Category: HR, Wellness and Employee Notifications (page 41)

Richard Louv, journalist and author of the international bestseller “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder,” will speak at Santa Fe College on the topic of “The New Nature Movement,” based on his new book,…

A message from Lela Frye, Director, Human Resources: At Tuesday’s college Senate meeting concerns regarding sexual harassment by students to other students were brought forward and prompted many questions regarding the college rule and faculty responsibility. Therefore we are providing…

Media have made a public records request of the College to disclose information about employees’ salaries, and as required by Florida law we are in the process of complying with their request. In keeping with our Human Resources’ practice of…

A message from Human Resources: Did you know your emergency information can be updated at any time just by logging into e-Staff? It is always a good practice to keep emergency contact information up to date but even more so…

Beneficiaries of employees are eligible for a refund of employee contributions in the event of the member’s death. All employees should designate their beneficiaries through Retirement Online. (See the ROL see link below). To log into Online Services, the employee…

Azza Shamseldin had a smile that could fuel the sun. People commonly say, “she had a great smile.” But with Azza, they meant it, to the 10th power. She was always smiling, smiling until she beamed, smiling at you so…

Congratulations to Dr. Dan Rodkin, Director, Student Life! He recently completed a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education through the University of Florida. Rodkin began the doctoral program in 2004, and Former SF president Larry Tyree was his first…

As Santa Fe embarks on a groundbreaking partnership with UF, along with it comes a new face in the UF at Santa Fe Center (aka the Gator Den). Julie Crosby began working at Santa Fe on June 1 as the center’s…

Human Resources is again sponsoring a six-week wellness series for staff and faculty. Local fitness, health, and healthy eating advocates will give talks and demonstrations, and there will be health and fitness-oriented activities included in the series. The Breakfast Kick-Off…

Professor Greg Jones will continue offering meditation instruction workshops weekly this summer on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. in the Library in room Y-123. Workshops are free and are open to everyone in the Santa Fe community (students, faculty and…

Making summer plans? SUMMER FLEX HOURS begin May 9 and continue  through Aug. 12 with the exclusions of the two holiday weeks, Memorial Day (May 30-June 3) and 4th of July (July 4 – July 8). Summer Flex is available…

Santa Fe was able to reach our goal of having 50% of our PPO, HMO & HRA full-time employees participate in last week’s on-site BCBS Health Risk Assessment. In meeting this goal the college will be rewarded $10,000 to use…

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida is offering a Wellness Incentive Program to all Santa Fe College PPO, HMO, and HRA Health Care members. It begins April 5; all employees are encouraged to participate. [Even Plan C members can…

Santa Fe College will kick off the BCBS Blue Rewards Life Style Improvement Program offering personalized Health Risk Assessments on April 5, 6, 7, & 8 in R01 for all full-time employees. If 50% of Santa Fe’s full-time employees complete…

Free SF Group Exercise Classes offered Mondays and Wednesdays Attention all faculty and staff! Personal trainers Jessica Bermudez and Jonathan Inman are leading group exercise classes every Monday and Wednesday in S-29/30 from 4:45-5:30 p.m. The classes feature 40 to…

Attention all students, faculty, and staff! The United Way VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be on campus to provide free, quality tax preparation services to qualified individuals whose family income was less than $49,000 in 2010. Volunteers will be available…

College graduation represents a huge milestone for most students, but for eight seniors this December, their graduation is not only a cause of celebration for their family and friends but for Santa Fe College as a whole. Santa Fe will…

The next event in HR’s Wellness Wednesday series is at noon on Dec. 8 and features Chef Pam Morris demonstrating how to make yummy, healthy holiday hors d’oeuvres. It’s going to be in S-29/30 from noon-1 p.m. The first 60…

For employees and students, beginning Nov. 9! The Quit Smoking Now program is coming to Santa Fe’s campus! The program is sponsored by Santa Fe College and Suwannee River Area Health Education Center and will be open to all employees…