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Human Resources Temporarily Closed Today

Due to the Service Awards Celebration, The Office of Human Resources will be temporarily closed from 8 am to 1 pm today.  Please plan accordingly.  Thank you for your understanding.

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Human Resources Temporarily Closed Wednesday Morning

The Office of Human Resources will temporarily be closed Wednesday, May 9th from 8 am to 1 pm in order for the staff to attend the 49th Annual Service Awards Celebration.  Please plan accordingly.  Thank you for your understanding.

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Human Resources Temporarily Closed

The Office of Human Resources will temporarily close from 12 noon until 1:15 pm today.  Please plan accordingly.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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48th Annual Service Awards – Save the Date

The 48th Annual Service Awards Breakfast and Ceremony will take place from 9 – 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at SECU Arena. All award recipients and non-recipients need an electronic ticket to attend. No tickets are available at the door. Read additional event details including a list of recipients, which can be found on the right […]

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Info for Faculty and Staff Disability Accommodations

Information for TU faculty and staff to request disability accommodations is located on the Human Resources website http://www.towson.edu/hr/current/index.html.  For more information please contact Human Resources at adarequest@towson.edu or by phone at (410) 704-2162.

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Faculty and Staff Disability Accommodations

Information for TU faculty and staff to request disability accommodations is located on the Human Resources website http://www.towson.edu/hr/current/index.html.  For more information please contact Human Resources at adarequest@towson.edu or by phone at (410) 704-2162.

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Earn graduate level credit in Italy this summer!

Human Resource Development in Italy May 26 – June 4, 2017 Spaces are still available on the HRD study abroad program in Italy this summer. Don’t miss out! Participants will explore the impact of culture and globalization on international programs and practices and examine models and conceptual frameworks of culture to understand the nature of […]

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External Secondary Employment Information for State Employees

State agencies and their employees are subject to state ethics laws which are administered through the State Ethics Commission. An important compliance consideration for agencies and their employees is related to secondary employment, especially as it pertains to state employees who have a financial interest in or secondary employment with an entity doing business with […]

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The IRS increases the 2017 health care flexible spending account limit.

The State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division (EBD) has just announced they will increase the 2017 health care flexible spending account (FSA) limit from $2,550 to $2,600 in accordance with the change announced by the IRS. If you have already made the 2017 health care FSA election and want to increase to the new amount, […]

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OHR Update: Reclassification Requests will not be accepted from November 1, 2016 to January 3, 2017

Effective December 1, 2016, the minimum salary for exempt employees will increase from $23,660 to $47,476.  In order for the Office of Human Resources to ensure full compliance to the new rule, we will not accept any other requests for classification or compensation review from November 1, 2016 through the end of the year.  All […]

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Come to the Office of Human Resources’ Open House!

Cue David Bowie singing “Changes”……..and plan to visit our Open House next Friday, October 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Administration Building, room 120. We’re showing off some of our recent changes (like our redesigned receptionist area for enhanced customer service), and we invite you to meet our new staff members.  Besides having […]

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Please review: Information for Employees Seeking Secondary Employment

State agencies and their employees are subject to state ethics laws which are administered through the State Ethics Commission. An important compliance consideration for agencies and their employees is related to secondary employment, especially as it pertains to state employees who have a financial interest in or secondary employment with an entity doing business with […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Reminder – Seminar Tomorrow! – Adding Nutrients the Delicious Way

It’s harvest time!  Adding Nutrients the Delicious Way reviews the benefits of eating vegetables and fruits and provides affordable ways and simple tips for fitting them in your diet. The program will be on September 9 in UU 204, Loch Raven Room, from noon to 1 p.m.

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Benefits Bulletin: Seminar – Adding Nutrients the Delicious Way – September 9

In collaboration with the state of Maryland Employee Benefits Division, the Office of Human Resources will provide a series of wellness seminars throughout the year. It’s harvest time!  Adding Nutrients the Delicious Way reviews the benefits of eating vegetables and fruits and provides affordable ways and simple tips for fitting them in your diet. The […]

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Complying with I-9 Requirements

New employees are not permitted to begin working without prior authorization from the Office of Human Resources. Supervisors are responsible for confirming that every new hire completes Section 1 of the  I-9 form on or before the first day of work, to ensure compliance with federal law. Effective May 31, 2016, the OHR transitioned to […]

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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 […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Tuition Remission Update- 2015 Summer Deadline

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) will accept tuition remission requests for Towson’s 2015 summer semesters until Monday, June 15, 2015. Forms submitted after June 15 will require a letter to request approval of a late submission. OHR cannot guarantee your request will be approved. If you are attending another institution, please check the tuition […]

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Benefits Bulletin: New – Benefits Office Services and Walk-in Hours

The Benefits Office has implemented walk-in hours for routine inquiries and services in order to better serve the campus community. The walk-in hours are: Mondays: 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Outside of these times, in-person meetings are available by appointment. Forms Many of the […]

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Attention Supervisors: INOVA Employee Assistance – Instilling Positivity in Employees & Conversation Guide for Performance Discussions with Employees

Instilling Positivity in Employees Q: How can supervisors help employees maintain a positive mental attitude? A: If you have a good working relationship with your employees, you can play a constructive role in influencing their positive mental attitude by blending positivity into your supervision style. Here are some ideas: When coaching, remind employees of their […]

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Meet HR’s new benefits manager

Read the latest issue of Dollars & Common Sense, the Division of Administration & Finance Blog, for the following articles: Two new residence halls on the way See a rendering and find out when West Village phase 3 & 4 will open. Meet HR’s new benefits manager Her tips for employees worried about open enrollment, plus the […]

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