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Marcus Holmes Lieutenant |
Aaron Starr Dispatcher |
| Rachel Mayfield | Counselor | Wellness Services |
| Kristen Peltz | Director of Counseling | Wellness Services |
| Scott Shields | Assistant Director of Operations | Auxiliary Services |
| Leslie Abarr-Cuenca | Director | Academic Success and Retention |
| Dr. Ahmed Malkawi | Professor of Chemistry | School of Natural Sciences |
| Lisa Crater | Office Manager | School of Natural Sciences |
| Alyssa Godsey | Office Manager | Horace Mann Laboratory School |
As Northwest prepares for the arrival of temporary office buildings and the closure of the Administration Building as part of the University's Infrastructure Modernization Project, Parking Lot No. 27, located north of Garrett-Strong Science Building, will close on Saturday, Nov. 1. The parking lot will remain closed for the duration of the Administration Building's closure.
Alternately, employees may park in lots 25, 26 and 29. Students may park in lots 26 and 28.
For more information, contact the University Police Department at 660.562.1254.
Northwest's Vector SafeColleges trainings are assigned to all employees annually and related to a variety of topics. Click here to log in and complete the training.
Title IX
FERPA
Hazard communications
Drug-free workplace
Email and messaging safety
Password security basics
Active shooter: Run, Hide, Fight
In response to feedback from employees, Northwest is excited to offer a financial education session as part of the University's well-being initiatives.
The virtual seminar at noon on Monday, Nov. 3, will discuss holiday spending and offer budget tips and creative alternatives to reduce money-related stress throughout the holiday season. Information also will be shared regarding free one-on-one financial goals coaching offered by US Bank.
Add the seminar to your online calendar by clicking this link.
This dynamic session invites college students to step into their leadership presence, before the job title, the degree, or the big opportunity. Using insights from behavioral science, psychology and professional development research, Dr. Claire Muselman brings an engaging, interactive approach to help you show up with confidence, communicate with clarity and amplify your influence in everyday moments.
Learn how to use your voice, body language and energy to create meaningful connections, build trust quickly, and leave a lasting impression in interviews, internships, group projects, networking events, and the classroom.
All Northwest employees are invited to a breakfast or luncheon to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of employees who have reached milestone years of service.
Northwest’s 2025 Employee Recognition Event will occur Tuesday, Dec. 9, in the J.W. Jones Student Union. Employees may choose to attend a 5:30 a.m. breakfast in the Boardroom or a noon luncheon in the Ballroom.
Northwest continues to make progress on its transition to Workday, entering the Architect and Configure phase of the project. This phase focuses on improving employee experience across human resources, finance, and payroll as workstreams actively review processes to ensure secure and efficient system access.
Workday is a modern enterprise software system designed to enhance both the student experience and employee operations. It will replace legacy systems and reduce manual tasks, allowing our people to manage budgets, hiring, payroll, timesheets, benefits, and personal information — all in one place, on any device.
Your input is valuable in helping Northwest leadership understand the campus community's awareness of the Workday project and help us understand how best to prepare for training and knowledge transfer. The survey should take less than five minutes to complete. Responses will include your Northwest email address for verification purposes, but results will be shared only in summary form. The survey will remain open until Thursday, Nov. 6.
For more information, visit the Workday project website by clicking this link.
Northwest employees are invited to be part of the “I Am a Bearcat and…” campaign — an initiative that celebrates the diverse identities, stories and experiences that make up our Bearcat community.
To participate in either opportunity contact Dr. Jessie Peter, senior coordinator of global engagement, at jpeter@nwmissouri.edu.
Bearcat Book Club chooses one book each semester to stimulate discussions about varying subject matters related to cultural differences and inclusion. Through open dialogue, Northwest employees learn to have brave conversations, build community, embrace differences and become engaged, diverse leaders on campus.
Join the Center for Engagement and Community Connection for casual working discussions over coffee. You don’t need to have read a specific article — just bring your thoughts, ideas and a willingness to learn about all the things happening in the world of higher education. The space is open to Northwest employees at all levels and is perfect for sparking new ideas in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
Affinity groups are designed to create safe spaces for members to share and process experiences. Affinity group also allows participants the opportunity to identify ways in which we can appropriately use privilege to bring about social change. For more information, visit Northwest affinity groups.
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Contact Giselle Greenidge at ggreenidge@nwmissouri.edu |
Contact Elyssa Ford at ebford@nwmissouri.edu |
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Contact Garrison Kennedy at GKENNEDY@nwmissouri.edu
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The Office of Human Resources highlights the following resources that employees may use as necessary. Mindful by BlueKC, the EAP and TAO are completely confidential.
Mindful by BlueKC is a behavioral health initiative dedicated to reducing stigma around behavioral health in our communities while making care accessible and affordable for members. Mindful by Blue KC is a commitment to covering the health needs of the whole person and comes to life as a set of tools and resources to address stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and more. This ensures that members can access and afford the behavioral health care they need.
Mindful Advocates are available 24/7 and are licensed behavioral health clinicians who match members to providers and guide care plans. Mindful Advocates may be contacted at 833.302.6463. For more information, visit Mindful by BlueKC initiative.
All Northwest employees are eligible to use Ability Assist Counseling Services sponsored by The Hartford. Click here to read about the benefits this program offers.
This is a private online library of behavioral health resources. It is a free and confidential resource available to Northwest employees and students. For more information, visit TAO-Therapy Assistance Online.
Wellness Services is offering a variety of online programing. Follow Wellness Services on Twitter and Instagram at @nw_wellness for updates.
The center provides reliable information about a variety of mental and behavioral health topics. For more information, visit New Directions Health Resources.
For information about a specific substance use, visit New Directions Substance Use Disorders Center, or call the Substance Use Disorder Hotline at 877.326.2458.
If you have questions, email healthybearcat@nwmissouri.edu.
Northwest has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) to offer employees a share of the savings – in cash – when you shop for a medical procedure and select a cost-effective, in-network provider using SmartShopper.
Medical procedures can have vastly different costs depending on where you receive care. SmartShopper makes it easy to shop and save on a procedure and earn a cash reward for doing so. Here’s how it works:
When a doctor recommends a medical procedure, follow these steps:
See below for additional information about the program.
Wellness Services has flu shots available for employees, while supplies last. Call 660.562.1348 to schedule an appointment. Bring your insurance card.
Blue Cross is now offering Medicare guidance for eligible employees that include one-on-one consultations, enrollment guidance and transition, and general Medicare education.
Click this link to learn more about services offered and reach out to a representative. (PDF)
The Blue KC Medical and Pharmacy Management Committee reviews and maintains the prescription drug list. The Committee, consisting of practicing physicians and pharmacists in the Kansas City area, holds quarterly meetings to evaluate new drug therapies and review drug utilization issues. Medications are evaluated based on drug safety and costs.
Click here for a complete list of premium formulary updates effective July 1, 2025. (PDF)
Blue KC is taking proactive steps to limit disruption, including:
Northwest’s 403b plan administrator OMNI/TSAGC has several resources available to employees on topics such as retirement savings plans, managing personal finances, college funding options, and how to navigate Social Security and Medicare.
Calculators, videos and informative content on various topics can help guide employees in their planning process. To explore our Financial Wellness Center, visit https://usrbpfinancialwellness.com.
The Hartford is now offering empathy life essentials services to our employees in addition to the employee assistance program. Some of these services include funeral planning, will preparation and bereavement support. To learn more about services offered, click here. (PDF)
USI's Benefits Resource Center is a free resource service for employees and encourages you to reach out for any information, questions or help with insurance or benefits.
Toll Free: 855.874.0829
BRCMidwest@usi.com
Benefits Specialists can assist you Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
MOSERS offers educational programs to help members learn information about their benefits as they progress through their careers and experience different life events along the way.
Mid-Career Webinar: Learn how different career and life events may affect your pension benefit.
Ready to Retire Sessions: Learn about the retirement process and how different decisions may impact your pension benefit.
Stay up to date and visit www.mosers.org/education frequently for more information, including schedules and how to register.
The MO Deferred Comp plan is a supplemental retirement savings option available to employees. Visit www.modeferredcomp.org to learn more about the plan, register for upcoming education sessions or find financial planning options.
A Healthier You gives you convenient online and mobile access to wellness tools you can use to live your healthiest life. Plus, you’ll earn points that can be redeemed for chances to win gift cards to some popular retailers.
For more information about the AHY program, click this link.
Need to mail or print something? Mail and Printing Services receives and distributes USPS mail, as well as provides printing services for Northwest and the public. Be sure to contact Mail & Printing Services for any printing or mailing needs.
For more information, contact Mail and Printing Services at 660.562.1109 or mailcpy@nwmissouri.edu, or visit www.nwmissouri.edu/services/purchasing/mailcopy/.
The mission of the Bearcat Food Pantry is to provide a source of food and necessities for Northwest students and employees experiencing food insecurity and hunger. The food pantry is located in the J.W. Jones Student Union and is accessible from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursdays.
Northwest accepts food donations for the pantry at the Student Engagement Center and the Office of Student Affairs located on the second floor of the Student Union. Monetary donations to support the food pantry should be directed to the Northwest Foundation and are tax-deductible.
Click this link to view a list of needed items.
Click this link to view a flyer with more information.
Northwest has implemented an updated Tobacco Free policy. The University is committed to providing an environment that is safe and healthy. Consistent with this policy, the use of tobacco is prohibited on all University-owned or leased property (“University Property”) and in all University vehicles. This policy applies to all students, employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors.
For more information about this policy, click this link.
The University provides family and medical leave in accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993. FMLA requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees. The University requires that employees substitute (run concurrently) accrued paid leave to which employees may be entitled to cover the employee’s FMLA leave, before using unpaid leave under the FMLA.
If an employee is away from work for three or more consecutive days due to medical reasons, contact the Office of Human Resources regarding FMLA and leave requirements.
If an employee is injured at work, injuries must be reported immediately to the employee’s supervisor and the Office of Human Resources. Employees must contact the Office of Human Resources and the state Central Accident Reporting Office before medical treatment is sought. For any questions regarding workplace injuries, contact Human Resources at 660.562.1127.
Purchasing has created instructional videos explaining how to create a purchase requisition in Banner/INB. The videos are available in MyNorthwest, Employee Resources - Finance.
