Notices and Announcements

Grow and develop your skills with these upcoming courses and opportunities! 

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

  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 and Q&A
  Learn more and Register for May 15

  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: recruitment, performance management, and performance correction.

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
  Learn more and Register in Percipio for this 8-week series

  Class sessions will include guided instruction in mindfulness practices, gentle stretching, didactic presentations, and group discussions in a safe and engaging setting.

• Crucial Accountability Book Review
  Learn more and register in Percipio for this 2-part series

  Crucial Accountability offers tools for improving relationships both in and out of the workplace. Learn how to deal with violated expectations in a way that permanently solves the problem at hand without harming the relationship.

Palouse Ridge Golf Club is ready for summer! Join us on the course and the practice facility. Call the Golf Shop with questions 509-335-4342. Round Top Public House is open 7 days a week with grab and go.

• 18 holes, golf cart, and taxes
  $58 Faculty/Staff
  $47 Students ($42 Monday–Thursday)
• Buy a 3-Month Summer Pass
  Faculty/Staff/Spouse: $925
• Buy a 2024 Annual Pass
  Faculty/Staff/Spouse: $1,850

  Both passes include fees, cart, use of practice facility/range balls, 20% off merchandise discount, and resident rate for guests (3 per each member)

• Practice Facilities
  Palouse Ridge offers an outstanding practice facility with everything you need to improve your game. Our practice range offers 25 stalls, with mats and grass tees both available. Our chipping and putting greens allow you to work on all aspects of your short game, and we also have an 80-yard practice hole, with greenside bunkers, for working on your approach game.

  Practice Range Balls: Small $7 – Medium $11 – Large $15
  Bulk range discount cards available

See all rates and details at palouseridge.com/fees.

Interested in lessons? See palouseridge.com/lessons.

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

This unique program is a rewarding experience for all participants, offering personal and professional development, networking opportunities, and increased self-confidence.

As a mentor, it is an opportunity to share your knowledge and wisdom with someone who can benefit from it, whether they’re just starting out, or seeking to advance their skills and career. The mentor role helps lay the foundation for success by providing constructive feedback and offering guidance and support tailored to the mentee’s needs and goals.

From the mentee’s perspective, the mentor/mentee relationship is also an opportunity to learn and develop, gaining insights and guidance from someone with expertise and experience in their chosen field or area of interest. A mentor can help their mentee navigate challenges and overcome obstacles.

Visit the Staff Mentorship web page for more information on the program, being a mentor or mentee, and applying for the 2024 cohort.

Join Learning and Organizational Development Manager Laura Hamilton for this informative and engaging course aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of team development stages while underscoring the critical role of clear communication within workplace dynamics.

Through the use of interactive elements, participants gain an understanding of their individual communication styles while learning the necessary skills to recognize diverse communication styles and deliver constructive feedback effectively.

Through these learning components, participants can enhance their communication proficiency and contribute positively to team dynamics and productivity.

Registration is available in Percipio for the spring class on Tuesday, May 14, from 1–3:30 p.m.

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)

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

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.