{"id":4035,"date":"2026-04-15T10:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/?p=4035"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:34:22","slug":"human-resources-reminders-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/2026\/04\/15\/human-resources-reminders-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources Reminders"},"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\">Join Us for Take Your Child To Work Day on April 22!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1553\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/take-your-child-to-work-day-facilitator-form-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/take-your-child-to-work-day-facilitator-form-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/take-your-child-to-work-day-facilitator-form-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/take-your-child-to-work-day-facilitator-form-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/take-your-child-to-work-day-facilitator-form-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/take-your-child-to-work-day-facilitator-form-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/take-your-child-to-work-day-facilitator-form-1-116x150.jpg 116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have the kids in your life ever wondered what you do all day? Now\u2019s their chance to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday, April 22<\/strong>, Human Resources is hosting \"Take Your Child to Work Day,\" a fun-filled day designed for kids ages 10\u201314 to explore our campus, learn about the amazing work happening here, and see their adults in their Vassar habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Participate:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>1. Register Your Child by this Friday, April 17th<\/strong>. We have a full day of interactive sessions planned from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It\u2019s a great opportunity for them to see the college, meet other kids, and participate in hands-on activities. Employees are invited to have lunch with their participating child at Gordon Commons as part of the day\u2019s activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/136a4d68-f5d4-4e34-aa30-269d9e02f2db\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">Register Your Child by April 17th<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Showcase Your Work!\u00a0<\/strong>We want to show the breadth of what we do. Can you help pull back the curtain on your role? We are looking for employees to help make the day unforgettable:<br><br><strong>10-15 minute conversations:\u00a0<\/strong>Share your role and a \"day in the life\" story.<br><br><strong>45 minute activity:\u00a0<\/strong>Lead a hands-on demo or interactive activity. We are here to help you plan!<br><br><strong>OR \u00a0Help with logistics<\/strong>\u00a0and keeping the day running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/6ea5577e-e88c-4fb9-b875-636fc989aa67\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">Sign Up to Show Your Work!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible Use and Disclosure of AI in the Workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As shared in this month\u2019s Staff Forum and Faculty Meeting,<strong>\u00a0a new policy on Responsible Use and Disclosure of AI in the Workplace has now been published<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/164ad97f-f387-4baa-bd5e-73aac4bf34d8\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vassar Policy Library<\/a>\u00a0(note: while we had also planned to introduce this at the Administrative Forum, time did not allow).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This policy applies to non-academic work and is not applicable to faculty teaching, student coursework, or research. It establishes guardrails for use, while recognizing that some employees may find AI tools helpful in their work. It also aims to clarify expectations for safe use, helps employees avoid uses that are restricted under the policy, and protects institutional data.&nbsp; Individuals remain responsible for how they use these tools, and for the resulting work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the pace of change surrounding AI tools, the policy may evolve over time. It has been published with a link to a feedback form to support ongoing input. An FAQ has also been created (click below to read), and it will be updated as questions arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We invite you to attend an upcoming Q&amp;A session; please use the RSVP form below&nbsp;to sign up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuesday, April 28 at 10:00 am (Zoom)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday, April 28 at 2:00 pm (MPR)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 am (MPR)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to CIS, HR, and other employees who contributed thoughtful input to this \u2013 including members of the cross-functional AI Working Group!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/1c459410-a942-49a7-a861-a7e2063ec333\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">RSVP to Information Sessions here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/164ad97f-f387-4baa-bd5e-73aac4bf34d8\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">Click to read AI Policy<\/a><a href=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/a6741fb3-1e0a-42e9-9b47-810b862a00a7\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">Read AI Policy FAQ here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Development Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/c6e6bed0-5809-4337-8541-d9a4a4751a4a\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gmail Training<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>Thursday April 16th, 2:30-3:30pm, via Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Staying organized and connected is essential to working efficiently across campus. This training will introduce both the fundamentals and more advanced features of Google Calendar to help you manage your schedule, coordinate with colleagues, and streamline communication. You will learn practical tools to organize your time, set priorities, and make the most of the platform\u2019s collaborative features. This training is open to all Vassar employees.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presented by: Emily Doucet, Human Resources Administrative Fellow<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/1c3a4874-aa85-4bc7-a3bc-2a09bac4a335\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/c6e6bed0-5809-4337-8541-d9a4a4751a4a\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>Tuesday, April 21st, 1:00 - 2:30pm, Ordan Room (Main Building, 2nd Floor)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It's common to struggle with the ambiguity of assessment\u2014how do you judge someone's work, and how do you navigate these conversations? In this training, we will demystify the evaluation process, exploring the core components of assessment and teaching you how to define clear, measurable criteria, as well as navigating evaluation meetings with confidence. These skills ensure your evaluations are objective and transparent, leading to more constructive outcomes.&nbsp;Open to managers and supervisors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presented by: Ginger Jurecka Blake, Associate Vice President of Human Resources\u00a0<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/aa9789ac-c2c3-40ec-9ea6-18f544f4914f\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/c6e6bed0-5809-4337-8541-d9a4a4751a4a\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Vassar History Tour<\/strong><\/a><br><strong>Wednesday, April 29th, 1:30 - 2:30pm. Tour start: Inside Main Gate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>On Matthew Vassar\u2019s birthday\u2014April 29th, join the Head of Special Collections and College Historian, Ronald Patkus, for an engaging tour that brings the story and history of our campus to life. Connect with other employees, and learn about the people and events that have shaped the environment we work in today!&nbsp;<\/em><em>Open to all employees. Please note: Tour is limited to 20 people. After spots have filled, there will be a waitlist, and you will be notified if spots are available.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Presented by: Ronald Patkus, Head of Special Collections and College Historian and Adjunct Associate Professor of History on the Frederick Weyerhaeuser Chair<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/285a0943-a910-4367-bf21-69ac43d5959f\/6170e3b1-a56a-4c70-9d78-e091e4474d54\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Training from The Office of Institutional Equity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bystander Skills: What To Do When You're Not \"In Charge\"<br><\/strong><strong>Monday, April\u00a020, 2:00-3:00 PM,\u00a0Thompson Library, Class of 1951 Reading Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Most bystanders aren\u2019t \u201cin charge,\u201d but they are in the moment.\u00a0<strong>Open to the entire Vassar community<\/strong>, this workshop builds practical, realistic bystander responses for both consent concerns and bias incidents using the 5 Ds (Distract, Direct, Delegate, Document, and Delay) through hands-on practice in common campus settings such as parties, residence halls, classrooms, student organization meetings, and online spaces. 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