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Jia Jia Wei; At its April 22 meeting, the Human Resources Advisory Council health care discussion continues; JIA JIA WEI heard presentations from the office of human resources and dis- diversity council works toward cussed issues related to health care coverage. inclusion As associate director of China initiatives, Wei works to promote international Joyce Carter, vice president for human resources, said claims for 4 Chapel construction begins: what education among students at UD. The Australia native says she experiences new this year are ahead of projections and, if the trend continues, will the community needs to know and exciting challenges in her role on a daily basis — it’s a learning process, but she reach $25 million, compared to claims totaling $21 million for 2013. about getting around handles it with ease. After all, firsthand learning is exactly what she promotes. The council discussed a change to graduate assistant health 6 Remembering long-time UD care coverage implemented this year. GAs hired after Jan. 1, 2014, employees; flowers and gardens Why should students consider studying in China? Current under- are offered single coverage, but not spousal or family coverage. GAs for Mary Carter graduates can spend a semester abroad at the University of Dayton China hired before Jan. 1, 2014, and already enrolled in spousal or family 7 Faculty wanted to teach in China; Institute with no additional cost. We offer all undergraduates an interna- coverage are grandfathered. GAs are considered part-time employees Intensive English Program stu- tional experience and global perspective without the burden of added costs. and part-time students and will continue to receive free tuition and stipends. dents practice their speaking skills Students pay the same out of pocket they would to live and study full-time Paul Vanderburgh, associate provost for graduate academic affairs, told the 8 Coming attractions for a semester on campus at UD. For that price they receive tuition, hous- group in March health care coverage isn’t a significant asset in recruiting. ing, meals, airfare, visa costs and excursions to some of China’s greatest Carter said UD may need to consider discontinuing all coverage for graduate On the cover: Here’s one of the first assistants to preserve their eligibility for Medicaid coverage or federal Healthcare views of Old River Park, which had sites. It makes for an affordable and hassle-free experience. This program Exchange tax credit subsidies. Based on their UD salaries, 106 of the 133 GAs been closed since 2011 for repairs will take place during fall and spring semesters, and there is also a summer enrolled in the University’s health care this year would be eligible for no- or low- and upgrades. The park opened session. (For more information, see Page 6.) cost Medicaid. For GAs not Medicaid-eligible, family coverage on the exchange in April on a limited basis for pre- Red and blue look good on you, governor. Ohio Gov. John Kasich visited UD Arena April 25 to honor the men’s basketball team for its How did you decide to take this job at UD? could be purchased for $568 a month. With the tax credit subsidy, they would approved activities. run to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in March. The Flyers presented Kasich with a gift of his own — a personalized UD jersey I never saw myself in a pay $894 a year or $74 a month, less than UD’s $111 per-month Core coverage. with “Kasich” on the back. Kasich had reason to be proud of UD, even if the Flyers took out his alma mater, Ohio State. By the end of the position like this. In fact, my background has nothing to do with educa- However, employees would be eligible for Medicaid and federal subsidies only second round, UD was the only team from the state still standing, and the Flyers carried the torch proudly for Ohio. tion. During my schooling in Australia, I received a bachelor of commerce — similar to a business degree in the U.S.— and a bachelor of science in if their employer doesn’t offer any coverage options, which would include indi- information systems. I came to UD in 2009 to attend law school and decided vidual GA coverage, Carter said. If the University continues to offer coverage to to enroll in a joint JD/MBA program. In 2010, I started working for the GAs, it would only be available at full cost on the exchanges with no subsidy. Outstanding research University while taking classes. During my last year of law school, I took a The council expressed concern about this information and its potential The University’s pilot group of 20 students to China. Afterward, I was offered a full-time job impact on GAs; the issue of whether UD should offer any coverage to GAs will be chapter of Sigma Xi, in September 2013. discussed over the summer as the council looks at options for 2015. The Scientific Research The council also discussed a change this year that ended discounts for fami- lies in which both spouses were UD-benefits eligible. Those families previously Society, honored biol- What do you like most about your position? It’s very interesting; I paid no premium for Core and only half for Advantage coverage. The discount ogy professor Carissa deal with different issues on a daily basis. While it’s certainly challenging represented the loss of $267,000 in premiums to the University; the change Krane with its George B. to learn as you go, it’s also new and exciting, and I have been learning a lot. Noland research award, affected about 80 active employees and resulted in no loss of coverage. Right now, I deal with issues that I have never faced before and learn from given annually to an out- In UD’s self-insured environment, the University doesn’t save on health care them. I also really enjoy working with students and watching them grow WHERE’S LARRY? Krane standing UD researcher premiums for dual-employee families; there were also issues of fairness and from their international experiences. To see where Larry is this and sponsored by UDRI. equity with other faculty and staff. The council supported ending the discounts. Krane received the award during the chap- summer, check the Photo of the What is the benefit in studying The advisory council also discussed the Mercer National Survey of Employer- ter’s annual spring research lecture April 3, Week on Porches. abroad? Sponsored Health Plans which compared UD’s 2012 employee premiums to which included a student poster presenta- Having a global perspective is so averages of colleges nationwide, employers in the Dayton/Cincinnati region tion and a lecture on climate change from important in our global economy. Seeing CONVERSATION PIECE CONVERSATION and national employers of 500 or more. Data indicated that premiums paid by Ohio State professor Lonnie Thompson. what the rest of the world has to offer University employees in 2012 were less for each comparison. For example, UD and going somewhere so distinctly dif- employees paid $96 per month for Core family coverage; colleges/universities Positive legal outcomes Finals week can be “ruff”, but luckily, Roesch Library brought in a few furry ferent from the U.S., especially China, averaged $443; regional employers were $306; and large national employers were School of Law graduates from the friends to help students relieve some stress. The therapy dogs from different because of its culture and history, $416. A growing number of employers are offering onsite health clinics. Class of 2013 are finding jobs in their organizations in the Miami Valley are always popular attractions during finals gives students in today’s world an —Cilla Shindell field at rates higher than state or local week. No word if they help students get a A’s, but they sure are fun to pet. invaluable perspective. And, it helps averages, according to the American Bar U.S. students to better understand Campus Report, distributed the first Friday of every month during the first two Association. and relate to the vast intercultural terms of the academic year, is published Three of every four — 75.3 percent — University post-doctoral fellow who earned Park Center beginning this month. The community presently at UD. Toward an intercultural community by the University communications office 2013 School of Law graduates hold a full- her doctorate at UD working with Robin- transition ceremony starts at 3 p.m. at for University of Dayton faculty and staff. time, long-term job that requires bar pas- son, also received the patent. the west side of Chaminade Hall and will What are your future goals The changing landscape in higher education and changing student demo- Campus Report will resume publishing in sage or prefers a law degree, and nearly Biology professor Karolyn Hansen was conclude at the Frericks Center.