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Join us at the Benefits Fair Today!

Join us for The 2026 Benefits Fair Today! Join us Today from 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. in the Villard and Multi-Purpose Rooms to learn more about the fantastic benefits Vassar College offers our employees!  Open enrollment is November 1st-30th! The Benefits Fair is the perfect place to explore available benefits. Visit to learn more about medical, […]

Deduction Schedule Change: January 2027 (Auxiliary, Non-Union Staff, Hourly Admin)

We are writing to share that the following deductions, which are currently deducted from 26 paychecks, will be changed to deduct from 24 paychecks as of January 1, 2027. The transition is to standardize the deduction frequency among pay groups on campus. The following deductions will be changed to deduct from 24 paychecks: Health Insurance […]

Deduction Schedule Change: January 2027 (SEIU)

We are writing to share that the following deductions, which are currently deducted from 26 paychecks, will be changed to deduct from 24 paychecks as of January 1, 2027. The transition is to standardize the deduction frequency among pay groups on campus. The following deductions will be changed to deduct from 24 paychecks: Flex Spending […]

Deduction Schedule Change: January 2027 (SPFPA & CWA)

We are writing to share that the following deductions, which are currently deducted from 26 paychecks, will be changed to deduct from 24 paychecks as of January 1, 2027. The transition is to standardize the deduction frequency among pay groups on campus. The following deductions will be changed to deduct from 24 paychecks: Health Insurance […]

Human Resources Newsletter: September 2026

Financial Update at the Forums At the Staff and Administrator Forums last week, President Bradley provided an update on the financial position of the college. She noted that we are seeing higher financial aid, healthcare costs, and utility and other expenses that are creating pressure we must address. She shared that this year’s budget was […]

Upcoming Presentation And Retirement Consultant Appointments

Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning: Virtual Presentation and Onsite Retirement Consultant Appointments Available TIAA and Fidelity, Vassar’s retirement plan providers, are here to help you plan for the future! Engage in this unique opportunity to attend their educational retirement webinars  You can also meet with representatives from TIAA and Fidelity will be available onsite and virtually, by appointment only, to […]

Join us at the Benefits Fair on October 8th!

Join us for The 2026 Benefits Fair! October 8th, 2026 Join us on October 8th from 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. in the Villard and Multi-Purpose Rooms to learn more about the fantastic benefits Vassar College offers our employees!  Open enrollment is November 1st-30th, The Benefits Fair is the perfect place to explore available benefits. Visit to learn […]

Human Resources Newsletter: August 2026

Human Resources Newsletter Upcoming Changes to the Salaried Payroll Schedule & All Benefit Deductions In January 2025, we transitioned salaried Faculty and Administrators from a monthly pay schedule to one that is bi-weekly to align with New York State labor laws. The change created a few payroll challenges, primarily that salaried employees are being significantly […]

Employee Bake-Off & Summer Gathering – Important Update

Summer Gathering Update Our annual Summer Gathering and Bake-Off has unfortunately been canceled at this time due to low registration. Keep an eye on future HR newsletters and our Professional Development page for upcoming events and training sessions on campus!