From: Craig Zullig
Date: February 10, 2020
Subject: Mandel School Staff Plan-it: February 10, 2020



In this issue:

   

Staff On the Move - Welcome to the Mandel School

 

Melissa Elick joins the Mandel School on February 17, 2020 as its Development Manager.  She will be responsible for managing a portfolio of donors and overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure a high level of performance in the development office.  Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Kent State University.  Her background includes nonprofit fundraising, donor relations and large-scale event planning including the creation of Cleveland's first Pickle Fest.  She enjoys exploring Cleveland's food scene, kayaking, volunteering and spending time with friends and family.  Melissa will sit in the Dean/Development suite.


Rob Holz joins the Mandel School on February 17, 2020 as its Senior Director of Development.  He will focus on fundraising from individuals and foundations and will oversee the School's annual fund.  Rob is a lifelong Clevelander with more than 20 years of fund development experience in the private secondary school and voluntary health agency space.  He and his wife Jennifer reside in Fairview Park and enjoy spending time in the Metroparks, golfing, hiking and playing tennis.  In addition to spending time in the outdoors, Rob enjoys listening to podcasts, especially those relating to true crime.  Rob will sit in the Dean/Development suite.
 


Faculty & Staff Let's Lunch

Let's Lunch lets faculty and staff get together in a casual and fun atmosphere.  Bring your lunch and drop in anytime between 12:45 and 1:45 p.m. (or so; it is casual!) on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in the Mandel Center Lounge.  Brought to you by the Mandel Staff Working Group.

 


HCM and PeopleSoft Financial Changes

Starting today, February 10, 2020, both the HCM and PeopleSoft Financial systems have a new interface providing simplifed navigation and improved mobile access.  Visit the ERP site for more information on the upgrade, including new navigation guides.

 


Improve Your Time Management: Free Webcast from Academic Impressions

Is your endless to-do list keeping you from doing what’s most important? Join us for this webcast to learn strategies and exercises that will teach you the discipline needed to protect your time and your schedule, allowing you to give the most focus to your biggest priorities.  This training is applicable to any higher education professional looking to be more efficient, purposeful, and productive.  Click here to access your free Academic Impressions membership.

 


Help College Now and Become a Mentor

The Mandel School is excited to partner with College Now on a proven program that helps college students succeed and earn their degrees by connecting them with mentors who serve as guides, sounding boards, and even friends.  

Interested in becoming a mentor? Join us for refreshments at the Mandel Community Studies Center in Room 105 on February 18th from 1:00 - 2:00 pm to learn more from College Now staff and a current Case Western Reserve mentor.

Faculty, staff, and graduate students are welcome! This is a 1 hour PD opportunity for Mandel School students.  Please RSVP here.
 


Upcoming Events/Deadlines

February 14, 2020: Staff Awards Ceremony, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Noble Commons
February and March: Free CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
March 19, 2020:  All-Staff Meeting, Mandel Center 115, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
March 31, 2020: LINK Silent Auction, Noble Commons
April 1, 2020:  Mandel School Happy Hour, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Location TBD

 


 
Important Links
     
Staff Feedback & Suggestion Form: Submit feedback & suggestions related to the Mandel School.   Resources for Faculty & Staff: Access School policies & information (human resources, finance, IT, research).
Mandel School Directory   Access HCM: Enter & approve time monthly.
Staff Plan-it Archive: Access past Plan-it newsletters.    





 

 


Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH  44106-7164
Staff Plan-it
News + Info in a Single Bound