A blog on the latest news and events for ACU faculty and staff
Just a reminder that Friday’s paycheck (10/29) will not have deductions taken out for benefits except for retirement and (if applicable) ACU gifts. Also, vacation and sick do not accrue on the 3rd check because employees have already received their full monthly accrual amount with the previous two checks.
After 15 years with ACU, Lisa Murphy has decided to retire. While we will miss her cheerful spirit and wealth of university knowledge, we are very happy for her to start her next chapter. Please join us for a reception on Thursday, October 28th from 1:30-3pm in the Provost’s Office.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center is offering its last adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED course for the semester on November 8th. The course consists of an online portion followed by a two-hour in-person training session. Visit srwc.acu.edu for detailed course information and registration. For additional questions, please contact Alyssa Hawkins at akh04b@acu.edu.
All full, reduced and half-time employees will need to participate in Open Enrollment the week of November 1st – 5th.
If you would like to attend an informational session, please see the schedule below.
All meetings will be held in the Adams Center Classroom and via Zoom
Monday, Oct. 25th from 2:30-4:00
Tuesday, Oct. 26th from 9:30-11:00 & 1:30-3:00
Thursday, Oct. 28th from 8:30-10:00 & 3:00-4:30
Friday, Oct. 29th from 12:30-2:00
To join a meeting via Zoom, visit the HR Calendar and select the session you want to attend. You may have to choose ACU Human Resources within your “My calendars” section after clicking on the link above to view the calendar.
During the week of Benefits Open Enrollment, HR will be in the Computer Lab on the 3rd Floor of the Library Monday-Wednesday for those who would like help with their enrollment. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the HR Calendar or simply come by for assistance. We can also schedule your appointment via Zoom if needed. For Zoom, please schedule your appointment and email us letting us know you would like to meet via Zoom and we will create a zoom link within your appointment.
As a reminder, all benefits-eligible employees must go through the enrollment process to have benefits next year.
Please contact humanresources@acu.edu with any questions.
Please plan to attend one of the following Benefits Open Enrollment informational meetings to learn about your benefit offerings for 2022.
All meetings held in the Adams Center Classroom located in the library:
10/25/21 – 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
10/26/21 – 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 am and 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
10/28/21- 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 am and 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
10/29/21 – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Open Enrollment will be held November 1st – 5th.
The Abilene campus will be closed on October 22 for Fall Break. Please refer to the Holiday Calendar or holiday information on HR’s website if you have any questions.
The Title IX office is highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You will notice purple ribbons placed around campus to bring awareness to this very important topic. We are encouraging our campus community to educate themselves on domestic violence and how to support anyone who is a victim.
Staff Senate is teaming up this week with the Student Nurses Association to host a bone marrow drive on campus with Earl Young’s Team. The mission of Earl Young’s Team is to increase public awareness for the need of donors to supply bone marrow for blood cancer patients, and to increase the number of volunteers who sign up to join the national registry. Every 4 minutes in the U.S., someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. For many patients, a bone marrow transplant is the best chance for survival. Donors are found by submitting a cheek swab kit that has the potential to match with a patient. If you are interested in registering, please reach out to the senator closest to you: Amy Boone (Brown Library-Adams Center), Makayla Jones (McGlothlin Campus Center, Room 42C), Krista Heath (Hardin 200) to schedule a time that works best. The drive will take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (October 18-20) of this week.
One lucky ACU couple has the chance to win a free date night this Thursday at Refuge Ranch. Experience a wonderful evening of laughter and childlike wonder with your spouse under the majestic oak trees of Refuge Ranch. You’ll each design a personalized Neapolitan style pizza made from scratch with the freshest ingredients, a 72 hour pizza dough process and cooked to perfection by Rollingstones Pizza (gluten free available). You’ll also enjoy homemade salad and gourmet dessert pizza featuring peaches and ice cream! Fun surprises will be revealed throughout the evening as you play nostalgic board games from your childhood that awaken your youthful spirit. Stay as late as you like to enjoy the beautiful stars and a cozy campfire. Date Night: Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 6:15 PM. To enter the Family First drawing, email familyfirst@acu.edu by 12 noon on Tuesday, October 19th. The winner will be notified on the afternoon of October 19th.
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in focus groups designed to help inform ACU’s Strategic Plan. The focus groups will last approximately one hour and consist of an introduction followed by a breakout group facilitated conversation. Participants are asked to only attend one of the events, which will be held in the Hunter Welcome Center and take place on Oct. 25 from noon-1 p.m., Oct. 25 from 3-4 p.m. and Nov. 9 from noon-1 p.m. Please look for an email Wednesday from Dr. Schubert with more details. Click here to view a message from our president and our provost.
