Learning and Development Workshops in Honor of Pride Month
In recognition and celebration of Pride Month, the Human Resources Talent Development team, in collaboration with Drexel faculty member Joseph H. Hancock, II, PhD, has curated a series of online courses, videos and learning recommendations celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and the history of Pride. Explore these offerings on the Welcome page of Career Pathway. Featured content includes a Pride video series, Hancock’s learning recommendations and featured video, “What Is Pride Month?”
Planned Road Closures for Arch Street Water Main Work
Now through approximately Aug. 14, Arch Street between 32nd and 33rd streets and between 33rd and 34th streets will be closed to vehicular traffic Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The road will reopen to vehicular traffic each evening. Pedestrian traffic and vehicle access to the Drexel Police parking lot will be maintained throughout the course of this work. During this period, there will be intermittent water outages, and possibly water tie-ins and shutoffs, during off-peak hours when possible. Notices will be posted on the Real Estate and Facilities Notices web page and distributed to points of contact for affected buildings. Please contact facilities@drexel.edu with any questions.
Policy Compliance Reminders and Updates
- Last call for Policy Council nominations for 2023-2024: Drexel community members may nominate themselves or another individual by completing the Policy Council Nomination Form; upon submission of the form, nominees will be notified and asked to provide a short essay on their qualifications to serve. Policy Council nominations must be completed and received by 11:59 p.m. on June 29. Visit the Policy Council webpage for more information.
- A complete list of policies currently under review is provided on the Office of Compliance, Policy, and Privacy Services’ Policies Under Review webpage.
- Please note that the Removal of Property From the University Policy has been formally decommissioned. If you have any questions, please contact hr@drexel.edu.
- Coming up soon for Public Comment: revisions to PO-01: Academic Standing and Undergraduates Policy and PO-02: Repeated Courses and GPA Adjustments: Undergraduate Students Policy. Look for the announcement in DrexelNow, the It’s Okay to Ask e-newsletter and/or the Public Comment Period webpage, where you will be able to review the revisions and comment.
CBC Advisory Board: Call for New Members
The Center for Black Culture (CBC) is seeking faculty, staff, students and alumni to join their advisory board, which assists with planning and hosting CBC events. The application, available on Qualtrics, is open until July 14. For any questions, please contact Rae Coleman, CBC’s assistant director, at rlc334@drexel.edu.
Join a Summer Wellness Challenge
Drexel sponsors two university-wide challenges (for employees, spouses or partners who participate in the Wellness Incentive Program) each summer. This year, you can join in on:
- Back on Track (July 3-31): Be active for at least 30 minutes each day.
- Back to the Present (Aug. 7-Sept. 4): Practice various techniques daily to help you relax.
Participating in a challenge will earn you 25 Wellness Incentive Program points ($25)!
Sign Up for an On-campus TIAA Consultation
TIAA, Drexel's retirement plan provider, can help you learn how to better secure your future. In addition to their free webinars, which are available throughout the year as part of your retirement plan, they offer one-on-one consultations remotely and in person. Drexel is excited to welcome TIAA back on campus for in-person consultation sessions this summer.
To schedule a one-on-one consultation meeting with TIAA representative Sabrina Evenosky, visit tiaa.org/schedulenow, or call 800.732.8353 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for assistance. Meetings are one hour and take place in the Human Resources Conference Room located on the fourth floor of 3201 Arch St. building on July 20, and Aug. 3.
Free Virtual Summer Seminars From SupportLinc
Each month, SupportLinc offers free virtual seminars for Drexel employees on workplace-related topics. July’s topic, “Attitude of Gratitude,” is being offered on July 5 from 8–9 a.m., 3–4 p.m. or 8–9 p.m. In August, you can learn all about “Navigating Return to School” on Aug. 2 at 8–9 a.m., 3–4 p.m. or 8–9 p.m.
New Wellness Workshops This Summer and Fall
Mark your calendars for the following events, all of which will earn you 15 Wellness Incentive Program points for attending:
- Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training: Suicide Prevention: July 11
- Mocktails and Hydrating Summer Beverages: July 18
- The Art and Science of Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating: July 19
- Substance Use and Abuse: When Is a Little a Little Too Much?: Sept. 13
- The Road to Retirement: A Guide to Understanding Medicare and Social Security: Oct. 3
- Finding Balance in a Digitally-Driven World: Oct. 11
You can always visit the HR Events Calendar to find the next and best workshop to suit your needs.
A Surplus Sale to Talk A-Boat
Did you know? Drexel Surplus doesn’t just sell desks, chairs and filing cabinets — recently, they helped the Academy of Natural Sciences sell a boat they had in storage! The boat, which would have otherwise sat unused and taking up space, sold for $12,200. If you have excess equipment, furniture (or maybe even a boat of your own!) and would like to generate money for your department, contact drexelsurplus@drexel.edu.
Take a Public Safety Self-Protection Class
Self-Awareness for Everyone (SAFE), Public Safety’s self-protection program, is divided into two sessions: SAFE I and SAFE II. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to register in groups of two or more to practice the hands-on techniques.
- SAFE I begins with a brief overview of the class and explains the reporting processes, mindset and various free public safety services that are provided. It focuses on stances and patterns of movement, then gives a general overview of striking such as punching palm strikes and how to kick and knee properly. SAFE I ends with instructions on how to defend against arm grabs and some chokes. SAFE I is offered the second week of every month on Monday and Wednesday.
- SAFE II begins with a quick review of what was learned in SAFE I, then transitions to defense from both arm grabs and body grabs, then explores various techniques from the ground (for example: how to defend against an assailant that is sitting on top of you and roll them off). SAFE II is offered the fourth week of every month on Monday and Wednesday and cannot be taken until SAFE I is complete.
Register on Eventbrite; these classes are also available by request.
Local Diverse Supplier Spotlight: Career Gems for the Journey
Career Gems for the Journey is a mission-driven coaching consultancy serving early-career professionals through emerging executives by partnering with professional organizations and companies. They offer strategic consulting, keynote speaking, group coaching and negotiation workshops to corporate and higher education clients. Their coaches are experienced corporate professionals who leverage their expertise and track record of success combined with positive psychology coaching to benefit clients. Career Gems for the Journey CEO Leah Murphey was recently featured in Forbes, and her book, Salary Power Moves: Winning the Compensation Negotiations, was an Amazon bestseller. You can learn more about Career Gems for the Journey at gemsforthejourney.org and visit LinkedIn to view their free weekly LinkedIn Live sessions.
In an effort to promote and strengthen Drexel’s buy-local strategy, Accounts Payable & Procurement Services is spotlighting local and diverse businesses for the benefit of Drexel faculty and professional staff who may want to use their products and/or services.
Reminder for Departments Expecting Receipts of Funds
Please email General Accounting at acct11@drexel.edu with the expected receipt (deposit) amount as well as FOAPAL to apply this receipt.