220
• Thursday Nov. 5, 10:00-11:00 PM, JH 043 (yes, 10:00 PM)
• Monday, Nov. 9, 5:00-7:00 PM, JH 043
• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, JH 220
• Thursday, Nov. 12, 4:00-5:30 PM, JH 041
• Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30-8:30 AM, JH 220
• Friday, Nov. 13, 2:00-3:30 PM, JH 220
• Monday, Nov. 16, 2:00-5:00 PM, JH 043

General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, November 18

Time: 2:00–3:00 PM

Location: Atherton Union, Reilly Room

All staff members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Agenda

United Way Campaign—Andrew Cullen and Natalie Evans, United Way
Indiana Canine Assistant Network*—Jillian Miller and Dino Sierp

*Staff will have the opportunity to interact with a number of their dogs.

Props to…

The following staff are recognized through our Thank a Colleague program. If there is someone you’d like to give props to, let us know.

• Kim Anderson
• Dave Board
• Marcia Ewbank
• Jeff Ferguson
• Lindsay Gretz
• Kim Orbik
• Gustavo Penaloza
• Janelle Phillips
• Tonya Williams

Faculty and staff are invited to join the Health and Recreation Complex (HRC) and Healthy Horizons for their Holiday Wellness Gift Day on Tuesday, December 8, Noon–1:00 PM in Robertson Hall, Ford Salon.

Take this opportunity to learn more about the HRC and Healthy Horizon’s health and wellness services designed specifically for full- and part-time faculty and staff, and enjoy a plethora of complimentary offerings including:

• Free chair massage (first come, first serve) provided by two HRC massage therapists
• Stress less yoga tips delivered by a registered yoga teacher from the HRC
• Aveda aromatherapy bar
• Adult coloring therapy station supported by Staff Assembly
• Healthy holiday recipes provided by the HRC’s Registered Dietitian
• Snacks compliments of both programs—Impact Bars (an organic Olympia granola bar) and fresh fruit
• Free hot tea and coffee bar courtesy of Staff Assembly

All participants will be entered into a raffle drawing for prizes provided by the HRC and Healthy Horizons including:

• HRC yoga mats
• HRC foam rollers
• Healthy Horizons fleeces
• Refrigerated grocery bag
• First-aid kit
• Healthy Horizons plush blanket
• Three free sessions of personal training at the HRC

We look forward to seeing you there!

General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, December 16

Time: 2:00–3:00 PM

Location: Pharmacy Building, Room 150

All staff members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Agenda

HR Update—James Gallaher, Vice President for HR, Diversity, and Wellness
Open Forum—Share your ideas and suggestions with Staff Assembly leadership

P.S.—Five sets of two tickets to the Butler vs. Providence game on New Year’s Eve will be included in the raffle! 

Props to…

The following staff are recognized through our Thank a Colleague program. If there is someone you’d like to give props to, let us know.

• Kim Anderson
• Admission Staff
• Judy Clark
• Heather Hazelwood
• Molly Martz
• Alex Perry

General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, January 20

Time: 2:00–3:00 PM

Location: Pharmacy Building, Room 204

All staff members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Agenda

HR Update—James Gallaher, Vice President for HR, Diversity, and Wellness
Butler Community Arts School—Karen Thickstun
Costco Meeting Sponsor—Discounted memberships will be offered

Props to…

The following staff are recognized through our Thank a Colleague program. If there is someone you’d like to give props to, let us know.

• Julie Barrett
• Sarah Diaz
• Dawnya French
• IT Help Desk
• Chera McCabe
• Stacey Orme
• Scott Peden
• Monica Strigari
• Jill Wildemann

Welcome, New Staff

• Sheena Sanders, COPHS—Pharmacy Practice
• Allison Troutner, Desmund Tutu Center

Considering buying your first home? Concerned that you might make a mistake with this important decision? Then this workshop may be helpful!

How to Avoid the Most Common, Painful, and Frustrating
Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make

Walk away with 10 specific mistakes that many first-time homebuyers make when purchasing a home and learn how to avoid them and be an informed and prepared homebuyer. Steve Rupp, an experienced real estate agent with Keller Williams, will provide expertise, advice, and lunch during this workshop!

Tuesday, February 9
NOON – 1:00 PM
AU 326
RSVP by 5:00 PM on February 5

Presenter Bio:
Steve Rupp is a real estate broker with Keller Williams and has been in real estate for over 16 years. He has been a regular presenter for Butler Staff Assembly for 5 years and is excited to be invited back. Steve grew up in Butler-Tarkington right next to campus and enjoyed attending Starlight Musicals, cheering on the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse, and watching the Butler marching band practice in the parking lot in the summers. His mother Mary Anne worked for Butler for 13-years, and his father Jack is a proud Butler alumnus.

This workshop is presented by the Staff Assembly Personal and Professional Development Committee. For inquiries, please contact Jeremy Walthall at ext. 6508.