• Easy ways to improve your sight
• Legal consultations and resources
• Tips and guidelines for men of all ages to help you stay healthy

as well as attend a work/life webinar about the 7 habits of highly effective people, and find great recipes for grilled chicken thighs with roasted grape tomatoes and grilled stuffed jalapenos. To access the June newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-june.

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

Featured Article: Easy Ways to Improve Your Sight

June Work/Life Webinar:  7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Based on the book by Stephen Covey, presenter Terry Gibney will present a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. You will learn a pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service and human dignity – all principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. Terry Gibney is a parent educator and consultant to the child care industry. He works with Head Start and other public programs for families, as well as consulting to child care providers in the private sector. Thursday, June 11, 2013. 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST. Please see the newsletter link above to find out how to register.

• High blood pressure
• Summer Childcare Resources
• Committing to get fit

as well as attend a work/life webinar about organizing for efficiency, and find great recipes for Greek-style scampi and blueberry oatmeal muffins. To access the May newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-may.

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

Featured Article: High Blood Pressure

May Work/Life Webinar:  Organizing for Efficiency

Presented by Renee Kutner. In this seminar we will discuss various techniques to keep one’s work day organized, leading to increased productivity.  We will focus primarily on techniques for paper management, including filing systems, and for time and task management, including how to use calendars and to-do lists. Renee Kutner founded Peace by Piece Organizing to bring order to chaos, and peace to our otherwise hectic lives after spending almost ten years in advertising and marketing, taking a short break to receive her MBA from UCLA.  Renée is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Professional Development Director for the Georgia chapter of NAPO.  Thursday, May 9, 2013. 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST. Please see the newsletter link above to find out how to register.

• Safe driving tips
• Resources to help you deal with stress
• The real deal on organic foods

as well as attend a work/life webinar about the normal aging process, and find recipes for garden vegetable crustless quiche and carrot cake. To access the April newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-april.

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

Featured Article: Resources to Help you Deal with Stress

April Work/Life Webinar:  Normal Aging

In this presentation we will look at what to expect as we age and how to cope with the changes. Strategies for positive aging will also be discussed. Teresa Pielage received her degree in Social Work for the University of Cincinnati.  She serves BrownRichards as an Eldercare Specialist with 25 years of experience working with seniors and their families. Tuesday April 16, 2013, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST. Please see the newsletter link above to find out how to register.

• Eating the right foods for all-day energy
• Resources and information to help improve your nutrition
• 12 weeks to a heart-healthy lifestyle

as well as attend a work/life webinar about the college application process, and find recipes for classic light Bolognese lasagna and fudgy mocha-toffee brownies. To access the March newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-march.

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

Featured Article: Eating the Right Foods for All-Day Energy

March Work/Life Webinar:  The College Application Process

In this webinar, we will learn about the college application process for both new students and adult learners. Steve Pearson will give us insight into the essay writing process as well and teach us how to stand out from the crowd.  Recently retired, Steve spent thirty years counseling students and parents about the entire college process. During his twenty years at Decatur High School in Decatur, Georgia, he encouraged students to pursue education beyond high school. His extensive experience with the college search and application process, student preparation for SAT and ACT testing, career assessment and related training, recommendation and essay writing, and the exploration of financial resources have each made Steve a valuable resource for students, parents, and associates. Thursday March 7, 2013, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST Please see the newsletter link above to find out how to register.

Let your immediate family members know they now have access to all of the EFAP Services including:
  Counseling Services
  Budget & Debt Services
  Legal Consultations
  Financial Resources
  Health & Wellness Coaching
  Work/Life Resources
  New Parent Transition Program

Your EFAP is just a phone call away…800-828-6025 24 hrs/7 days a week.  Or visit the wellnessworklife.com Website.

• Planning the care of your aging parents
• Resources to keep your heart healthy
• How to break your couch potato habit

as well as attend a work/life webinar about managing your 401K, and find recipes for banana-cinnamon waffles and Greek chicken bread salad. To access the February newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-feb.

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

Featured Article: Planning the Care of Your Aging Parents

February Work/Life Webinar:  Managing Your 401K

In this webinar, you will learn the best practices for managing your employer-sponsored retirement program.  You will also learn how to: Understand the risk and return options in your plan, reallocate, re-balance and monitor your progress, and consider Roth options for long term tax planning. Presented by Brandon Christy. Brandon holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from Macon State College, and has continued his professional career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as well as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS). PFS is a designation held only by CPAs that have completed additional financial planning benchmarks. Brandon has spent over ten years assisting individuals in sound financial planning. Brandon has also trained thousands of Federal employees on how to best prepare for retirement. He is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Brandon serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors at Covenant Academy located in Macon and he is also a deacon of his church.  Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST. Please see the newsletter link above to find out how to register.

• Quick-start resolutions
• Tips on fitness and healthy attitudes
• Resources to help you create a will

as well as attend a work/life webinar about finding the gem in every child, and find recipes for roasted chicken thighs with mustard-thyme sauce and two-potato gratin. To access the January newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-jan.

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

Featured Article:  Quick Start Resolutions for the New Year

January Work/Life Webinar:  Finding the Gem in Every Child

This webinar addresses how relationships are the container for learning.  Positive, nurturing relationships between adults and children are dependent on the adult’s ability to find and focus on “what works” in every child.  We must expand our ability to witness and support children based on their strengths, interests, passions, unique individual qualities, and diverse cultural backgrounds.  Constant will provide inspiration and practical down-to-earth strategies for becoming an intentional ‘Gem Finder,” for every child. Constant Hine is a nationally recognized dynamic, motivational and inspirational educator, speaker, coach, trainer, consultant and author.  She has an MA in Teaching/ECE from Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of education. She has owned her own educational consulting company Horizons In Learning since 1988 and currently lives in Denver, CO.  Thursday, January 10, 2013, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST See the newsletter link above to find out how to register.

• Keep the holidays stress-free
• Locate healthy holiday gifts through the Wellness Exchange guide
• Beat your fear of flying using the SOAR program

as well as attend a work/life webinar about planning for retirement, and find recipes for maple-mustard glazed fresh ham and fig-walnut sticky buns. To access the December newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-dec.

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

Featured Article:  12 Ways to Keep the Holidays Stress Free

December Work/Life Webinar:  Roadmap to Retirement – It is not too late–or too early–to get started on a solid plan for retirement. Topics include: finding money to invest, different types of retirement accounts, how much you should save and more. Thursday, December 13, 2012, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST. See the newsletter link above to find out how to register.

• Fit in fitness on a tight schedule
• Keep your spirit healthy and your life balanced despite stressors
• Separate breast cancer myths from reality
• Access elder care resources via your EFAP

as well as attend a work/life webinar about elder care, and find recipes for roasted turkey with rosemary-garlic butter rub with pan gravy and pecan-topped pumpkin bread. To access the November newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-november.

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

 Featured Article:  Keeping your Spirit Healthy

November Work/Life Webinar:  Elder Care: The Beginning Tips to age in place safely—making home changes to help with the changes as we get older. It is never too early to look at home safety. Presented by Teresa Pielage and Kama Oyeshiku-King. Teresa Pielage received her degree in Social Work for the University of Cincinnati.  She serves Brown Richards as an Eldercare Specialist with 25 years of experience working with seniors and their families. Kama Oyeshiku-King , a native of California, has been working in the aging field for over 20 years.  She studied at Hampton University and the University of Southern California. She has been with Brown Richards as an Elder Care Specialist for the last four years. Tuesday November 6, 2012, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST.

 See the newsletter link above to find out how to register.

• get your children involved in saving for college
• reduce your cholesterol through lifestyle changes
• locate resources for Breast Cancer Awareness month

as well as attend a work/life webinar on how to maximize your day, and find recipes for creamy light macaroni and cheese and cinnamon-apple cake. To access the October newsletter please visit: http://go.middlebury.edu/efap-oct

Did you know that you can also sign up to receive the EFAP newsletter via your email address? To do so, click here.

Featured Article:  Getting the Kids Involved in Saving for College

October Work/Life Webinar:  Maximizing Your Day

Feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, tight deadlines, meetings, e-mails and interruptions can derail professional growth, impair team performance and lead to stress and burnout. The focus of this program is on obtaining practical skills, tools and techniques to maximize collective gains in effectiveness and increase productivity. Thursday, October 11, 2012, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST. Please note that you can also watch recorded webinars by registering for the webinar at a later date.  See the newsletter link above to find out how to register.   

This week’s employment snapshot:

There are currently  20 faculty positions, 27 external job postings, and 3 internal job postings on the Middlebury College employment opportunities web sites.

Employment Quick Links:

Faculty Employment Opportunities: go/faculty-jobs (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/faculty-jobs (off campus)

Staff Employment Opportunities:  go/staff-jobs (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/staff-jobs  (off campus)

Please note – to view only internal staff postings, please use the internal posting search filter that was highlighted in this MiddPoints article.