New Paid Parental Leave Policy for Full-Time Staff, Administrators
A new Staff and Administrator Parental Leave Policy will become effective Jan. 1, 2018. at U.S. locations. This follows a Webster Staff Alliance Compensation Committee request that administration...
View ArticleReminder: Last Two Days for 2018 Open Enrollment
Benefits-eligible employees only have today and tomorrow to finalize enrollment in 2018 benefits. Benefits-eligible employees will need to make an ACTIVE election for MEDICAL coverage to update any...
View ArticleVideo: Recognition Dinner Celebrates Donors to Webster, CMS
Webster University recognized its loyal supporters at the Donor Recognition Dinner on Nov. 9 in the Starlight Room at the Chase Park Plaza. Highlights of the event included honoring Arden and Harry...
View ArticleWebster Wellness NO-vember Midpoint Results
The Webster Wellness Committee's NO-vember initiative encourages setting personal, realistic goals and tracking progress made over a four-week period. The Committee is thrilled with participation in...
View ArticleRetirement Celebration for Fyfe, Rein, Schmutz
The Webster University community is invited to a retirement celebration for three longtime members of the leadership team who are retiring at the end of 2017. Join us Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m. in the Edward...
View ArticleTuition Exchange Program Application and Renewal Deadlines Fast Approaching
In addition to Webster Tuition Remission, the university offers two programs where dependent children of full-time Webster employees may be eligible to apply for scholarships at other higher education...
View ArticleWellness NO-vember Impact: Reflections, survey results, drawing winners
During Webster Wellness' NO-vember initiative, participants received a success tracking survey via email. In the final NO-vember survey, 100 percent of participants said they were at least somewhat...
View ArticleSchmutz Retiring after Nearly 16 Years Advocating for Employees
Leadership in the human resources field often requires long hours tackling complex and sensitive challenges while maintaining the utmost discretion, confidentiality and sensitivity to all involved. But...
View ArticleStorm Named Title IX Coordinator
Webster University announces that University conduct officer and deputy Title IX coordinator Philip Storm has been named Title IX coordinator, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Storm will assume these duties in...
View ArticleW. Steven Winter Named Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Webster University this week named W. Steven Winter its interim chief human resources officer. He will serve in this role while Webster completes the search for a successor to Betsy Schmutz. Winter has...
View ArticleGo Red For Women, Raise Awareness For Heart Disease Feb. 2
For the past several years, Webster University has actively participated in the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day campaign, Go Red for Women. This year’s goal is to raise $1,000 and...
View ArticleGrievance Policy and Procedures Updated
The Grievance Policy and Procedures to help resolve misunderstandings, conflicts and disputes -- for instances when direct two-way communication cannot resolve them -- has been updated to provide a...
View ArticleWebster Wellness Raised $495 for the American Heart Association Go Red for Women
On behalf of the Webster Wellness Committee, we are pleased to announce that we received 66 donations from members of the Webster University community to make up a grand total of $495 raised for the...
View ArticleCall for Staff Member of the Year Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the annual award of Staff Member of the Year. This award recognizes a staff member who has truly gone the extra mile in his/her position to make significant...
View ArticleSteve Winter Named Chief Human Resources Officer
Steve Winter was appointed the permanent chief human resources officer this week after an extensive search to fill the position. Winter has served as the interim chief since the start of the year....
View ArticleDestination: WELLNESS 4-Week Challenge
Destination: WELLNESS is a four-week challenge beginning March 28 and open to all students, staff and faculty at all campus locations. Focus on your health and wellness from the inside out, based on...
View ArticleWalk with the President in Destination: WELLNESS Wednesday
Part of the Destination: WELLNESS activities this month is an opportunity to walk around campus with President Stroble on Wednesday, April 11. All are welcome even if you did not sign up for this "Path...
View ArticleWebster Wellness to Host Presentations on Social Security and Medicare
As a part of financial wellness, Webster Wellness will host presentations on Social Security and Medicare this month. A representative from Missouri Claim will be on campus Friday, April 20. On...
View ArticleDestination: WELLNESS Results 2018
We received a great response for Destination: WELLNESS 2018! 35 participants took the challenge to Improve Your Move and competed against each other by having numerous sessions of healthy exercises...
View ArticleFaculty, Staff Honored at Recognition Breakfast
Outstanding leaders and dedicated performers were recognized at the faculty and staff breakfast, where director of Graduate Advising Kyle McCool and women's basketball head coach Jordan Olufson...
View ArticleWebster Wellness Earns UHC Well Deserved Award
Webster University has been selected as one of 10 national recipients of the UnitedHealthcare Well Deserved Award, program recognizes those organizations that demonstrate a commitment to worksite...
View ArticleTobacco-Free, Smoke-Free Campus Initiative Begins Aug. 15
Effective Aug. 15, 2018, Webster University’s main campus in Webster Groves will be designated as a tobacco-free and smoke-free campus, joining the many universities across the United States and in...
View ArticleNow View Benefits Information at myadp.com
MyWebster, through myadp.com, now includes Webster University’s benefits enrollment and information. This employee self-service tool was introduced last year, and is an engaging and streamlined...
View ArticleTuition Exchange Info Sessions Sept. 17-18
Tuition exchange information sessions for full-time faculty or full-time staff members are available Sept. 17-18. Get information on college for your high school junior or senior dependents. The...
View Article'Invest in Your Wellness': Webster Wellness Fair Week Sept. 10-14
All faculty, staff and students are invited to the 2018 Webster Wellness Fair events beginning Monday, Sept. 10. This year's theme is "Invest in Your Wellness.” There will be treats and small giveaways...
View Article2018 Wellness Fair 'Invest in Your Wellness' Wrap-Up
The 2018 Webster Wellness Fair saw interest from many students and staff with 100 pre-registering for the fair and many others who were walk-ins. “Invest in Your Wellness” was the theme of the fair. It...
View ArticleWebster Wellness Reimbursement Q3 2018 Deadline Sept. 30
Webster Wellness reminds employees and their family members who are enrolled in a medical plan through Webster University that they can receive a 50 percent reimbursement (up to $100 each quarter per...
View ArticleADP Implements Two-Factor Security Verification, Action Required
ADP is implementing two-factor security verification this weekend between Sept. 28 at 11:59 p.m. – Sept. 29, at 5 a.m. In the future, while logged into your ADP account, you may be asked to further...
View ArticleVoluntary Retirement Incentive Program Announced
Starting Oct. 1, Webster University will offer a voluntary retirement incentive program for full-time faculty and full- and part-time staff and administration who are at least 65 years old, and who...
View ArticleTuition Exchange Program Application and Renewal Deadlines Fast Approaching
In addition to Webster Tuition Remission, the University offers two programs where dependent children of full-time Webster employees may be eligible to apply for scholarships at other higher education...
View ArticleWellness Committee brings Weight Watchers (WW) to Webster
The Webster Wellness Committee is bringing Weight Watchers (WW) back to campus. The program will be open to faculty, staff, and students. To start things off, WW will host a free information session on...
View Article2019 Benefits Open Enrollment, Nov. 1-15
This year’s benefits enrollment period is Nov. 1-15. Benefits-eligible employees will need to make an active election for medical coverage to update any benefits or to continue Flexible Spending...
View ArticleInformation Technology Announces Organizational Restructure
As part of Information Technology’s ongoing commitment to continual service improvement, Chief Information Officer Margie Muthukumaru announces additional changes to Information Technology’s...
View ArticleDouglas Rau to Lead Human Resources
Webster University has appointed Douglas (Doug) Rau as its interim Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Jan. 15. "Doug is known as a champion for building employee engagement to improve retention...
View ArticleTwo New Financial Wellness Resources Available
Webster Wellness is pleased to announce two new financial wellness resources for our Webster community. First, the "Financial Wellness" digital platform, in partnership with Prudential, will go live on...
View ArticleGo Red for Women Feb. 1, Help Fight Heart Disease
Webster Wellness invites you to participate in the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day campaign, Go Red for Women. This year’s goal is to raise $500 and increase awareness in the fight...
View ArticleSnapshot: Go Red Campaign Results
Webster Wellness thanks all who participated in the Go Red for Women campaign supporting heart health and fighting heart disease in women. Webster participants donated $380 to the American Heart...
View ArticleDestination Wellness Challenge 'Journey to Improve Your Move' through April 25
Webster Wellness invites all students, faculty, and staff to commit to active movement three times per week for 30 minutes or more. Walk, run, crossfit, it's your choice. Track your time and exercise...
View ArticleStaff Members of the Year Announced at Annual Recognition Breakfast
Tara Campbell and Nancy Higgins were announced as the Staff Members of the Year at the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Breakfast on Tuesday, May 14. The two are also Webster alumnae. Other...
View ArticleFritz Leads Payroll Transition as Crutchfield Departs
Gerald Crutchfield, director of Payroll, will be leaving Webster University June 7 for another professional growth opportunity. Effective immediately, Cheryl Fritz, director, Total Rewards, will assume...
View ArticleInterim CHRO Doug Rau Departing Webster
Doug Rau, interim chief human resources officer, will depart Webster University at the end of August to pursue another project outside of higher education. Rau has served as the Interim leader for...
View ArticleCheryl Fritz Appointed Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Webster University has appointed Cheryl Fritz as interim Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Sept. 1. Fritz joined Webster University in 2010 as Manager, Benefits and Compensation, and later...
View ArticleTuition Exchange Program Application Deadlines
In addition to Webster Tuition Remission, the University offers two programs where dependent children of full-time Webster employees may be eligible to apply for scholarships at other higher education...
View ArticleTake Part in Destination Wellness March 3-31
Open to all students, faculty and staff at all domestic campuses. There are many paths for the same destination. Take a break to relax, meditate and stretch, go on a walkabout with a champion, learn to...
View ArticleFree Wellness Resources for the Whole Family
Even after nearly a month of social distancing measures, working through remote operations and adjusting to schools of all levels being closed, it can still be a challenge adjusting to the "new normal"...
View ArticleBYOBreakfast Faculty and Staff Global Recognition May 15
As a celebration for the end of the academic year, unit leaders at all Webster University campuses will host virtual team meetings on Friday, May 15, to celebrate the accomplishments, service...
View ArticleSnapshots: Community, camaraderie at global recognition breakfast
Unit leaders at Webster University campuses hosted virtual team breakfast meetings on May 15 to celebrate the accomplishments, service anniversaries and retirements of faculty and staff. Meetings began...
View ArticleCheryl Fritz Named Chief Human Resources Officer
Webster University has named Cheryl Fritz as its Chief Human Resources Officer, effective June 1. Fritz, who joined Webster University in 2010, has served as Webster’s interim CHRO since August 2019....
View ArticleTuition Exchange Program Training, Application Deadlines
In addition to Webster Tuition Remission, the University offers two programs where dependent children of full-time Webster employees may be eligible to apply for scholarships at other higher education...
View ArticleBenefits Open Enrollment Dates, Information Sessions
Full-time U.S. faculty and staff: Webster University Open Enrollment is scheduled for Nov. 1-15. Be on the lookout for e-mail messages from Human Resources so you are informed of changes and any...
View Article
