Category Archives: Resources

Resources for Flu Shots for SMU Employees

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Mary Stall

During the COVID-19 pandemic getting your flu shot is more important than ever, especially if you are in a high risk group. The influenza vaccine will not prevent the coronavirus, but reducing the overall burden of respiratory illnesses is vital … Continue reading →

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Supervisor Checklist for Hiring Student Workers

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Mary Stall

Supervisor Checklist for Hiring Student Workers The beginning of the fall semester signifies the end of summer and, for anyone supervising student workers, it is also the time to confirm your new and returning student workers are on-boarded and prepared … Continue reading →

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Wellpower Launch Coming Soon – Rewards, Challenges, Recipes, and More

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Mary Stall

The new SMU Wellpower portal will launch September 1, 2020 for all benefit-eligible faculty and staff. The new portal will be available online and as an app for your mobile device. Sync with a wearable device to help with tracking … Continue reading →

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Magellan EAP Introduces BetterHealth Virtual Therapy

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Mary Stall

Magellan Healthcare’s Employee Assistance Program, (EAP) offers comprehensive virtual therapy options through BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling service. BetterHelp provides counseling for the entire family—individuals, couples and teens (with parental consent and in accordance with applicable law and clinical … Continue reading →

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SMU Benefits Available for You to Utilize!

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Mary Stall

Over the last few months, the Department of Human Resources has worked diligently with several of our vendors to offer additional benefits to our SMU benefits-eligible employees as well as extend several of our programs to allow further coverage. We … Continue reading →

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Submit a Tuition Benefit Request for Academic Year 2021.

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Mary Stall

A Tuition Benefit Request will need to be submitted if you, your spouse, and/or dependent(s) are a continuing student or new student for the 2021 Academic Year (Fall 2020 – Summer 2021) before the start of the Fall 2020 term. … Continue reading →

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Coordinated Health and Wellness Benefits Programs Support SMU Employees with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Beyond

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Mary Stall

SMU has been working proactively with Blue Cross Blue Shield to establish the coordination of benefits for health care related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Testing to diagnose COVID-19, when medically necessary and consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Continue reading →

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Nomination for Annual Staff Presidential Awards Open Today – Due By September 20, 2019

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Mary Stall

In 2006, SMU President R. Gerald Turner appointed a distinguished committee of administrators, faculty and staff to address the issues and challenges related to staff recognition. The committee’s work resulted in the establishment of four Presidential Recognition Awards that annually highlight … Continue reading →

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Supervisor Checklist for Hiring Student Workers

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Erica Velasquez

The beginning of the fall semester signifies the end of summer and, for anyone supervising student workers, is also the time to confirm your new and returning student workers are on-boarded and prepared for the upcoming academic year in your … Continue reading →

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Important Reminder Regarding Overtime Pay

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Mary Stall

The following information was sent to all faculty and staff on August 29, 2018, via  email from SMU Information .  As the new academic year begins, SMU Human Resources reminds faculty and staff members about federal regulations regarding overtime pay for non-exempt … Continue reading →

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