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Organ
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s Perform
mance R
Review T
Time!
The
T FY2013
3 Performance Managem
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opment Proc
cess
(PM
MDP) Review
w Process an
nd the FY2014 Goal Settting are currrently in
progresss.
The FY20
013 PMDP re
eview and F
FY14 Goals a
and Individual
Developme
ent Plan (IDP
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a
submitte
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n Resourcess
by September 3
30, 2013.
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PMDP/Goal Setting S
System via the Pace Portal
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or
o by clickiing on this
s link, and sign in using your Pace
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userna
ame and p
password.
Based on your feedba
ack, we have
e made a nu
umber of cha
anges. Som
me
highlighted enhancem
ments to the PMDP revie
ew process this
t
year:
• Allow for editts/revisions
s, post revie
ew discussiion. Added ccapability alllows employyee to return
n review to
supervisor for changes res
sulting from the performance feedba
ack discussion.
• Pe
erformance rating scale updated to
t include a fifth
f
rating ca
ategory as w
well as changes to rating
g titles and
de
efinitions.
• Yo
ou do not ne
eed to be on the Pace network to access the PMDP syste
em.
If you missed the PMDP Training, check out
o our new
w on-line tra
aining video
o by clicking
g here!
 Th
he FY2014 Goal
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Setting form is available for you
u to input yo ur performance goals and expectatiions for the July
J
20
013-June 2014 period.
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he PMDP an
nd Goal Settiing Guide an
nd an on-line
e Goal Settin
ng Tutorial a
are available
e as resource
es. For spec
cific
qu
uestions or dedicated
d
tra
aining, contact Susan Do
onahue at sd
donahue@p
pace.edu. Mark
k Your Calenda
C
rs!
Check Out Our Training
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Calen
ndar
The new a
academic ye
ear is a perfe
ect time to
refresh orr enhance yo
our professio
onal or
supervisory skills. Th
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Universi
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ity-Wide
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Developm
ment Da
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The se
econd annua
al Pace Unive
ersity Staff D
Developmen
nt Day was held
h
on
June 7th at the Gra
aduate Cente
er in White P
Plains. More
e than 140 staff
membe
ers joined uss for the dayy, taking partt in the multiple program
ms that
were offfered. Thiss event, open
n to all Pace
e University sstaff and fac
culty,
offered
d a selection of eighteen training pro
ograms offerred by nine Pace
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departm
ments and, ffor the first time, two outtside University vendors
s–
and Development (OL&D) Department offers
TIAA-CREF and the Academic Federal Credit Union (AFCU). Programs
training programs in core competencies such as offered included:
resolving conflicts with your team; meeting
facilitation skills; addressing emotions in the
 Harnessing the Benefits of Social Media
workplace; and many other key areas for helping
 Tools for Managing Stress
you build the necessary skills to be more
 The ABCs of Processing a Contract
effective.
 Courageous Conversations on Diversity
 Five Habits of Highly Successful Investors (TIAA-CREF)
We will be introducing two new programs this
 Budgeting & Cash Management (AFCU)
fall:
 Office Ergonomics
 Time Management Skills
 Promoting a Culture of Information Security at Pace
 Building a Constructive Relationship With
 …and many more!
Your Supervisor.
Click here to view and register for training and
development programs being offered. Check
back often as new courses and dates will be
added throughout the summer and fall.
We look forward to continuing the event next year. Look for additional,
exciting programs!!
Earn A Certificate!
Earn a Certificate of Achievement for completing
a set number of programs within a three year
period. Get recognition at the Employee
Recognition Ceremony! Requirements for the
Management Skills Certificate of Achievement
and the Professional Skills Certificate of
Achievement can be viewed by clicking here.
The OL&D staff is also available to provide
dedicated programs, including training and
teambuilding, for your department.
If you are interested in a dedicated workshop or
have questions about any of OL&D’s programs,
please contact Susan Donahue at
[email protected] Technology Training Services
FY-2013
What an exciting year with regard to technology training initiatives at Pace University! Partnering with ITS, OSA, Finance
and various other divisions and schools, training was provided on Banner, iStrategy, Kronos, and many more…
Check out our training calendar and registration system for various technology training
opportunities!
Technology Training eLearning Library
Did you know about our eLearning Library covering both non-technical and technical
topics? Check out all of our online training opportunities by clicking here!
Need an Online Course?
Technology Training Services can provide tailored eLearning solutions or train your team
in the necessary tools and skills to create your own solutions. If you require an online
course, video reference guide, or eLearning package to be developed, click here for
more information.
Stay Tun
ned…
Our Unive
ersity Organiizational Sofftware, OrgP
Plus will be upgrading
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th
his coming w
winter 2013-2
2014. Some changes will
include: im
mproved use
er interface, optimized na
avigation, sm
mart lists an d enhanced
d chart printin
ng and publiishing. Look for
instructor--led as well as
a online tra
aining opporttunities cove
ering these e
exciting chan
nges!
If you h
have questtions or wa
ant to sche
edule a consultancy session or dedicated training, please co
ontact
Ed
dyta Zych at ezych@
@pace.edu..
Edyta Zych
h is a Microso
oft Certified Trainer
Tr
as welll as a certified
d Microsoft O ffice Specialisst (MOS) Masster with Expe
ert certificatio
ons in
Access, Exxcel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and Word.
Leadershi
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Forrum 201
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Wellness
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nesdays
Are Comin
ng!! Pace
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s
annu
ual Leadersh
hip
Forum was held
on May
M 30, 2013
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This year’s Forum con
ntinued our practice of
convening
g the Univers
sity’s leaderrship to
discuss ke
ey topics and initiatives that will
significanttly contribute
e to our succ
cess and alig
gn The Pac
ce Human Resources
s Departm
ment in parttnership with
with our five year strategic plan.
Chartwe
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ellness We
ednesdays
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The topic this year foc
cused on the
e long-term
strategiess for changes
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an
nd
the new a
approaches available
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to meet the
challenges and create
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ucation, thatt is, strategic
c responses in
a time of cchange. Folllowing the ke
ey note
presentatiion, the 114 participants
s were
challenged by a series a question
ns which werre
addressed
d during breakout sessio
ons and then
n
shared with the entire
e audience.
beginniing in Septtember 201
13!
This prog
gram is desi gned to enccourage you to make hea
althy choices – and
SAVE!!
Here’s to
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available o
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Spotlig
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ur Shinin
ng STAR
RS!!
Nomin
nate Tod
day!!
The Special Awards
Nominations Recognition Program Open Now!!
o New Full-time Staff:
 August 14th
 September 18th
 October 16th
o New Full-time Faculty:
 August 28
This is the time for all managers and employees to express their appreciation
for the dedication and achievements Pace’s faculty and staff have attained in
FY13.
Your involvement in the nomination process is essential in making the special
awards program meaningful and successful. You can become involved in the
following ways:

Nomination Committee Members Needed: Join the nomination
committee responsible for selecting awardees. Representation by
faculty, staff and students creates a diverse committee! If you are
interested in participating on the committee, please contact
Rosemary Mulry ([email protected]).
Nominate an individual or team. Simply click here, and
complete the nomination form.
Orientation programs are scheduled to
be held at the Graduate Center, located
in White Plains.

For more information about the STAFF
session, contact Human Resources ext.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pleasantville campus, the first 50
22730.
For more information about the
FACULTY session, contact the Center
for Teaching, Learning & Technology
(CTLT) at ext. 11722. nominators will be entered into a pool for the chance to win a Kindle
Fire!
The Employee Recognition Program
How are we doing??
WE WANT YOU TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK!
The Employee Recognition program provides an opportunity to
formally recognize your many accomplishments. Whether
reaching a milestone in Years of Service, being nominated for a
Special Award, or receiving recognition for simple achievements in
your everyday role through the YES Program, your contribution to
Pace is important and it is noticed. The various programs can be
found by clicking here.
In our ongoing efforts to make the Employee Recognition programs best serve the University, we encourage you to provide
feedback. What do you like about the Recognition programs? Is there anything you would like to add or change about the
current recognition program? How can we do better at providing programs which best recognize our employees?
Please send your suggestions to [email protected] or go through our Facebook page, Pace University
Employee Recognition.
Got Prospective Hires?
Here’s a great link to direct the
prospective candidates to so they can
see what working at Pace is all about. I like working at Pace
University because…
The Human Resources website has
recently added a section called “The
Pace Experience.” We would greatly
appreciate you taking the time to
complete the following statement,
Attention Hiring Managers!
“I like working at Pace because…”
Your response may be featured on our
website to assist in promoting the total
rewards of working here at Pace
University.
When writing your submission, please
keep the following questions in mind:
On-Campus Student Recruitment is now easier
for both you and students!
Career Services and Human Resources recently launched a new process for oncampus student employment. POSTING YOUR POSITION IS NOW HANDLED
COMPLETELY ONLINE VIA CAREER SERVICES’ eRECRUITING SITE.
- What factors attributed to your decision
to join Pace University?
The new process is broken down into 7 easy steps. These changes are effective
immediately. You can find the details on the new process here!
- In what ways has Pace University
helped you develop professionally
NOTE: All requisitions that are currently on file with HR will no longer be
accepted. Effective July 1, a new requisition form must be completed and
and/or personally?
sent to HR regardless of the need to post the position.
- What do you find most rewarding about
your current role and/or working at Pace
How is it easier?
overall?
1. An easier and faster job posting process: Submit a Student Employment
Requisitions to HR, THEN immediately go to Pace’s eRecruiting system
Please limit your responses to 150
and post the available position(s).
words. We also ask that you submit a
photo for us to include next to your
2. A wider pool of candidates will now be available: With all on-campus
response.
employment posted in the same location, students will have an easier time
Thank you!! searching and applying for positions. Additionally, positions noted as
Class III, IV and V will count as internships and students will receive
transcript notation!
3. Clearer communications among all parties: Identified contacts for each
department to assist you along the way if needed. Annual Calendar of Events
Human Resources’
Comings & Goings
(and everything in-between!)
Check It Out! Name of Event
Month
Performance Management
Development Process (PMDP) MidYear Review
January
Employee Recognition Ceremonies
March
Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work
Day
April
Benefits Open Enrollment
May
Leadership Forum
May
PMDP Self-evaluation and Reviews
Begin
June
Annual Goal Setting Begins
June
Preventive Care Examinations to be
completed for Plan Year (paperwork
due to Benefits by August 31)
University-Wide Staff Development
Day
June
Pleasantville/Briarcliff Staff Picnic
June
Law School / Graduate Center White
Plains Staff Picnic
June
New York Staff Picnic
July
PMDP reviews and Goals Due
September
Lee National Denim Day
October
CIGNA Flu Shot Clinics
October
Employee Anniversary Luncheon
November
We bid Connie Giamei, Director of Staffing & Recruitment, A
Fond Farewell after 16 years of service. Her last day working
at Pace was July 26, 2013.
She will be missed! In Connie’s absence, please contact Sia
Bundor at [email protected].
“It’s Official!!” – Betsy Garti and Matt Renna are the “official”
(i.e., no more “interim” in the title) Associate Vice Presidents of
Human Resources,
as of August 1, 2013.
June
Trivia Time!!
1) With the PMDP enhancement, how many performance rating categories do we have?
2) We encourage you to provide feedback on the Employee Recognition programs so that
we may best serve the University. There are no wrong answers!!
3) Career Services and Human Resources recently launched a new process for oncampus student employment. Effective July 1, 2013, posting your position is now handled
completely online via Career Services’ eRecruiting site. True or False?
4) When is staff orientation? (Provide one date.)
5) Name one of the three sections listed within the Human Resources website about
“The Pace Experience.” (Hint: Click on this link to find the answer!!)
Submit your response by September 13, by clicking here. If you are one of the five people selected at random from
among the correct responses, you will win a pair of movie tickets!! Good luck!
Your Go-To Team: Contact your HR specialists based on their area of expertise.
Department
Office of the
VP,
Human
Resources
Employee and
Labor Relations
HRIS
Org Learning &
Development
Meghan
O’Mara
Admin Asst
to VP
of HR x22375 Staffing &
Recruitment
Work-related
Professional staff
issues and
Employment
Staffing and
training,
concerns,
verifications,
recruitment,
management
Employee
unemployment,
hiring, new hire
Recognition
changes to
orientation,
Programs, labor employee records
student
relations and
that affect payroll
employment
union issues
Betsy Garti
Matt Renna Matt Renna
Betsy Garti
Pedro Figueroa Robert Lazer
x22738
x22738
x22781
Associate
Director
Director
x22768
x22746
VP, HR
Carolyn
Ron
(Employee
Jim Marshall
Ventura
Musselwhite
Edyta Zych and Labor
x22765
Jennifer
Lengers x11869
(NY
x22635
Relations,
Ann Courtien
Samuels x22714
Susan
Organization
Campus)
X22658 x22644 Anna Vidiaev Jonne Ronquillo
Donahue
al Learning Nydia Delgado
x22770
x11303 (NY
x22766
and
x22769
Development Zaida Rivera Campus)
Anu George
x22723
Luciana Ziegler
, and Staffing
x22785
Andrea
x22786
and
Jessica Yaro
Saraiva
Rosemary Mulry
Recruitment)
x22729 x22781
x22480
x22645
Tammy Frary
Matt Renna
x22742
Associate
VP, HR
(Benefits,
Compensatio
n, and HRIS)
x22738
Karen
Buckwald Director of
HR Initiatives
x22755
Compensation
Job descriptions,
All benefit plans,
job evaluations
disability and
and
FMLA
compensation
For Help and
Questions Regarding
Staff Contact
Information
Benefits
Vacant
Director
x22708
Sia Bundor x22771
Leeann Longi
x22673
Heidi Mele
x22709
Micheline
Guillaume
x11630 (NY
Campus)