HR News
February 2008
Valentine’s Day Open House
Staff and faculty are invited to attend an Open House to be held on Thursday, Feb.14th from 1-3 p.m. in the Office of Human Resources, 4th floor, 120 Boylston St. Meet the new associate director, talk with the HR staff, pick up any forms you need, and get answers to your questions. Sweet refreshments will be available and raffle prize will be given away.
New Associate Director
Candace Carter-Smalley has joined the Office of Human Resources and Affirmative Action as Associate Director. She comes to Emerson with more than twenty years of experience, having held positions at Lesley University, Boston University, Berklee College of Music and most recently at Tufts University. At Emerson, she will take on the challenges of generalist and staffing activities.
New Employees Welcomed
Robert Ashton, vice president, Institutional Advancement; Candace Carter-Smalley, associate director, Human Resources; Peter Crawford, underwriting executive, WERS; James Dunford, manager, Emerson Television, TRF; Theresa Fallon, staff assistant II, Marketing Communication; Mary Kovaleski, coordinator, International Student Affairs; George Leehan, officer, Public Safety; Yolanda Paul, assistant director, Student Administrative Services; Sarah Peterson, staff assistant II , Career Services; Indrani Sen, instructional technologist II, Instructional Technology Group; Sara Strauhal, assistant director, Academic Advising.
Retirement News
The IRS has announced the 403(b) voluntary retirement plan employee contribution limits for 2008 are: elective (voluntary) deferral maximum, $15,500; additional "catch-up" contribution (for participants turning age 50 in 2008 or older), $5,000. Contact Human Resources if you wish to make a contribution change.
Did You Know?
The Wellness Corporation, our Employee Assistance provider, can assist employees and their family members with day care/elder care issues, summer camp searches, financial and legal issues, new parent transition programs, emotional, drug or alcohol issues. Call 800-828-6025 for free confidential assistance or visit www.wellnessworklife.com.
