Celebration of Service set for November 13
Mark your calendar now for the Celebration of Service, November 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Canisius faculty, staff and administrators will be honored for five, 10 and 15 years of service to the college.
Life Event: Name Change
Perhaps you have had a name change recently due to marriage or a divorce. If so, you need to notify the Social Security Administration along with the Canisius College Personnel Department.
The Social Security Administration (SAA) needs a completed application for Social Security card along with proof of the change. If you don’t have time to go to the Social Security office, log on to www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/ and download a copy of the application. This site will also provide you with a list of the documents you will need to provide to SSA so your change can be processed.
Are you missing one of the documents needed to make that change? Log on to www.socialsecurity.gov/vitalstats.html. This Web site lists all fees associated with obtaining copies of documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc., along with the addresses and phone numbers of the issuing offices.
Coming Soon to a Mail Box Near You: Canisius Care and TIAA-CREF
Open enrollment for Canisius Care and your TIAA- CREF pension is just around the corner! There are some changes for the Canisius Care Medical Accounts for 2004. Most over-the-counter drugs will now be covered if treating an illness. Also, some weight reduction programs are now eligible expenses. However, the costs for diet foods are not eligible. Open enrollment is your opportunity to enroll in the Canisius Care plan for 2004. All eligible faculty and staff must sign and return a new election form to enroll or decline for 2004. Watch your mailbox for more information.
If you have not used up your 2003 Canisius Care account, December 31, 2003 is the deadline to incur services. Consider purchasing that new pair of glasses or having some dental work done. Remember, services must be provided in the 2003 calendar year and any remaining balances will be forfeited. Claims for 2003 services may be submitted until March 15, 2004.
TIAA-CREF open enrollment is the perfect time to change your contribution level by completing a new salary reduction agreement in the Personnel Department. Your contributions are made with tax deferred dollars and grow tax deferred until you retire. Participants in the Canisius College retirement plan have the opportunity to change their contribution levels four times in a calendar year. The new maximum contribution level for 2004 is $13,000, $16,000 for employees age 50 and up, and $19,000 for those at Canisius College for 15 years or more who have not yet exhausted that extra opportunity. Watch your mailbox for more details.
Tuition Waiver Program Reminder
Faculty and staff who have children attending Canisius College under the tuition waiver program must complete tuition waiver forms and dependent certification. Certification is required each calendar year. Forms will be mailed to those whose children are currently enrolled for the fall 2003 semester. Employees whose children will be enrolling for the first time for the spring 2004 semester must pick up forms in the Personnel Office, Bagen Hall, Room 108.
Welcome to:
Jill E. Conlon, associate v.p. for enrollment management
Kimberlee Decker/shuttle bus driver/public safety
Patricia Deganis, technician/financial Aid
Laura A. Finucane, coordinator/health & human performance
Lisa A. Howard, assistant/Peter Canisius Distinguished Professor
Todd Hummel, head coach men’s golf
C. Brion Neary, major gifts officer
James E. Phillips, shuttle bus driver/public safety
Matthew C. Reitnour, athletic communications assistant
Dawn Rotterman, technician/human resources
Dr. Gurmukh Singh, assistant professor/physics
Elizabeth P. Smith, officer/public safety
Matthew J. Srodawa, dispatcher/public safety
Christine M. Stange, staff nurse/health center
Good Luck to:
Frank W. Colden, shuttle bus driver/public safety
James L. Crowe, shuttle bus driver/public Safety
Dr. Tim Delaney, assistant professor/sociology/anthropology
Frank J. Garwol, officer/public safety
Amy D. George, assistant director/annual fund
Michael Johnson, officer/public safety
Dr. Robert A. Lorenz, assistant professor/sociology/anthropology
Meaghan Pacer, secretary/maintenance
Service Anniversaries:
5 Years
Todd R. Benzin, instructional support specialist/media center
Marvin Hunley, officer/public safety
Sharon A. Kasperczyk, secretary/alumni relations
15 Years
Margaret M. Foster, secretary/computer science
Michael R. George, director of admissions volunteers
Paul W. Myers, director of capital projects
20 Years
Kathleen M. Devine, secretary/dean of students