Regular faculty and staff currently enrolled in the state of Maryland benefit plans make changes over the phone via the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system by following the instructions in your open enrollment packet. November 28 is the last day the IVR is available. There are special instructions for making dependent changes. The instructions are noted in the left […]
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If you have a TU email account, you need to read this.
The FBI warns that cybercriminals are targeting local universities and any university employee that has a university-issued email account. About the scams These legit-looking phishing scams attempt to get employees to share their NetID usernames and passwords through a request to update credentials. Once they have your credentials, thieves use them to log into Human Resources systems […]
Benefits Bulletin: Don’t miss the special open enrollment for term life and long-term disability insurance!
The University System of Maryland (USM) offers term life insurance and long-term disability insurance through UNUM. UNUM has extended a special open enrollment period to USM employees, which runs from February 1 – March 1. During this time employees can enroll in term life insurance (up to the guaranteed issue amounts) and long-term disability insurance […]
Reminder for Supervisors and Hiring Managers
You are an individual with unique perspectives, and Towson University appreciates your energy and commitment to going the extra mile in supporting the university’s success! If you are a supervisor, a hiring manager or a search committee chairperson with responsibility for oversight of a search process, maintaining an open mind is essential. Assist others who […]
2017 Significant Date Calendar
The Towson University 2017 Significant Date Calendar is available on the Office of Human Resources website. The calendar provides an easy reference for holidays, pay dates and winter break. You may print a copy of the calendar or bookmark this link for easy reference: http://www.towson.edu/hr/documents/2017_calendar.pdf.
Benefits Bulletin: Employee Benefits Division Mailing Tax Forms Late March
In compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division will mail you a tax form related to health insurance you may have had or were offered in 2015. Originally, these forms were to be sent earlier this year, but the IRS extended the release date to March 31. When […]
Benefits Bulletin: Free Wellness Tools!
The State of Maryland Wellness Program has added many new free tools for 2016. These tools are available to all individuals who have health insurance through the state and who have completed the wellness activities in 2015 or 2016. These free resources are another great reason to complete your wellness activities. Please visit tobacco cessation to learn […]
Benefits Bulletin: Are your Beneficiary Designations up to Date?
It is good practice to check your beneficiary designations periodically to make sure they reflect your intentions. It is particularly important to update these records if you have recently had a significant life change such as a divorce or birth. If you are enrolled in a retirement plan, supplemental retirement plan, life insurance, or accidental […]
Benefits Bulletin: 2015 Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Deadline
If you were enrolled in a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) in 2015, you have until March 15, 2016 to incur eligible expenses for your healthcare FSA. For a list of eligible expenses and information about filing claims, please call Connect Your Care at 1-866-971-4646 or visit their website at www.connectyourcare.com/statemd. You have until April […]
Effective Supervision Program (ESP): Seats remain in the upcoming Spring Cohort
This cohort style program takes place during three full days of learning over a three-four week period. Cohorts meet once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all three days. Dates: March 7, 14, 21 Times: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: AD 120 Each day […]
Effective Supervision Program (ESP)
The Office of Human Resources is now accepting self-nominations for supervisors from each division to participate in the next cohort of the ESP program this fall. This program takes place during three full days of learning over a three-four week period; once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester. Breakfast and lunch […]
Benefits Bulletin: New video explains Wellness Program
As mentioned in open enrollment documents and communications, employees enrolled in TU health benefits are asked to participate in the new state of Maryland Wellness Program. The video below offers additional information about the program expectations, participation rewards and penalties to help you plan. In partnership with the state of Maryland Employee Benefits Division, TU […]
Benefits Bulletin: A Guide to 2015 Wellness Program Requirements
The State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division introduced a new Wellness Program for 2015. The goals of the Wellness Program are to encourage faculty and staff to get healthy or stay healthy, preserve our current level of benefits, and promote more informed use of health care services by participants. The program requires employees and their […]
Benefits Bulletin: How do I Complete the Open Enrollment Form?
Open Enrollment has officially begun…now what? First, determine if you must submit a paper enrollment form this year. You need to complete and submit a paper enrollment form if any of the following applies to you: you are enrolled in one of the discontinued plans – Aetna EPO, Aetna POS, CareFirst POS, United Healthcare POS, […]
Correction to Benefits Bulletin: Watching your ORP or SRA?
Please note that the TIAA CREF representative made a change to the fall schedule for one-on-one advising sessions. The September date was changed from Thursday, September 25 to Friday, September 19. TIAA – CREF (ORP & SRA) July 15 Tues. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Aug. 20 Wed. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sept. […]
New AVP for Facilities Management
Kevin Petersen is Towson University’s new associate vice president (AVP) for Facilities Management. He was selected for the position following an open search conducted by a committee of more than a dozen faculty and staff. During the past six months, Kevin served in the AVP role in an interim capacity, proving himself a thoughtful and […]
FERPA Compliance Moved
The FERPA Compliance course has moved to a new location within Blackboard. It is now housed under the HRC: OHR Compliance Suite along with the new Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Reporting of Child Abuse/ Neglect Training course. All faculty hired as of August 2012 and all staff who have access to […]
New HR contact for FMLA, worker’s comp & timesheets
The Office of Human Resources would like to introduce you to Michelle Dacey, Benefit, Leave and Timekeeping Coordinator. Michelle is responsible for all Family and Medical Leave Requests, Worker’s Compensation issues, OSHA, ADA and timesheet leave adjustments, changes to approval groups, and other timesheet related issues. She can be reached at x4-6326. Also, Davia McKenzie […]
Financial Knowledge Certificate
In partnership with PNC Bank, the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is providing faculty and staff with the opportunity to gain knowledge on a variety of financial topics for a third year! New Locations: In an attempt to reach as many faculty and staff on campus as possible, workshops will take place at multiple locations: […]
2014 Significant Date Calendars Available
The new 2014 Significant Date Calendar is now posted on the calendar website via the My TU portal here, as well as on the Human Resources Timekeeping webpage here. The calendar applies to all regular staff, 12-month faculty, librarians, 10 month faculty and contingent staff. The calendar cards will be distributed to all departments when […]
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