Human Resources Newsletter ~ March 2023

MARCH 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pg 1 - Overview

From the Office of HR

Pg. 2 - Important Updates

Inclement Weather Warning

New Academic Domains

Organizational Chart Update

Pg. 3 - Core Value of the Month

We are Committed to Equity

Pg. 4 - Golden Compass Award Winner

Pg. 5 - Ignite Awards Show

Pg. 6 - Health & Wellness Initiative

Power of Being Present Webinar

Financial Webinars by TIAA

Prioritizing Self-Care Webinars

Pg. 7 - Community Updates

Women's Leadership Conference

Golden Thumb Award

Employee Appreciation Day

Pg. 8 - Human Resources Team Profile

Pg. 9 - Contact Us

FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Inside this issue, you will find information ranging from happenings in the Human Resources Department, to benefit and wellness opportunities, to community updates and events both internal and external.

Remember to mark your calendars for March 3, 2023, as we will be celebrating Employee Appreciation Day with a community-wide luncheon. Expect great music, fun games, and a build-your-own ice cream sundae bar!

We will also be welcoming all new employees hired within the last quarter and awarding our first-ever Golden Compass Award to one of your colleagues for actively incorporating our Core Values into their work. See Page 4 for more details.

Important Update: As various departments within the University have been brainstorming the best practices to engage employees, what was formally known as the President’s Newsletter, has evolved into the Community eNewsletter. Be on the lookout for monthly publications for any and all updates that fall beyond the realm of HR.

Thank you for your attention and, as always, happy reading!

INCLEMENT WEATHER

IMPORTANT UPDATES NEW ACADEMIC DOMAINS

Inclement weather is upon us and so are the risks of injuries due to snow and ice. Appropriate footwear is critical during unpredictable weather.

Wear footwear that provides good traction and insulation: Non-slip rubber typically makes the best soles for snow and ice. Soles with larger treads offer plenty of grip. They'll help you avoid slipping when you ' re walking in wintry conditions, as well as keeping your feet waterproof. Remember to keep your hands free and to look ahead in the direction you are walking to avoid slipping and falling.

We want to sincerely thank the members of our facilities team for a great job shoveling and ensuring walkways and roads are clean and safe for us to use. But remember, we all have to do our part.

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY INFORMATION!

Make sure you are signed up for the Omnialert Campus Campus Alert System!

Omnilert is the most effective way of communicating emergency information to the entire campus population. With Omnilert, students, faculty and staff are notified of weather delays or cancellations, emergencies, and safety alerts through text messages on their cellular phones. The alert system is convenient, easy to use, effective and free. The Department of Public Safety strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to register.

To register for Omnialert, click HERE!

Over the last several months, academic leaders have been collaborating to restructure the Bay Path University organizational chart to align with our transition to the three new schools: The School of Education, Psychology, and Humanities, The School of Management and Technology, and The School of Health Sciences.

We strongly believe that this transformation will prove to enhance the work of BPU faculty, staff, and of course, support our students. Check out the new academic domains by accessing the organizational chart linked below.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART UPDATE

As promised, the Human Resources Department will continue to update the University's organizational chart on a quarterly basis. Please see the latest version of the organizational chart at the link here, as well as on the Bay Path University portal.

To access the org chart on the portal, reference the following steps:

CORE VALUE OF THE MONTH

WE ARE COMMITTED TO EQUITY

We share honest acknowledgement that pervasive, enduring, and corrosive, structural inequities have caused BIPOC communities to suffer. Too, we recognize the uncomfortable and incontrovertible truth that ours is a world of imbalanced access to opportunities and resources. We are committed to leveling the playing field for those who are disproportionately impacted by unfair systems and pledge to create a community where all members participate justly, fairly, and fully.

For the month of March, we are putting a special emphasis on the Core Value "We Are Committed to Equity." To learn about the differences between equity and equality, CLICK HERE to watch an informative video! Below you will find examples provided from the Community Week session and from other community conversations of how your colleagues are intentionally incorporating the Core Values into their work.

Here are the ways YOU are committing to this Core Value in your work:

Consider how and if our BPU community is reflected within our Board of Trustees, Executive Staff, and departments

Meet students where they are at and cater modalities of communication accordingly for best customer service

Evaluate admissions policies to be more inclusive and prepare ourselves to support the needs of all students

Promote and expand understanding and use of data of equitable/inequitable learning outcomes through assessment processes

Uphold appointment commitments for all students

Be mindful of accessibility

Refrain from being judgmental and/or assumptive

Maintain an even playing field

Take down barriers and have open messages

Practice the golden rule: treat others the way I desire to be treated

GOLDEN COMPASS AWARD WINNER MARCH 2023

DR. GABRIELLE MORGAN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ABA

"Dr. Morgan has led the development of the ABA Program Concentration: Trauma-Informed Practice. This is a collaborative effort with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. This concentration and specialty area promotes understanding of individuals with disabilities who have histories of traumatic experiences and the modification of treatment to acknowledge and adapt to these experiences. Dr. Morgan has presented and researched widely in this specialty area, promoting a focus in service delivery on health and well-being. She is also co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging for Massachusetts Association for Behavior Analysis and is preparing for the 1st Annual ABA Conference "Trauma-informed Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis" at Bay Path University on April 28, 2023."

INTRODUCING THE BAY PATH UNIVERSITY GOLDEN COMPASS AWARDS

The Bay Path Golden Compass Award is a monthly award, presented at our Community Luncheons, that highlights a small but mighty act of working to bring our Core Values to life. The nomination process is simple - consider it a virtual comment box for your coworkers. All community members able are encouraged to submit a peer they want to commend for being intentional with applying the Bay Path Core Values to their work and relationships. See someone exemplifying “We Pledge to Foster Inclusion and Belonging”? Drop a note in the virtual nomination box letting us know. Notice someone making an active choice to promote diversity or innovation? Drop a note in the virtual nomination box letting us know. The form is quick, fast, and requires minimal information. We hope you’ll use it often.

We know that the good work is underway, and the nomination form is officially open. Who have you noticed living our Core Values?

IGNITE AWARD SHOW: GLOW FROM WITHIN

MARCH 30, 2023 AT 6:00 PM

MILLS THEATRE & ZOOM

ATTENTION BPU FACULTY & STAFF:

Do your part to recognize students who ignite Bay Path University and exemplify our Core Values! At the 2023 Ignite Award Show, students will be selected and celebrated for being outstanding representatives of the institution. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge students who maintain the standards at which we hold ourselves and the entire University accountable to.

CLICK HERE to access the virtual nomination form!

HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVE

POWER OF BEING PRESENT WEBINAR PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE WEBINARS

We can often get hung up on the past or worry about the future. Learn techniques that will help you take time every day to practice being present and mindful. In return, you may find a decrease in anxiety and physical pain as well as an increase in life and work satisfaction. This presentation will also lead you through a 5-minute body scan.

Anyone who watches the webinar and fills out the webinar completion form by March 30th, will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Then practice what you’ve learned by using the Power of Being Present Tracker! Be sure to list Bay Path University as your employer on the form to receive credit.

TIAA FINANCIAL WEBINARS

Tuesday, March 7th, 12:00 PM

Invest For Success: 5 Principles You Need to Know

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Thursday, March 9th, 12:00 PM

Opening Doors to the Future - Save in 529 College Savings Plan

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Wednesday, March 15th, 12:00 PM

Be a Cyber Hero: Help Protect You, Your Family, and Your Money

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Wednesday, March 22nd, 12:00 PM

Charting Your Course: A Financial Guide for Women

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

SELF CARE ISN'T SELFISH WEBINAR

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Self-care isn't selfish. Instead, it's defined as making a commitment to activities to support your emotional, physical, and spiritual health. If you take care of yourself first, you'll have more energy to effectively care for others.

CLICK HERE to register!

WOMEN & MONEY WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM

As the wealth gap narrows between women and men, there are still certain financial challenges that are unique to women. Magellan Healthcare representatives will empower you with action steps to create financial wellness and help you assess your history with money. They will discuss the importance of incorporating emotional intelligence as well as technical aspects of money management to help direct your finances to their highest potential.

CLICK HERE to register for 12:00 PM

CLICK HERE to register for 3:00 PM

GETTING & KEEPING GOOD CREDIT WEBINAR

Thursday, March 23, 2023, 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Credit scores influence personal finances in more ways than most people realize. Whether it’s your auto insurance premium or the interest rate on your mortgage, you want your credit score to be “excellent”. In this webinar, Magellan Healthcare representatives will discuss the criteria that determine a credit score, as well as how to establish new credit, how to recover from credit challenges, and best practices for maintaining an excellent credit score.

CLICK HERE to register for 12:00 PM

CLICK HERE to register for 3:00 PM

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

April 6, 2023

Voted Reader's Digest's "Most Trusted Person on Television", Robin Roberts is moving from your television screen to the WLC stage to share her wisdom, wit, and stories from on the court, to behind the news desk, and beyond.

Roberts is co-anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America." Under her leadership, the broadcast has won numerous Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning Program, and the 2017 People's Choice Award for Favorite Daytime TV Hosting Team.

In 2014, Roberts launched Rock'n Robin Productions, an independent production company creating original broadcast and digital programming. Current series include the award-winning “Thriver Thursday” digital series, the “Robin Roberts Presents” banner of scripted and documentary projects for the Lifetime Television Network, and “Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts” for Disney+.

Roberts began contributing to “Good Morning America” in 1995 and was named co-anchor in May 2005. Prior to that, Roberts was a host of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and contributed to “NFL PrimeTime.” She was a standout performer on the women’s basketball team, ending her career as one of the school’s all-time leading scorers and rebounder. In 2012, Roberts was named an inductee to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

Ready to see Robin in action? Join us at the 2023 WLC!

GOLDEN THUMB AWARD

Congratulations to Paige Barbieri from our friends at Aramark for winning the Golden Thumb Regional Award for best social media engagement and food quality and service presented by Darren Costa, District Marketing Manager! Paige tied for first place with Holyoke Community College in total social media presence and engagement activity.

Paige has been i t g l t f th A mark team for 11 years, an nk her for all of her hard BPU community.

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY

Join us for Bay Path University's inaugural Employee Appreciation Day Community Luncheon this Friday, March 3rd, in the Blake Dining Commons and on Zoom. This is our chance to say THANK YOU for all that you do for Bay Path and our students.

What to Expect:

11:30 AM ~ Lunch is Served

12:00 PM ~ Ice Cream Bar Opens

12:30 PM ~ Programming Begins

Welcome from President Doran

New Hire Reception

Golden Compass Award Games, Music, & More!

HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM

Ashley Pereira

Interim Director of HR

Responsible for:

Strategy

HR Operations

Compensation

Employee Relations

Core Values

Meghan Rosenberger

HR Business Partner

Responsible for:

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance Evaluations

Training

Employee Relations

Sophie Stevenson

HR Generalist

Responsible for:

Employee Handbook

Professional Development

Offboarding

Unemployment

Employee Verifications

PSLF

Finance Department

Ann Reilly

Benefits Specialist

Responsible for:

Monica Roche

HR Support Specialist

Lisa Berezin

HR Assistant (PT-TEMP)

Lori Moccio

Payroll Supervisor

Vision Plan

Medical, Dental & Voluntary Insurances

403(b) Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Workers Compensation

Responsible for: & Events

General Assistance

Mass Communications

HR Community Updates

HR Newsletter Inquiries Special Projects

Responsible for:

Job Postings

Onboarding New Hires

New Adjunct Faculty Background Checks

I-9's Compliance

Payroll Procedures

Responsible for: and Process Updates

Adjunct Contracts Payroll

Management

Direct Deposit Requests and Changes

Paid Time Off (PTO)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact HR@Baypath.edu