Faculty/Staff Archive

  • Flu and bivalent COVID-19 booster event November 10

    Flu and bivalent COVID-19 booster event November 10

    Flu and bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for faculty and staff will be available Thursday, November 10, from 10 a.m. –noon, in the HR Training Room on the 13th floor of the Galvin Tower. Registration for this event is required and closes on November 8! 

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  • TIAA Educational Webinars for October 2022

    TIAA Educational Webinars for October 2022

    TIAA, one of Illinois Tech’s 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, has announced several Financial Essentials webinars running from October 4 - 19, 2022. Sessions are listed below, are open to all retirement plan participants regardless of the vendor with which they invest, and are available for on-demand viewing for 30 days following the live broadcasts.

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  • Notice of Upcoming Telephone Testing on October 7, 2022 – No Anticipated Impact to Service

    Notice of Upcoming Telephone Testing on October 7, 2022 – No Anticipated Impact to Service

    As part of the university-wide VoIP telecommunications project that was completed last year, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) has configured a redundancy link (i.e., backup system) to ensure voice services will not be interrupted in the event of an outage. On October 7, 2022, OTS will be testing this link during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  During this period, all incoming, outgoing, and 911 calls will be routed over this backup link.  There should be no interruption of service.

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  • New Virtual Mental Health Care Services for Illinois Tech Health Plan Members Launches October 1!

    New Virtual Mental Health Care Services for Illinois Tech Health Plan Members Launches October 1!

    We are excited to announce the launch of a new virtual mental health service provider for eligible Illinois Tech health plan members and their dependents* beginning Saturday, October 1, 2023: Cerebral, the fastest growing provider of virtual mental health care services. They make it easy to access digital tools or connect with a provider via telehealth and direct messaging.

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  • Spam emails with the subject “Retirement and Pension Meetings for Illinois Tech Employees”

    Spam emails with the subject “Retirement and Pension Meetings for Illinois Tech Employees”

    Human Resources has gotten reports from several individuals regarding emails with the subject line, " Retirement and Pension Meetings for Illinois Tech Employees." Please note that these are spam emails. The group sending them is in no way affiliated with Illinois Tech. Human resources is not familiar with, nor do we endorse, their services.

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  • Illinois Tech Health Plan Members: Space is running out for Hinge Health digital joint pain program

    Illinois Tech Health Plan Members: Space is running out for Hinge Health digital joint pain program

    If muscle, back, or joint issues are holding you back from everyday activities, Hinge Health can help. The programs are free, and Hinge Health makes it simple to get started addressing pain without drugs or surgery.

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  • Save the Date for Open Enrollment 2022, and Vaccination Event November 10

    Save the Date for Open Enrollment 2022, and Vaccination Event November 10

    Mark your calendars for Open Enrollment and a vaccination event (flu and bivalent COVID-19 boosters) this fall! Open enrollment for employee benefits for benefits eligible faculty and staff will be held from November 1 - 15, 2022. Changes made at Open Enrollment will become effective January 1, 2023. Watch IIT Today and your email for more information. Human Resources is also hosting a vaccination event for faculty and staff wishing to get flu shots and/or the new bivalent COVID-19 booster on Thursday, November 10, from 11am - 1pm in the Galvin Tower 13th Floor Training Room.

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  • Be the Healing Conference 2022 – September 23-24

    Be the Healing Conference 2022 – September 23-24

    Please join us for the annual Be the Healing Conference that addresses topics of systemic racism, trauma, and healing. The conference convenes educators, social workers, housing advocates, health professionals, community activists, and community members that Public work with children and families in Chicago. This free conference will be conducted over two full-days at Conviser law Center (Chicago-Kent College of Law) on September 23 and 24 beginning at 9 a.m.

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  • Have you taken advantage of IIT’s back and joint pain program?

    Have you taken advantage of IIT’s back and joint pain program?

    Two weeks ago, you may have read a story about the back and joint pain program that IIT is offering to employees and eligible family members* covered under the BCBS health plan at no cost (click here to sign up). Plus, get a complimentary yoga mat when you join today.

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  • Are you missing out on the 403(b match?

    Are you missing out on the 403(b match?

    Are you a faculty member approaching your first anniversary or a staff member approaching your second anniversary? You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement Form to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.

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