EXPO Webinar Series

Professional Development, Resources and Benefits

You and UIC: Professional Development at UIC

Presented by UIC HR, Robert Stoner, Training and Development Specialist, UIC HR Organizational Development

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.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 10:00 am – 10:30 am Register Here

Professional Development, Resources and Benefits

You and UIC: Mental Health Resources at UIC

Presented by UIC HR, Robert Stoner, Training and Development Specialist, UIC HR Organizational Development

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, March 6 2025 10:00 am – 10:30 am Register Here

UIC Resources and Benefits

You and UIC: Employee Perks and Services

Presented by UIC HR, Robert Stoner, Training and Development Specialist, UIC HR Organizational Development

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.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:00 am – 10:30 am Register Here

Retirement and Financial Planning

Get Started and Save for the Future You

Presented by Fidelity: Melissa Colby, 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–minute webinar followed by Question and Answer.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Register Here

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Register Here

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.

Professional Development, Resources and Benefits

You and UIC: Tuition Waivers

Presented by UIC HR, Robert Stoner, Training and Development Specialist, UIC HR Organizational Development

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

Thursday, March 13, 2025 10:00 am – 10:30 am Register Here

Retirement and Financial Planning

Presented by TIAA: Kathleen Reed, Financial Consultant

Get a head start on smart, secure investing with simple principles. This is a 23–minute webinar followed by a Question and Answer session. Please visit Tiaa.org/webinars to see recorded videos if you missed this session.

Thursday, March 13, 2025 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

TIAA will be on campus on Wednesday, March 12, 2025; 9:00am – 5:00pm, Student Center East, SCE Tower Room 610 and Tuesday, April 8, 2025; 9:00am – 5:00pm, Student Center West, Room 204. 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.

Financial Planning

Voluntary Supplemental Long Term Disability Plan Program (LTD)

Presented by Prudential: Brandon Ewing, Account Manager

Long Term Disability Insurance coverage, issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential), may be the single most important coverage an employee can have to help protect against the loss of the ability to work and earn an income.
While nearly everyone has auto and home insurance, many people probably have not insured their most valuable asset … their paycheck. Would you and your family be able to keep your home, auto, and other prized possessions, and be able to pay your bills, if you stopped receiving your paycheck? If you’re like most people, you wouldn’t be able to meet your financial obligations if you were disabled and unable to work for an extended period of time.
The State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (SURS) provides basic disability coverage — a voluntary supplement is required to make coverage comparable to a corporate plan of benefits. Now you have an opportunity to enroll in a disability insurance plan that can help provide the protection you need to help safeguard your lifestyle and provide you and your family with greater peace of mind. LTD Plan Brochure

This is a 25–minute webinar followed by Question and Answer.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Register Here

The University LTD Plan is a voluntary supplement available to employees who participate in SURS and who are eligible to receive state health benefits.

Retirement and Financial Planning

Presented by TIAA: Kathleen Reed, Financial Consultant

Get a head start on smart, secure investing with simple principles. This is a 23–minute webinar followed by a Question and Answer session

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.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

TIAA will be on campus on Wednesday, March 12, 2025; 9:00am – 5:00pm, Student Center East, SCE Tower Room 610 and Tuesday, April 8, 2025; 9:00am – 5:00pm, Student Center West, Room 204. 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 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.

Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

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 105-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, April 2, 2025; 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

Wednesday, April 9, 2025; 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

Please visit the SURS website for the Tier I presentation 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 105-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, April 3, 2025; 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

Thursday, April 10, 2025; 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

Please visit the SURS website for the Tier II presentation 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–minute webinar followed by Question and Answer session.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025; 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

Thursday, April 17, 2025; 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here

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

DCP Brochure

If you would like to sign up for the DCP Plan, please log into to your SURS account.

UIC Resources and Benefits, Work Life Balance

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.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025; 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Register Here