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Adam Westenskow, Venue Operations Senior Coordinator in USU Facilities, has been selected as the April 2024 Employee of the Month!

Shelley Arnold, Instructional Coordinator in the Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence, has been selected as the March 2024 Employee of the Month!

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Sophia Mann, Annual Giving Coordinator in Central Development, has been selected as the February 2024 Employee of the Month!

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Congratulations to Karen Fullmer, Business Manager in the Huntsman School of Business, who was honored as the December 2023 Employee of the Month!

Congratulations to Kevin Schwemmin, Executive Director of the Career Design Center, who was honored as the October 2023 Employee of the Month!

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Ellen Imler, Program Assistant in the Geosciences Department, has been selected as the September 2023 Employee of the Month!

Sydney Larsen, Staff Assistant in the Disability Resource Center, has been selected as the August 2023 Employee of the Month!

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Michael Williams, Head Athletic Trainer, was named July 2023 SEA Employee of the Month.

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Congratulations to Paul Klimack who was honored as the May 2023 Employee of the Month!

Congratulations to Kalyn Shorthill who was selected as the SEA Employee of the Month for January 2022 and selected as the 2022 Employee of the Year.

Meet our USU colleagues in the Library & Learning Commons (LLC) team at USU Eastern.

Congratulations to Chelsey Ritner who was honored as the April 2023 Employee of the Month!

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Lisa C. Poulsen, Staff Assistant for the College of Science, was named March 2023 SEA Employee of the Month.

Activities and opportunities for professional development, scholarships, and other resources for staff at USU.

Wondering why parking permit rates increase at USU? Learn about how Parking & Transportation is funded at USU, comparisons with other institutions in our region, and why costs increased for 2023-24.

Congratulations to Todd Udy who was honored as the February 2023 Employee of the Month!

Congratulations to Cindy Weatbrook who was honored as the January 2023 Employee of the Month!

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Activities and opportunities for professional development, holiday survival guide, benefits, 5v5 basketball league for faculty and staff, new employees of the month, and so much more!

Congratulations to Alex Landaverde who was honored as the December 2022 Employee of the Month!

USU Staff are invited to take part in Campus Rec's Intramural Faculty/Staff-specific basketball league during Spring semester.

SEA Legislative Committee shares the results of the SEA & Legislative Priorities Survey.

Congratulations to Michelle Bogdan-Holt who was honored as the November 2022 Employee of the Month!

Activities and opportunities for professional development, USU Presidential Aggiecast to highlight strategic plan and invite staff feedback, and information about the SEA Gratitude Gathering are highlighted!

Activities and opportunities for professional development, World Mental Health Day, seminars, webinars, and things you need to know as a staff member at USU. Includes a report on 2021-22 SEA impact.

Congratulations to Jacob Van den Akker who was honored as the October 2022 Employee of the Month!

Find opportunities to learn with fellow staff members about how you can prevent sexual assault and violence and help in healing those who have experienced them.

Congratulations to Cyndi Peterson-Lanham who was honored as the September 2022 Employee of the Month!

View image galleries from SEA appreciation luncheons held around the USU statewide campus system.

Aetna webinars are free and part of the USU Employee Assistance Program provided by Aetna. USU staff members are invited to take advantage of these valuable resources.

Congratulations to Lili Darrington who was honored as the August 2022 Employee of the Month!

Congratulations to Charity who was honored as the July 2022 Employee of the Month!

Keep learning through the summer with the free monthly USU Extension Empowering Financial Wellness seminar series. Topics include managing debt, building credit, organizing financial records, and more. All are welcome!

USU's annual compliance training cycle will begin July 1 and run through October 31. Learn what's new this year and what you need to know as an employee and/or a supervisor.

As the COVID pandemic landscape changes, USU makes adjustment to leave options and on-campus testing June 30, 2022.

Did you know that as a USU employee you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for your student loans? Learn more before the deadline of October 31, 2022!

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the SEA Board slated to begin service July 1, 2022.

SEA luncheons in Logan and around the USU Statewide system have been a great chance for staff to gather, celebrate, and feel appreciated for the tremendous work they do!

Jessica Hansen, Academic Scheduling Manager, has been selected as the 2021 SEA Employee of the Year.

Congratulations to Kathy for being named the June 2022 Employee of the Month.

USU has joined forces with the University of Utah to educate Utahns (including university staff) about the research protections available to them in a new community outreach initiative.

It's time to cast your ballot for the 2022-23 SEA Board. Elections will remain open until 5 pm on June 2, 2022.

SEA members are invited to take the SEA Benefits Survey to help the Benefits & Staff Welfare Committee represent your needs with administration and those who make decisions regarding available benefits for USU staff.

Statewide SEA members will be receiving information in the next few weeks about plans for their specific campus to gather at a local SEA Appreciation Luncheon.

Congratulations to Al Roberts who was named the May 2022 Employee of the Month.

Calling all SEA members! We invite all to consider running for a seat on the SEA Board for 2022-23. Elections will take place in May, with service starting on July 1, 2022. Join us in serving your fellow staff members!

Help us select the 2021 Employee of the Year. Candidates are drawn from the 2021 Employee of the Year winners.

Spotlight on Benefits and happenings for benefitted employees at USU in the month of April and May. Plan for open enrollment in May and join us for a Lunch and Learn opportunity.

Calling all Logan Campus and nearby statewide colleagues, please join us SEA Appreciation Luncheons in May and June. Other events are being planned for our colleagues around the state as well.

The CHaSS Anti-Oppression Committee will be hosting a staff book club. For this book club, two books will be provided for free (up to 50 staff) for all who would like to participate in the reading/discussion group. Participants are asked to commit to read...

USU Extension’s Empowering Financial Wellness team is offering free weekly finance webinars on different financial topics with the main areas being budgeting, credit, debt management, and financial organization.

Congratulations to Lisa Christensen who was named the April 2022 Employee of the Month.

USU SEA Professional Development Seminar with Amy Kleiner entitled, "Maintaining Health & Work/Life Balance: Mind Brain Body". Amy is the Assistant Director and Training Director of USU's Counseling & Psychological Services. The seminar was held on March ...

Wondering why parking permit rates increased? Get "in the know" with some helpful information about how parking structures and lots are funded at USU.

Did you miss the conversation? It's not too late to learn more with a recording and supplemental materials from an honest conversation about creating a life with “balance” in our (almost) post-pandemic world. Real examples, practical strategies, and findi...

After a two year break (thank you Covid) we are excited to be hosting two SEA Appreciation Luncheons for our SEA members living and working close to the Logan Main Campus. Other events are being planned for our colleagues around the state as well.

SEA is teaming up with our great colleagues in the Music Department to bring members a special opportunity to attend the USU Big Bands Concert with two complimentary tickets! Get your tickets now for April 13l

The CHaSS Anti-Oppression Committee will be hosting a staff book club. For this book club—which is open to all staff—two books will be provided for free (up to 50 staff) for all who would like to participate in the reading/discussion group. Participants a...

If you missed our March Mental Health focused SEA Professional Development Seminar, it's not too late to listen and learn with your colleagues by watching the recording.

SEA Board elections for the 2022-23 FY will take place in May. Prior to that time, nominations will be solicited. Now is the time to start thinking about running for office to serve your fellow staff members.

Join your fellow SEA members for an upcoming lunch and learn event offered through the Wellness program and learn more about the available Mental Health First Aid training.

Congratulations to McKenzie Sorrells who was named the March 2022 Employee of the Month.

SEA Board elections for the 2022-23 FY will take place in May. Prior to that time, nominations will be solicited. Now is the time to start thinking about running for office to serve your fellow staff members.

Are you dealing with grief? Join fellow staff members in a small group pilot program entitled, "Growing through Grief."

Join your fellow staff members from around the State in an honest conversation about creating a life with “balance” in our (almost) post-pandemic world. Real examples, practical strategies, and finding what fits you in this age and stage​.

SEA is teaming up with our great colleagues in the Music Department to bring members a special opportunity to attend the USU Big Bands Concert with two complimentary tickets! Save the date for April 13 and plan now to attend!

Join fellow staff members at an upcoming Lunch and Learn hosted by the Office of Equity and SAAVI.

USU staff employees are invited to learn about the Office of Admissions!

Save the date for our March Mental Health focused SEA Professional Development Seminar.

Held via Zoom, SEA members joined in a discussion of resiliency. Tony Flores, Director of the Veterans Resource Office at USU, moderated the discussion which featured USU military veterans Brian Kartchner, Paul Klimack and Angela Minichiello, sharing thei...

Congratulations to Pauline Allen who was selected as the SEA Employee of the Month for February 2022.

Resiliency was the featured topic of the SEA January 2022 professional development seminar. A panel discussion with members of the USU veteran community was be moderated by Tony Flores. Held via Zoom, the recording is now available on the SEA YouTube chan...

Resiliency will be the featured topic of the SEA January 2022 professional development seminar. A panel discussion with members of the USU veteran community will be moderated by Tony Flores.

USU Extension is offering discounted tickets for the upcoming Marriage Celebration 2022 for USU staff employees.

Learn more about some of the many benefits available to USU employees including: Covid leave, Medicare Advantage plans, Health & Wellness Expo, Be Well Program. Plus meet our new registered dietician.

The USU Career Design Center invites USU employees to nominate a student employee to be recognized as the Student Employee of the Year.

The Office of Equity is offering a variety of additional training for USU faculty, staff and students in early 2022.

USU has created a new unit called Student Financial Support to align the awarding of federal, state, and institutional dollars to help students attend USU. Support includes financial coaching, literacy, and budgeting to help students.

USU Athletics finds success on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Learn more about our Athletics program and its Aggie impact.

USU has recently rolled out a formal Telework Policy providing the possibility for eligible positions to become telework or hybrid telework positions. Additionally, don't forget the Fall semester Wellness Program deadline is December 31st.

Learn more about the broad role that the USU Department of Public Safety team plays in safeguarding the university community across the state.

USU Staff Employee Association members joined together for a special professional development seminar presented on Friday, December 3, 2021, by Erika-Danielle Lindstrom on the topic of LGBT+ 101.

Gratitude Gatherings were held across our statewide system from USU Eastern to the Uintah Basin and the Logan campus and everywhere in between.

Congratulations to Lauri Merrill who was selected as the SEA Employee of the Month for December 2021.

USU benefitted employees are eligible for educational benefits for themselves and their dependents including tuition reduction and no tuition for auditing courses.

Join your fellow USU staff members in a gratitude gathering!

Upcoming professional development opportunities include Working Across Generations and Inclusion Training.

Congratulations to Brianne Midgley who was selected as the SEA Employee of the Month for November 2021.

USU Staff are invited to participate in a Lunch & Learn event about Trauma-Informed Response to Disclosures of Sexual Misconduct.

Congratulations to Monica Schruhl who was selected as the SEA Employee of the Month for October 2021.

Congratulations to Emmalee Fishburn who was selected as the SEA Employee of the Month for September 2021.

Congratulations to Allyssa Keogh who was selected as the SEA Employee of the Month for August 2021.

Teri Rasmussen, Assistant to the Department Head for the School of Accountancy was named SEA July 2021 Employee of the Month.

The USU Staff Employee Association membership has chosen Neal Legler as the 2020 Employee of the Year.

Congratulations to the new SEA Board members elected to serve for the coming 2021-22 year!

Congratulations to Brianna who was selected as the SEA Employee of the Month for June 2021.

Tonya Davis, Director of External Relations for The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, was named the May 2021 SEA Employee of the Month.

USU benefits open enrollment runs from May 1-31 each year. Virtual presentations and information are available at the HR website. If you are happy with your current medical and dental plans, no action is required. Flex spending must be elected each year....

Ashley Child, Business Manager for Technical Education for the Price, Blanding, and Moab campuses, was named April 2021 SEA Employee of the Month.

Hayden Blauer, HR Representative, has been named SEA March 2021 Employee of the Month.

Stacie Stone, Staff Assistant with Davis County Extension has been named as February 2021 SEA Employee of the Month.

Jessica Hansen, Academic Scheduling Manager, has been selected as the January 2021 SEA Employee of the Month.

Neal Legler, Director of the Center for Innovative Design & Instruction (CIDI), named Employee of the Month for December 2020.

Cara Brewer, Business Manager for the Psychology Department, named Employee of the Month for November 2020.

Colleen Hobson, Senior Director with University Advancement, named Employee of the Month for October 2020.

Wendy Sanders, member of the USU Southwest team, named Employee of the Month for September 2020.

Rob Griffin, with Extension Youth Programs, named Employee of the Month for July 2020.

Jessica Roueche, Program Coordinator for Student Life at USU Blanding, was selected as the 2019 Employee of the Year.

Dora Brunson, Business Manager for the College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences, named Employee of the Month for June 2020.

Meet the 2019 Employee of the Year candidates. Each candidate has been selected as an Employee of the Month during 2019 and the employee chosen as Employee of the Year will receive a recognition award of $1000.

USU benefits open enrollment runs from May 1-31 each year. Virtual presentations and information are available at the HR website. If you are happy with your current medical and dental plans, no action is required. Flex spending must be elected each year....

Sherie Jensen was chosen as the Employee of the Month for May 2020.

Shilo Martinez, Student Life Assistant on the USU Blanding campus, was chosen as the Employee of the Month for April 2020.

Andrea Carroll, Business Assistant II with the Utah Water Research Laboratory, was chosen as the Employee of the Month for March 2020.

All SEA members were invited to join us to learn from Jeannie Johnson, USU Associate Professor of Political Science as she shared her experience with "Spies, special forces, and diplomats: Blind spots abroad and lessons for the workplace." The recording

Nicholas Stauffer, Programmer Analyst for the IT ServiceNow Team, was chosen as the Employee of the Month for February 2020.

Krista Terrell, Coordinator of Programs for the Psychology Department, was chosen as the Employee of the Month for January 2020.

Athena Dupont, Coordinator of Programs for Graduate & Undergraduate Research in the Office of Research, was honored as the December 2019 Employee of the Month.

All SEA members are invited to join us for the SEA Fall Gratitude Gathering on Monday, November 25, 2019 from 1-3 pm in the TSC East Ballroom. Join us for pie as we celebrate a year of accomplishment, progress, and growth!

Mary-Ann Muffoletto, College Writer/Public Relations Specialist for the College of Science, was honored as the November 2019 Employee of the Month.

SEA Fall Development Seminar featuring Dr. Matthew Wappett on the topic of laughter. Held Friday, October 25, 2019 in-person and via WebEx.

Jessica Roueche, Program Coordinator-Student Life on the Blanding Campus, was honored as the October 2019 Employee of the Month.

Nicole Wilkinson, Customer Service Manager of the Quadside Cafe in Dining Services, was honored as the September 2019 Employee of the Month.

Jeff Craw was honored as the August 2019 Employee of the Month.

Working Intentionally was the topic for discussion at the SEA Employee Development Summer Seminar featuring Dennis Kohler. The handout and slides are now available for those who were unable to attend or tune-in, or for those who want to review what was s...

Dan Fuller, Renovation Manager with USU Housing Services, was recognized as the July 2019 Employee of the Month.

The Staff Employee Association at USU awarded Taya Flores as the 2019 Employee of the Year during its annual luncheon on May 14 in the TSC Ballroom.

Hundreds gathered for lunch, prizes and some were recognized as recipients of professional development or educational scholarships.

Kylee Hopkin, Program Coordinator for Student Orientation and Transition Services (SOTS), was selected as the June 2019 Employee of the Month.

The SEA Board Election results for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Welcome to the new board members.

Kenneth Larsen, Programmer/Analyst with Teaching and Learning Technology in Academic & Instructional Services, was selected as the May 2019 Employee of the Month.

Jess Daines, Landscape Manager with USU Facilities, was recognized as the March 2019 Employee of the Month.

Marcela Garnder was selected as the February 2019 Employee of the Month.

Held January 25, 2019, SEA hosted the spring employee development workshop on the topic of Conflict Management. Clair Canfield, USU Communication Studies lecturer and TedEx presenter, shared his expertise.

USU's Human Resource office announced a couple changes to the life and disability insurance benefits beginning in January.

Tyler Hancey was selected as the Employee of the Month for December 2018

Join us on Dec. 18, 2018 between 2:30 - 4 p.m. for food and fun as you mix, mingle and bask in the warmth of the holiday season with members of the SEA. Refreshments provided by USU Dining Services

Twelve members of USU's SEA received financial assistance toward continuing their education and professional development for the 2018-19 academic year.

Taya Flores was selected as the Employee of the Month for November 2018

Christopher Phillips was selected as the Employee of the Month for October 2018

Thousands of Utah State University employees were sent an email about changes to annual pay and benefits. The letter had President Cockett’s name at the bottom, but it wasn’t from her. It was malware.

Kristi Swainston was selected as the Employee of the Month for August 2018

Reni McBride was chosen as the Employee of the Month for July 2018. Her boss, Ann M. Berghout Austin, Ph.D., director for the Center for Women and Gender spoke highly of McBride.

Election results are in and the new 2018-19 SEA Board Members have been announced.

Craig Kelley, financial office for the USU Office of Research & Graduate Studies, was selected as the 2017-18 USU Staff Employee of the Year.

The 2018 SEA Employee Appreciation Luncheons allowed nearly 900 SEA members to enjoy a delicious meal and get the chance to take home one of the many prizes donated by local businesses. Scholarship and professional development recipients and the Employee...

Eri Suzuki Bentley was chosen to be the Employee of the Month for June 2018.

Join the Aggie family of staff, faculty and alumni for a fun day at Lagoon! Get your reduced price tickets and bring the entire family on June 22 for sun, fun, and Aggie ice cream.

Wendy Rodesky, College Accounting Manager with the USU Controller's Office, was honored as the May 2018 SEA Employee of the Month. She was recognized for her tireless and innovative efforts to improve the accounting processes for USU.

Registration is now open for the USU SEA Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. There are two dates to choose from--May 15 and June 4 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. All attendees must register before May 7, 2018.

USU Benefits Open Enrollment begins May 1, 2018 at 8:00 am and goes through June 1, 2018 at 5:00 pm.

2018-2019 SEA Board nominations are now being accepted. You can submit your nomination of any eligible USU staff employee at the same time you RSVP for the Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon.

USU Parking & Transportation Service provides information about the change in parking rates, effective March 1, 2018.

Andrea DeHaan, Administrative & Events Coordinator for the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA), was recognized as the SEA Employee of the Month for April 2018.

Tiffany Allison, Assistant to the Vice President for Business & Finance, was recognized as the March 2018 SEA Employee of the Month.

As a member of the USU Staff Employee Association, you are invited to consider ways to never stop learning. To help in that pursuit, you can apply now through March 30, 2018 for the 2018-19 SEA Scholarships.

Shelbi Guillot was honored as the February 2018 SEA Employee of the Month.

As the Utah State Legislature gathers for the annual legislative session, SEA members are invited to engage with State law makers in variety of ways.

Welcome to 2018! Learn more about some of the great resources and opportunities available to members of the Staff Employee Association at USU.

USU has named Lianna Etchberger as the new Executive Director of USU Moab and Southwest Region.

Adam Eidson was honored as the January 2018 SEA Employee of the Month.

Scott Jaggi was honored as the SEA December 2017 Employee of the Month in a presentation at Facilities.

Tyler Clair, Academic & Instructional Services Systems Administrator, honored as the November 2017 SEA Employee of the Month