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Virtual Mini Staff Retreat Recap

On November 11th, 141 staff members from Newark and New Brunswick joined our first ever RBS Virtual Mini Staff Retreat. Prior to Dean Lei’s welcoming remarks, some staff members joined an early-bird ice-breaker session organized by Matt Peyrek. The retreat kicked off with an uplifting slideshow created by Jennifer Diaz, featuring images of our staff from last year’s staff retreat, as well as the few events we were able to celebrate on campus this year.

Senior Associate Dean Melissa Rivera kicked off the retreat, followed by Dean Lei’s comments acknowledging the important role staff members play in the continued success and global recognition of Rutgers Business School. Dean Lei also candidly responded to staff members’ questions, which were shared by Lucy Foster of Undergraduate Programs-Newark. Marc Limata of MBA Student Services, spoke to the group about the Dean’s Staff Advisory Committee and how you can utilize this influential resource to voice your thoughts and concerns to Dean Lei. Kendra Clarke of Marketing and Communications, aslo shared what the Professional Development Committee is planning for the spring semester. (Turn page for more).

Virtual Mini Staff Retreat Recap (Continued)

This high energy virtual event included trivia contests. However, this event would not have been possible without the outstanding support of OTIS and to all those who helped make our first ever RBS Virtual Mini Staff Retreat an all-in-one success.

Congratulations to the following RBS staff members for their years of service and award winning efforts:

RBS Staff Excellence Award Kendra Clarke, Marketing & Communcations

RBS Unity Award Armanda Cerquiera, Undergraduate-NWK

RBS Spirit Awards Tiffany Nelson-McCullough, Finance & Economics Matthew Peyrek, Dean’s Office -Student Engagement

RBS Rising Star Awards Laura Chacon, Marketing & Communcations Nadia Khokhar, Undergraduate-NB

RBS Outstanding Performance Awards Office of Technology and Instructional Services Melba Blanco, Undergraduate-NB Kevin Collazo, Undergraduate-NWK Monnique DeSilva, PhD in Management Jane Foss, Finance & Economics Nancy Kiley, Dean’s Office-Facilities Stephan Kolodiy, Graduate Admissions Sarah Kosakowski, Office of Career Management Nicole McCray, Dean’s Office-Finance Tiffany Nelson-McCullough, Finance & Economics Tendai Ndoro, Small Business Development Center Dalia Risheg, Office of Career Management Kerstin Schnatter, Undergraduate-NB Josephine Sears, Executive MBA Karen Walters, Management & Global Business Dee White, Dean’s Office-HR

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, dealing with substance absence, suffering from weight loss or gain, anxiety from your job/family/worldwide pandemics, etc.? The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a strictly confidential no-cost assistance program that helps employees deal with problems that may affect their health, well-being, personal lives and/or job performance. Additional common concerns include:

Family problems Relationship issues Dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Stress and coping with life changes in your personal or work setting

Getting help from the EAP does not jeopardize your job security or promotional opportunities and again, these services are strictly confidential.

For more information on EAP, visit here.

Welcome Our New RBS Family Members:

Name Galindo, Vanessa Guenter, Jeremy Title Student Counselor Program Coordinator Department Undergraduate - NWK MITA Program

Staff Promotions/Changes

Stay tuned for more staff updates!

Current RBS Job Opportunities

Program Coordinator - RBS - Marketing https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/124017