Office of Human Resources Archive

  • Staff, Check Your Paychecks

    Staff, Check Your Paychecks

    January 10, 2025, is the first biweekly paycheck date of the new year. Staff members should review paystubs to ensure accuracy of any benefit changes made during open enrollment, new FSA elections, and 403(b) election changes.

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  • Call for Nominations: 2024 Staff Excellence Awards

    Call for Nominations: 2024 Staff Excellence Awards

    The success of our students, faculty, and university would not be possible without the hard work, outstanding support, and services that are provided by Illinois Tech staff members. We encourage you to nominate staff members for this prestigious award by Friday, January 10, 2025.

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  • Benefit Reminders for 2025: When to Expect New ID Cards

    Benefit Reminders for 2025: When to Expect New ID Cards

    As we head into 2025, the Office of Human Resources has some important benefits related reminders on what you can expect going into the new year.

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  • Retirement Session Planning Emails NOT Sponsored by Illinois Tech

    Retirement Session Planning Emails NOT Sponsored by Illinois Tech

    The Office of Human Resources is aware that many faculty and staff may have received emails from a group with the domain "Federal Retirement Guidance Hub." Please note that this group has no affiliation with the university. We recommend that recipients mark the messages as phishing or spam.

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  • IRS Announces 403(b) Retirement Plan Limits for 2025

    IRS Announces 403(b) Retirement Plan Limits for 2025

    The IRS announced on November 1, 2024, that maximum contribution limits for 403(b) plans are increasing in 2025. It also clarified the extra "super catch-up" amount available to individuals 60–63.

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  • Tuition Exchange Applications Now Being Accepted

    Tuition Exchange Applications Now Being Accepted

    The Tuition Exchange program is a nonprofit organization of more than 700 colleges and universities that agree to a reciprocal scholarship program. Illinois Tech accepts applications from eligible faculty and staff and their dependents each fall for Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities at other participating universities. Faculty and staff or their eligible dependents may apply for a scholarship as long as they meet certain criteria.

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  • Open Enrollment for 2025 Benefits: November 1–15, 2024

    Open Enrollment for 2025 Benefits: November 1–15, 2024

    Illinois Tech’s annual open enrollment period for benefits will run from Friday, November 1, 2024, through Friday, November 15, 2024. Changes made during open enrollment become effective January 1, 2025. Live in-person or online information sessions will be held on November 1, 6, and 12.

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  • TIAA and Fidelity Virtual Retirement and Financial Planning Sessions

    TIAA and Fidelity Virtual Retirement and Financial Planning Sessions

    Illinois Tech will be hosting virtual appointments with Fidelity on October 23 and November 4, for your financial planning and retirement readiness needs. TIAA appointments are also available with flexible dates.

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  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Training Reminder: Deadline Is October 30, 2024

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Training Reminder: Deadline Is October 30, 2024

    All faculty and staff who were employed by August 28, 2024, and who have not gone through DEI training this calendar year, including adjunct faculty and temporary staff, are required to complete the training in Canvas by October 30, 2024.

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  • Benefits Fair October 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    Benefits Fair October 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    The Office of Human Resources is excited to be hosting the first onsite Benefits Fair since 2019! Stop by Hermann Hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, to meet with representatives from many of our benefits vendors and wellness partners. Most vendors will have giveaways to thank participants for their attendance, and there will be a raffle drawing at the conclusion of the event.

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