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Dear ,
We start off this month with a note of gratitude to President Todd for an incredibly productive decade of service to the University. It was certainly a decade marked both by unprecedented challenges and unprecedented success on many fronts. President Todd's legacy, after all, is all about embracing challenges and aspiring to great things. It's been inspiring to see how President Todd's leadership has motivated our staff and faculty in efforts to improve the lives of our students, patients and fellow Kentuckians.
This month's issue also features many of the employee-focused Work-Life and Health & Wellness programs championed by President Todd since his earliest days on the job. Already, these flexible programs have helped countless among us in managing our professional and personal responsibilities. Many more of our staff and faculty will be helped by these programs and services for years to come. This, too, is part of President Todd's remarkable legacy.
 Kim WilsonChief Human Resources Officer
UK Human Resources |
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Thank you, President and Mrs. Todd!
On behalf of UK faculty, staff and students, thank you for your leadership and service to the University.
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Features
The Staff Shared Leave Pool helps our fellow UK employees facing personal or family health challenges.
You can make a difference by donating before June 30!
Through the end of June, UK staff may donate accrued vacation time to the UK Staff Shared Leave Pool. As you may know, this program enables UK employees to help fellow staff members who have exhausted paid leave due to their own health problems - or under new guidelines effective July 1 -- those of ailing loved ones (spouse, child or sponsored dependent). Donated time may be designated specifically for employee pool or family pool use. You can make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of colleagues across the University by donating a portion of your unused vacation leave. Visit this page for details.
University Holiday Schedule for 2011-12
The University's holiday schedule for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 is now available. Click here for details.
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 Spotlight
Need greater flexibility for personal or family needs this summer? Consider reduced seasonal hours!
With the return of summer, many UK employees are taking advantage of our popular reduced seasonal hours program (also known as "summer hours"). This program allows you to propose a temporarily reduced seasonal schedule, which may help you better manage your work and family needs...maybe even those warm weather projects you've been putting off! Click here for details.
New Montessori High School to Open on UK Campus
The Montessori High School of Kentucky will be opening in the heart of the UK Campus at 472 Rose Street (in St. Augustine's Chapel) this fall. Applications are being accepted for the 2011-2012 school year now. Limited space is available. For more information, visit this page. Reminder - Check July Pay Stubs to Verify Any Open Enrollment Changes It's easy to verify any changes you made to your UK benefits during the recent Open Enrollment period. Simply check next month's pay stubs to verify any changes you may have made for the new plan year (which begins July 1).
- If you already know how to review your pay stub in myUK, click here to log in.
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- If you've never used my myUK Employee Self-Service to review your pay stub, visit this page for step-by-step instructions.
Please note: Corrections/changes cannot be made until next year's open enrollment effective July 1, 2012 or with documentation of a status change during. Examples of s
tatus changes include: divorce, marriage birth of child, death of covered family member, spouse's change of employment status resulting in loss or gain of coverage. If you have any questions about your 2011-12 UK benefits, feel free to e-mail us.
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Events
Chronic Disease Self-Management -
a FREE Conversation about YOUR Health
Join us for the next Health Smart Conversation "Managing Chronic Disease," presented by Randy Lawson, July 14, from 12:10-1 p.m., W.T. Young Library Gallery Room. FREE. Register online today
You Need an Instant Recess
UK employees: Been sitting too long? Time to get up and move! Try an Instant Recess. It's simple - just gather your coworkers and take a quick walk, climb the stairs, do the chicken dance, do some easy stretches or desk exercises, or make up your own routine. Try it today and pass it along to departments around you. You can even invite UK Health & Wellness staff over, and we'll show you how it's done. To schedule your Instant Recess, call us at 257-9355 or email HealthandWellness@email.uky.edu. Check out a brief video of an Instant Recess.
Weight Loss Matters
Weight Loss Matters is a 10-week weight-loss program taught by UK Health & Wellness registered dietitians. Classes meet once a week in-person on UK's campus or online. The initial fee is $50. New classes begin July 19, 20, or 21. Register by Friday, July 15. Register today. |
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Financial Tip of the Month
Five money saving tips for summer.
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About Thrive
Thrive is a monthly e-mail newsletter developed by UK Human Resources.
Editors: Melanie J. Sparks
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