University Staff Update Archive

Both faculty and staff are encouraged to join this virtual conversation with the intention of getting to know each other better and think about the ways we can support each other in our important work.

Hinge Health offers innovative digital programs for back, knee, hip, neck, and shoulder pain in easy-to-do 15-minute exercise therapy sessions.

Illinois Tech’s dedicated TIAA education consultant will be available for one-on-one financial counseling sessions on February 25 (only two slots!), March 11, and March 17.

Nominations are now being accepted for The Richard Babcock Leadership Award, which is given to a full-time outstanding sophomore or junior undergraduate student who has evidenced significant leadership skills in his or her personal and academic life. Submissions are due by Friday, February 26, 2021.

You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.

TIAA, one of Illinois Tech’s 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, has announced several Financial Essentials webinars running from February 16–18.

Due to requirements under the Affordable Care Act, you may receive some forms this winter providing you with information about the health coverage you had or were offered in 2020. These forms include information about coverage offered to you and any covered dependents, and must be sent to eligible individuals regardless as to whether coverage was elected or waived.

You may want to think about attending an upcoming quarterly orientation webinar. This quarter's session will take place on February 17, as Noon CST.

Be a Secret Appreciator (a Secret Admirer of a colleague’s work) sponsored by the Staff Advisory Council!

When comfortable going back to gyms, new eligible members will want to take advantage of this waived enrollment opportunity for the Fitness program.