IPP Human Resources Update – February 2017

Quote of the day:

Never underestimate the impact that even your smallest actions may have:

Don’t be caught by a phishing scam!

Please take the short, online phishing training developed by CIT, at the link below: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cSg7c5EfrZXwiNf

If you receive a suspicious email, check out the Phish Bowl website, created by the IT Security Office (Do NOT click on any of the examples that are noted in the link!).

https://it.cornell.edu/phish-bowl

IPP EVENTS Employee of the Quarter Celebration!

Thursday, February 16th, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am, in 401 Warren Hall

Health and Wellness at IPP

Brown Bag Lunch: February 22, 2017, 12:00 – 12:30, in HSB, B26: Exercising when Your Schedule is Nuts! To register for the above session, please visit the below link: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Kpn2AwuwqhCtGR

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Interested in Pre-Retirement Planning? Attend an upcoming workshop!

https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay/retirement-finances/retirement-and-savings/pre-retirement-planning

Retirement Workshops: Benefit Services presents information on transitioning into retirement and the changes to your benefits. No registration is required.

• Contract College Employees: Tuesday, March 14, 2017, Noon – 1:30 pm, G01 (Racker Room) Biotechnology Building • Endowed Employees: Thursday, March 16, 2017, Noon – 1:15 pm, G01 (Racker Room) Biotechnology Building

Welcome to: Jeremy West – Carpenter/Locksmith Andrew Lilly – Carpenter/Locksmith Chad Rose – Maintenance Assistant Gary Sprouse – Electrical Journeyperson

Farewell to: Tom Rapalee – WFP Sr. Mechanic Tech & Operator Lester Cook – Facilities Designer II Jan Eckert – Administrative Assistant III Earl Kelly Doolittle – SO6 Equipment Operator David Van DeMark – CHP Sr. Plant Operator Steve Cardinal – SO2 Custodian

Congratulations/Employees on the Move: Lou Damiani - Project Coordinator III in Energy & Sustainability Pam O’Dell - Accounts Rep V in Finance James Clark - Control Tech/Plumber General Foreperson in the Endowed Zone Doug Armstrong – SO6 Equipment Operator in Grounds Andrew Magre – Interim Associate Vice President for Engineering and Project Administration Tom King – Interim Director for Project Management Delia Herrin – Interim Executive Assistant for Joel Malina, Vice President of University Relations Laurrie Coffin – Interim Executive Assistant for Bill Sitzabee, Interim Vice President of IPP

Current Open IPP Positions – If Interested, Please Apply Online as Soon As Possible: Job #WDR-00009855 Motor Coach Operator Job #WDR-00009874 Structural Designer Job #WDR-00009888 Maintenance Planner (may close as early as February 9th) Job #WDR-00009901 Associate Director of Facilities Management Operations Job #WDR-00009902 Facilities Management Electrical Group Manager Job #WDR-00009935 CHP Sr. Plant Operator (will close on February 25th)

To find one of the above positions in Workday, from your Workday home page, click the “Career” worklet, and select “Find Jobs-Staff, Union, Librarian, and Temporary” from the menu. In the search box on the left side of the screen (directly under “Filter By”), enter the job number (for example, WDR-00009515). Then hit the magnifying glass!

IPP Human Resources Update – February 2017

Applying for Internal Positions:

A friendly reminder on the Cornell application process for Internal Candidates:

Cornell Employees must apply through the Internal Cornell Career site (through Workday). When applying for a position, you must set up your Professional Profile before applying.

Also, please remember to attach your application materials (Resume/Cover Letter/CV) in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the Experience section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the ‘Drop Files Here’ box to manually drag document(s) into your application. For a more detailed description and instructions on how to create your Professional Profile and how to apply online, please visit the following website for internal candidate information: https://apps.hr.cornell.edu/workdayCommunications/Recruitment%20job%20aids/applying_for_a_job_internal.pdf

Please note: Temporary employees, including contract temps such as Stafkings, are not considered internal applicants and must apply for positions via the Cornell Careers website, since they are not eligible for positions that are posted internally.

Things for You to Know!

Humphreys Service Building has a Mother’s Room! Please contact IPP Human Resources to request more information.

Winter Parking Rules in Effect December 1 - April 1 Winter overnight parking rules are in effect December 1 - April 1, whenever it is snowing, or snow is in the forecast; winter break parking for students is available from December 16 - January 24; and City of Ithaca odd/even parking is in effect from November 1 - April 1. https://ipp.cornell.edu/content/winter-and-break-parking-rules

IPP’s Reward and Recognition Committee News! Don’t forget to recognize a colleague today!

IPP R&R Committee: Bill Sitzabee, Dan Schied, Delia Herrin, Donna-Marie Parker, Erik Eshelman, Heather Mulks, Jean Curran, Juliet Parsons, Kristin Gutenberger, Sue Kern Wilkins, Tom King, and Vicki Davis IPP Human Resources Update – February 2017

Career/Life Digest

Bid. Win. Support. The 2nd Big Red One-Day Online Auction for the United Way: Friday, February 10, Midnight to Midnight. Support the United Way and bid for dozens of tantalizing Cornell and Ithaca-themed items and experiences, including a week long cottage rental for five on Cayuga Lake, rare behind-the-scenes tours, special meals, gift baskets and much more! Visit the auction site or Cornell United Way homepage to bid this Friday, February 10.

Join “Kick the Cup” Coffee Events during RecycleMania! Every Wednesday now through April 1st, 10am-12 noon, on Ho Plaza. Help Cornell win in the national RecycleMania competition! Did you know disposable coffee cups on campus are not recyclable? Remember, you can bring your reusable mug to Cornell Dining locations across campus for discounts year-round! Community and Culture

Part-Time Study: Registration for spring classes is Jan. 25-Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in B20 Day Hall. Take advantage of Cornell’s academic resources! Continue your education, further your career, or simply have fun learning something new at Cornell. For more information, visit parttimestudy.cornell.edu, call 607-255-4987, or e-mail [email protected].

Breaking Bread Dinner: Freedom of Speech and Civility on Campus; Wed. Feb. 8, 6 – 8:00 p.m., G10 Biotech. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to dinner and discussion in an open dialogue with other members of our community. Click here to register

EMERGENCY NEED Campus Blood Drives: Area hospital patients are counting on you! This month all donors will receive a FREE $5 AMAZON E-CARD & A FREE T-SHIRT when they donate!! Or call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME. Please remember your ID.

• Monday, February 6th 11:30am to 5:30pm at Vet College – Jr Lab. To make your appointment: CLICK HERE • Thursday, February 9th 11:00am to 4:00pm at BioTech Building G-10. To make your appointment: CLICK HERE • Wednesday, February 15th 11:00am to 3:00pm at Anabel Taylor Hall. To make your appointment: CLICK HERE • Tuesday, February 21st 11:30am to 4:30pm. Anabel Taylor Hall. To make your appointment: CLICK HERE • Tuesday, February 28th 9:30am to 2:30pm. Barton Hall Gym. To make your appointment: CLICK HERE

"A Cappella Cares” Concert: Saturday March 11, 6-8pm, Call Auditorium. Enjoy an evening of exciting musical entertainment featuring 13 talented Cornell a cappella groups! Proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the CARE Fund, which assists Cornell employees experiencing a financial crisis. Save the date – more details to be announced soon.

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Wellbeing

Cornell Wellness staff are available to provide workshops, lectures, clinics, and demos on many different topics to your department by request. These offerings typically run about 60 minutes, although some can be shortened. Look here for a list of topics. Submit questions and requests to [email protected].

Don't have an hour? Our staff are also available to provide 15-30 minute Educational Workshops called Wellness Fundamentals Trainings to your work unit/department, which are educational workshops that departments can offer employees to promote a culture of health and wellness in their units. Ideal for staff meetings, monthly in-service trainings, or annual all-staff gatherings. See list of what we offer. Submit questions and requests to [email protected].

Gluten Free Casseroles - Cooking Class: Friday, February 24, 12:00-1:15 PM, 360 MVR Hall. This is a hands-on class where participants will do the cooking. Join with 20 fellow employees to prepare and enjoy gluten free entrees that provide nourishment for your whole family. Taught by Beth McKinney, RDN and Director of Cornell Wellness. Questions? Email [email protected]. Register here (20 people maximum)

PARENTING

Preparing for Baby Series: (Spring 2017) This workshop series will help you sort through all the information available to new parents and guide you in making the best decisions for your family. All workshops are 4:00- 5:30 pm, 140 East Hill Office Building. See schedule and register for one or more of the programs. The first program will be Friday, March 3: "Being Pregnant: What you need to know from nutrition to healthcare."

Parenting Adolescents: "Your College-Bound Child - Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Safety on Campus," Tuesday, March 7, 12:00-1:00 p.m., 340 Duffield Hall. What if your child is the victim of sexual assault? Or if they're accused? Also discussion of roles played by technology and drug and alcohol use, and college procedures when responding to reports of sexual assault. Register

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

Hourly Employees & Workplace Flexibility - Legal/Policy Issues & Best Practices, A Program for Supervisors: Thursday, February 16, 2:00-3:00 p.m.WEBINAR. Learn about regulations, what they mean in day-to-day practice, and how you can support the principles of flexibility in a strategic manner. Register

Check out more upcoming wellness opportunities. Benefits

EDUCATION:

SUNY Empire State College (ESC) information session: Thurs., Feb. 9, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m, EHOB Room 140. Join our alumnae for a discussion of their experiences as Cornell employees pursuing undergraduate degrees at SUNY Empire, including mentoring and accelerated degree completion options. Contact [email protected] (607.273.4536) for more information.

FINANCES & RETIREMENT:

Retirement Workshops: Benefit Services presents information on transitioning into retirement and the changes to your benefits. No registration is required.

TIAA Webinars: Join TIAA for live webinars on real world financial education from January through March. Topics span spending, saving, planning, investing and living, and include socially responsible investing, estate planning, and more.

• TIAA Webinar Special Topic: Protect you, your family, and your money: Learn from TIAA’s Chief Information Security Officer about measures to help prevent identity theft by securing your personal information on websites, social media and mobile apps, and how to conduct online financial transactions safely. February 28 at 12 p.m. (ET) Register: http://tiaa.org/VE Career Development

Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset 2-day program, February 16-17, 2017; 8:00 am – 4:30 PM; EHP 345 Training Room. This 2-day workshop explores how it is that we can end up in an inward mindset, the implications of that in our work and the impact on others, and leverages a framework that will guide us to work in an outward mindset. $175

Executive Harold D Craft Leadership Program: April 3-7, 2017. The 5-day “Executive Harold D. Craft Leadership Program” (EHDCLP), focuses on leadership within the Cornell culture. Executive HDCLP is the HDCLP for Band H, I and un-banded staff. It is designed to provide managers and faculty with the self- awareness, skills, tools, action plans, and commitment to lead their organizations in meeting new challenges. Administrative Academy

View the complete Administrative Academy course catalog in CULearn.

COMMUNICATION: HEARING AND BEING HEARD (Core): Tuesday, February 7, 9 AM - 12 PM; EHP 345 Training Room, $35.

WRITING I: EFFECTIVE EMAIL AND GREAT GRAMMAR (Core): Tuesdays, February 7 – March 7 (5 sessions), 1 - 4 PM; EHP 345 Training Room, $175.

WRITING II: PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WRITING (Core): Wednesdays, February 8 – March 1 (4 sessions), 1 - 4 PM; EHP 345 Training Room, $150.

INCLUSION (Core): Wednesday, February 8, 9 AM - 12 PM; EHP 345 Training Room, $35.

CUSTOMER SERVICE (Elective): Tuesday, February 14, 9 AM – 12 PM; EHP 345 Training Room $35.

PROBLEM SOLVING (Elective): Wednesday, February 15, 9 AM - 12 PM; EHP 345 Training Room $50.

INFLUENCE: GETTING RESULTS WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CHARGE (Elective): Tuesday, February 21, 9 AM – 12 PM; EHP 345 Training Room $35.

CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Core): Thursday, February 23, 1 – 4 PM; EHP 345 Training Room $35.

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Management Academy

View the complete Management Academy course catalog and register at CULearn.

USING METRICS IN DECISION MAKING (Elective), Monday, February 20, 1-4 PM; EHP 345 Training Room, $50.

SUSTAINABILITY (Core): Wednesday, February 22, 9 AM - 12 PM; EHP 345 Training Room $50.

ETHICS AT CORNELL (Core): Tuesday, February 28, 9 AM – 12 PM; EHP 345 Training Room $50.

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF POLICY AT CORNELL (Elective): Wednesday, March 8 10, 1-4 PM; EHP 345 Training Room $50. Inclusive Excellence Academy

Cornell University’s Inclusive Excellence Academy offers programs designed to advance an inclusive educational environment and workplace.

UndocuCornell: Understanding and Supporting Undocuemented Populations: Monday, February 13, 2017 from 9:00AM - 10:30AM. This workshop will focus on building a safer and more supportive community for undocumented students at Cornell. Register Here.

Genuine Conversations: Race and Inequity: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 1:00PM - 2:30PM. This presentation will focus specifically on race in American culture and some of the equity and mental health impacts of institutional racism. Register Here. eCornell

Executive Leadership: Becoming an executive leader requires a broad skill set, ensuring you’re ready to handle any challenge. Whether you work at a small company or a global organization, this certificate gives you the perspective needed to develop a broader understanding of effective decision making, managing across cultures, and identifying the impact of financial performance on your business. Visit your eCornell portal to enroll: eCornell.com/cu-employee Franklin Covey Courses

Cornell is licensed to offer several Franklin Covey courses for faculty and staff, focusing on personal and organizational leadership, execution, productivity, and trust. These courses specialize in performance improvement and help organizations achieve results that require a change in human behavior. These award- winning training programs are offered at a substantial discount from the public/retail price. Click here for a list of course offerings, detailed course information and outlines, dates and registration.

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Lynda.com Training Courses

Cornell faculty, students, and staff have free, unlimited access to Lynda.com's online library of high-quality videos on the latest software tools and skills. When signing in use your NetID and password. For more details on how to use and access Lynda.com visit www.it.cornell.edu/services/lynda.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Take some tips from Lynda.com and learn skills and software to help you manage any project.

Project Management Fundamentals Learn project management techniques to effectively manage simple projects and complex enterprise-wide initiatives. This course tackles the basics of project management, from building a project plan to managing project resources.

Change Management Learn the principles and process of change management to drive change at the project level, in a certain business area, or throughout an entire organization.

Process Improvement Fundamentals Learn how to better manage the processes - and thus the outcomes - of your project or business.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam Preparation Prepare to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Use this PMP certification training course to fulfill the 35-hour education requirement needed to sit for the exam.

Selecting and Managing a Project Portfolio with Microsoft Project Follow along with a project management expert as she shares her tips for using Microsoft Project 2016 to select projects based on goals and performance measures.

Comparing Agile Software Tools Agile expert explores the strengths and weaknesses of different agile software tools, including Excel, JIRA, Team Foundation Server, VersionOne, Agile Central, and Agility Health. SkillSoft

Skillsoft: Available 24/7 – Any Location – Free

• Brings world-class thought leaders and renowned business leaders to your desktop • Delivers the full text of thousands of leading professional books via Skillsoft Books 24x7® • Engages learners with interactive courses, enlightening videos, and practical simulations • Skillsoft also has an app which can be used for videos, audiobooks, and more.

Books:

Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY PowerPoint 2016

Title: The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, & Security in Technology Organizations

Videos:

Title: Microsoft Office 2016: Use New Features in Office 2016 Products

Title: Microsoft Windows 10 - Installing and Configuring: Configuring Authentication IPP Human Resources Update – February 2017

Courses:

Title: Tracking, Managing, and Sharing Projects in Project 2016

Title: Using Puppet: Configuration and Programming Technical Training

For current IT Training classes: https://it.cornell.edu/training/current-it-training To see a complete listing of technical training resources, go to www.it.cornell.edu/training. The current versions of office productivity training are Office 2016 (Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Word), SharePoint Online, and Adobe CC (Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop). Other versions are possible to have scheduled based upon unit need. To receive training announcements, send an email with the subject: join to IT-Training-L- [email protected]. Have a question? Contact [email protected].

Remedy Incident Management: Advanced Training Feb. 8; 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 112 Mann; No Fee

Using Microsoft Windows 10 Feb. 15; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m.; 120 Maple; $59

Organizing with Microsoft OneNote and Outlook Feb. 15; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m.; 120 Maple; $59

Remedy Smart IT Feb. 22; 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 112 Mann; No Fee

Skype for Business & Zoom Basics Mar. 2; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m.; 120 Maple; $59

Microsoft OneNote: Team Collaboration Mar. 2; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m.; 120 Maple; $59

Remedy Incident Management: Training for Remedy Local Administrators Mar. 8; 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 112 Mann; No Fee

Remedy MyIT/Work Order Management: Basic Training Mar. 22; 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 112 Mann; No Fee

Drupal 8 Introduction Mar. 22; 8:30am–4:30pm; 120 Maple; $225

Excel 2016 Basic Mar. 29; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m.; 120 Maple; $105

Excel 2016 Managing Data Mar. 29; 12:30 p.m. – 4:30p.m.; 120 Maple; $105

Administering Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune - Custom for Cornell CIT Apr. 5-7; 8:30am–4:30pm, each day; 120 Maple; $1375

Remedy Incident Management: Basic Training Apr. 12; 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 112 Mann; No Fee

Drupal 8 Intermediate for Developers and Content Administrators Apr. 19-21; 8:30am–4:30pm, each day; 120 Maple; $1375

Remedy Problem Management: Basic Training Apr. 26; 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 112 Mann; No Fee

Excel 2016 Charts, Pivot Tables, Formulas & Functions Apr. 26; 8:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m.; 120 Maple; $105

Word 2016 Basic Apr. 26; 12:30 p.m. – 4:30p.m.; 120 Maple; $105