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October 14, 2013 In the Spotlight
Truven Informed Enrollment tool available nowFaculty and staff can get an estimate of their total cash outlay under each of Purdue's 2014 medical plans by using the Truven Informed Enrollment tool, which is ready now. Truven Informed Enrollment starts with the employee's medical and prescription drug claims having dates of service from April 2012 to March 2013. Truven then shows how the employee would fare under each of the 2014 medical plan options, if the employee had similar expenses next year. Faculty and staff newsGuide provides tips on talking to students about alcohol, other substance abuseBecause alcohol and other substance abuse can affect a student's ability to succeed on campus, the Campus Improvement Team collaborated with several campus offices and organizations to develop the "Guide for Helping Students Succeed: How to Refer for Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues." Today's Ariba P2P launch supported by numerous sources of helpThe Ariba P2P "go live" date has arrived today (Oct. 14), and users of the new procurement system have various resources to assist them in obtaining goods and services. 
APSAC, CSSAC formulate action items, present award at joint meetingMembers of APSAC and CSSAC at their annual joint meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 8) discussed common interests, formulated a plan to address 10 action items and presented the Community Spirit Award. Medicare prescription notice sent in errorFaculty and staff who are not eligible for Medicare should disregard the notice they received recently from Human Resources about optional Medicare prescription drug coverage. The campus mail notice should have been sent only to faculty and staff who are eligible for Medicare -- generally this would be those age 65 and older. Registration deadline nears for staff recognition luncheonThe deadline to register for the Executive Vice President for Business and Finance, Treasurer's A/P Staff Recognition Luncheon is Friday (Oct. 18). To register, go to www.conf.purdue.edu/hrevents. The website includes a listing of honorees and other event information, including how faculty, staff and others can show appreciation for an honoree by attending. This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. * Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here. PeopleBouman receives Showalter ProfessorshipCharles Bouman has been appointed the Showalter Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. Internal search underway for Birck Nanotechnology Center deputy directorThe Birck Nanotechnology Center in Discovery Park is launching an internal search to identify an individual with demonstrated leadership and vision for the position of deputy director of the center. Details are available in a PDF file. Nominations/applications should be submitted by Oct. 28. Appointments, honors and activitiesAppointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors. General newsDeactivated student organizations can regain statusPurdue's Student Activities and Organizations Office announced the list of organizations and clubs whose records have become outdated. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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