{"id":4042,"date":"2026-04-27T13:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/?p=4042"},"modified":"2026-04-28T19:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T19:39:27","slug":"hr-newsletter-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/2026\/04\/27\/hr-newsletter-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Newsletter April 2026"},"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\">Human Resources Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Has Sprung Photo Challenge!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-100504.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-100504.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-100504-300x74.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-100504-1024x251.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-100504-768x188.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-100504-220x54.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vassar campus is coming alive with signs of Spring, and we want to challenge you to capture it!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you're a hobbyist photographer with a camera capturing golden hour shots of Vassar's flora, or taking a picture of the lake with your phone camera on your way to your next meeting, we want to see the wonderful ways you capture Spring at Vassar!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to participate:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capture a photo of Spring at Vassar during\u00a0<strong>May 1st - May 22nd<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit photos (up to<strong>\u00a03<\/strong>\u00a0per employee) between<strong>\u00a0May 1st and May 22nd\u00a0<\/strong>via\u00a0the form below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All photos submitted will be put to a&nbsp;<strong>vote during our HR Newsletter at the end of May<\/strong>&nbsp;to see who is crowned our winner!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe4NKrSEm2tQJ2QMTxFF-_ruk_PfWuwHPucI3rcwI3BS0KTCw\/viewform\">Submit your Spring Challenge Photos!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance Reviews in Workday<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Year-End Performance reviews kicked off in mid-April. Human Resources will send further communication about these tasks in Workday as they become available to you. If you still have any incomplete review tasks in your Workday inbox from 2025, please be sure to submit them as soon as possible. For support during the Performance Review process, please\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:humanresources@vassar.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact Human Resources<\/a><\/strong> or check out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/92c383ee-2a0b-4c83-827f-d645d107cfbe\/dd738b4a-af8b-451d-a150-b4539de2844b\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guides on our website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Information Session!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please join us for an information session focused on the new policy related to Responsible Use and Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace for all non-faculty employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual Sessions:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, April 28th at 10:00 am\u00a0via Zoom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In-person Sessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, April 28th at 2:00 pm College Center MPR (CC223)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, April 29th 10:00 am College Center MPR (CC223)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeFtee1qEea-9YzxihjQxxn8lNgcwfT4taOoL29FDm4cvNAAA\/viewform?cmid=92c383ee-2a0b-4c83-827f-d645d107cfbe\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vassar Pre-College Summer Program \u2013 Employee Discount Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This summer, Vassar is launching a new Pre-College program for high school students (rising grades 9\u201312), designed to reflect the college\u2019s small, discussion-based liberal arts experience. Students take part in immersive seminars, hands-on projects, and residential campus life.<br><strong>As part of the program launch, Vassar faculty, administrators, and staff are eligible for a 10% tuition discount for their children.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out:<br>Bill Blake<br>Director, Campus Programs &amp; Partnerships<br><a href=\"mailto:bblake@vassar.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bblake@vassar.edu<\/a><br>Learn more:<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/92c383ee-2a0b-4c83-827f-d645d107cfbe\/90376a49-acd4-441c-b126-e5a5b2a22536\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0precollege.vassar.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you for celebrating National Student Employment Week with us!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Student Employment Office celebrated Vassar's 1400+ student employees for their contributions to our campus community during the first week of April in honor of NSEW this year with giveaways and a daily raffle. Congratulations to our 5 raffle winners: Sara, Irene, Caroline, Julia, &amp; Maia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also wish to thank all the departments who participated by showing their student employees appreciation with their own celebrations. Our student employees had a fantastic week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4049\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/1000005249-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4049\" style=\"width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/1000005249-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/1000005249-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/1000005249-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/1000005249.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4047\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/79684445335__12a21636-ea18-412d-b7dd-851ce5b28305-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4047\" style=\"width:391px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/79684445335__12a21636-ea18-412d-b7dd-851ce5b28305-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/79684445335__12a21636-ea18-412d-b7dd-851ce5b28305-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/79684445335__12a21636-ea18-412d-b7dd-851ce5b28305-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/79684445335__12a21636-ea18-412d-b7dd-851ce5b28305.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/img_6628.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4048\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7497766778449778;width:789px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/img_6628.jpg 800w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/img_6628-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/img_6628-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/img_6628-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Service Recognition Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On April 14th we celebrated service anniversaries for 173 dedicated individuals whose service to the college range from 5 to 50 years! Thank you to all of the dedicated individuals who contributed to the remarkable 2860 years of service to Vassar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/pxl_20260414_153508946.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/pxl_20260414_153508946.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/pxl_20260414_153508946-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/pxl_20260414_153508946-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/pxl_20260414_153508946-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/pxl_20260414_153508946-199x150.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Your Child to Work Day!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-28-153750-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-28-153750-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-28-153750-1-220x220.png 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Human Resources held the first Take Your Child to Work Day at Vassar! It was an engaging day of showing off the wonderful work and caring people that make Vassar function everyday!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A special thank you to each of our activity hosts including Jean Tagliamonte, Asy Connelly, Carlos Garcia, Wes Dixon, Jim Sulley, Bryan Corrigan, Dr. Bojana Zupan, Mike Lonon, Colby Kirk, George Way, Chris Irving, Jon Verdile, Andrew Sysak, Scott Mallet, Eric Lutz<em>,&nbsp;<\/em>Nick Bower, Jessica Smith, Brandy Godfry and Rob Yasharin for hosting activities for our young visitors. We had a great time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/administrative-professionals-day-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/administrative-professionals-day-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/administrative-professionals-day-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/administrative-professionals-day-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/administrative-professionals-day-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/administrative-professionals-day-3-220x147.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On April 22 we celebrated Administrative Professionals day with a pop up a the College Center to write notes to staff to show apprecation for the dedicated staff at Vassar. Thank you to each of the 169 Administrative Professionals for the support they offer our campus community!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Summer Professional Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supervisor Sprint<\/strong><br><strong>Monday, June 15th 9:00 - 12:00 PM, College Center MPR (CC 223)<\/strong><br><strong>Tuesday, June 16th 9:00 - 12:00 PM, College Center MPR (CC 223)<\/strong><br><strong>Wednesday, June 17th 9:00 - 12:00 PM, College Center MPR (CC 223)<\/strong><br><strong>Thursday, June 18th 9:00 - 12:00 PM, College Center MPR (CC 223)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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. Please be aware that we ask that individuals who register commit to attending all five days to have the ability to engage with each topic and get to know other sprint participants.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Presented by: Ginger Jurecka Blake, Associate Vice President of Human Resources&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfU0ArF_vJdiIFovG3Pf9PAOtj5LVZc68kJtuUXY7Cuvq6Pdw\/viewform\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Goal Setting<\/strong><br><strong>Thursday, June 4th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Kenyon Hall, Room 132<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Join us for a dynamic and interactive goal setting workshop designed to help you clarify your professional goals and priorities for the next year.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Presented by: Ginger Jurecka Blake, Associate Vice President of Human Resources&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSffteJ9qqdzln4trKnPCP6JPSjE30HMbcmy0kVHTeYZyvT97A\/viewform\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Acessibility Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Digital Accessibility<\/strong><br><strong>Tuesday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. (Jade Parlor)<br>Wednesday, May 13 at 3:15 p.m. (Jade Parlor)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Vassar is committed to equal access and the civil rights of all of its community, regardless of ability. This also extends to often overlooked areas that include documents, images, email, and other digital content. Learn about the considerations, best practices, and tools available for creating accessible content.<\/em><br><br><em>Open to faculty and faculty support; administrators, and staff.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/92c383ee-2a0b-4c83-827f-d645d107cfbe\/b3748706-9847-4e9c-a8f1-7dfae5c205ac\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compliance Training Reminder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Information Security Awareness&nbsp;Training<\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This&nbsp;training&nbsp;provides an overview of essential practices for protecting data and resources.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/80d3f004-cd3a-4dff-86e5-25d751202a35\/567fd380-6035-57a6-9bad-bda87638d9f3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Responsible Use Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/8f6389e0-ab6a-4fdf-954e-aa4b5682fa42\/567fd380-6035-57a6-9bad-bda87638d9f3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KnowBe4 Trainingtraining.knowbe4.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a025 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In-Person Institutional Equity Training: Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple sessions will be offered throughout May and June. If you complete a live workshop, you are not required to take the online course. You will receive a certificate of completion sent to your Vassar email.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tue, May 5, 2026 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00 am - 11:00 am\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, May 5, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a011:45 am - 12:45 pm (Faculty session)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, May 5, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01:30 pm - 2:30 pm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thr, May 14, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Faculty session)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thr, May 14, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 11:45 am - 12:45 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thr, May 14, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, June 2, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00 am - 11:00 am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, June 2, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 11:30 am - 12:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, June 2, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please be aware that on-demand training will be available starting May 4.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/92c383ee-2a0b-4c83-827f-d645d107cfbe\/4be2587d-6e87-48e5-a311-ede28157ee6e\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\">In-Person Institutional Equity Training Registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Pay Period Change for Salaried Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that an adjustment has been made to the Payroll Calendar for employees paid on the Faculty\/Admin Pay Schedule beginning in Pay Period 13. This adjustment will not impact the dates that employees receive their paychecks. To view the updated Payroll Calendar, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/92c383ee-2a0b-4c83-827f-d645d107cfbe\/c01a992d-c9ed-4d5f-93c7-fd73711f65c4\/1563ff5c-6332-48b3-822e-cd073d31791c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Updated Payroll Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May is National Bike Month!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1194\" height=\"1547\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-155607.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-155607.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-155607-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-155607-790x1024.jpg 790w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-155607-768x995.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-155607-1186x1536.jpg 1186w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/04\/screenshot-2026-04-07-155607-116x150.jpg 116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Human Resources Newsletter Spring Has Sprung Photo Challenge! 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