EXPO Webinar Series

Retirement and Financial Planning

Get Started and Save for the Future You

Presented by Fidelity: Sasha Heathman, Workplace Financial Consultant

Learn about the investment options and how to contribute so you start saving for your future.  Everyone needs a path to financial wellness, and it can start with your workplace savings plan.

This is a 25–30-minute webinar with a 10-15 minute Question and Answer.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 1:00pm – 1:45pm Please register to access the March 5 Zoom Webinar link

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:00pm – 12:45pm Please register to access the March 13 Zoom Webinar link

Please visit the U of I 403b Fidelity website for more information or call 800-343-0860 to speak to a financial advisor.  You can also schedule to meet with a financial counselor for free.  Please see reference for how to pay off debt. To enroll in a 403b plan please create an account.

Retirement and Financial Planning

Presented by TIAA: Kathleen Reed, Financial Consultant

In this webinar you will learn the real impact of budgeting and debt—and how to help make your money work

This is a 25–30-minute webinar with a 10-15-minute Question and Answer session

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:30pm – 1:15pm Please register to access the March 6 Zoom Webinar link

Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:00pm – 1:45pm Please register to access the March 14 Zoom Webinar link

There are three presentation notes to help you in your financial planning. Online Financial Planning Tools, Inside Money Presentation Notes, and the Inside Money Guide which has budgeting work sheets.

TIAA will be on campus on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:00am – 3:00pm, Student Center West, Room 204 and Tuesday, April 16, 2024 9:00am – 3:00pm, Student Center East, 3rd floor Prairie Room. Please schedule your appointment session at www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353 weekdays 8:00am – 8:00pm eastern time.  This is a free appointment with a financial counselor up to one hour per session.

UIC Resources

UIC Safety Resources / Active Assailant

Presented by UIC Police: Officer Cesar Canizales, Patrol Division/ Police Advancing Community Engagement (Unit)

This 45-minute webinar will provide insight into various safety resources, and what police officers expect of the public during an active assailant threat. Your safety is the primary focus at UIC. UIC is committed to fostering a safe environment free from violence, threats, intimidation, harassment, bullying or fear, and where working relationships and interactions are productive and safe. Please down load the active threat flyer and keeping safe flyer for this presentation.

Thursday, March 7, 2024 12:00pm – 12:45pm Please register to access the March 7 Zoom Webinar link

Please use the emergency notification system. The text message alerts and informs you with emergency communication the university uses to notify the campus of emergencies. UIC alert will deliver information through test, email, uic.edu, twitter, facebook, emergency.uic.edu and digital signage on campus.

Please download and use the UIC Safe App. There is a great video from Office of Preparedness and Response that explains the SAFE app, how to use it, explains the friend virtual walk, working alone feature, and how to use the panic button.

In addition, please see Campus Resources that staff can give students to  thrive and succeed at UIC.

For those that were not able to attend the presentation, please see recorded session link.  There were two handouts during the presentation: UIC Police Information Guide and Tips for Preventing Thefts.

Please download the new UIC Ride App for ride share services on campus.

Retirement and Financial Planning

Understanding Your SURS Benefits Tier I

Presented by State Universities Retirement Systems: SURS Retirement Counselor

Planning for retirement? This webinar is for you! Employees who were certified as SURS-eligible prior to January 1, 2011, participate in Tier I. The 90-minute webinar will provide an overview of SURS Tier I benefits, with a focus on retirement. Earning & purchasing service credit, sick leave, refunds, reciprocal time, disability, death & survivor benefits, insurance, retirement calculations, & applying for retirement will all be discussed.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 12:30pm – 2:00 pm Please register to access the March 20 Zoom Webinar link

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 12:30pm – 2:00 pm Please register to access the March 28 Zoom Webinar link

Please visit the SURS website for the Tier I presentation handout/slides

Retirement and Financial Planning

Understanding Your SURS Benefits Tier II

Presented by State Universities Retirement Systems: SURS Retirement Counselor

Planning for retirement? This webinar is for you! Employees who were certified as SURS-eligible on or after January 1, 2011, participate in Tier II. The 90-minute webinar will provide an overview of SURS Tier II benefits, with a focus on retirement. Earning & purchasing service credit, sick leave, refunds, reciprocal time, disability, death & survivor benefits, insurance, retirement calculations, & applying for retirement will all be discussed.

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 12:30pm – 2:00 pm Please register to access the March 21 Zoom Webinar link

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:30pm – 2:00 pm Please register to access the April 2 Zoom Webinar link

Please visit the SURS website for the Tier II presentation handout/slides

Retirement and Financial Planning

SURS DCP Deferred Compensation Plan Informational Webinar

Presented by Voya Financial

This webinar is an informational session about the SURS DCP Deferred Compensation Plan. The SURS DCP is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Please join us in this virtual webinar to learn more. This is a 25–30-minute webinar with a 10–15-minute Q&A.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:00pm – 1:45pm Please register to access the March 26 Zoom Webinar Link

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:00pm – 1:45pm Please register to access the April 3 Zoom Webinar Link

Presented by Voya Financial: Roger Lewis, Voya Financial Advisor and Maureen Zygler, Account Manager, Voya Financial Advisor

DCP Brochure

Professional Development, Resources and Benefits

You and UIC: Professional Development at UIC

Presented by UIC HR, Karen Alexander, Training and Development Specialist, UIC HR Organization Effectiveness

This is a 30-minute webinar that outlines a sound framework for your performance and career success at UIC. Guiding you to tools ready to support your development and help you focus on actions you can take to understand how successful performance is defined and achieved at UIC.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 2:00pm – 2:30pm Please register to access the March 27 Zoom Webinar link

Professional Development, Resources and Benefits

You and UIC: Tuition Waivers

Presented by UIC HR, Karen Alexander, Training and Development Specialist, UIC HR Organization Effectiveness

This 30-minute webinar discusses college tuition and service fee waivers available to eligible University employees and their children. Tuition Waiver information.

Thursday, April 4, 2024 10:00am – 10:30am Please register to access the April 4 Zoom Webinar link

Professional Development, Resources and Benefits

Tools for Effective Conflict Resolution

Presented by OAE: Samantha Smith, Visiting Assistant Director, Prevention and Culture Change

In this webinar participants will review conflict resolution styles and learn skills to help successfully navigate conflict. Conflict can occur at any time and in any professional or personal relationship. The tools discussed in this training will help to clarify communication, and lead to more effective resolutions.

This is a 25–30-minute webinar with a 10–15-minute Q&A.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 1:30pm – 2:15pm Please register to access the April 9 Zoom Webinar link

Tools for Effective Conflict Resolution Presentation Slides

Professional Development, Resources and Benefits

You and UIC: Mental Health Resources at UIC

Presented by UIC HR, Karen Alexander, Training and Development Specialist, UIC HR Organization Effectiveness

This 30-minute webinar shares information regarding employee mental health and wellness resources available to UIC employees through the University and State of Illinois. Webinar summary including resources and links.

Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:00pm – 2:30pm Please register to access the April 11 Zoom Webinar link

UIC Resources and Benefits, Work Life Balance

UIC Employee Assistance Program EAP: Work and Mental Health

Presented by University Health Service, Employee Assistance Program: Geri Biamonte MSW, LCSW, Employee Assistance Practitioner

This 45-minute webinar (30 minutes in length with 10-15 minutes for Q&A) is a discussion about mental health and working life with practical resource information. We encourage you to prioritize your wellness and self-care plan. Seminar Handout: Self Care Suggestions, Work & Mental Health Resources

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:00pm – 1:45pm Please register to access the April 17 Webinar Zoom link

UIC Resources and Benefits

You and UIC: Employee Perks and Services

Presented by UIC HR, Karen Alexander, Training and Development Specialist, UIC HR Organization Effectiveness

Along with salary and benefits, the University of Illinois continuously seeks additional benefits to offer employees. Employees receive reduced rates on certain campus events, programs, and services and at many off-campus retailers. Employee Perks information.

Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:00pm – 2:30pm Please register to access the April 18 Zoom Webinar link