Cougar Corner
YMCA Open Enrollment for 2021-2022
Full-time employees recently received an email on how to complete their open enrollment for the YMCA through ADP. If you would like to enroll in a new membership for the 2022-2023 YMCA plan year (May 1, 2022 to April 30, ...
Professional Development Event – March 23 and 24
This year Highland's professional development event for staff will start on Wednesday, March 23 at 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Carol Reynes from Culture Partners will be facilitating an interactive presentation on innovation, experimenting, and Being Bold. This will be followed ...
COVID Masking Update
Beginning Monday, March 21, masks continue to be required in classrooms, labs, meetings, and service areas such as the library, bookstore, advising, and campus offices. Masks are recommended in all other areas such as hallways and common areas. Social distancing, ...
Illinois Recording Law Summary
Illinois recording law stipulates that it is a two-party consent state. In Illinois, it is a criminal offense to use any device to record communications, whether they’re wire, oral or electronic, without the consent of everyone taking part in the ...
SURS Counseling Sessions
As was the case last year, SURS will not be offering in-person retirement counseling appointments any time this spring. Employees can schedule an appointment on the SURS website with the option to choose between a virtual or a telephone appointment. Visit www.surs.org and ...
Employee Appreciation Event
We will be holding an event to thank our exceptional employees for their continued efforts and dedication in serving our students. We hope that those who are on campus take time to stop by, hang out with co-workers, and have ...
ONE Highland
In recognition of National Employee Appreciation Day on March 4, we encourage everyone to share their appreciation for their co-workers by completing one or two (or more) ONE Highland Focused Recognition cards the week of February 28. A bundle of cards will ...
Well-being Resources
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ComPysch, offers many online resources to enhance well-being. Online resources are available at guidanceresources.com or on their app GuidanceResources® Now, Web ID: DLEAP. As a reminder, our EAP also offers confidential emotional support for employees 24/7 at 1-888-628-4844. As ...
Annual Performance Feedback Cycle: Regular Part-Time and Full-Time Administrative, Professional and Classified Employees
As communicated previously, the performance feedback process for FY22 has started. Feedback sessions give supervisors and employees a valuable opportunity to focus on work activities and goals, so please make the most out of these one-on-one discussions. As you may recall, ...
COVID-19 At Home Tests
Starting January 15, 2022 the cost of COVID-19 at home tests are covered under Highland's group health/Rx insurance plan. Click on the link below for additional information about coverage. The Prime Rx Claim Form can be found here.