July 2021 Newsletter, published 01/29/25

If any employee feels that they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, getting tested, or have been identified as a Close Contact, please fill out the form at the link below. For questions please email payroll@pittstate.edu and someone will assist you as soon as possible.

Employee COVID-19 Reporting Form

Do you know someone interested in working at Pitt State?  The HR team, along with others from the Physical Plant and elsewhere on campus, will be hosting open interviews and informational sessions about our openings each Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the KANSASWORKS Pittsburg office through the end of August.

Please Click Here to view the State Employee Health Plan July Newsletter.

Topics include:

• Letter from the Director
• Important Dates & Deadlines
• Covid-19 Related Benefits
• and more!

You can now earn 3 HealthQuest Credits by self-reporting your COVID-19 vaccination. Log in to the HealthQuest portal, click on the COVID vaccine image on the righthand side of the screen, complete a short questionnaire, and click submit. Your credits will be awarded instantly.

Members of the SEHP that also participate in the HealthQuest wellness program can earn three (3) HealthQuest credits for receiving a Flu Shot. Members of plans C, J, N and Q will also receive $30 in HealthQuest Rewards dollars deposited into their HRA/HSA. 

For more information on important dates and HealthQuest in general please Click Here to view the July HealthQuest Newsletter.

2021 HealthQuest Biometric Screenings will be available for sign up in the HQ portal. These have been scheduled for the following dates in the Governors Room:  August 31st • September 1st • October 21st

Full On-Site 2021 Biometric Screening Schedule is Now Open. Click here for more details.

HealthQuest Portal

Click Here to read the first quarterly newsletter from TIAA/Voya (for the 3^rd quarter). 

These quarterly newsletters, jointly created by TIAA and Voya, are designed to communicate information about both the KBOR Mandatory and Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plans. 

Your retirement account has a solid mix of investments to help you build savings for the future and manage risk. As times change, remember to review your account regularly to be sure it stays in line with your goals moving forward.

Take advantage of TIAA’s online advisor tool to get a suggested plan that considers all your retirement assets and any new goals for the future.

SmartShopper, an exclusive program for State of Kansas employees, makes it easy to save money and earn cash rewards when shopping for certain medical care.

This program saves you money on your share of the cost when you need a medical procedure or screening, and helps you earn cash when you select to have that procedure or screening done at certain qualified locations.

View flyer here

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Summer is a busy time for the Human Resource Services (HRS) team as we welcome new employees to the Gorilla family! We are looking forward to seeing everyone back on campus for the fall semester.  As a reminder, we are still observing summer hours until Friday, August 6. If you need to set up an individual appointment, email us at payroll@pittstate.edu.  

We’d like to welcome Heather Busch, Senior HR Specialist, to our HRS team.  She has been with Pittsburg State for almost 10 years; most recently as the Employer Relations Coordinator in Career Services.  Heather holds a BA in Psychology and a MS in Human Resource Development; both from PSU. Heather is knee-deep in learning the GUS Recruit process to help with upcoming Unclassified and University Support Staff recruiting efforts, as well as other HR processes.  Welcome Heather! 

For benefits-eligible employees who need to schedule an on-campus biometric screening (for HealthQuest incentive points), there are new appointment times available for the August 31, September 1, and October 21 dates.  Log into the HealthQuest portal here: https://healthbenefitsprogram.ks.gov/sehp/healthquest/home  

Congratulations to all of our employees receiving service award recognition this year (September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022).  The HRS team will distribute the pins/charms following Convocation on August 12 at 9:00 A.M. at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.  See you then!