human resources

The University is re-locating a number of its administrative departments to 55 High Street in Middletown. The Office of Advancement, currently on 291 Main Street, will be the first department to move. Advancement will be subsequently joined by the offices of Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology (which is currently located in the Exley Science Center), General Counsel and University Communications. “I am excited for the creative synergy possible when perspectives from across many university departments are brought together under one roof. You can’t underestimate the value of impromptu conversations and brainstorming sessions that come from smart and committed people being…

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The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards in September 2018 through February 2019. These employees demonstrate extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts. The recipients are: Hrissi Haldezos, associate director of student accounts, Student Accounts Office Gina Driscoll, associate director of alumni and parent relations, University Relations Noreen Angeletti, associate director, Student Accounts Office Robert Mirabal, director of student accounts, Student Accounts Office Penney Jade Beaubrun, assistant director for alumni and parent relations, University Relations Mary Kelly,…

On Dec. 3, Lisa Brommer was hired as associate vice president for human resources, succeeding Julia Hicks, who retired in September. Brommer comes to Wesleyan from Colorado College, where she was serving as interim director of human resources. In her work at Colorado College, she was known for creating professional development opportunities for staff, improving recruitment processes to ensure a diverse applicant pool, building leadership capacity at all levels, and putting systems in place to identify and retain top talent. Brommer received her BA at the University of Sioux Falls and her MA from the University of South Dakota and…

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Three outstanding employees were honored with Cardinal Achievement Awards during the past few months. Smith Kidkarndee, psychotherapist, Counseling and Psychological Services; Cathy-Lee Rizza, assistant director of student accounts, Student Accounts Office; and Gladys Rodriguez, administrative assistant, Registrar's Office were recognized for demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the University’s gratitude for their extra efforts.

The Office of Human Resources hosted its annual Employee Service Recognition Luncheon Nov. 1 in Beckham Hall. All employees who are celebrating their 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th year working at Wesleyan were honored at the lunch by President Michael Roth. The event concluded with a celebratory cake-cutting and a Wesleyan and world trivia game. (more…)

Wesleyan is making determined efforts to hire individuals from historically underrepresented groups, which have resulted in significant advances lately. In 2017, 45 percent of staff hired (not including faculty) were of color — a dramatic increase from 26.4 percent the year before and the previous five-year high of 30.6 percent in 2014. Overall, 22.8 percent of staff identify themselves as of color. Julia Hicks, chief human resources officer, points out that increasing diversity in the workplace has been shown to improve organizational performance. Diversity fosters inclusive cultures where individual differences are respected, teamwork is promoted, and intercultural competence and respect…

On June 12, the Office of Human Resources hosted the third annual Faculty and Staff Ice Cream Social on Andrus Field and the Huss Courtyard. "This event provides us with the opportunity to enjoy a fun afternoon with colleagues and a way for all of us to kick off the summer months," said Julia Hicks, chief human resources officer. In addition to ice cream and sorbet, Wesleyan employees enjoyed popcorn and pretzel snacks, live entertainment with DJ Mario Torres (also a material handler in Physical Plant), raffle prizes, a tie dye t-shirt station, bingo, water balloon toss, volleyball, a block-stacking game,…

The Office of Human Resources reports the following hires, transitions and departures from January through April: Hires Seirra Fowler, director of health education on Jan. 3. Shelissa Newball, associate director of student activities and leadership development on Jan. 5. Rhoanne Esteban, data analyst in university relations on Jan. 9. Jacob Gonzalez, STEM Career Advisor in the Gordon Career Center on Jan. 9. Andrew Harazim, athletic facility maintenance person on Jan. 9. Katie Scheinberg, psychiatric nurse practitioner for CAPS on Feb. 6. Tania Inturrisi, budget analyst in financial planning on Jan. 9. Sarah Curran, director of the Center for the Arts…

The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards for their efforts in demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts: Deana Hutson, director of special events, University Relations Meghan Sullivan, associate director of alumni and parent relations, University Relations Marianne Calnen, associate director of gift planning, University Relations Elizabeth Watrous, administrative assistant, University Relations

Jennifer Collingwood, administrative assistant for the Center for Global Studies, received a Cardinal Achievement Award for her efforts in demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with her work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for her efforts.

Some Staff to Move to 55 High Street

Longtime Employees Honored at Staff Recognition Luncheon

Faculty, Staff Earn Cardinal Achievement Awards

Brommer Hired as Associate VP for Human Resources

Employees Honored for Service to Wesleyan

Employee Cardinal Achievement Awards Announced

Wesleyan Employees Honored for Service to the University

Wesleyan Makes Efforts to Hire Underrepresented Employees

Faculty, Staff Mingle, Play Games at Ice Cream Social

Staff on the Move, January-April 2017

Hutson, Sullivan, Calnen, Watrous Honored with Cardinal Achievement Awards

Collingwood Honored with Cardinal Achievement Award