Category: Human Resources

Annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations for 2021-2022 will be available for employee signatures beginning March 7. This will only be available to employees if their manager has submitted their manager review rating in myPerformance.

Employees should then log into myPerformance and electronically sign and submit their 2021-2022 evaluation by 11:59 p.m. March 7.

To ease the process, here are some helpful tips:

• Employees can progress through each page of the evaluation and select save then submit on the final summary page for the evaluation to be able to progress to the next phase of the cycle for manager signature by March 8.
• If employees need a copy of a past performance evaluation, they can check the box that says, show completed and expired tasks, then search. Employees can then select the evaluation and they’ll have the option to print of save the evaluation as a PDF.
• myPerformance Training is available as an online module through myTraining and includes a condensed myTraining for employees.

For more information about myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources visit the WSU myPerformance website.

The 2021-2022 annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations are now accessible to managers for completing the manager review step of the myPerformance evaluation cycle. The manager review should be completed by 11:59 p.m. Feb.28.

The 2021-2022 review period began March 1, 2021, and ends on Feb. 28, 2022. Managers should first provide summary comments for expectations, competencies and goals then select ratings for all competencies. Managers can then progress through each page of the evaluation and select save and then submit on the final summary page for the evaluation to be able to progress to the next phase of the cycle March 1. Managers should then meet with their employees to review and provide a copy of the evaluation.

NOTE: The first step of the evaluation cycle, planning, for your 2022-2023 direct reports evaluations should now be accessible to managers through myPerformance. This allows managers to meet with their employees to discuss the current end-of-review (2021-2022 manager review) and the upcoming begin-of-review (2022-2023 planning). The 2022-2023 review period for planning expectations, competencies and goals begins March 1 and ends on Feb. 23, 2023.

For more information about myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources visit the WSU myPerformance website.

Wichita State’s 2022 Holiday Closedown will commence at the end of the day Tuesday, Dec. 20. The university will reopen and will resume operations Tuesday, Jan, 3, 2023. Please see the the Closedown Announcement for more detail.

Paid holidays during the 2022 Holiday Shutdown include:

• Christmas Day (observed) – Monday, Dec. 26
• New Year’s Day (observed) – Monday, Jan. 2, 2023

Non-Teaching Wichita State Employees now have access to their annual myPerformance Self-Review. This self-review allows employees to provide input on their job performance and accomplishments from the beginning of the current review period, which began March 1, 2021.

All Employee Self-Evaluations are due in myPerformance at 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31. To complete your self-review, access myPerformance by logging into myWSU and selecting the myPerformance link found under the Faculty/Staff tab.

To ease the process, here are some helpful tips:

• Employees have unlimited access in myPerformance to update and edit content in their self-review until Feb. 1, which is when the automatic rollover to their manager for the Manager Review step begins.
• Employees should submit after saving each time they update a myPerformance evaluation. Employees will still have access to their evaluation throughout the remainder of January even if they submit. (To do this, checkmark the small box that says show completed and expired tasks.)
• If employees need a copy of a past performance evaluations, they can checkmark the small box that says show completed and expired tasks, then select search. Employees can then select one of their past evaluations. There is also an option to print or save an evaluation as a PDF.

For additional assistance, employees can access the myPerformance Training module available through myTraining. The module includes a condensed myTraining for employees.

For more information about myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources visit the WSU myPerformance website.

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 January, there are four events currently scheduled worth up to 35 points.

• Beginning Jan. 10 through Jan. 23, registration is open for the first Wondr (formerly Naturally Slim) class of 2022. Register at the  HealthQuest Wondr website.  (10 points)
• 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, “After the Holidays: Managing That Debt,” EAP webinar. Register online.  (one point)
• 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, “Meet Your Health Coaches,” webinar. Register online. (one point)
• Tuesday, Jan. 18: On-campus Biometric Screening at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 261). Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Up to 23 points)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

• Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn ten points for completing this assessment.
• 2022 HealthQuest Program overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max one health coaching per day, one point 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 points 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 points combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one point per day).
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 points by completing this five-week learning module.

In light of today’s federal court injunction, a previous announcement regarding Executive Order 14042 has been removed from the Dec. 7 issue of WSU Today to avoid confusion.

For the most updated information, read below:

Earlier today, an injunction was issued by a federal judge in Georgia halting the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal government contractors and subcontractors. Because of this injunction, Wichita State University is suspending the employee vaccine mandate requirement and process, effective immediately. Employees are not required to be vaccinated as a condition of employment at the university.  

We have all become accustomed during this COVID-19 crisis to adapting and pivoting quickly when needed. This is yet another example where our university community continues to demonstrate their commitment to compliance, the health and safety of our community, and adjusting when necessary. We will continue to monitor and communicate any further changes on this and other COVID-19 related requirements. 

In the meantime, we encourage everyone to continue to take all reasonable steps to protect your health and to combat the spread of COVID-19. We encourage everyone to be vaccinated and to get the vaccine booster. Vaccines are readily available at no charge by appointment at the WSU Student Health Center to WSU employees and students, and at most major pharmacies. Employees may also explore options near them at vaccines.gov. 

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our university! 

President Rick Muma   

Employees enrolled in 2021 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.

Remember, the deadline to earn points towards your 2022 Premium Discount is Dec. 31, 2021. 

In December, there is one event currently scheduled worth up to one point.

•  10:30-11:30 a.m. today, Dec. 1, “Rewards and Challenges of the Blended Family,” EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

• Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (maximum of one health coaching per day, one point 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 five points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are 18 topics to choose from.
• EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to eight points (maximum of one point per day) by completing EAP On-Demand training and webinars that you can access through the HealthQuest portal. There are 32 topics to choose from.
• HealthQuest Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn five points by completing this four-week learning module.
• Health Assessment Questionnaire: You can earn 10 points for completing this assessment.
• HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.

The COVID-19 drop box will be available for WSU employees to either submit proof of COVID vaccination, remote work exception request or a vaccination exemption request beginning Nov. 29, 2021. The deadline to submit documentation is no later than Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

In accordance with Executive Order 14042, all Wichita State employees (including temporary, part-time, full-time and student employees) will be required to be fully vaccinated, unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption or a remote work exception.

The mandatory vaccination obligations apply even to those covered employees who are working remotely (if they are working on or in connection with a covered contract or are fulfilling any work obligations at any time on university property).

Compliance with the vaccine requirement is a condition of employment at WSU. Employees who are not fully vaccinated or do not receive approval for a medical or religious exemption or a remote work exception may be prohibited from engaging in work after the deadline. Further failure to comply will be addressed consistent with university policies and procedures, which may include corrective action up to and including separation.

Please continue to monitor WSU Today and Shocker Blast for updates and reference the HR Guide to Executive Order 14042 for additional information.

Due to unexpected circumstances, the Human Resources (HR) Office front lobby will be closed until further notice for non-scheduled walk-in traffic. If you have a scheduled appointment with an HR team member, they will meet you in the HR vestibule at the scheduled time.

Although in-person appointments need to be scheduled, the HR team continues to support the WSU community via virtual services, and email is strongly encouraged. If you are needing to make an appointment to meet in person with an HR team member, please contact HR.ServiceCenter@wichita.edu.

The Human Resources office will temporarily close noon-2 p.m. today, Nov. 18. The office will reopen at 2 p.m. today.