HRD News
Spring 2012 Spartanslearn Catalog and Class Booking Process
Our Spartanslearn Spring 2012 catalog has been published and should have reached you in early January. Spring classes are now available for booking via the Employee Self Service (ESS) tab in the EBS postal. HRD website and catalog also contain information about the booking procedures.
http://www.hr.msu.edu/prodev/prodev_docs/SpartansLearnCatalog.pdf
Leadership Webinars
Human Resource Development, in collaboration with Faculty & Organizational Development, present a selection of live and prerecorded leadership webinars developed by the Center for Creative Leadership each semester. There is no charge to attend. Webinars are available on a per-request basis.
The RNT (Road Next Traveled) Programs
The Road Next Traveled program has been updated to help meet your specific retirement planning needs. We are offering two one-day sessions: RNT: 1-2 Years to your Retirement and RNT: 3-7 Years to Your Retirement. Please see Spartanslearn for upcoming dates. http://www.hr.msu.edu/prodev/prodev_docs/SpartansLearnCatalog.pdf
Please contact Nancy Sanchez at 517-884-0169, or sanchezn@hr.msu.edu for additional information or to request to be placed on the wait list.
If you register and find out that you are unable to attend, please cancel and inform HRD as much in advance as possible, so that others who are on the wait list may be offered the opportunity to participate. You are not automatically reenrolled in the next offered session.
Certified Human Resources Specialist Certificate Program (CHRS)
Next offering of this special HRD-HRLR collaboration will be held in April/May 2012. Please see Spartanslearn for the program schedule.
http://www.hr.msu.edu/prodev/prodev_docs/SpartansLearnCatalog.pdf
Parking
Please be aware that Nisbet building parking lot is patrolled by MSU Parking Enforcement. Employees parking in the Nisbet parking lot must have their valid faculty/staff parking sticker affixed to their windshield.
If you do not have a faculty/staff parking permit, and attend a program in HRD, please request a temporary parking permit from your department, or inform HRD staff that you need one when you arrive for your program. Temporary parking permits may be purchased at the Parking Office located in the MSU Police building. Parking Division (Police Department). Official Site www.dpps.msu.edu/mgtserve/parkdiv.asp
If you choose to park at a meter, you must put in an adequate amount of coins for the duration of your activity. Vehicles parked at expired meters will be ticketed even if they have current faculty/staff parking permits.
TUITION ASSISTANCE SUMMARY
Educational Assistance Application Deadlines: This benefit is for the employee's own use. An application must be submitted each semester the benefit is utilized.
Educational Assistance Application Deadline: MSU Waiver
Spring 2012: Mid-October, 2011
Summer 2012: Mid-March, 2012
Educational Assistance Application Deadline: Non-MSU
30 calendar days before the start of classes at your institution
Please check your employee group's collective bargaining agreement for educational benefits coverage.
Course Fee Courtesy: This benefit is for the dependents of eligible faculty and support staff
Online application process for new applicants: Online Course Fee Courtesy Application System
Questions: Contact Julie Rorick at rorick@hr.msu.edu or 517-884-0177 regarding eligibility and coverage.
HRD administers the Course Fee Courtesy (CFC) program application process for faculty, academic staff and support staff. Online Course Fee Courtesy Application System is available for your convenience.
Transfer credits count toward the total number of credits allowed by this benefit. Your dependent's eligibility ends at the conclusion of the semester during which the 120th credit is attempted. Please refer any questions to Julie Rorick at 517-884-0177 or rorick@hr.msu.edu.
MSU Tuition Waiver: Educational Assistance benefit information
MSU credit courses that are approved for Educational Assistance benefits (including Lifelong Education) and billed through the Student Accounts office are processed as a tuition waiver. This benefit allows MSU waiver of tuition payment at the time of billing. MSU Tuition Waiver covers the tuition for approved MSU credit courses as agreed upon per the employee's collective bargaining unit agreement.* Please note that some programs may charge additional fees or tuition in excess of the prevailing rate. Please check with your academic department, especially if you are planning to take an online course. These additional fees are not covered by the benefit and are the responsibility of the student. Additional course or lab fees, surcharges and student taxes are also the responsibility of the student.
*Please check your employee group's collective bargaining agreement for your specific benefit coverage.
You may mail or deliver your completed application to HRD, 10 Nisbet Building. Applications may also be faxed to the attention of Julie Rorick at 517-432-2979.
Educational Assistance benefits are calculated on an academic year basis, starting with the fall semester. Please contact Julie Rorick with any questions you might have at 517-884-0177 or rorick@hr.msu.edu.
Student Accounts web site provides details about the most recent MSU tuition and fee structure changes. You may wish to review the information on the following web page: http://ctlr.msu.edu/costudentaccounts/tuitioncalculator.aspx
Graduate Degree-related Educational Assistance Taxation information
Educational Assistance benefits are regulated by the IRS. Graduate degree-related tuition benefits, specifically, are covered by IRC 127. The code provides a maximum taxation exclusion of $5,250 per tax (calendar) year. This includes tuition benefits for graduate degree-related courses. The amount that exceeds the $5,250 exclusion is taxable as income.
Please note that the exclusion is calculated on a tax (calendar) year basis. For MSU Tuition Waiver, the benefit is considered received at the time the classes begin at MSU. For courses taken at other institutions, the benefit is considered received at the time the reimbursement check is processed for a successfully completed course. If you have questions, please contact Edita Herbstova at herbstova@hr.msu.edu or 517-884-0172 or Julie Rorick at rorick@hr.msu.edu or 517-884-0177.
Educational Assistance Reimbursement Deadline for Non-MSU Courses
Completed applications are due in HRD 30 calendar days before the start of classes at your institution. Applications may be mailed (allow time for delivery by the deadline date) to HRD, 10 Nisbet Building, delivered in person, or faxed to HRD at 517-432-2979. Please contact Julie Rorick for additional details at 517-884-0177 or rorick@hr.msu.edu.
LCC and Other Schools' Grade Reports
Employees taking credit classes at Lansing Community College need to provide a printed grade report showing a successful course completion (grade 2.0 or better) and itemized proof of payment in order to receive their Educational Assistance reimbursement. This information is available online through student self-service and can be printed with the LCC logo. The printouts must include the student's name.
Please note: If you are taking classes at other institutions that do not routinely provide printed grade reports, you may need to request one from your school in order to have your reimbursement processed. Your institution's registrar's office can assist you.
MSU grade reporting is handled electronically and there is no processing change.
If you have any questions regarding the grade report format, please contact Julie Rorick at 517-884-0177.
HRD SERVICES INFORMATION
Audio, Book and Video Lending Library
HRD is pleased to announce a lending library of current business audio (CD and tape) resources, books and videos. Library resources may be borrowed for up to two weeks at no charge. Borrowers need to provide a departmental account number. For a list of available titles, please contact Nancy Sanchez at 517-884-0169 or sanchezn@hr.msu.edu.
HRD PROGRAM INFORMATION
Mentoring Program
HRD is seeking mentor and mentee applicants to participate in the M.E.N.T.O.R.S. program. Applications are being accepted for upcoming cohorts. For additional information please contact Edita Herbstova - herbstova@hr.msu.edu or Dawn Hecker - hecker@hr.msu.edu.
