Category Archives: Resources

Retirement and Healthy Aging

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Mary Stall

The following information is provided by  Magellan Health Services, provider of SMU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Prepare for an active, healthy retirement If you’re nearing retirement, do you have a well-defined plan for your retired life? Today the average American spends … Continue reading →

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The Tuition Benefit Request Process for the 2016 Academic Year is Now Open!

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mary Stall

Continuing students, newly admitted students, or parent of either new or continuing students for the Fall 2015 semester may begin to make their tuition benefits requests. Request your benefit online! Log into my.SMU and navigate to Self-Serve > Benefits > … Continue reading →

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SMU Program for the Protection of Minors – Annual Training for Camp Operators and Program Coordinators

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Mary Stall

Annual Training for SMU Camp Operators and Program Coordinators Monday April 6, 2105 3:00-4:30 HTSC-Forum Room SMU seeks to provide a healthy environment for all who visit SMU and/or interact with employees.  As part of this goal, all employees are asked to … Continue reading →

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What’s New With Wellpower in 2015

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Lorea Seidel

Wellpower and Human Resources will provide a number of opportunities for you to improve or maintain your well-being this spring. We are busy finalizing details, but want to let you know what’s on the horizon now! New Wellpower Reward Period … Continue reading →

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SMU Wellpower Welcomes Interim Health Coach, Matt Stika

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Lorea Seidel

Healthways, the company that now provides our online wellness program for Wellpower is busy recruiting a new onsite health coach for us. We hope to bring that new coach on board in early spring. However, we are fortunate to have … Continue reading →

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Wellpower Partners with Healthways to Bring New Focus on Well-Being to SMU

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Lorea Seidel

Wellpower has partnered with Healthways to provide an updated wellness program for benefits-eligible staff and faculty members. The program will focus on 5 areas of well-being: Purpose – liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your … Continue reading →

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Updates to HR Policies – What staff need to know

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Mary Stall

The Department of Human Resources is updating its policies in Chapter 9 of the online Policy Manual, with the goal of completing the majority of the policies by the end of this fiscal year (May 2015). We are reviewing and … Continue reading →

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New Procedure for Hiring Temporary Staff Employees Effective June 1st

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Erica Velasquez

Do you have plans to hire a temporary staff employee? Effective June 1, the process for hiring temporary staff employees has changed, in line with the memo sent to Vice Presidents and Deans from Dr. Turner on May 14, 2014. To … Continue reading →

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Special Message to SMU Camp Operators and SMU Program Coordinators regarding the SMU Program for the Protection of Minors

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mary Stall

Summer Camp Season is Almost Here… Make sure you are aware of the SMU and Texas State requirements for Protection of Minors training for yourself, your department, your camp, and your employees!  Overview of the SMU Program and Training Requirements SMU … Continue reading →

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Wellpower: What’s Next?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Lorea Seidel

Wellpower’s Fall Reward Period Ends January 31 Wellpower will wrap up it’s Fall Reward Period at the end of the month. Current participants should make sure they have all their January activities logged by January 25, 2014. The Wellpower Team … Continue reading →

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