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AdministrativeLeadershipMeeting
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Agenda1. Welcome, Introduction, and Updates
James M. Smith, President2. Degree Completion & Retention Plan
Rhonda Longworth, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President3. HR Benefits Update
David Turner, Vice President for University Human Resources4. Dining Services Update
Brian Kulpa, Assistant Vice President for OperationsChris Yeadon, Chartwells
5. Preferred Name InitiativeLeigh Greden, Adviser to the PresidentChris Shell, Registrar
6. Open Q&AAugust 24, 2016
Degree Completion & Retention PlanGuidelines & Objectives
• Coordinated, Campus‐Wide• Effective Execution• High Impact/High Return Program Enhancements• Outcome Goals:
• Increase student retention rate (measured annually) • Increase graduation rates (measured at 4, 5 and 6 years) • National Recognition as a Thought‐Leader on Targeted Retention and Completion Strategies
Key Strategies (as presented to the Board of Regents on December 10, 2013)
Five Areas of Practice, Process & Policy • Student Preparedness• Enrollment Policies• Financial Aid Incentives • Advising & Student Support • Curriculum Structure & Delivery
Two Initiatives Focused on Demographic Segments• Men of Color• Single Parent
Annual Report – Fall Update – Winter
FA 2014 FA 2015 WI 2015 WI 2016
Student Characteristics
Percent Pell Grant Eligible FTIACs – 47.3%UG – 45.2%
FTIACs – 48.5%UG –44.2%
Average High School GPA 3.29 3.28
Average ACT Score 22.1 22.1
Progress to Degree
Average Credit Hours Per Semester
UG – 11.8GR – 6.2
UG – 12.0GR – 6.3
UG – 11.8GR – 6.3
UG – 12.0GR – 6.3
Average Credit Hours Per Academic Year
UG – 21.4GR – 11.2
UG – 21.7GR – 11.6
Percent of Students with GPA Less than 2.0
FTIACs – 17.5%UG – 8.2%
FTIACs – 15.7%UG – 7.9%
Percent of Students with Course Completion RateBelow 67%
FTIACs – 14.7%UG – 10.7%
FTIACs – 13.1%UG – 10.4%
Success Metrics
Retention Rate – Semester-to-Semester
Fall 2013 Cohort –90.7%
Fall 2014 Cohort –90.3%
Retention Rate – Year-to-Year Fall 2013 Cohort –72.6%
Fall 2014 Cohort –74.7%
Graduation Rate – 6-year Fall 2008 Cohort –36.5%
Fall 2009 Cohort –40.1%
Data: Semi-Annual Update to the Board of Regents, February 2016
Dashboard
Factor StatusApril 2013
StatusJune 2016
Student Preparedness for College
Enrollment Policies
Financial Aid Policies
Advising and Student Support
Curriculum Structure and Delivery
Next Steps
•Updating Degree Completion and Retention Plan to:• Recognize Accomplishments to Date• Reassess Significant Roadblocks to Date• Broaden/Deepen Campus Involvement• Project Leadership Assumed by Dr. Michael Tew
Conceptualizing/Responding to Student Experiences
• The Intersection• Place, Principle, and Framework for Dialog
• Students of Color• The BrotherHOOD Initiative• My Brother’s Keeper• Challenges of Scale
• Student Parents• Challenges – Expense, Reaching the Population• Reset the Conversation
Initiatives for Implementation& Dialogue
• Early Alert• Baseline Implementation• Continued Development
• Gateway to Completion• Best Practice Exploration/Conversation• Community Engagement in Student Success
• Signature Work• High Impact Practices• Hands on Experiences
TOTAL REWARDS FORUMfor AC, AH, AP & CA Employees
Human ResourcesBenefits Office
September 2016
Agenda
January 2017 Employee Benefit
2017 Merit Program Eligibility Requirements
Satisfactory Performance Record–Overall performance review for FY17 is not below requirements for position
–No formal discipline within past year (July 2016 – June 2017)
–Not currently on performance improvement plan (PIP)
2017 Eligibility for Merit Increase
Employee Benefits Update
Benefits Eligibility ChangesHealth Coverage Changes and 2017 PremiumsIRS Limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)Open Enrollment Dates and CommunicationUpcoming Wellness Programs
• Additional Eligible Adults (AEAs) coverage under EMU‐group benefit plans ends –Effective January 1, 2017
• AEA coverage not available under EMU health plan–May continue health and dental coverage for 18‐36 months under COBRA
–AEAs may qualify to convert group life insurance to individual policy
Eligibility Change – AEAs and Additional Covered Dependents
• Effective Winter Semester (beginning January 2017)– Tuition Waiver benefit no longer available for Additional Eligible Adults (AEAs)
Eligibility Change – Tuition Benefit for AEAs
Effective January 1, 2017 for Health planSpouses with access to subsidized employer coverage must enroll in employer coverage prior to enrolling in EMU plan– EMU coverage becomes secondary for medical– Must provide proof of enrollment in employer’s plan (prior to enrollment in EMU’s plan)
For both spouses employed by EMU– One spouse elects coverage and enrolls the other spouse as dependent on health plan
Eligibility Change - Spouses
Effective January 1, 2017 for Dental planSpouses with access to subsidized employer coverage may enroll spouse in EMU dental plan– Must pay the full cost of coverage for dental (employer rate – currently $38.18 in 2017 for single)
For both spouses employed by EMU– One spouse elects coverage and enrolls the other spouse as dependent on dental plan
– Dual elections no longer allowed under dental for spouses and children; spouse and children must be enrolled as dependents
Eligibility Change - Spouses
Does not apply to non‐working spouses, self‐employed spouses, spouses eligible for or enrolled in Medicare, and spouses without access to “subsidized” employer coverage– May enroll in EMU health plan for primary coverage
– Must certify that spouse does not have access to subsidized health plan with another employer
• Employee affidavit required annually during open enrollment
Eligibility Change - Spouses
Vision: One vision exam annually• Lenses and contacts covered every other year (same as current benefit)
Hearing: Two hearing aids every 36 monthsPrescription Drugs:
2017 Benefit Coverage
Tier Current 2017
Tier 1: (Generic) $3 copay at Snow ($5 retail) $3 copay at Snow ($10 retail)
Tier 2: (Preferred) $25 copay $30 copay
Tier 3: (Non‐Preferred) $50 copay $60 copay
Tier 4: (Specialty Drugs) $75 copay $75 copay
No change to mail order – up to 90 day supply for 2.5 times retail copay (PPO plans)or 2 times if covered under HMO plan
2017 PREMIUMS - HEALTH
Coverage Category
Semi‐Monthly and Bi‐Weekly PremiumsHEALTH CARE PLANS
BCBSM PPO Option 5 BCBSM PPO w/ HSA BCN HMO
Current 2017 Current 2017 Current 2017Single $37.15 $34.83 $27.87 $24.46 $8.44 $8.17
Two Person $89.15 $69.71 $55.67 $48.88 $16.82 $16.29Family(3‐4 covered) $111.44 $83.63 $69.60 $61.04 $21.01 $20.33Family Plus(5+ covered) $128.14 $97.54 $83.54 $73.29 $25.27 $24.46
2017 IRS LIMITS - HSA Contribution and Out-of-Pocket Limits for Health Savings Accounts�(HSA)
and High-Deductible Health Plans
For 2016 For 2017 Change
HSA contribution limit (employer + employee)
Individual: $3,350
Family: $6,750
Individual: $3,400
Family: $6,750
Individual: +$50
Family: No change
HSA catch-up contributions (age 55 or older)*
$1,000 $1,000 No change
HDHP minimum deductibles
Individual: $1,300
Family: $2,600
Individual: $1,300
Family: $2,600
Individual: no change
Family: no change
HDHP annual maximum out-of-pocket amounts (deductibles, co-payments and other amounts, but not premiums)
Individual: $2,500
Family: $5,000
Individual: $2,500
Family: $5,000
No change
* Catch-up contributions can be made any time during the year in which the HSA participant turns 55.
IRS has not released 2017 limits for the following:• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): currently $2,550 health care and $5,000 dependent care • 403(b) / 457(b) Contributions: currently $18,000 (+$6,000 if 50 or older)
Monday, Oct. 10 –Monday, October 31
Watch for Website updates and email communications in early October
2017 OPEN ENROLLMENT
5th Floor Fridays @ REC‐IM– Every Friday in November– Learn more about free wellness benefits and discount programs available to you under EMU benefit plans
– Free REC‐IM • For AC, AH, AP and CA employees (value taxable)
Benefits and Wellness Fairs– College of Business – Thursday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Main Campus/SC Ballroom – Thursday, Oct. 27 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Horizon Retirement Planning Workshops– Date pending– Featuring Social Security Administration and MPSERS speakers
UPCOMING WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Look for more wellness activities coming
Winter & Spring 2017
Dining Services Update
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Faculty & Staff Meal PlansEat Well. Spend Less.
The best way to dine on campus is with a plan.
Our plans offer convenience, value, and flexibility. Accepted at all locations and add more at any time!
Sign up with payroll deduction!
Dining Goes Green
Preferred Name and PronounWhat is it?
• The name a student wishes to be known by in the University community that is different from a student’s Legal Name
• Not meant to record a nickname (e.g. Jimmy for James)
• EMU's policy covers Preferred First Name• Surnames can be changed only with a legal name change
• Pronoun is a word that may be used in place of a person’s name• Refers to the pronoun that an individual would like others to use when talking to or about that individual
**Policy applies now only to students; employees will be able to declare a preferred name and/or pronoun at a later date.
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Preferred Name and PronounHow is it declared?
• Student may set or change their Preferred Name and/or Pronoun by logging on to my.emich and clicking on “Personal Information”
• Student then chooses “Update Preferred Name and Pronoun” and follows the instructions
• Preferred names (but not pronouns) may also be declared at a Service EMU location (McKenny or Student Center)
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Preferred Name and PronounWhere will it be seen?
Faculty section of my.emich• Class lists (preferred name and pronoun)• Advising overviews (preferred name and pronoun)• Grade submission/review (preferred name)Other• Email – optional – must submit request to IT• ID cards – optional – must request from Student Business Services• Banner ‐Will show as an alternate name for searching purposesFuture• Banner – The plan for next phase is to display on forms
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Preferred Name and PronounResources
•Website:emich.edu/preferredname
•Email questions to:[email protected]
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Upcoming Meeting Dates:Tuesday, September 27Monday, October 24Tuesday, December 6
8:30 a.m. in the Student Center Ballroom
Website:http://irim.emich.edu/AP_Comments.php
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