For Fonda Fracchia, It’s About Helping Employees Fonda Fracchia hit the ground running in 2006 when she was hired as assistant director for fitness and wellness at the UT Health Science Center. She immediately started consulting with the campus Human Resources department to start the Stress Management Support Group. “I always knew that stress management … Continued
For Harold Cochran, It’s About Helping Students As the senior broadcasting engineer for UT Martin’s TV studio and award-winning student radio station, WUTM, Harold Cochran is on call 24/7, but that’s OK with him. After 10 years and many late-night calls, Cochran explained that the best part of his job is helping the students. “It’s … Continued
Health Coaching Helps Maintain Commitment and Focus Mary Askew tries to eat right and stay active. She visits the doctor on a regular basis and quit smoking six years ago. But her health coach through the Partnership Promise keeps her focused on daily health maintenance. Askew is a diabetic and her coach, Peggy, calls to … Continued
Wayne Shannon was skeptical about UT’s new flexible spending account (FSA) program when it was introduced last fall but was interested enough to give it a try. “I wasn’t sure if the extra steps associated would be worth the money saved,” said Shannon, assistant director of Parking and Transit Services at UT Knoxville. “I have … Continued
For as little as $3.27 a month, employees can enroll in the state’s new vision insurance program introduced last year for coverage including: Annual routine eye exam Allowances and discounts toward eyeglass frames and lenses or contact lenses Discount on Lasik/refractive surgery “As my vision has gotten weaker, the costs started going up, and I … Continued
Leadership experts say the success of any business depends on the effectiveness of its managers. How would you rate yourself or your boss? Is your team functioning effectively? Are you fulfilled by your contributions? UT’s 2011 statewide employee engagement survey asked similar questions, and responses have led to more emphasis on management training, communication and … Continued
In May, kids will be out of school and ready for summer activities. Our UT experts provide tips to keep your kids engaged in learning, safe and having fun during the summer months. 5 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning from Becky Cox, associate professor in educational studies at UT Martin Learn more about Tennessee. … Continued
How much leave can new parents take after the birth or adoption of a child? How do employees add children to insurance coverage, and when? Here are some handy tips for what you need to do. Taking Family Medical Leave Family Medical Leave (FML) is available to full-time employees who have worked one full year. … Continued
The UT Advocacy program, part of the Office of Government Relations and Advocacy, hopes to empower UT employees, supporters and stakeholders by providing updates on legislative issues affecting the University and offering opportunities for training. “Being an advocate for the University starts with being informed,” Advocacy Director Carey Smith says. “Our website, advocacy.tennessee.edu, and Twitter … Continued
Husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, parents and children. Many UT employees go to work every day with relatives. Sue Scates loved working for UT Health Science Center so much that she recruited her daughters, Ramona Jackson and Emily Cooley, to come work for UT as well. Scates started at the University in 1986 and, … Continued
