Staff Bulletin
From the Rutgers School of Social Work Staff Council
Save the Date: Spring 2021 All Staff Meeting
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021, 10:00 AM
via Zoom
April 2021
April is flying by and the end of the semester is close in sight.
We understand that this April again looks different as we celebrate with Virtual Rutgers Day on Saturday, 4/24 and prepare for our online SSW Convocation Ceremony on Monday, 5/17, all while our community continues to manage the uncertainty of emergency furloughs and other demands.
As additional information becomes available, the Staff Council has compiled a list of resources and tips from our staff who have previously been impacted by furloughs and extend our support to all. We expect to send more information next month.
Following up on earlier communication, our has also implemented a new, anonymous suggestion box where staff are invited to offer feedback, provide suggestions, and ask questions- with fully guaranteed anonymity (see how our platform manages privacy).
Staff Spark Notes
Have you heard the university's announcement to require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before arriving on campus in the fall? Now the university says it plans to set up vaccine clinics for faculty, staff, and students at all locations.
Did you know you can use the Rutgers Vaccination Portal to indicate interest in scheduling vaccination appointment(s) at Rutgers when we receive a supply of vaccine. You can also upload your vaccination information on the portal if you've already been vaccinated.
Five Coalition of Rutgers Unions locals recently ratified an agreement with Rutgers University that provides job security, a timetable for raises and other gains for the Coalitions of Rutgers Unions. The unions agreed to a work-sharing program that is designed to save jobs, under which most members would be furloughed for a day or half-day each week through June. Work-Sharing and Furloughs FAQ
Quick Links
- Explore | Plan a virtual expedition to Yellowstone National Park.
- Quiz | April is financial literacy month. Can you pass FINRA's famous six-question quiz?
- Life Hack Your Spring Cleaning | 100 Uncommon Uses for Common Household Items
Meet a Staff Member
Each month we'll highlight another submission to help shine a spotlight on the important and unique work of our colleagues.
Sara Diaz
- What is your name/nickname? Sara/Sarita
- What is your position at the School of Social Work? I am the Field Program Coordinator for the LISTA (Latina/o Initiatives for Service, Training and Assessment) Certificate. I have been working with the School of Social Work since January, but I am also a proud graduate of the school!
- What was your first job? My first job was working as a case planner for Children's Aid in NYC doing child welfare work.
- Do your prefer coffee or tea? 100% coffee! I am Cuban so I love my cafe con leche with Bustelo every morning!
- If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? That's a tough one! Probably any meal made by either one of my grandmothers (white rice with black beans is my favorite go to meal!)
- What is your favorite holiday and why? I would definitely say Christmas because it always reminds me of my childhood and being able to celebrate with my family
- What fictional place would you like to visit? I am a Harry Potter fan so most likely Hogwarts or anything Disney related!
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