{"id":3535,"date":"2025-09-29T10:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/?p=3535"},"modified":"2025-10-01T17:34:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:34:12","slug":"human-resources-newsletter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/2025\/09\/29\/human-resources-newsletter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September is Nat'l Suicide Prevention and Hispanic &amp; Latino Heritage Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/hr-sept.-newsletter-graphic.pngautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register for a Mental Health First Aid Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/1758898260205-6b23be28-2332-4cfe-9ea2-862352e49d2605_mhfa-editable-one-pagers_adults-4_1.pngautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeiJyDHt0-uTVNp09_1kWtFgXHvoXrv_MOr-LPtnAHwN0ZZKA\/viewform?cmid=ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall Professional Development Reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/kenny-eliason-1-aa2fadydc-unsplash.jpgautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Virtual Policy Info Session<\/strong><br><strong>Friday, October 3rd 2:30 - 3:30pm, via Zoom<\/strong><br><br><em>As we shared at the September forums and Faculty Meeting,\u00a0<strong>there are three new policies<\/strong>\u00a0that impact how we engage in our work as a community. We are inviting participation in a policy information session, which will focus on new policies related to dogs in the workplace and driving Vassar vehicles, as well as revisions to the\u00a0leave of absence job protection policy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfkGtP4TxM_7sph20ZL3OeegZOKJgTaTTQGuGf0Ug2UEJPP8Q\/viewform\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supervisor Sprint<\/strong><br><strong>Monday, November 10th 9-12pm, CC MPR<\/strong><br><strong>Tuesday, November 11th 9-12pm, CC MPR\u00a0<br>Wednesday, November 12th 9-12pm, CC MPR\u00a0<br>Thursday, November 13th 9-12pm, Old Laundry Building 314<br>Friday, November 14th 9-12pm, \u00a0Old Laundry Building 314\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The supervisor sprint is a professional development opportunity for anyone who supervises employees at Vassar, including student employees. Join us for a series of interactive workshops across five days to develop skills setting expectations, making operational decisions, navigating conflict, providing feedback and coaching.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We encourage individuals who register commit to attending as much of the training in full as possible in order to have the ability to engage with each topic and get to know other sprint participants. However, we understand that may not be feasible for all employees, and just ask you notify us in your registration if you will need to miss any portion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScsk8URMpzml7VkimD-B2qAPFR0dLCwKHVaGou2swdIGpQLaQ\/viewform?cmid=ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listening With Purpose<\/strong><br><strong>Tuesday, October 21st 10-11am, College Center MPR (CC223)<\/strong><br><br><em>We\u2019ve all had moments where we left a conversation feeling like wires got crossed \u2014 maybe something wasn\u2019t clear, or the takeaway didn\u2019t match what the other person expected. Small miscommunications like these can snowball into bigger frustrations or conflicts. In this training, we'll explore simple tools for being more present, catching what others really mean (not just what they say), and making sure we\u2019re on the same page. These skills help reduce conflict, strengthen collaboration across differences, and make day-to-day interactions smoother. Open to all employees.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeX-zxVJoXlSw-o-z7WrvXH51N9_UKW2dQ6SbUAPrA0xDGyAg\/viewform?cmid=ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/talent-development\/workshops\/?cmid=ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\">View Full Training Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Change in Self-Paced Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/image.pngautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As of July 31, 2025, Vassar officially retired its institutional subscription to the LinkedIn Learning platform. This decision followed over a year of careful consideration, including monitoring usage and gathering insights directly from active users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our analysis showed a consistent decline in campus-wide engagement. This, combined with rising costs, led us to conclude that focusing on alternative learning solutions would better serve the Vassar community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognize the importance of skill development and continuing education. In anticipation of this transition, CIS, in collaboration with Human Resources, has proactively explored various options to ensure continued support for self-paced learning. Human Resources is also continuing to evolve its employee talent development program while exploring content delivery options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Vassar no longer offers a college-wide subscription, numerous high-quality, free, or pay-per-use online learning platforms are available. We encourage you to explore resources like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online Course Aggregators:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\/632e79a8-4b80-4009-93ab-62be5d016f5f\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Class Central<\/a>\u00a0helps you search and compare courses from many providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized Learning Platforms: Coursera and Udemy offer extensive catalogs with options for individual purchases or subscriptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vendor-Provided Training: Companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Adobe often offer free training for their proprietary tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please visit this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\/0219b3e6-b22d-4b2f-9eed-5393aca4c120\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">knowledge-base article about self-paced training<\/a>. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to supporting your ongoing learning and growth. In addition to self-paced training, Human Resources offers other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\/6b1731cb-2f59-471c-aa15-31cc72c26a41\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">talent development resources<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\/41a020ca-ab06-4db7-950d-666bcc3fe785\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">workshops<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits Fair on October 7th 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/benefits-fair-graphic.pngautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"m_6680090152258972288m_-698909205754909696gmail-qpcx14\">Benefits Fair October 7th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for the 2025 Employee Benefits Fair October 7th!<br>The fair is from 10am - 4pm in the Villard and Multi Purpose Rooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We will have a flu shot clinic again this year<\/strong><br>Schedule your appointment ahead of time via the links below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning Appointments -\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\/ad8294f2-7ffc-4cf8-9706-25fabb3281a6\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/Sgo9hFpTwixBCm959<\/a><br>Afternoon Appointments -\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/ddb3369c-f7d8-4327-8ac4-94c71c2e2992\/030dcd4f-03ad-4ac7-a202-a6b89676fc81\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/UPQw4j2L4jwgWcxK7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Service Employee Engagement Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/employee-2025-2026-event-calendar.jpgautoformat2Ccompressampdpr2ampfitclipampixjsv2.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September is Nat&#8217;l Suicide Prevention and Hispanic &amp; Latino Heritage Month Register for a Mental Health First Aid Workshop Register Here Fall Professional Development Reminders Virtual Policy Info SessionFriday, October 3rd 2:30 &#8211; 3:30pm, via Zoom As we shared at the September forums and Faculty Meeting,\u00a0there are three new policies\u00a0that impact how we engage in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":109,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/109"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3535"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3543,"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3535\/revisions\/3543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3535"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}