Category Archives: Working at SMU

Updated COVID-19 Awareness Course for Employees

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Mary Stall

Last May, SMU launched its COVID-19 Return to Work training program. This course provided new guidelines for current and newly-hired employees so the University could stay healthy and continue its mission amid the pandemic. A refreshed version of the course is … Continue reading →

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Supervisor Checklist for Hiring Student Workers

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Mary Stall

With the beginning of the spring semester, it is time to confirm that your new and returning student workers are on-boarded and prepared for the rest of the academic year. Verify Your Student Worker is Authorized to Work Hiring managers … Continue reading →

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SMU Vaccine Update

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Mary Stall

SMU recently received approval from the state to be a COVID-19 vaccination provider for the campus community through the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center. Plans are in place to offer the vaccine to all staff, as well as their partners … Continue reading →

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Updated Process for Requesting SMU’s Tuition Benefit

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Mary Stall

The process to request Tuition Benefits in my.SMU for student as employee was recently updated.  Upon submission of the request by the employee, the manager will now receive an email from the my.SMU system and will have ten (10) days … Continue reading →

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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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Important Information Regarding Labor Day Holiday

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Mary Stall

UNIVERSITY OFFICES TO BE OPEN ON LABOR DAY ‘FLOATING HOLIDAY’ TO REPLACE TRADITIONAL FALL HOLIDAY DUE TO COVID-19 As SMU students will be in class on Labor Day 2020 to accommodate revisions to the fall semester, SMU offices will remain … 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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Managing Respect and Tolerance in the Workplace

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Mary Stall

Having good workplace relationships helps you to be more productive in your job and make going to work every day a pleasant experience.  Getting along with others is at the core of a harmonious work environment.  Workplace relationships can suffer … Continue reading →

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