NEWS
UTEP’s Human Resources Department in collaboration with the Prevention and Treatment in Clinical Health Lab within UTEP’s Psychology Department is pleased to offer the following program to our faculty, staff, and students.
Tobacco Cessation Program
§ People who are light smokers now are more likely to be regular smokers later.
§ There is no amount of smoking that has been proven to be safe.
§ Smoking has negative effects on short-term and long-term health, even if you smoke only once in a while.
§ Light smokers have higher lung cancer and heart disease rates than nonsmokers.
§ In fact, smoking just one or two cigarettes per day can increase your risk for heart attack!
§ For all smokers, smoking reduces the quality of life. For example, it causes lower energy levels, more shortness of breath, and more frequent colds and bronchitis. It can even increase your chance of catching pneumonia!
§ Stopping smoking is one of the best ways to prevent illness and death in the United States.
If you smoke between one cigarette per month or up to ten cigarettes per day and are interested in stopping smoking, you are eligible to participate in the StopLite program. In addition, participants to the program are eligible to receive up to $40 in gift certificates for participation.
To make an appointment or for more information, please contact the Prevention and Treatment in Clinical Health (PATCH) lab at (915) 747-5784 or via e-mail: patchlab@utep.edu
Or if you want more information about quitting smoking?
Contact:
A Smoke Free Paso del Norte
(915) 534-QUIT
http://www.SetYourDate.org
SPRING 2012 Customer Service Training (College Workstudy)
On-line Customer Service Training will be available February 1, 2012.
Spring 2012 course will be available February 1 - March 31, 2012.
Students can contact Javier Chavarin with Human Resources Services at (915) 747-6327 for enrollment.
This training is required of all undergraduate students before they begin working on campus as a work study.
Revised Student Employment Guidelines
The UTEP Student Employment Guidelines have been revised effective December 1, 2011. These revisions address student employment eligibility requirements, continuing employment and special situations for both undergraduate and graduate students. The new guidelines can be found in the University’s Pay Plan located below:
Emergency Contact Update in UT Direct
Texas Senate Bill 1638 makes it possible for UTEP employees to designate Emergency Contact Information as confidential and not accessible under the Texas Public Information Act (“Act”) provided that the designation is made prior to the University receiving a request under the Act. Human Resource Services (HRS) has added this to the UT Direct web portal under the Employee Information System; Employee Biographical Info found here:
You will need to enter your UTEID when requested. It is important that you select whether you want your Emergency Contact information kept confidential at the top of the screen. If you need assistance with your UTEID, please visit the Technology Support Help Desk at the University Library room 300 (Monday - Friday between 8 AM - 5 PM). When you’re there, you will be asked to present a valid state issued ID or Passport to have your UTEID password reset.
Medco-Walgreen's
To our Valued Employees:
Medco and the UT System Office of Employee Benefits are aware that Walgreens pharmacies are communicating to patients that Walgreens will not be part of the Express Scripts Inc. retail network beginning January 1, 2012. This communication is directed to current Express Scripts Inc. clients and their members. Because the UT System contracts with Medco to manage your prescription benefits program, the communication from Walgreens is NOT applicable to UT Select participants.
Walgreens remains a participating retail pharmacy chain in the UT Select pharmacy benefit program as a convenience to our membership. Because pharmacy discounts directly impact your out-of-pocket costs, we strongly encourage you to utilize plan pharmacies with the lowest prices. For additional information on plan approved services and pharmacies, please visit the Medco Health Solutions website: https://host1.medcohealth.com/medco/consumer/partner/home.jsp?partner=medd&accessLink=meddutvan
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With the UTEP Employee
Discount Program
For a list of participating businesses and the discounts they offer, visit the Employee Discount Web page at www.utep.edu/discount or Call Human Resource Services at 915-747-5202 The UTEP Employee Discount Program, sponsored by Human Resource Services, features exclusive money-saving deals for faculty and staff. Over 100 local and national businesses have joined our discount program and it continues to grow! Employees can receive a variety of discounts on products and services, including Automotive, Restaurants, Home and Garden, and Electronics. Most businesses only require that you show your Miner Gold Card at the time of purchase; others may want you to print a coupon or enter a special discount code on their website.
New discounts are available for trips all around the world, fashion and home & garden.