A publication of the
Human Resources office:
109 Old Main, ext. 1124
Website:
www.ship.edu/HR
HR Update
October
2008
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
The Commons….a Discussion of Difference
Home Disaster
Preparedness
2
Well-Being
Initiative Update
2
Discount Coupons
2
The Nine Cs of
Leadership
3
SECA
3
New Staff
3
Preventing the Flu
4
Hand washing
4
THE COMMONS….a DISCUSSION of DIFFERENCE, will begin on October 29, 2008 at 3:30 in
the Spiritual Center. The series is part of the
Well-Being Initiative and is comprised of four
one-hour sessions on consecutive Wednesdays.
The Commons offers opportunities for faculty,
staff and administrators to come together to
examine multiculturalism from many different
perspectives. The format will include interactive
exercises designed to promote exploration of
each individual’s personal experience and relate
it to the broader scope of our multi-cultural
community.
Four members of the campus community have
collaborated to develop the program. They
include Dr. Bill Mc Henry, Assistant Professor of
Counseling and College Student Personnel, Dr.
Rebecca Ward, Associate Professor of Teacher
Education, Dr. Melodye Wehrung, Executive
Director of Social Equity, and Maryrose Wilson,
Benefits Manager in Human Resources.
They describe the program as one that will
help participants understand how each person’s life reflects multicultural truths and will
offer an opportunity to share and explore
one’s own life as a dimension of difference.
Campus community members are invited to
attend as many sessions as they are able.
Light refreshments will be served.
Space is limited to 40 participants. Registration is encouraged in order to reserve your
seat. To register, call Maryrose Wilson at
extension 3107 or email to [email protected] .
Employee Recognition Program
“We ourselves feel that what
we are doing is just a drop
in the ocean. But the ocean
would be less because of that
missing drop.”
Each year, the University takes time
to acknowledge exceptional individual
and/or group contributions to the welfare of the University or surrounding
communities. Nominations will be
accepted in the Human Resources department until November 7, 2008.
All non-instructional staff and administrators (excluding management) of the
university, the SU Student Association,
and the SU Foundation are eligible.
Services or actions nominated should
fall into at least one of the following
areas: innovative idea, team effort,
problem solving, customer services and
community/volunteer service.
Nominations may be made by any staff
member, faculty member, supervisor,
administrator or manager. All completed
nomination forms will be evaluated by an
Employee Recognition Committee. Final
selections from the committee will be
reviewed by the president. Additional
forms are available from the Human
Resources Department or on the website located at www.ship.edu/HR. Please
contact Nipa Browder at extension 3110
for any questions or assistance.
Home Disaster Preparedness
Every year thousands of Americans
are adversely affected by natural or
human-made disasters. Being prepared
for emergencies is crucial at home,
school, work and community. Your
family will cope best by preparing for
disaster before it strikes.
There are six basics you should stock
in your home emergency kit: water,
food, first aid supplies, clothing and
bedding, tools and emergency supplies
and special items. Keep the items
that you would most likely need during
an evacuation in an easy-to
carry container.
Store you emergency kit in a convenient place know to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the
Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of
your car.
Ask your physician or pharmacist
about storing prescription medications.
Keep items in air tight plastic bags.
Change your stored water supply
every six months so it stays fresh.
Rotate your stored food every six
months.
Re-think your kit and family needs at
least once a year. Replace batteries,
etc.
Well-Being Initiative Update
Yoga Classes will be available to
faculty and staff for another six week
session every Tuesday beginning October 21, 2008. The classes will be offered from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. in the
Student Recreation Center. The cost
for a six-week session is $39.
Upcoming events for Well-Being
Initiative:
November 2008
LIFE STYLES OF THE WISE &
WATCHFUL
Preventive Health Screenings &
Lifestyle Wellness Info.
Skin Cancer Prevention
Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Start Maintain Don’t Gain Program
please feel free to contact Maryrose
Wilson in the Human Resources Department at extension 3107.
December 2008
HEALTHY HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Emotional Health and avoiding Holiday
pitfalls.
Workshops
Stress Management
Brown Bag Lunch—SEAP refresher
Continue Maintain Don’t Gain Program
If you have an interest in any programs that you would like to see included in the Well-Being Initiative Program or you have any suggestions,
Discount Programs
Human Resources Department has discount coupons for the following:
Ragged Edge Wellness Center
Chambersburg TGI Fridays
5 Ragged Edge Rd, Chambersburg.
(2 for 1)
Hershey Park
Six Flags
Dunham’s Sports
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717-263-5277
10% off any massage therapy service
One free yoga class $10 value
Offer valid through 12/31/08
H R U PD A TE
Page 3
THE NINE Cs OF LEADERSHIP
According to Lee Iacocca’s book,
Where Have All the Leaders Gone, a
leader must:
Be CREATIVE—Leadership is about
managing change. As things change,
you must get creative and be willing to
try something different.
COMMUNICATE—Face reality and
tell the truth.
Have COURAGE—Take a position
you know is right even if it is unpopular
or for political leaders, may cost you
votes.
Show CURIOSITY– Step outside your
comfort zone to hear different ideas. Do
not surround yourself with ―yes‖ people.
Put your beliefs to the test. Never stop
learning and listening to others.
Have CONVICTION—You have to
have passion and the desire to get something done.
Be COMPETENT—You must know
what you are doing and surround yourself
with people who know what they are
doing. Be a problem-solver.
Have CHARISMA– You need the ability
to truly inspire so that others want to follow you. People follow a leader because
they trust him or her.
Use COMMON SENSE—Don’t hide
your head in the sand as to what is going
on. Live in a reality-based world and use
your ability to effectively reason.
Be a person of CHARACTER—Know
the difference between right and wrong
and have the guts to do the right thing.
STATE EMPLOYEE COMBINED APPEAL
(SECA)
“The price of LEADERSHIP is
RESPONSIBILITY.”...and part of
that responsibility is to STAY
POSITIVE whether you feel like it
or not.
The Shippensburg University State Employee Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign was kicked off on September 22, 2008. It
was a great success. The campaign will continue until October 24, 2008. By participating in the SECA campaign, you can
help enhance the lives of individuals who need help most. SECA supports the work of eight participating organizations and
their member agencies. There are over 1,400 agencies participating in the 2008 campaign. Participating Umbrella Organizations and Funds include:
America’s Charities
Community Health Charities of Pennsylvania
Wildlands Conservancy
Christian Service Charities
Independent Charities of America
United Negro College Fund
United Way of Pennsylvania
Global Impact
The SECA campaign is a once-a-year fundraising campaign that allows state and university employees to participate through
either payroll deductions or a one-time donation. Your caring, sacrifice, and generosity is reflected by your participation.
Thank you for all of your contributions.
Welcome new staff
Dominic Barbagallo—Physical Plant
Warren Scott—Physical Plant
Stephanie Erdice—Women’s Center
John Shoop—Physical Plant
William Morgal—Communications & Marketing
Laurie Shrawder—Physical Plant
Kristen Nickey—Admissions
Georgia Taylor—Student Accounts
What can you do to prevent the Flu?
Organiza
tion
If you haven’t gotten a flu shot this year, there is still time and there are still steps that you can
take to protect yourself from the flu. Because the flu is passed easily from one person to another, the best way to prevent the flu is to frequently wash your hands.
For many people, taking an antiviral medication, such as Tamiflu, within the first 48 hours of flu
symptoms will help reduce the severity and length of the illness. Because these drugs are only
available by prescription, you will have to see your healthcare provider. If you have been exposed
to someone with the flu, an antiviral medication may be prescribed to help protect you from
getting the virus. The CDC has come out with three easy steps to help protect you and your
family from the flu this year:
1. Get Vaccinated Although it is typically recommended that people get flu shots in the fall, they
can still be effective if you get them in the spring. If the flu is arriving in your area, you may benefit from a flu shot. It takes about two weeks to get protection from a flu shot.
FLU
.
2. Use Common Sense and Everyday Protection Steps Steps like washing your hands frequently
and covering your mouth when you cough will protect you and others.
3. Use Antiviral Medications If your doctor believes that antiviral medications will benefit you,
using them may help protect you against the flu, reduce the severity of your symptoms or the
duration of your illness.
Adapted from Kristina Duda, R.N. About.com
Hand washing—
An easy way to prevent infection
Hand washing is the first line of defense
against germs. Think about all of the things
that you touched today—from the telephone
to the toilet. Maybe you blew your nose
and played with your pet. Whatever you
did, you came into contact with germs. So
it’s easy for germs on your hands to end up
in your mouth.
Did you know that an estimated 1 out of 5
people don’t wash their hands after using
the restroom?
When Should You Wash Your Hands?
After using the bathroom
After blowing your nose or coughing
Before eating, serving, or preparing
food
After touching pets or other animals
After outdoor activities
Before and after visiting anyone who’s
sick
When your hands are dirty
Good hand washing protects against the
spread of many illnesses—from the common cold (which is responsible for 22 million lost school days each year) to more
serious illnesses such as meningitis, flu,
hepatitis A and most types of infectious
diarrhea.
How to Wash Your Hands Correctly?
Follow these simple steps to keep your
hands clean:
Use warm water (not hot or cold)
Use whatever soap you like. Antibacterial soaps are popular but regular
soap works fine. If you suspect that
your hands have come into contact
with someone with an infection, think
about using an alcohol hand sanitizer.
Rub your hands together vigorously
and scrub all surfaces: Lather up on
both sides of your hands, your wrists,
between your fingers, and around your
nails. Wash for 15 seconds.
Rinse well under warm running water
and pat dry with a clean towel.
In public restrooms, consider using a
paper towel to flush the toilet and open
the door because toilet and door handles harbor germs. Throw the towel
away after you leave.
Remember, proper and frequent hand
washing is the key to preventing the spread
of many common infections.
(http://kidshealth.org)