Employee Council November, 2017 Newsletter

Information from October, 2017 Representative’s Meeting

Presenter: Marilyn Lineberger, PhD, FSAP Purpose and Passion. Dr. Lineberger spoke about Purpose and Passion in her presentation; the journey to finding meaning and significance in our lives. “What is it you like to do that you would do for free?” Discussed Strategies for Change:

1. Evaluate where you are on the hierarchy via self-assessment 2. Recognize the value and impact of your talents 3. Get feedback from a trusted confidant 4. Develop a transitional plan. How to move higher on the hierarchy.

FSAP Services: Counseling and Coaching, Workshops, Education and Outreach Team Dynamics and Interventions. www.fsap.emory.edu

Presenter: Bobbi Patterson, PhD, Department of Religion Vulnerability and Resilience. Dr. Patterson defined Resilience and Vulnerability. Discussed learning how to move through tension and change smoothly and with steadiness. Vulnerability is part of a healthy life, career and finding our passion. How do we live through vulnerability?

1. Pause 2. Investigate: Ask the question, “How should I react?” 3. Choose: Both self-care and other care to remain stable and strong. 4. Act: Two footed steadiness utilizing both self and other care. Without knowing vulnerability, it gets harder to take care of self; be part of a team and to be a fully engaged employee.

Other News from the Employee Council:

Meet Shervon Lewis! Shervon is a Training and Communications Specialist in Campus Services and has recently completed her 6

th year of tenure at Emory University. In her role, she looks for new ways to integrate technology

into the learning process as one of the staff trainers in CS, and is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Instructional Technology at the University of West Georgia. Additionally, she is extremely passionate about health/nutrition, and serves as the Wellness Champion within her department; a responsibility that she really enjoys. Most currently, Shervon holds the position of Health & Wellness Chair for the Emory Employee Council and is looking forward to all the great initiatives she can bring forth to the Emory Community. HISTORY TOUR OF EMORY’S CAMPUS: Saturday, November 11, 9 a.m., Alabama Residence Hall. Join Emory historian Gary Hauk for a walking tour of the historic central part of the Emory campus, with an emphasis on the university’s history as a place of transformation. The walk will begin in front of the Administration Building and will touch on themes of religion, early Georgia history, environmental stewardship, racial justice, Atlanta, student life, transportation, and all the things that make a university complex. Free parking is available on weekends at the North Oxford Rd garage at Barnes and Noble. The walk is part of a monthly Druid Hills community walking-group program. The history portion will take approximately 75 minutes, and participants can step away at any time. Bring a friend and a water bottle. Employee Hardship Fund is available for employees experiencing a catastrophic or temporary emergency where they need financial support. Employees can apply (or donate) to the Emory Employee Hardship Fund. See details at: http://www.emory.edu/hardshipfund/index.html Fall Events at Emory Point. All Emory Point event information is posted on the Emory Point website. See details at: www.emory-point.com/events-promotions/

Emory University Waste Policy In 2016, Emory University launched a new 2025 Sustainability Vision that includes a commitment to a post-landfill future at Emory. To implement that vision, Emory is transitioning to a new waste, composting, and recycling policy. The new policy has been supported by the President’s Leadership Group, the University Senate, and all unit Deans. This policy recognizes the dramatic environmental and social impact of landfills — and seeks to divert 95% of the University’s landfill waste by 2025. Campus Services and the Office of Sustainability are working to notify and prepare our campus community for these changes before they go into effect in January, 2018. To prepare for the January 2018 launch, please take a moment to view and share with your departments and constituents this information, along with this short 3 minute video https://youtu.be/OLbrs3hb__w. To schedule a briefing for your department or for questions about the policy change, please email emorysustainability@emory.edu. An FAQ about the policy change can be found on the Sustainability Initiatives website along with the full policy.