Special Notice:

* CONSTRUCTION TO MCKENNY PARKING LOT: Construction has begun on the east portion of the McKenny Hall parking lot. Parts of the public McKenny lot will be closed throughout the project, and all of the public McKenny lot may be closed at different times during the project, which is projected to last eight to ten weeks, depending on the weather. Also, the McKenny staff lot will be closed throughout the project. Staff can park in the adjacent Oakwood lot.

SPECIAL TIME FOR BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING JUNE 19: The EMU Board of Regents will hold its June meeting in the morning starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 19. All meetings will be held in Welch Hall. The day will begin with Committee meetings as follows:

• Athletic Affairs Committee, 9 - 9:45 a.m,  Room 201
• Educational Policy Committee, 9 - 9:45 a.m., Room 205
• Student Affairs Committee, 10 - 10:45 a.m., Room 201
• Finance, Audit & Investment Committee, 11 - 11:45 a.m., Room 201

The regular Board of Regents meeting will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Room 201, Welch Hall.

MESSAGE FROM JAMES GALLAHER, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER, REGARDING 2013 HEALTH PLAN OFFERINGS

To EMU Administrative Professional, Administrative Hourly, Athletic Coaches and Confidential Clerical staff:

During the past year, Eastern Michigan has conducted a comprehensive analysis of our employee healthcare options. As result of this analysis, starting January 1, 2013, we will be modifying and expanding our healthcare options for employees classified as Administrative Professional, Administrative Hourly, Athletics Coaches, and Confidential Clericals. Open enrollment for these new healthcare options will take place this fall.

The changes do not apply to employees represented by EMU unions. Any possible changes in health care plan offerings for these employees would, as appropriate, result from bargaining between EMU and the individual unions.

The suite of new healthcare options emphasizes preventative care, early intervention, employee healthcare spending awareness, as well as wellness initiatives. The new options continue Eastern Michigan's commitment to comprehensive and competitive employee healthcare benefits while effectively positioning the plans as sustainable given the realities of spiraling U.S. health care costs and the impact of the 2010 Healthcare Reform Acts (e.g., "Cadillac" Tax).

Highlights of this suite of new healthcare options include:

1) A PPO with the same deductibles and coinsurance as current PP0 Plan 3 with a new pharmacy plan.

2) A new HMO with substantially lower employee premiums than currently available through any of Eastern's existing healthcare plans. This new HMO will also have integrated wellness options.

3) A new Health Savings Account (HSA) option with lower employee premiums combined with higher deductibles and coinsurance. This option will also provide possible tax benefits to eligible employees.

4) Elimination of current PPO Plan 4 as a plan option.

We will be holding several forums throughout the summer and into the fall so affected employees (see classifications listed above) can learn more about their new healthcare options and ask questions before open enrollment begins this fall.

The first forum will be held on Wednesday, May 23 from 2-4 p.m. in the Student Center Auditorium and a second session is scheduled on Wednesday, May 30 from 9-11 a.m., also in the Student Center Auditorium. Please note if you cannot attend these sessions, others are planned for later in the summer and fall. Additionally, the presented materials will be available on the Human Resources department (HR) website.

James Gallaher
Chief Human Resources Officer   

* RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR CHERYL AUBUCHON: Extended Programs & Educational Outreach is hosting a retirement reception for Cheryl Aubuchon, who has served as the EMU-Livonia Director for over eleven years. Please join us at the EMU Lake House Thursday, May 31, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Presentations will be made at 4 p.m. Please RSVP to Kathy Graham, kgraham@emich.edu or 487-0427.

ROOSEVELT HALL CLOSED MAY 26: The Department of Public Safety will be conducting Active Shooter Training inside Roosevelt Hall on Saturday, May 26, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to the nature of the training, the building will be closed to all students, faculty and staff during this time period. Any questions, please contact Chief of Police Bob Heighes at 487-0892 or e-mail rheighes@emich.edu.