HR Update: April EFAP News

In this month’s EFAP newsletter you will learn about a webinar that provides information on how to prepare your child for middle school, high school and college, social drinking vs. problem drinking, finding summertime opportunities for your child, AND find a recipe for roasted fingerling potatoes and baby artichokes! To access the April newsletter go…Continue Reading HR Update: April EFAP News

25 Years @ Midd with Don Wyatt

In this post we recognize Don Wyatt, John M. McCardell, Jr., Distinguished Professor of History, for his 25 years of service to Middlebury. Don shares some inspiring words about the rewards of getting to see students achieve their own “individual levels of excellence,” as well as the strong network of colleagues that he has developed…Continue Reading 25 Years @ Midd with Don Wyatt

Transitions

Transition announcements will recognize College employees who applied for and were hired for posted job openings. In this post we extend our congratulations to Janie Young on her transition! On August 8, 2011, Janie transitioned into her new role as the director of parent giving in the College Advancement Office. Janie has been employed at…Continue Reading Transitions

HR Update: Management Training – Session 5

Session five of management training took place during the week of March 12-16. The focus of session five was team development and leadership. Session goals included: Clearly define ‘team,” identify team development stages, diagnose challenges, and develop strategies to improve team performance Clarify roles and accountability for the team, team leader and members Establish priorities…Continue Reading HR Update: Management Training – Session 5

HR Update: Management Training, Session 4

Session four of management training took place during the week of March 5-9. The focus of session four was performance management. Session goals included: Clarity on the roles & accountabilities of you and your direct reports Being able to establish clear expectations and priorities Being able to document measurable and time bound individual and team…Continue Reading HR Update: Management Training, Session 4

25 Years @ Midd with Jeff Byers

Jeff Byers, Philip Battell/Sarah Stewart Professor of Chemistry was inducted into the 25 year club last spring. In this post Jeff shares his experiences working in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department, the evolution of his research, and his appreciation of our surroundings as an avid mountain lover and endurance athlete. If you have ever read the…Continue Reading 25 Years @ Midd with Jeff Byers

Reminder: TIAA-CREF Open Meetings

WHEN: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 9-10 a.m. AND noon-1 p.m. WHERE: Mitchell Green Lounge, 3rd Floor McCullough Please join Erik Moreau our TIAA-CREF Field Consultant on Thursday March 29 for a live demonstration of the www.tiaa-cref.org website and its capabilities as well as a tour of the Middlebury College micro-site at www.tiaa-cref.org/middleburycollege. These will be interactive meetings where we…Continue Reading Reminder: TIAA-CREF Open Meetings

New Employees

In this post we’ll introduce you to two members of the Middlebury College staff who are working in the Facilities Services department and at the Parton Health and Counseling Center. Please join us as we welcome Tony to campus and congratulate Anne on her transition. Tony Quenneville joined the Facilities Services department in February as…Continue Reading New Employees

HR Update: Management Training Session 3

Session three of management training took place during the week of February 27-March 2. The focus of session three was managing work relationships and results. Session goals included: Learning the keys to hiring and keeping the right people Learning and applying how to provide feedback Managing resistance to feedback and other workplace conflicts Understanding the…Continue Reading HR Update: Management Training Session 3