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As a reminder, University offices will be closed Wednesday, 11/27 through Friday, 11/29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. You can view additional holiday information on our website.

With the busy traveling time among us, please keep in mind that ACU has a telemedicine option available. ACU partners with Teladoc to provide telemedicine to all employees and dependents enrolled on the medical plan. Getting sick is never convenient, but telemedicine provides more convenient, quicker access to a medical professional for common conditions. Teladoc allows members to access a doctor from your home, office, or anywhere – 24/7/365. To access Teladoc, you will visit Teladoc.com or the Teladoc app.

ACU faculty and staff are welcome to enter a drawing to attend the Faulkner Center’s first annual marriage retreat. The marriage retreat will be held at the beautiful Gruene Mansion Inn located in New Braunfels, Texas, on February 28th – March 2nd 2025. The ten couples drawn will pay a total of $175, which will include 2 nights at the Inn and a Saturday marriage enrichment workshop (meals are on your own). It will be a wonderful time to connect with your spouse and enjoy the lovely and relaxing surroundings. To register for the drawing, email faulknercenter@acu.edu by December 11th.

In an effort to enhance collaboration and streamline project submissions, the division of Marketing and Strategic Communications is implementing important updates to their intake process. Read more here.

Beginning later this month, ACU faculty and staff are welcome to enter a drawing to attend the Faulkner Center’s first annual marriage retreat. The marriage retreat will be held at the beautiful Gruene Mansion Inn located in New Braunfels, Texas, on February 28th – March 2nd 2025. The ten couples drawn will pay a total of $175, which will include 2 nights at the Inn and a Saturday marriage enrichment workshop (meals are on your own). It will be a wonderful time to connect with your spouse and enjoy the lovely and relaxing surroundings. Details on how to register for the drawing will be shared later this month.

In an effort to enhance collaboration and streamline project submissions, the division of Marketing and Strategic Communications is implementing important updates to their intake process.  Read more here.

The African Students Association invites you to their annual food & music festival, CHOMA! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night at the Hunter Welcome Center on Saturday, November 23rd at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the campus center, Monday-Friday from 11AM to 2PM. This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland”. Come ready for an amazing evening of food, music, and memories to last!

Join the Indian Culture Association at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, for the ICA’s flagship fall event, the Golden Gala: Festival of Lights. This celebration provides an inclusive experience for everyone, featuring cultural performances, authentic Indian cuisine and engaging activities highlighting the richness of the Indian heritage. It aims to bring together students, faculty, staff and the larger community for a festive evening of joy, connection and shared traditions. Tickets are $12 per person for ACU faculty, staff and community members by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 5 and $16 after. Student tickets are $5. Tickets can be purchased here or in the campus center from 11AM-1PM, Monday-Friday.

According to the ACU Holiday Calendar, campus will be closed Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving break, and Monday, December 23 – Wednesday, January 1 for Christmas and the New Year. Staff should begin to consider that only 80 hours of vacation can be rolled over to 2025. You can view the details of the vacation rollover for exempt and non-exempt staff that occurs in January here.

Q: I don’t use ACU’s health insurance. Do I still need to do open enrollment?

A: Even if you are not on ACU’s health insurance plan, you must still go through the enrollment process. There are other benefits, like the ACU-paid life insurance coverage, that you will want to confirm. 

Q: I work remotely. How can I get assistance? 

A: Go ahead and schedule an appointment time. Then, email humanresources@acu.edu  to let us know you need your appointment via Zoom. We will send you a link before your appointment time. 

Q: I see a wellness surcharge on my health premiums, but I don’t think this is right. How do I get that fixed?

A: You need to go ahead and complete your enrollment. Email humanresources@acu.edu to let us know you believe there is a wellness error. We will verify your wellness credit before deductions in January.