HR Scoop - July 2026

Performance Evaluations
The evaluation cycle for the college will be kicked off in Workday starting with the self-evaluation on July 15. The evaluation is a review of work performed from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Training for completing the evaluation process in Workday will be offered in June.  As a reminder, goals can be updated or set at any time by following the Setting Goals job aid.

Exceptional Service Award
Nominations for the 2026 Exceptional Service Award are now being accepted through Friday, July 10.   As a reminder, or for those of you who are new to the college, each year we honor one St. Norbert College staff member (hourly or salaried) with the Exceptional Service Award for service above and beyond normal work expectations.  The honoree receives a $1,000 award presented at the President's Faculty/Staff reception in August.  Please help recognize the outstanding colleagues who make a difference at SNC by nominating individuals who exemplify exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to our community. For more information on how to submit a nomination, visit the HR website.

Summer Workday Delegation
As summer is often the season for vacations, please remember that things like payroll processing still need to happen while you are away. Staff should be sure to delegate Workday tasks (such as timesheet approvals) to their colleagues before leaving campus.

Safety Tips - July
Firework and water sports injuries are the most common injuries, along with those caused by grilling, alcohol and motor vehicle crashes.  

• To be safe, leave the fireworks to the professionals. If you or others use them, light them outdoors in a clear area, away from buildings, cars and trees.
• Keep a bucket of water or fire extinguisher nearby in case of rogue sparks.
• Wet used fireworks before throwing them away to ensure embers are put out.
• Be sure fireworks are legal in your area before using or buying them.
• Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities and never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. Sparklers alone account for one quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries.
• If you set off fireworks, keep a bucket of water handy in case of malfunction or fire.
• If fireworks malfunction, don’t relight them! Douse and soak them with water, then throw them away.
• Never ignite fireworks in a container, especially one that is glass or metal.
• Use your grill well away from your home and deck railings, and out from under branches or overhangs.
• Open your gas grill before lighting.
• Periodically remove grease or fat buildup in trays below your gas or propane grill so it cannot be ignited.
• Declare a three-foot “kid- and pet-free zone” around the grill to keep them safe.
• Avoid loose clothing that can catch fire when cooking on the grill.

Health Plan & Other Benefits

PTO Balances
Just a reminder that any remaining PTO must be used by 8/8/2026.  Any leftover PTO balance will be forfeited once your new PTO allotment has been allocated.  Full time employees will receive 48 hours of PTO on 8/9/2026.  This amount is prorated based on your FTE if you are less than 1.00.

Regular full-time staff are provided six days of personal paid time off (PTO) annually. Your PTO begins at the start of the pay period in which Aug. 16 falls into, and is available to use through the end of the pay period prior to the pay period in which Aug. 16 of the following year falls into. PTO is prorated for new employees and for those not at 1.00 FTE . The college provides PTO to assist you if you need to unexpectedly take time off due to illness or injury, or to care for a family member. However, you also may use your PTO for non emergency time off, with supervisor approval. If you need time off and your PTO has been exhausted, your supervisor may allow you to use vacation time.  You may only use your yearly PTO during the plan year; you can’t carry over any days into the following year. If you miss work, the college may elect to assign PTO to that time, at its discretion. St. Norbert doesn’t pay out any remaining PTO at the end of employment.

On Site Clinic - Summer Hours
The onsite clinic with Prevea is open Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 - 2:00 during the summer and available to any employees on one of the SNC health plans.  This flyer shows how to schedule appointments. You will need to bring your medical insurance card to every appointment  to be eligible.  To maintain the viable status of the HDHP plan and Health Savings Accounts, a Fair Market Value fee for those plan participants must be charged to use the clinic for non-preventative services. Therefore any services for employees on the PPO plan will be at no cost.  Services for employees on the HDHP plan will have a $10 or $25 Access Fee.  Click here for the list of services.

Update Personal Information
Please log into your Workday account to ensure your personal information (such as mailing address, phone number, and personal email address) is up-to-date. 
 

Questions?
Email hr@snc.edu or call the main office line at 920-403-3211.