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Staff members should review paystubs for their first 2021 paychecks to ensure accuracy of any benefit changes made during open enrollment, new FSA elections, and 403(b) election changes. Any discrepancies must be reported no later than Friday, January 22.

The COVID Protective Product Store at Mies Campus is ready to support students, faculty, and staff.

Beginning on January 1, the standard mileage rates for privately owned vehicles while on official Illinois Tech business will be adjusted.

As a result of the continued reduced occupancy and activity level on the Mies campus, beginning Tuesday, January 19, individual office cleaning will be conducted on a monthly basis.

The January Espresso Yourself is going to give everyone the opportunity to discuss how can we support and give kudos to each other from afar. How can we give recognition virtually? Please come ready to share what you have tried in your departments or any ideas that you might have and learn what others are doing on January 14.

Lifeworks is available 24/7 for free and confidential, short term counseling services, in addition to their regular work/life resources. To access their services simply call or go online.

The application window is open now through January 15 for the next session of Naturally Slim (NS), Blue Cross Blue Shield’s healthy eating and weight management program. Hinge Health is new in 2021 for members experiencing joint pain and wishing to avoid surgery.

As part of routine maintenance and support, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) will be upgrading the Banner Database to Oracle 19c on Friday, January 8, 2021. Some systems will be unavailable during the upgrade.

Effective this Friday evening, January 8, 2021, you will not be able to access your remote desktop and work remotely unless you go through the VPN.

The Anti-Racism in Academia: A Learning Journey (ARiA) virtual series supports professionals seeking to examine their own awareness and perspectives to help build more inclusive community. The series provides a safe and open environment through small, confidential, discussion sessions that are open to all higher education employees, and is available to all Illinois Tech employees.