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Learn more about graduate studies at SIUE!

Graduate Admissions Open House:
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Today
Morris University Center
Learn about

• SIUE’s 100+ master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs
• Graduate admission requirements
• Financial support, including graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards

Register for the Graduate Admissions Open House.

The SIUE Office of Educational Outreach invites you to attend the spring 2019 Lifelong Learning Speakers Series every Wednesday on the campus of SIUE.

Wednesday, April 3
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room 

10:30-11:45 a.m. – Confessions of a broadcast Journalist, presented by Steve Jankowski, SIUE alum and former WSIE director

1:15-2:30 p.m. One Legacy LLC, Family Historian Club, presented by Mike Smith, founder 

Cost: $5 for general public, $2 for Lifelong Learning members and FREE for current staff, faculty and students (with valid student ID). 

You don’t want to miss this exhilarating semester jam-packed with presentations that are sure to inform and educate! 

To view the fall brochure or to become a Lifelong Learning member, please visit our website or contact coordinator Eboni Buckels at 618.650.3233.

Social Security Representative Scott Martin will be on campus to discuss how your benefits will be affected, if you receive a pension and the number of credits needed to receive benefits. Retirement estimation and Medicare information will also be available.

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Presentation begins at 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday, April 3
Morris University Center, International Room
Drop-ins welcome

To view your latest Social Security statement, create an account at ssa.gov/myaccount/.

Sponsored by University Staff Senate.

SIUE University Staff Senate announces its official notice of elections:

Wednesday, April 3-Wednesday, April 10

Balloting will be done electronically starting Wednesday, April 3 and remain open until 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.

Eligible Voters
Any civil service employee (excluding temporary, provisional and extra help) or administrative staff employee who is currently employed on the date of election is eligible to vote. Electronic ballots will be sent via University e-mail to all eligible University employees.

Positions Available
The following Staff Senator positions will be contested. Terms are for four years, commencing July 2019.

• Four (4) open seats for civil service: Negotiated and Prevailing classification

• Two (2) open seats for civil service: Open Range/Confidential, Managerial and Supervisory Exclusions classification

• One (1) open seat for administrative staff: Represented classification

• Two (2) open seats for administrative staff: Non-Represented classification

Additionally, seats specifically representing the Alton and East St. Louis campuses will be contested.

• One (1) open seat for the East St. Louis campus representing either the civil service: Negotiated and Prevailing, or administrative staff: Represented classification

• One (1) open seat for the Alton campus representing either the civil service: Negotiated and Prevailing, or administrative staff: Represented classification

Employees will only vote for candidates in their University constituency group. Employees assigned to the Alton or East St. Louis campuses will also elect campus representatives. If the number of eligible candidates is equal to or less than the number of contested seats, candidates will be declared elected by acclamation, and no ballots will be circulated to the full constituency.

Any employee who holds an administrative appointment (on a full-time or term contract) or a full-time civil service appointment is eligible for voting membership on the Staff Senate, provided they have a completed at least one (1) year of employment by July 1, 2019.

Candidates must submit a completed Statement of Candidacy in order to be listed on the ballot. Positions on the ballot will be listed in the order the valid statements are received.

Statement of Candidacy forms can be found on-line at
https://www.siue.edu/ugov/staff/elections_staff_candidacy.shtml.

Forms can also be retrieved from the University Governance Office, Rendleman Hall , room, 0103.

Forms must be submitted in person with the University governance secretary no later than4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.

Election Calendar:
• Wednesday, March 20
Deadline for submission of Statement of Candidacy forms. Forms must be submitted to the University Governance Office by 4:30 p.m. Any withdrawal of candidacy must be completed by this date.

• Monday, March 25
Candidates announced and candidate information available on Staff Senate website.

• Wednesday, April 3
Elections open. If an election for a position is required, electronic ballots will be e-mailed to eligible voters.

• Wednesday, April 10
Election concludes. Electronic balloting ends at 6 p.m.

The full and official Call for Elections can also be found at: http://www.siue.edu/ugov/staff/elections/2019.shtml.

Social Media Workshop

Wednesday, April 17

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

2nd Floor MUC Conference Center

**OPTIONAL: Free LinkedIn Headshots for SIUE Student only 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Rachel Miller, Human Resource Manager for Raineri Construction, will share how employers use social media in their recruiting efforts and what they look for in your profile. Learn the best practices for using social media, how to use it in your job search, and more. Don't wait, RSVP for this event today by calling the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.

Do you have an outstanding employee that deserves recognition?  Perhaps you have a member of your staff that consistently demonstrates excellence in their work?    If so, then nominate them for the SIUE Employee of the Month Award!  

The Employee Recognition Program Award is an esteemed accolade bestowed on an employee who epitomizes the University’s core values in his or her daily work. These employees are engaged in accomplishing the mission of the university, upholding our university’s values and routinely exceed the call of duty. 

Faculty, staff, or students can make nominations, but the immediate supervisor must support the nomination.  Employees in their current position for two years and that have not received the award within the last five years are eligible for nomination.  Nomination forms and additional details are available online at:
https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff/employee-recognition-program.shtml

Please be detailed in your nomination letter.  We like to hear about all the amazing things our employees do to show their dedication to the SIUE mission and values. 

We encourage you to nominate your valued staff members and recognize them their hard work and dedication to SIUE.  For questions or more information, please contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or ext 2127. 

Thank you in advance for your time and nominations!