Category: Human Resources

Beginning Oct. 1, the 2023 State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) will open enrollment portals throughout the day. All benefit-eligible employees should have access to their benefits open enrollment portal by close of business on Oct. 1. Open Enrollment will end Oct. 31.

As in the past, this is an active enrollment, meaning that all covered state employees must participate, or be enrolled in a default plan.

Please take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options. For more information, visit the Open Enrollment Website. Any other questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In September, there are five events currently scheduled worth up to 27 credits.

• Sept. 6, on-campus Biometric Screening 266 Rhatigan Student Center RSC. Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Worth up to 23 credits)
• Sept. 6, on-campus Health Coaching. Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (one credit)
• 1 p.m. Sept. 7, EAP Webinar “Tools to Handle Stress.” (One credit)
• 11 a.m. Sept. 8, HealthQuest Wellness Webinar “Musculoskeletal Health: Back and Neck.” (One credit)
• 1 p.m. Sept. 21, EAP Webinar “Being Accountable in Work and Life.” (One credit)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
• 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
• KPERS Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module.

Annual Non-Teaching Employee Performance Evaluations for 2022-2023 are still accessible to managers to complete the mid-review step of the myPerformance evaluation cycle. Mid-review should be completed by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30.

The 2022-2023 review period began March 1, 2022, and ends on Feb. 28, 2023. Managers should update/add content regarding expectations, competencies and goals for the current review period, then meet with their employees to review and provide an updated copy of the evaluation.

For more information, including myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources, visit wichita.edu/myPerformance.

Helpful Hints:

• Managers have unlimited access to update and edit content on evaluations in myPerformance evaluations until the Employee Self-Evaluation begins on Jan. 16, 2023.
• Managers can add co-planners during this step. A co-planner is someone who has managed a portion of the employee’s work assignment during the evaluation period.
• Remember to submit after saving every time you update a myPerformance evaluation. Direct reports will not be able to see the information, and you will still have access to their evaluation until Jan.16, 2023, even after selecting submit.
• Direct reports will not be able to access their 2022-2023 myPerformance evaluation until the Employee Self-Evaluation step beginning Jan.16, 2023. This is why it’s important that you provide them with a copy, for reference throughout the year, when you meet with your employee at the September 2022 to review.
• Need a copy of a past performance evaluation? Check the box that says, “Show completed and expired tasks,” then “Search.” After selecting the evaluation, you’ll have to option to print/save to a PDF.
• myPerformance Training is available as an online module through myTraining and includes a condensed “myTraining for Managers” version.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In August, there are five events currently scheduled worth up to 37 credits.

• Schedule a Health Coaching appointment between Aug. 1-31 and receive two credits instead of one. (two credits)
• 1 p.m. Aug. 3, EAP Webinar “Understanding Depression” (one credit)
• Aug. 10, on-campus Biometric Screening in 266 Rhatigan Student Center. Schedule an appointment today at the HealthQuest portal, or call 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Up to 23 credits)
• Aug. 15, Wondr (Formerly Naturally Slim) session 4 kick-off. Registration ends July 31. Visit the Wondr website to register. (10 points)
• 1 p.m. Aug. 17, Wellness Webinar “Emotional Eating, The Connection Between Mood and Food” (one credit)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
• 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
• KPERS Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module.

We’ll be publishing upcoming events each month, but if you’d like to plan in advance, check out all currently scheduled HealthQuest events.

Access the HealthQuest portal at https://healthquest.phsstofks.wellness.us.healtheintent.com/onboarding.

The 2023 fiscal and academic year annual appointment notices are available online and will not be printed and distributed to departments. Today, Aug. 31, is the deadline to complete your notice.

Please note that University Support Staff (USS) and non-benefit-eligible employees (students, lecturers and temporary employees) are not subject to the annual appointment notice process.

Therefore, Unclassified Professionals (UP) and faculty can view, electronically acknowledge, and print their 2023 appointment notice through myWSU:

• myWSU (Chrome is the preferred browser.)
• Faculty/Staff tab
• Human Resources links
• Notice of appointment (You may need to clear the browser cache to see the link.)

The 2023 appointment notices will be available to view, electronically acknowledge, print and revisit through Aug. 31. Due to the sensitive nature of this data, always close the browser to protect privacy.

Please contact the Help Desk at 316-978-4357 for assistance with logging into myWSU, if needed.

For questions with any of the information contained on your fiscal year 2023 appointment notice, please discuss with your supervisor and they may contact HR.ServiceCenter@wichita.edu if needed.

New Banner Schedule Builders are invited to attend the upcoming spring 2023 Schedule Building Training sessions July 19-20 presented by the University Applications Training and the Registrar’s Office. Both Sections one and two are required for new schedule builders. Attendees will learn to enter the course schedule and view information using Banner 9, Self Service, and WSU Reporting.

A request for access to Schedule Building and registration in myTraining are both required. The employee’s supervisor must first submit a request for access and approval for an employee to attend the training to stusecurityaccess@wichita.edu prior to registration. The employee can then register for the upcoming sessions posted in myTraining. myTraining can be found by logging in to myWSU > myTraining.  Spaces are limited and restricted to new schedule builders only. New schedule builders are those who have not been through the training previously and will be building the upcoming schedule. Please contact Madelyne Toney in Applications Training if you have questions at 978-3083 or madelyne.toney@wichita.edu.

**Please note: Current schedule builders are welcome to attend the remote Schedule Building Overview Session posted in myTraining on July 13. Please visit the wichita.edu/schedulebuilding webpage for schedule building-related information.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In July, there are four events currently scheduled worth up to 13 credits.

• 1 p.m. July 6, EAP Webinar “Bringing Out the Best in Others” (one credit)
• 11 a.m. July 13, Wellness Webinar “Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health: From the Ground Up” (one credit)
• 1 p.m. July 20, EAP Webinar “Drinking Responsibly” (one credit)
• July 18, Wondr (Formerly Naturally Slim) session 4 registration opens. Registration ends July 31. (10 points)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
• 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
• Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
• KPERS Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module.

The university has established a strategic goal to provide fair and equitable pay for employees that is competitive and will enable us to attract and retain valued faculty and staff members. In support of this goal, the university allocated nearly $6 million for the purpose of making pay changes based on the comprehensive base pay analysis that was completed this spring.

The comprehensive base pay analysis included all benefit-eligible teaching (554 positions) and non-teaching positions (1,164 positions). Base pay adjustments will be made for benefit eligible faculty and staff at the start of FY 2023 to advance pay equity where gaps in pay were identified. In addition, market adjustments will be made to move those who are at the lowest market positions. As a result, of the 554 faculty positions, 393 or 71% will receive an increase and 660 of the 1,164 staff positions, or 57% will receive a pay increase.

In accordance with the university pay philosophy and the funding allocated for pay changes, a fair and consistent methodology for making pay changes was adopted. Pay changes will be effective June 12, 2022, and reflected in the paycheck dated July 8, 2022. Employees will be notified of pay changes via their WSU email on June 10, 2022.

Moving forward, the university will review pay for employees on an annual pay cycle.  Future annual reviews will include internal equity and external market and will be used to determine future pay changes.

For more information about the University’s compensation philosophy or the program in general, please visit the Market Based Compensation website.  For more detailed information about the implementation of the FY2023 pay changes, visit the Frequently Asked Questions FY2023 Annual Pay Cycle Base Pay Changes website.

Addressing employee pay is a priority for the university and will require a multi-year approach. Your support is appreciated as we continue this work over the coming years.

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In June, there are three events currently scheduled worth up to 12 credits.

• 1 p.m. June 8, EAP Webinar “Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life”
• June 20, Wondr (Formerly Naturally Slim) session 3 kick-off. Registration ends June 5. (10 points)
• June 22, 1:00 PM, EAP Webinar “Connecting Mind and Body for Healthy Living” (one credit)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• •  Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
  • 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
  •  Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions.You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
  • Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
  • EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
  • Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In May, there are six events currently scheduled worth up to 40 credits.

• May 1–June 4, Hydration Challenge. Register through May 6. (four credits)
• 1 p.m. May 4, EAP Webinar “Mental Health Awareness” (one credit)
• May 17, on-campus Biometric Screening in Rhatigan Student Center 266. Schedule your appointment at the HealthQuest portal, or call 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (23 credits)
• May 17, on-campus health coaching. Schedule an appointment at the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3 (one credit)
• 1 p.m. May 18 EAP Webinar “Languishing, Flourishing, and your Mental Health.” (one credit)
• May 23–June 5, registration is open for the third Wondr (formerly Naturally Slim) class of 2022 (10 credits)

Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits.

• •  Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment.
  • 2022 HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
  •  Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 credits (max one health coaching per day, one credit each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
  • Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 credits by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
  • EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 credits combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one credit per day).
  • Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 credits by completing this five-week learning module