GEOGRAPHY Temperature increases affect tropical flower production, 4 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Employees work to become better administrators, 6 WFSU-FM Reporters place in statewide StateThe State University Faculty-Staff Bulletin competition, 8 Volume 48 • Number 2 For more Florida State news, visit news.fsu.edu. August 5 - 25, 2013 Summer Bridge Living-learning community supports first-generation students

By Jeffery Seay EDITOR IN CHIEF The thought of attending college can be an intimidating specter of unknowns for first-generation students or those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged. How- ever, the Summer Bridge Program at Florida State is help- ing to take the mystery out of college for these students by serving up plenty of support and information. Summer Bridge Program participant Kianni Newman, center, Please see SUMMER BRIDGE, 4 with her family on move-in day June 15.

Flowers has productive first month as dean of music By Jeffery Seay the upcoming year. productions, and symposia. EDITOR IN CHIEF “I have been overwhelmed “I’m even more excited Patricia J. Flowers has not missed a by the warm welcome I’ve about this year’s musical of- beat during her first month on the job as received from everyone at ferings now that I’m on cam- dean of the College of Music. Florida State and the College pus,” she said. “Our faculty She has made several key administra- of Music,” said Flowers, who has planned an amazing year tive hires to replace faculty and staff who earned her doctorate in music of events that will challenge left the university during the summer, in- from Florida State in 1981. and enlighten all of us.” cluding a new director of development; “Faculty and staff from all Prior to joining the Florida developed priorities for fundraising, as over campus have given gen- Patricia J. Flowers State faculty on July 1, Flow- well as planned for the evolution of the erously of their time and ex- ers served on the music fac- college’s specialized program in entre- pertise to make this a smooth transition. ulty at Ohio State University for over 27 preneurship; reached out to the greater There is a great sense of teamwork and years. arts community in Tallahassee; and met collegiality here.” Flowers succeeds Don Gibson, who with the college’s faculty and staff to Flowers says that she is looking for- has returned to the classroom after serv- learn about their priorities and needs for ward to a season of exceptional concerts, ing as dean from 2006 to 2013.

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2 • August 5 - 25, 2013 • State Chief audit officer brings wealth of experience By Jeffery Seay College of Business. State EDITOR IN CHIEF McCall says he was drawn back to Florida Sam McCall, who has more than 40 years State because of the confidence he has in Bar-

Vol. 48 • No. 2 of experience in the auditing profession, is ron as a leader and in the role performed by unicomm.fsu.edu/State-Faculty-Staff-Bulletin now at the helm of Florida State’s Office of the Board of Trustees’ Finance, Business and Editor in Chief Jeffery Seay Inspector General Services as chief audit Audit Committee, led by Trustee Mark Hil-

Director of officer. He was appointed by PresidentEric J. lis. News and Research Communications Keith Bromery Barron in April. “The audit committee is a benefit to me as “I’m starting my third career and looking the chief auditor because I have someone to Assistant Vice President for University Relations and Director of forward it. Florida State is a bounce ideas off of and an- Integrated Marketing and Communications great place to work,” said Mc- other voice to ensure that our Jeanette DeDiemar, Ph.D. Call, who previously worked annual audit plan best meets Vice President for University Relations for 13 years as the city auditor the needs of the university,” Liz Maryanski for the city of Tallahassee and, he said. President Eric J. Barron, Ph.D. prior to that, for more than 30 McCall is a certified public

Board of Trustees years for the Florida Auditor accountant, certified global Chairman management accountant, Allan G. Bense General — 13 of which as deputy auditor general. certified internal auditor, Kathryn Ballard Edward E. Burr As the university’s chief certified government audit- Joseph Camps, M.D. Rosalia Contreras audit officer, McCall oversees ing professional and certi- Emily Fleming Duda Joseph R. Gruters internal audits and investiga- fied government financial William “Andy” Haggard Mark Hillis tions of university programs, manager. Over his career, he Leslie V. Pantin Margaret “Peggy” Rolando activities and functions. Mc- Sam McCall has served on national audit- Brent W. Sembler Gary Tyson, Ph.D. Call also serves as the uni- ing and accounting standards

The deadline for the versity’s ethics officer and his office receives boards, including service as the national presi- Aug. 26 - Sept. 15, 2013, issue is whistle-blower complaints. dent of the Association of Government Ac- 4:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14. “I see our role as assisting management,” countants. he said. “We will be performing assurance and McCall’s stature within the national ac- consulting services, and looking at the uni- counting and auditing community is based not versity’s system of internal controls. If there only in his professional proficiency, but also is a significant weakness, we will identify it, his ability to work well with people. He says recommend corrective action and work with the secret to good professional relationships and follow up with management to address is communication. the issue. So we try to bring economy, effi- “No one comes out ahead if someone gets ciency and effectiveness to the university and backed into a corner,” he said. “Normally, promote accountability and transparency. We when people do the wrong thing it is because State is the faculty-staff bulletin and document of record they are not knowledgeable about applicable of Florida State University. It is published 16 times annually by hope to do all this in a positive and coopera- University Communications — every three weeks during the fall tive manner.” policies and procedures, not because they set and spring semesters, and monthly during the summer. Submissions: [email protected]. McCall earned a Master of Public Admin- out to do the wrong thing. An auditor’s job is Advertising is handled by the Florida State University Communications Group. For rates, call Crystal Cumbo at (850) istration degree in 1987 and a doctorate in to explain on a professional level the reasons 487-3170, Ext. 352. People with disabilities who require special public administration in 2009. why something is not allowed or authorized, accommodation for any event listed in State should call the unit sponsoring the event, or for the hearing or speech impaired, Now that he is working on campus, Mc- and then to assist in finding ways to properly use the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Requests for accommodations must be Call hopes to find opportunities to share his accomplish what needs to be done.” received at least five working days before the event. To receive State in an alternative format, call the FSU Student Disability experience with students in the Askew School McCall succeeds Martha Little, who re- Resource Center at (850) 644-9566. of Public Administration and Policy and the tired earlier this year.

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State • August 5 - 25, 2013 • 3 Temperature increases causing tropical forests to blossom By Jeffery Seay Climate Change. The seasonally dry site, EDITOR IN CHIEF “Tropical forests are com- according to Pau, has been A new study led by Florida State monly thought of as the lungs producing more flowers at researcher Stephanie Pau shows that of the earth and how many an average rate of 3 percent tropical forests are producing more flow- flowers they produce is one each year over the last several ers in response to only slight increases in vital sign of their health,” said decades, an increase that ap- temperature. Pau, an assistant professor in pears to be tied to warming The study examined how changes in Florida State’s Department temperatures. temperature, clouds and rainfall affect of Geography. “However, “We studied flowers be- the number of flowers that tropical for- there is a point at which for- Stephanie Pau cause their growth is a mea- ests produce. Results showed that clouds ests can get too warm and sure of the reproductive mainly have an effect over short-term flower production will decrease. We’re health and overall growth of the forests, seasonal growth, but longer-term chang- not seeing that yet at the sites we looked and because there is long-term data on es of these forests appear to be due to at, and whether that happens depends flower production available,” Pau said. temperature. While other studies have on how much the tropics will continue The amount of sunlight reaching used long-term flower production data, to warm.” tropical forests due to varying amounts this is the first study to combine these Pau led a team of international re- of cloud cover is an important factor, data with direct estimates of cloud cover searchers who studied seasonal and just not the most important when it based on satellite information. year-to-year flower production in two comes to flower production. The results of the study, “Clouds and contrasting tropical forests — a season- “Clouds are a huge uncertainty in Temperature Drive Dynamic Changes ally dry forest on Barro Colorado Island, understanding the impacts of climate in Tropical Flower Production,” were Panama, and an “ever-wet” forest in change on tropical forests,” Pau said. published July 7 in the journal Nature Luquillo, Puerto Rico. To read the entire story, visit news.fsu.edu.

from “We heard rave reviews from parents goal is graduation,” Starke said. SUMMER BRIDGE page 1 who were put at ease over letting their Billy Norcilien, an 18-year-old child go off to college at a caring place freshman from Margate, Fla., says the Judging by the numbers of students like Florida State,” Starke said. program has already put him “ahead who participate in the annual seven- After settling into Landis Hall that of the game” by introducing him to re- week alternative admission program, it is first weekend, program participants sources and tools, from major consider- both popular and successful. get acclimated to the rigors of college ations such as CARE Lab tutors to inci- “Each year, we have approximately coursework by taking seven credit hours dentals such as campus bus routes. 350 recent high school graduates who over the remainder of the program. “This program has taught me to seize are thrilled to be on the Florida State As compared to similar programs at any opportunity I have here at Florida campus,” said Tadarrayl Starke, direc- other universities, the number of stu- State to help improve my success,” Nor- tor of the university’s Center for Re- dents mentored by the Summer Bridge cilien said. tention and Academic Enhancement Program puts Florida State in a category During weekly general assemblies and (CARE), which administers the pro- all by itself, according to Starke. various informational sessions, as well as gram. “Some of them have been rejected “When I talk to my counterparts at a special critical-thinking weekend and a by other universities and have thought, other schools, they say that they are at special brunch with administrators and ‘College is not for me.’ Then they get ac- 100 and they can’t see themselves mov- deans, participants receive a wealth of cepted by Florida State and they tell us ing beyond that,” he said. “What sets first-hand advice on how to succeed as a how great if feels to have this university Florida State apart is that we have been college student at Florida State. believe in them. We see a lot of tears of given the latitude to create a full living- “These sessions and this entire pro- joy.” learning community from an administra- gram introduce them in a systematic way Because the program is available to tion that completely backs this effort. to the campus community, and its op- such a large group of students, they start That makes all the difference.” portunities and resources, so when the their on-campus experience with the tra- While the Summer Bridge Program fall semester arrives, they are prepared ditional orientation program, but all to provides a high level of support to this for that full onslaught of 40,000 stu- themselves. There are even special orien- particular cohort of incoming freshman, dents and a full course load,” Starke said. tation programs and presentations for par- it does not treat them with kid gloves. This year’s Summer Bridge Program ents and younger siblings on move-in day. “We’re very clear from day one: The ran from June 15 to Aug. 3.

4 • August 5 - 25, 2013 • State CRC holds grant writing workshop btw by the way The Council on Re- recognize three of the posters search and Creativity held as “best in show” and award- its annual grant writing work- ed prizes to: >>PRUDENTIAL-DAVIS NOMINATIONS SOUGHT: Florida State University employees — both individuals and teams shop in May for the 2012- •Rebecca Lewis (Urban — are encouraged to submit their productivity-increasing or 2013 class of first year assis- and Regional Planning), “Plan cost-saving work to the 2014 Prudential-Davis Productivity tant professors. Quality and Development Awards competition. The morning session was Outcomes in Florida: A Pilot To access the 2014 online nomination system, visit a ‘mini-CReATE workshop’ Study”; http://dpafoundation.org. The staging nomination form is facilitated by representa- •Carla Prado (Nutrition, available at the website. The nomination submission system tives from the Office of Food and Exercise Science), will become available Sept. 2, giving nominators more than a Research, Sponsored Re- “Prevalence and Metabolic month to work on the application. search, the Florida State Phenotype of Sarcopenic To work on an application before submission: download the University Research Foun- Obesity in White and Afri- staging form; collect pertinent data and supporting material; draft all answers; and review for accuracy and thoroughness. dation and Sponsored Re- can-American Adults”; and Then, on Sept. 2, copy and paste each field’s contents from search Accounting. •Ben Sung (Music), “The the staging form into the system. Nominations must be During the lunch break, ‘Sei Capricci’ of Salvatore Sci- approved by the nominee’s supervisor and division head by recipients of summer 2012 arrino: Technique and Style.” Monday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. First Year Assistant Profes- To view a complete list of Winners will be announced March 19, 2014. sor awards presented posters the posters that were present- Employees who are interested in submitting a nomination on the results of their first ed, visit www.research.fsu. should visit www.hr.fsu.edu to access a brief training on summer at Florida State and edu/crc/workshops.html. the 2014 Prudential-Davis Productivity Awards nomination its effect on their planned re- The afternoon featured system. To learn more, contact Megan Darris, FSU agency search. The Council on Re- breakout sessions, divided by awards coordinator, at [email protected] or (850) 644-4579. search and Creativity chose to research interest.

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State • August 5 - 25, 2013 • 5 Partnership Program completes 2012-2013 series Eighteen Florida State employees successfully completed was for self-development and to become engaged with dif- the Division of Finance and Administration’s 2012-2013 ferent FSU employees from across campus,” said Edward Partnership Program in June. Acoff, director of supplier diversity in Human Resources. “I The goal of the nine-month staff development program benefited greatly through the individual and group interac- is to provide university administrative employees opportuni- tions as well as from the inspirational presentations and guest ties for professional and personal growth. The program fea- speakers.” tured monthly meetings that allowed participants to develop “The Partnership Program was a wonderful experience,” and offer new ideas and solutions on current topics, share said Carla Daniels, associate controller. “It helped me to information from their prior work experiences and provide improve my presentation skills while developing contacts opportunities to be responsible and empowered. throughout the university. As a new university staff member Topics included “Social Media Revolution and the Affects this has been extremely valuable.” on the Workplace”; “Recruiting Metrics — Interviewing and In addition to Cork, Acoff and Daniels, the 2012-2013 the Recruiting Process ”; “The Role of Liberal Arts Studies Partnership Program participants were: Tracie Blackwood, in Higher Education and Society”; “Management vs. Leader- Maria Caspary, Sarah Clark, Alex Cruz, Andrea Durham, ship,” “Employee Morale in Higher Education,” and “Civility Brandon Goeke, Theresa Harrell, Edwin “Hank” Jacob, in the Workplace.” Margie LeHeup, Brad Mook, John Netter, Deena Shealy, “I enjoyed my time in the program as I connected to uni- Darren Thompson, Keith Tolbert and Bonnie Wright. versity personnel across varying levels,” said Sherrell Cork, The 2013-2014 Partnership Program application closes assistant director in Business Services. “From the opening Aug. 15. Administrative and Professional staff members and conversations to the debate, I wouldn’t have had this type faculty administrators are encouraged to apply. To view the of experience if it wasn’t for the program. I highly recom- application form, visit www.vpfa.fsu.edu/Partnership- mend the Partnership Program to anyone who would like to Program. strengthen their communication and network at FSU.” To learn more about the Partnership Program series, con- “When I joined the Partnership Program my aspiration tact Angela Gaskins at 644-8346 or [email protected].

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State • August 5 - 25, 2013 • 7 WFSU-FM reporters place in statewide competition WFSU-FM won three awards in the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2013 Sunshine State Awards, a statewide competition presented by the society’s South Florida Pro chapter. In the General Coverage category, WFSU-FM’s Jessica Palombo took third place for “Tropical Storm Debby Coverage.” In the Investigative Reporting category, WFSU-FM’s Lynn Jessica Palombo Lynn Hatter Sascha Cordner Hatter took third place for “Family Speaks Out After Florida State Mental Result in Deaths.” Austin said. “Sascha, Jessica and Lynn Hospital Nurse Charged With Neglect.” Caroline Austin, station manager of deliver insightful, in-depth and sound In the Government Coverage category, WFSU-FM, lauded her staff members rich news and feature stories every day. WFSU-FM’s Sascha Cordner took first for their work. Their news stories can not only be heard place for “Legislator Looks to Increase “We are quite fortunate to have these in the Tallahassee area but also on many Penalties for High-speed Chases that talented reporters on our news team,” public radio stations across the state.”

sity’s TV commercial, in the PSAs and Commercial Spots category of the 2013 Circle of Excellence Awards program of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. Florida State competed CAMPUS against 36 other entries in this category from around the country. BYLINES IN ACTION Mohamed Kabbaj, Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences), co-wrote an ar- ticle, “Individual Differences in Novelty Seeking Predict Subsequent Vulnerability to Social Defeat Through a Differential Epigenetic RECOGNITIONS Regulation of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Expression,” with postdoctoral associate researcher Florian Duclot (Biomedical Sci- Michael Blaber, Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences), received the ences), published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the official journal Senior Faculty Researcher Award during the College of Medicine’s of the Society for Neuroscience, July 3. 2013 Faculty Awards Program, July 23. David Kirby (English) wrote the book, “The Biscuit Joint,” a col- Charles C. Ouimet, Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences), received the lection of poems, published by the Louisiana State University Press, Senior Faculty Educator Award during the College of Medicine’s 2013. 2013 Faculty Awards Program, July 23. Cathy Levenson, Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences), co-wrote two pa- Jose R. Pinto, Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences), has been selected pers with graduate student Deborah Morris, “Zinc in Traumatic Brain as the recipient of the 2013 Stop Heart Disease Researcher of the Injury: From Neuroprotection to Neurotoxicity,” published in the jour- Year Award by the Florida Heart Research Institute. Pinto is the 11th nal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, and “Zinc recipient of the award and the first from Florida State University. The Regulation of RXR Transcriptional Activity during Neuronal Differen- award comes with a $25,000 stipend for research. In addition, Pinto tiation,” published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. received the Junior Faculty Researcher Award during the College of Medicine’s 2013 Faculty Awards Program, July 23. PRESENTATIONS Anthony Purvis, M.F.A. (Interior Design), was awarded First Prize in the 2013 Student Paper Award competition of the Environ- Kimberly Hires, Ph.D., R.N. (Nursing), presented a poster, “Pre- mental Design Research Association. Purvis, a 2012 M.F.A. graduate dictors of HIV/AIDS Related Stigma and Discrimination Among of Florida State who is now serving as a visiting assistant professor, Anglophone Caribbean Women,” at the Sigma Theta Tau Interna- completed a master’s thesis about the built environment’s role in tional’s 24th International Nursing Research Congress in Prague, assisting successful conflict mediation and derived criteria for in- Czech Republic, July 22-26. This international forum is the place teriors that support positive outcomes for such events. In addition, for the exchange of evidence-based practices and solutions among the American Society of Interior Designers awarded Purvis the 2013 nurse researchers, clinicians, educators, policy makers and admin- Joel Polsky Academic Achievement Award for his thesis research. istrators. The award was announced at ASID’s 2013 national awards ceremo- Chris Schmoldt (Campus Recreation) and David Peters, RCRSP ny in Los Angeles, June. (Campus Recreation), co-presented “Managing Their Money: Sport University Communications and the College of Motion Pic- Club Budgeting” at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports As- ture Arts won the Gold Award for “Spirit of Florida State,” the univer- sociation’s Collegiate Sport Club Symposium, St. Louis, June.

8 • August 5 - 25, 2013 • State ENRICHMENT grant project to evaluate the MEDS-AD Waiver Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program. The collaborative project also in- Cathi Bass, C.R.A., Marcy Friedle, C.R.A., Jessica Lambdin, volves the FSU College of Medicine and the Florida A&M University C.R.A., Roberta McManus, C.R.A., Michelle Slaton, C.R.A., Jane College of Pharmacy. Ai and Munn are co-principal investigators of Terrell, C.R.A., and Julie Wammack, C.R.A. (Sponsored Research the qualitative component of the project, which involves conducting Services), have earned the distinction of “Certified Research Ad- and qualitatively analyzing in-depth interviews with MEDS-AD MTM ministrator” through the Research Administrators Certification participants, primary care physicians and administrative personnel. Council. This certification requires a combination of formal educa- They will receive $368,046 from the total grant amount to complete tion, years of experience in the field and a broad knowledge/skill set this portion of the project. demonstrated by passing a national board exam. The exam covers a Eric Laywell, Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences), has been awarded a broad base of fundamental knowledge in project development and $430,000 National Institutes of Health grant for the exploration of a administration; legal requirements and sponsor interface; financial new therapeutic agent and treatment method for brain cancer. management; and general management. Research Administrators Certification Council is a private, nonprofit organization comprising “Issues in Education” and “FSU Headlines” August air dates individuals from institutions of higher education, research institutes The latest edition of “Issues in Education” will air on 4FSU and foundations, government agencies and private educational and Monday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 6, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, research consulting firms. Aug. 10, 6 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 11, 11 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.;

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m.; Sunday, MILESTONES Aug. 18, 11 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 25, 11 p.m. Jeffery Seay (University Communications/News and Research The August edition of “FSU Headlines” will air on WFSU-TV Communications) completed his 300th issue as editor of the State Friday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 11, 12:30 p.m. Faculty-Staff Bulletin with the issue dated July 1-Aug. 4, 2013 (Vol. It will air on 4FSU Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 11, 48, No. 1). Seay has served as editor of State since June 1997. 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m.; and Sat- GRANTS urday, Aug. 24, 11 p.m. It will premiere on SunSports Saturday, Aug. 10, 7 a.m. Then, Amy Ai, Ph.D., and Jean Munn, Ph.D. (Social Work), are part of the program will air Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. a two-year, $893,270 Florida Agency on Health Care Administration

State • August 5 - 25, 2013 • 9 myFSU implements student, alumni cloud-based email upgrade By Megan Del Debbio collaborate over the Web. Twenty five gi- cation and collaboration opportunities. UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS gabytes of storage will more than triple The upgrade to Office 365 comes This Thursday, Florida State will up- the size of current myFSU mailboxes, two years after the university’s migration grade all myFSU student and alumni and integrated calendars will allow stu- to Microsoft Live@edu, FSU’s first email accounts to the new cloud-based dents to share their schedules with other cloud-based student email solution. Mi- service, Microsoft Office 365. The students and faculty. In addition, Office crosoft is requiring all higher education upgrade is scheduled to occur between 365 will offer anywhere access from mo- institutions running a Microsoft-based Thursday, Aug. 8 and Monday, Aug. 12. bile devices and Outlook capabilities for email solution to upgrade to Office 365 When it’s all said and done, Office 365 Mac users. The new service also will pro- by September 2013. As a result, the up- will replace the existing Live@edu ac- vide students with two separate accounts, grade delivers FSU students and alumni counts of approximately 120,000 Florida one to manage their myFSU email, and continued access to a powerful, cloud- State students and alumni. a second, personal Microsoft account based student email solution. The new Office 365 email service em- to manage SkyDrive, Skype and Office To learn more about the myFSU powers students by delivering the tools Web Apps. All of these tools will work student and alumni email upgrade, visit they need to complete coursework and together to improve campus communi- http://its.fsu.edu/office365.

Florida State is a great place to work, their department News name and their number of years at the university to Megan Darris at [email protected]. There is no deadline The from because the information will be solicited throughout the Human year. Source Resources >>GARNET AND GOLD TOASTMASTERS: This organization provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which each member has the opportunity to develop oral communication TRAINING AND and leadership skills. Open to faculty, staff and ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT students. Guests are welcome. Meetings take place Tuesdays (with the exception of those that follow a Instructor-led and online training opportunities are university “Monday” holiday) from 11 a.m. to noon at the available to Florida State faculty and staff members. To Human Resources Training Center, 493 Stadium Place. To view a schedule of classes and registration information, view a map, by visit www.hr.fsu.edu. visit www.hr.fsu.edu/train. To register for classes, log in to www.omni.fsu.edu and click in sequence: BENEFITS “Human Resources 9.1,” “Self Service,” “Learning and Development,” “Request Training Enrollment” and >>NEW FACULTY BENEFITS ORIENTATION: The “Search by Date, Course Code or Course Name.” From Benefits Office will host two benefits orientation sessions there, click on “View Available Sessions” and choose a for incoming faculty employees. The sessions will be held ses­sion number. Follow the prompts to submit a request. Thursday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, Aug. To view a course description, click on the icon. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Human Resources Training More information: (850) 644-8724. Room, A6244 University Center. Topics will include health, life and supplemental insurance programs, >>NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION AVAILABLE retirement, and other benefits offered through the ONLINE: Each participant must verify his or her university. To register for a session, email the Benefits completion of online NEO by submitting the electronic Office at [email protected]. “Certification of Completion and Evaluation of More information: (850) 644-4015. Orientation” form located on the NEO page. The link to online new-employee presentations, materials and the >>SEMINOLE SAVINGS: Designed exclusively for certification form can be found at www.hr.fsu.edu under Florida State faculty and staff members, this employee “New Employee Information.” discount program offers discounts on products and More information: (850) 644-8724. services at businesses serving their diverse needs and interests. To visit the Seminole Savings Web page, go to >>BE FEATURED ON ‘NEO’ WEB PAGE: Employees www.hr.fsu.edu and click on “Benefits for Faculty and interested in being featured on the redesigned New Staff.” Employee Orientation Web page should email a recent More information: David DeSue, (850) 644-5726 or headshot, a one- or two-sentence statement of why [email protected].

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State • August 5 - 25, 2013 • 11 Employees can apply for Lutz Scholarship The Department of Biological Science is encouraging USPS and Administrative and Professional employees who are enrolled as students at Florida State to apply for the Sheila B. Lutz Memorial Scholarship, which provides $1,000 to an eligible employee. The funds are intended to offset expenses associated with study, such as books, computers, software and child care. To be eligible, applicants must be Florida State stu- dents with: •Two years of continuous, full-time employment at Florida State in a USPS or A&P line; •At least 30 semester hours of college/university credit with an overall GPA of 2.5 or better; and •Acceptance into, or eligibility for acceptance into, a spe- cific degree program at Florida State. Lutz, a former employee of the Department of Biologi- A Trip to Downton Abbey cal Science who died in 1989, earned the respect and admira- Join WFSU for an 8 night trip to England tion of her colleagues by completing her undergraduate degree while working full time, maintaining an active family life, and serving as a role model and mentor to colleagues. To honor September 12 - 21, 2013 the high value Lutz placed on lifelong learning, the scholarship Space is limited Only was established by the Department of Biological Science with Only 25 spots 10 spots contributions from her family, coworkers and friends. remain! For more information and application materials, visit www. For more info visit www.wfsu.org/trip bio.fsu.edu/sheila/index.php. Application materials are or call (850)487-3170 x316 due Monday, Oct. 7, 2013.

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