“Wasifyar Farooq demonstrates the true characteristics of a SJSU Spartan. He is selfless and willing to help out another student by the drop of a hat. Wasif represents the Aviation department in a positive way and deserves to be recognized. Several Spartans thank him for his great personality.: –Anonymous
Farooq, Wasifyar (Aviation) is Stepping Beyond
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Delfino, Michele (HR) is Stepping Beyond
“Michele is always on top of the various technical letters (guidelines from the CO) that come into HR and always does her due diligence to ensure all steps are followed in a timely manner. I am so appreciative of her attention to details and her willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure the department is in compliance with these letters. It benefits not just HR, but the entire campus community.” –Anonymous
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Franco, Ana is Stepping Beyond
“Ana is an incredible student to work with. Everyday, she inspires me to be the best counselor that I can be! Her kind soul, passion for making positive change, and motivation to help others really is the definition of leading by example.
She has an amazing story of achievement and I know that wherever she ends up, the school will be so lucky to have her a part of their team. Thank you Ana for being such an inspiration to all of us in EDCO!” –Anonymous
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Sparks, Brenden (Web Services) is Stepping Beyond
“Brenden Sparks presented OU Campus 1A Content Editing yesterday and it was the most entertaining and useful training I attended. Brenden was very knowledgeable about site accessibility and showed a great passion for it which made it more interesting to learn about. Brenden has an appropriate and fun sense of humor which made the training enjoyable and quick. Thanks Brenden!” — Rachel Devera
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Free Webinar by LifeMatters – Navigating the College Search & Admissions Process
For employees (LIVE) Thursday, September 17, 2015, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Pacific
The college admissions process has become fiercely competitive. Both parents and students are facing significant anxiety regarding admission to college. In this session, we will discuss how an admissions committee will assess a student’s distinct background and dialogue about issues like AP courses, SAT and ACT scores, Early Decision vs. Early Action admission, extra-curricular activities, athletic considerations, and financial aid basics. We will also explore the presentation of an appealing resume and application.
• Go to www.mylifematters.com/my/
• For live webinars, click on the link for the webinar you would like to attend and follow the registration instructions. You must register prior to the start of the webinar to attend.
• Transcripts for non-captioned, archived webinars are available upon request.
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48th Annual Spartan Service Celebration
Join us as we honor our colleagues reaching milestone years of service to San José State University at the 48th Annual Spartan Service Celebration on Thursday, October 29 at 3:00 pm in the Student Union Ballroom. The university will recognize 95 staff members with 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. There will be a program highlighting our honorees’ contributions to SJSU, followed by a celebratory reception. In the spirit of helping and caring, there will be no fees for guests to attend the event.
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Free Flu Shots Provided by Kaiser Permanente
Flu season is just around the corner.The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu virus. We are pleased to offer free flu shots to our employees on campus through Well U’s partnership with Kaiser Permanente. The flu shots will be given Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22 in Clark 547 from 9:00 to 4:00.
You don’t need to be a Kaiser member to participate. Visit Kaiser’s Online Flu Shot Scheduler to create an account and make an appointment. Contact Julie Inouye Wong, julie.wong@sjsu.edu, for more information.
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Year-End Updates and Reminders from Human Resources
In our ongoing efforts to provide the campus community with early communication, we are forwarding year-end deadlines and reminders related to payroll, absence management, recruiting, position management, international student employees, and benefits. We hope this information helps you effectively plan over the next few months.
2015 Wage and Tax Statements (W-2)
December 11: Last day to update your mailing address in PeopleSoft. In January 2016 the State Controller’s Office (SCO) will mail the 2015 Wage and Tax Statements (W-2) to employees at the mailing address on file with Human Resources. If you have had an address change during 2015, please update your personal information in PeopleSoft self service (MySJSU) to ensure it reflects your current mailing address by December 11, 2015.
Recruiting
December 8: Last day to submit a response to an Approval to Extend Offer email for an employee start date of December 14. All responses must be received by 8:00 a.m. on this day.
December 11: Last day a completed Request to Recruit, including a fully-signed Position Description, can be received in order for the job to be posted by December 18. Requests to Recruit received after this date will be posted in January 2016. As a reminder, a vacancy will not be posted without a signed PD.
December 14: Last new employee start date for 2015. This includes emergency hires, casual workers, and regular or temporary employees.
December 16: Last date to submit a response to an Approval to Extend Offer email for employees with a start date after January 1, 2016 in order for the offer letter to be sent before the holiday break. For responses received after this date, the offer letter will be sent to the candidate when we return to campus in January 2016.
Position Management
December 14: Last day to submit department and approval structure changes for December payroll.Changes received after this date will be processed for the January 2016 payroll.
Employment Verification Card Renewal (International Student Assistants)
December 21: Expiration date of International Student Assistants’ Employment Verification Cards (EVCs). Students must obtain a new EVC card from HR prior to continuing employment in the Spring semester. To receive a new EVC card, the student must obtain a Spring Work Permit from the International Student & Scholar Services Office (Clark Hall 543) and bring it, their Fall EVC card, and their Tower Card to Human Resources. If you have any questions, please contact your Employee Services Representative.
December Absences – Early Approval Date
December 22 - 12:00 pm: Last day to enter and approve December absences. To ensure accurate and timely pay on the January 4, 2016 payday, all absences for both salaried and hourly employees must be entered and approved no later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.
December Campus Closure
December 31: All employees must use vacation, personal holiday or compensatory time off for theDecember 31 campus closure. Bargaining unit employees, other than 12-month faculty, should work with their manager if they do not have enough time to cover the closure date. MPPs, confidential employees and 12-month faculty are required to take leave.
Open Enrollment Changes
January 1, 2016: Date all Open Enrollment changes are effective. Please review the pay stub you receive in January (your December pay) to confirm your changes have been processed. If you have any questions regarding your open enrollment changes, please contact your benefits representative at (408) 924-2250.
For contact information, please see Your HR Representatives on the HR website.
Thanks!
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Peralta Leyva, Shelley (HR) is Stepping Beyond
“Shelley knows what you are talking about before you even do. She is so creative and insightful and makes working with her such an enjoyable experience. She is extremely skilled at her job and delivers high quality work you can depend on. She helped in the collaboration of streamlining the catastrophic leave donation process to include monthly email solicitations, the convenience of online donations, and improved confidentiality and accuracy. Thank you for your help!” –Kim Wilcott
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Medders, Carrie (HR) is Stepping Beyond
“Carrie is a complete joy to work with! She always thinks outside the box, and has eyes like a hawk for proof reading. Her IT expertise makes her invaluable in the HR department when it comes to streamlining paper processes. She also has amazing taste in music. She helped in the collaboration of streamlining the catastrophic leave donation process to include monthly email solicitations, the convenience of online donations, and improved confidentiality and accuracy. Thank you for your help!” –Kim Wilcott
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Cook, Mike (Identity & Info Security) is Stepping Beyond
“Mike went above and beyond when we needed to send an all-employee email at the last minute, actually setting the process in motion from off-campus while waiting for an appointment. This is not uncommon for Mike, as he regularly goes out of his way to assist with things at the last minute. We do our best to plan ahead but sometimes things happen at the last minute that are out of our control. It’s reassuring to know Mike is there and will do whatever he can to help. In short, HE ROCKS!!”
–Carrie Medders
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Marin, Keith (Athletics) is Stepping Beyond
“Keith is always pleasant and cheerful when dealing with problems or working with our department to find the proper process or asking questions. He is very agreeable and makes a point of correcting mistakes and following our processes which makes our lives and jobs that much easier in A/P. I wanted to recognize him as Stepping Beyond because of how much he cares about his job and our job and how he helps take care of us in A/P. Thanks so much for all that you do Keith!” –Kim Gamblin
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Wood, Darcel (Registrar’s Office) Stepped Beyond
“Darcel has proven time and time again her willingness to step beyond and help students and her colleagues. She has always been a pleasure to work with and shows spartan spirit.” –Anthony Bettencourt
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Quintos, Diane (HR) is Stepping Beyond
“I realized at the last minute that I didn’t have enough folders for a training the next day. It was after hours and I came to Diane for help. She got the supplies for me and really helped me out of a jam. Thank you Diane!” –Anonymous
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Paisant, Julie (HR) is Stepping Beyond
“Julie is amazing and thinks of everything. She helps makes sure things run smoothly and is a respected coworker and mentor. Her coordination skills are exceptional and she is always there to lend a hand or provide comic relief. She helped in the collaboration of streamlining the catastrophic leave donation process to include monthly email solicitations, the convenience of online donations, and improved confidentiality and accuracy. Thank you for your help!” –Kim Wilcott
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Chen, Lisa (HR) is Stepping Beyond
“Lisa is so easy to work with. She is helpful, patient, knowledgeable and prompt. I appreciate her willingness to work on a project until it’s right. She is a great asset to the HR team and I’m excited to work with her on more projects in the future! She helped in the collaboration of streamlining the catastrophic leave donation process to include monthly email solicitations, the convenience of online donations, and improved confidentiality and accuracy. Thank you for your help!” –Kim Wilcott
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Larson, Karla (AED) is Stepping Beyond
“I was very sick at the beginning of this semester and had to cancel my appointment with AEC. Karla stepped up and helped me when I returned to get everything in place for the start of the semester for me. I can’t even begin to express my appreciation for what she did for me.” –Michelle Del Real
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McGee, Candice (Library) is Stepping Beyond
“I must commend to you Candice McGee for her exceptional efforts in helping SJSU host the International Street Medicine Symposium in our MLK Library this week, Oct 14-17.
Going back to July and extending right through this week, Candice has helped us/CCLL and the local organizers, Valley Homeless Healthcare Program, meet the challenges of hosting this reputable international conference here in San Jose. (Last year it was held in Dublin!) She was even down there this morning to welcome organizers and double check the set-up.
Candice has graciously helped CCLL time and again in arranging events at the MLK, but this particular event “coordination” deserves this special commendation.”
–Anonymous
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Reibach, Wil (Office of the Provost) is Stepping Beyond
“Wil, our student assistant, stepped beyond his normal duties to help a former student clear up a grade in order to officially graduate. It was an issue that has been unresolved for over 2 years. Wil displayed patience when dealing with this student who was persistent and unhappy with the bureaucracy on campus. Wil took the time to listen to the student and understand the situation before offering help. Wil contacted several offices that could help and continued to follow up until there was a resolution. The student returned to our office and offered gratitude for the assistance he received from Wil and everyone else that helped him. Wil is a fine example of what a Spartan should be.” –Anonymous
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Student Hunger Comittee is Stepping Beyond
“The Student hunger committee is a volunteer group consisting staff/fac/students who got pantries started through out campus that serve students who are in need.” –Anonymous
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