Notices and Announcements

TIAA Consultant Eli Jenkins will be on the Pullman campus on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11 and 12.

For WSURP and VIP participants, Eli can assist you with the following: developing long-term retirement savings strategies; reviewing/adjusting retirement allocations; or learning about TIAA retirement income options and flexibility.

All WSU employees can participate in the VIP (Voluntary Investment Plan). If you are interested in learning more about this program or saving more for retirement, Eli can provide information about the VIP. Appointment times are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. To schedule a meeting please call 1-800-732-8353, or schedule online.

Summer fitness classes are available at the Student Recreation Center (SRC) this summer! Session 1 classes run May 6–June 22 and session 2 classes run June 23–Aug. 10.

WSU faculty, staff, and community members will receive a free fitness class with the purchase of an annual membership. Annual and summer memberships can be purchased online or in person at the SRC. Sign up for two more classes at the same time and receive a free UREC T-shirt. View the session 1 schedule below and register online.

• Barre Fusion
  Monday/Wednesday, 4:15–5 p.m.
• Core Yoga
  Tuesday/Thursday, 4–5 p.m.
• Gentle Yoga (Hybrid)
  Tuesday/Thursday, 12:05–1 p.m.
• Les Mills BODYPUMP
  Monday/Wednesday, 12:10–12:55 p.m.
  Tuesday/Thursday, 4–5 p.m.
  Saturday, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
• Mindful Yoga
  Monday/Wednesday, 7:10–8 a.m.
• Pilates
  Tuesday/Thursday, 5:15–6 p.m.
• Pink Gloves Boxing
  Monday/Wednesday, 5:10–6:10 p.m.
  Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
• Pole Fit Choreography
  Tuesday/Thursday, 6:15–7:15 p.m.
• SOULkickboxing & SOULfusion
  Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Spin & Core
  Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Sunrise Spin
  Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 6:10–7 a.m.
• TRX Turbo
  Tuesday/Thursday, 12:10–12:55 p.m.

May 10 and 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Greenhouses by Ferdinand’s, WSU Pullman

• Cougar red tomatoes in 3 1/2″ pots at $1.50 each
• Tomatoes, peppers, and flowers in 4-packs at $2.25 each
• Fuchsia baskets, begonia baskets, and wave petunia baskets at $36.50 each
• Deck planters: 14″ at $36.50 each and 16″ at $38.50 each
• Pulp hanging baskets at $48.50 and $54.50 each
• Geraniums in 5 1/2″ pots at $4.50 each
• Succulents in 5 1/2″ pots at $7.50 each

Please take caution when viewing the “Anniversaries” application and/or notifications related to worker service dates within Workday. The length of service date noted for employees may not always be accurate. The Service Date Reference Guide provides information on a simple crosswalk and useful definitions for employees regarding service dates in Workday. Contact HRS with specific questions.

Dr. Takao Hensch — professor of molecular cellular biology and neurology at Harvard University — will be visiting WSU Spokane for the TMP/SPRC Seminar Series. His seminar, entitled “Translating Critical Periods: Biological Basis and Reversibility,” will be in person in the Spokane Center for Clinical Research and Simulation room 250 and through Zoom on Tuesday, May 14, 12:10–1 p.m.

Takao Hensch is a joint professor at Harvard’s Center for Brain Science and at Boston Children’s Hospital. Harvard and University of Tokyo UCSF graduate and former Fulbright Fellow, Hensch helped launch the RIKEN Brain Science Institute as laboratory head for neuronal circuit development and critical period mechanisms research before returning to Harvard in 2006. He directs the NIMH Silvio Conte Center for Mental Health Research and leads and advises global research networks such as the International Research Center for Neurointelligence, CIFAR Child Brain Development network, NCCR Synapsy, and National Scientific Council. Dr. Hensch has received several honors, including the Sackler Prize, NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, and Young Investigator Awards from the Society for Neuroscience both in the U.S. and Japan while serving on various editorial boards, such as chief editor for Frontiers in Neural Circuits.

We look forward to you joining us in person (SCCRS 250) or through Zoom!

Questions/Zoom link? Contact Michelle Sanchez at michelle.r.sanchez@wsu.edu.

The following SPPM policy is revised:

• 5.15 Eyewashes and Safety Showers

For a revision summary and link to the policy see SPPM Revision #144.

The following BPPM policy is revised:

• 30.82 Chairs and Professorships

For a summary of the changes, see BPPM Revision #626.

University administrators have approved the following revision in the Executive Policy Manual:

• EP40 HIPAA Hybrid Entity Designation Policy

For a description summary and link to the revised policy, see EPM Revision #119.

Information Technology Services (ITS) is upgrading Pullman Campus/DataCenter Palo Alto firewalls to address security and bug fixes on Wednesday, May 22, from 4 to 6 a.m.

Though no service outage is expected, a one- to two-second delay in traffic may be experienced during the process.

View additional maintenance details on the ITS website.

For assistance, please contact Crimson Service Desk via email at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu or phone at 509-335-4357.

On Wednesday, May 8, a Verizon 5G FOSC project contractor will mobilize and begin excavation in preparation for new pole and conduit installation for infrastructure. The main area of impact will be the sidewalk crossings at Fairway Ave, as well as Ferdinand’s Lane, in addition to a one-lane reduction in the southbound vehicular road/lane of Stadium Way. The contractor will begin by removing some sidewalk panels on the west side of Stadium Way and boring conduit down Ferdinand’s Lane.

At this time, we are projecting 12 calendar days for the for the detours to be in place at these locations, resolving to regular traffic patterns by May 20. Please observe all traffic signage and personnel. There will be flaggers onsite. If you should have any questions, please address them to Jeremy Griffin, facilities construction manager jeremy.griffin@wsu.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and we thank you for your patience.

On May 4, Modernization launched several major enhancements to the Absence Calendar in Workday which make the way employees request and manage their absence quicker, easier, and more transparent.

Updated training and resources are now available for all employees who request time off or leave of absence in Workday, including classified, administrative professional, faculty, and hourly staff. These materials include updated reference guides, instructional videos, and office hours. Learn more and access resources online.

We understand that significant changes to the way we perform a common task in Workday can be challenging. Support is available for employees who may need additional assistance in using these updated features or accessing reference materials. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the Modernization team at the Workday Service Desk.

Save the date!

Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 1–3 p.m. is the Week of Welcome Student Employment Fair.

On-campus and local Pullman employers are invited to reserve a table and connect with WSU students looking for employment!

Registration on Handshake opens June 1!

**registration is free for on-campus departments/employers**

With the academic year drawing to a close, it is time for managers to make plans for summer schedules. Washington State University’s business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round.

In keeping with a long-standing practice, WSU will observe a schedule known as summer hours for as many employees as possible, while still meeting the requirement to serve the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 30 minutes for lunch, during the period from Monday, May 6, through Friday, August 9.

It is the responsibility of the supervisors and staff of each area to provide service to the public during the noon hour and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. during this period. Summer hours are approved at the department level.

Managers may approve an employee to work a flexible work schedule, including a 4/10s work schedule. The manager is responsible for determining the work schedule in accordance with the needs of the operations, and applicable rules or policies.

Information on flexible scheduling is available online.

Please contact Human Resource Services at 509‑335‑4521 if you have any questions.

Washington State University will once again be conducting the Staff Mentoring and Professional Development Program in the spring of 2024. Applications for this once a year cohort are available through Friday, May 31.

The purpose of the WSU Staff Mentoring Program is to develop relationships and facilitate interaction among staff, resulting in a stronger, more collaborative environment. Specifically, the goal is to provide new and existing staff with a valuable resource, a mentor, who offers support and encouragement and is the point of reference for many additional resources.

With supervisory approval, the mentor/mentee program is available to all WSU staff system-wide.

Applications and further information is available on the Learning and Organizational Development Staff Mentoring web page. If you have questions, please contact Learning and Organizational Development at hrstraining@wsu.edu.

The Fine Arts Parking Garage is scheduled to temporarily close as early as Monday, May 13, for necessary repairs and maintenance. The anticipated completion date for this project is mid-August 2024.

Patrons may utilize the nearby Smith Center (SCUE) Garage for the duration of this project.

Please contact WSU Transportation Services with any questions.

transportation@wsu.edu
509-335-PARK (7275)

Develop your skills with these upcoming courses & opportunities!

• Workplace Communication: Giving & Receiving Feedback, May 14
  Learn more and register for Workplace Communication

  Review the development stages of teams and the importance of clear communication in the workplace. Using an interactive survey, participants will identify different communication styles, including their own, and the skills required to give feedback effectively.

• Supervisor Support Roundtable Discussion, May 15
  Learn more and register for Supervisor Support Roundtable Discussion

  Facilitated by HRS subject matter experts, this two-hour roundtable discussion and Q&A session provides an opportunity for supervisors to bring their questions, concerns, challenges, and struggles related to all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Prerequisite required: Completion of WSU Training for Supervisors Journey core requirements.

• Q&A with author Dave Mitchell, presented by Bite-Size Book Club, June 4
  Learn more and register for Q&A with author Dave Mitchell

  For over 25 years, Mitchell has delivered light-hearted presentations surrounding communication styles, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relationships through his “laugh and learn” style. Join this unique system-wide opportunity to interact with this entertaining author and fellow readers for this informational, interactive, and fun session. Registration in the BSBS spring series is not required.

Construction of the new Schweitzer Engineering Hall will begin on Monday, May 6, with a scheduled completion date of early 2026. During construction there will be traffic revisions and sidewalk closures in order to ensure safe vehicle and pedestrian passage around the construction site on the Pullman campus. SE Columbia St. will be closed to thru traffic for the duration of the project. Please observe all traffic signage and personnel.

The Office of Tribal Relations is partnering with the Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships to offer Tribal Engagement and Consultation mini grants. These grants are meant for researchers who demonstrate experience collaborating with Native communities and are seeking funds for tribal outreach and engagement on a current or new project that will lead to the submission of an extramural grant proposal.

Funds can be utilized for activities (e.g., travel, listening sessions, tribal elder or cultural specialist stipends, participant honorariums, etc.) that enhance the research partnership.

Proposals for the mini grant will be due May 15 for use during the summer and following academic year. Mini grants will be up to $1,500 and the PI must be a faculty member at WSU (any track and rank).

Find more information and apply online.

WSU Pullman has issued the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report on Drinking Water Quality for the Pullman campus. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires that public water systems issue an annual drinking water quality report to the users of the system. This annual report explains where the water comes from, what it contains, and the sampling and treatment that WSU performs to prevent health risks.

To view the report, go to the WSU Environmental Health and Safety Drinking Water web page (or contact Gene Patterson at 509-335-3041, gpatters@wsu.edu for details).

Join us on Thursday, May 2, for the final PIT Stop of the year hosted by the Transformational Change Initiative.

Join via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 978 7857 2688
Passcode: 989976

• Event #1 (Noon – 1 p.m.)
  Operationalizing Equity: Strategies for Effective Pedagogy

  This talk focuses on the use of data to support equitable teaching. I discuss my development of the EQUIP observation tool, as well as professional development work with mathematics faculty. Out of this work, I share practical strategies that college instructors can use to promote an equitable and engaging classroom environment. I also discuss a learning process that faculty members can engage in to help them better uptake the strategies in an effective way. I draw heavily from my new book, Equitable and Engaging Mathematics Teaching: A Guide to Disrupting Hierarchies in the Classroom, which is freely available as an e-book or for purchase as a print copy.

• Event #2 (1:10 – 2:15 p.m.)
  How do we know if our classroom is equitable?: An introduction to the EQUIP tool.

  This session provides a deep dive into the free, open source, and fully customizable EQUIP observation tool that was designed to capture aspects of equity in classroom participation. Participants will be introduced to the tool, walked through the process of creating an account and exploring the app, and will receive practical guidance on coding so they can use EQUIP in their own contexts.