December 7, 2011:

Trent University Leadership Development Fund

Thanks to a generous contribution from an alumna and donor, a new leadership development fund has been established at Trent. The Trent University Leadership Development Fund will bridge the gap between current financial constraints and the recognized need to enhance the leadership capacity of Trent employees.

Currently targeted towards exempt and academic staff in emerging or current leadership roles, the fund will enable personal or collective leadership learning opportunities. Core leadership competencies include the ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, innovate, and apply strategic solutions.

The fund is designed to help cover the costs of programs such as McMasters Certificate in Advanced Leadership & Management or the Centre for Higher Education Research & Development based at the University of Manitoba. The fund may also help cover the cost of conferences, workshops, travel, retreats, credit or not-for-credit courses.

Click here for details on eligibility, activity types, funding, time lines and other criteria.

Applications are due by January 30, 2012. Click here for the application form.

For more information, please contact Dana Den Boer in Human Resources: ext. 7570, danamdenboer@trentu.ca

October 7, 2011:

The Human Resources department would like to advise the University community of the following changes:

Staffing Announcements

Jean Hall has officially joined the Payroll team in the position of Payroll Clerk. Jean has been supporting Payroll since January of this year with the implementation of the new Payroll/HRIS system. Prior to joining Payroll, Jean was the Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources department for over 10 years.

Carley Brook has also joined the Payroll/HR team in the position of Benefits and Payroll Assistant. Carley had been with Trent on a contract basis in the Benefits and Payroll area since May of this year. Prior to working at Trent, Carley worked in the HR/Payroll department at Ontario Power Generation.

Office Closure

Commencing the week of October 17th, the Payroll Office will be open on Tuesdays each week from 8:30 to 12:00 and closing for the remainder of the day. This interim arrangement will allow the department to focus on implementation and development related to the new Payroll/HR system. Office hours for the rest of the week will continue to be 8:30 to 4:30.

Email

A general delivery email address has been created for any payroll-related questions, issues, information, etc. Please send future correspondence with the Payroll department to payroll@trentu.ca

Payroll Cutoff Dates

The payroll cutoff date for bi-weekly payrolls will be moving from alternating Fridays at noon, to alternating Thursdays at 4:30.

An updated copy of the payroll schedule can be found on the Payroll website: http://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/payroll.php , or a paper copy can be obtained from the wall folders located outside the Payroll department.

Any questions regarding these changes can be directed to Kim Fleming at ext. 7550.