2001: Building a New HR…and a Great Place to Work
Robin Carleton , and planning team members
Mon Jan 8, 10am-02:00pm, 10-105 (Bush Room)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none
Come to the preview of the new HR (Human Resources) and explore our showcase of exciting new initiatives and opportunities. Learn and talk with representatives about MIT’s new Career Center, Rewards and Recognition Program, HR Payroll Project, and the many fundamental HR services. Listen while Laura Avakian, VP for HR, and John Curry, EVP, share their views of the future. Enjoy the food, fun, and prizes.
Contact: Robin Carleton, W89-105, 258-9511, carleton@mit.edu
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An Introduction to "Career Planning @ MIT": Career Services for MIT Staff at All Levels.
Barbara Peacock-Coady , Wendy Williams, Kimberly Nyce, Shawn Spencer
Wed Jan 24, 10am-02:00pm, E19-220
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none
Join us as we open the doors to a new program in the Human Resources Department developed to provide career consulting services to MIT Staff and Departments, Labs and Centers across MIT. These services include career development planning, customized career workshops and programs, career coaching, career assessment, job search skills, tuition assistance, and a career resource library.
Contact: Barbara Peacock-Coady, E19-238B, 253-1056, coady@mit.edu
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Essential Facilitation
Jeff Pankin , Judith Stein
Mon Jan 29, Tue Jan 30, Thu Feb 1, Fri Feb 2, 08:30am-05:00pm, W89-315
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 22-Jan-2001
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: none
This course will enhance your effectiveness as a meeting facilitator. The course prepares you to help people work collaboratively in groups to achieve goals. Emphasis is placed on developing facilitation skills through practice sessions, videotaping, and private feedback sessions.
You will learn how to build a detailed agenda, build understanding and agreement, use facilitation techniques, deal with typical meeting behaviors, listen and resolve conflict in groups, use decision-making and problem-solving tools.
Please go to the listed URL to register for the class.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/personnel/pct/
Contact: Jeff Pankin, W89-290, x3-4135, pankin@mit.edu
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Estate Planning: The Basics of Planning for Today and Tomorrow
Paul J. Gunning
Tue Jan 23, 11am-12:00pm, Wong Auditorium E-51, NOTE CHANGE OF ROOM!
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This workshop is designed for employees who want an overview of estate planning issues and considerations. Highlights include:
1. A detailed review of estate planning techniques
2. A discussion of common estate planning mistakes and ways to avoid them
3. Steps to help make sure your estate plan is in order
Contact: Paul J. Gunning, E19-215, x8-8872, paul.gunning@fmr.com
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How To Manage Your MIT 401(k) Plan Online
Paul J. Gunning, Fidelity Investments
Wed Jan 10, 10-11:00am, MIT Training Lab W89
Wed Jan 10, 12-01:00pm, MIT Training Lab W89
Thu Jan 25, 11am-12:00pm, MIT Training Lab W89
Thu Jan 25, 01-02:00pm, MIT Training Lab W89
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Jan-2001
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: Must have MIT 401(k) Plan and valid "pin" number to access
This interactive workshop is designed to walk you through the information and tools available to help manage your MIT 401(k)account. Seating is limited for these sessions. PLEASE CALL 1-800-642-7131 to reserve your space. Highlights include:
1. Logging on to your own account through Fidelity NetBenefits
2. Review how to use the planning tools available on the site
3. Learn where additional and ongoing information can be accessed
Contact: Paul J. Gunning,, E19-215, x8-8872, paul.gunning@fmr.com
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Job Flexibility Forum
Thomas Zgambo , Elizabeth Reed, Kathy Simons, Richard Perling
Wed Jan 31, 12-01:30pm, 16-151
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 30-Jan-2001
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
An opportunity for employees to hear from MIT's Flexibility Task Group and to contribute ideas and experiences to help shape the development of resources and recommendations for flexible work practices at MIT.
Contact: Kathy Simons, 16-151, 253-1592, ksimons@mit.edu
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Planning MIT's New Stata Child Care Center
Kathy Simons , David Silverman
Thu Jan 18, 12-01:30pm, 16-151
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2001
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
MIT will be opening an innovative new child care center in the Stata Building in 2003, designed by acclaimed architect Frank Gehry. Come view plans and slides of the current architectural model, and hear about the program from members of the MIT Stata Child Care Center Design Committee.
Contact: Kathy Simons, 16-151, x3-1592, ksimons@mit.edu
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Preparing Competetive Research Proposals
Rob McKean , Emil Hanzevack
Thu Jan 18, Fri Jan 19, 09am-04:00pm, W89-315
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 08-Jan-2001
Limited to 18 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: none
This course is for researchers, scientists, engineers, analysts, editors, and others who prepare research proposals. It uses structured exercises, discussion, and skill practice to strengthen participants' abilities to prepare such proposals. In preparing this course, the instructors partnered with MIT's Office of Sponsored Programs. Participants will identify how to develop a coherent strategy, prepare standard proposal elements, emphasize benefits to the client, select critical material for executive summaries, read and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and determine the need for graphics and other support materials.
Please go to the following URL to register for the class.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/personnel/pct/
Contact: Linda Olson, W89-105, x3-4253, pctrain-reg@mit.edu
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Qualified Retirement Plan Assets and Your Estate Plan
Paul J. Gunning, Fidelity Investments
Tue Jan 23, 12:30-01:30pm, Wong Auditorium E51, NOTE CHANGE OF ROOM!!
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This workshop will review the important issues to consider when your retirement plan balances make up a significant part of your estate. Attendees should have a basic understanding of estate planning techniques.
Highlights include:
1. A review of the income and estate tax issues associated with qualified retirement plans
2. A detailed discussion of estate planning techniques using your retirement plan balances
3. Where additional and ongoing information can be accessed
Contact: Paul J. Gunning,, E19-215, x8-8872, paul.gunning@fmr.com
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Summer Camp Briefing
Kathy Simons
Thu Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, 16-151
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2001
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Overview of resources to help identify and select day camp and summer enrichment programs for children, provided by the MIT Family Resource Center.
Contact: Kathy Simons, 16-151, x3-1592, ksimons@mit.edu
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The Adoption Option: Questions and Answers
Kristin Gunst , Diane Tavitian
Fri Jan 19, 12-01:30pm, 16-151
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Joan Clark, Executive Director of the Open Door Society of Massachusetts, will speak and answer questions on a variety of topics related to adoption. Bring a lunch; beverage and cookies provided. Co-sponsored by the Family Resource Center.
Contact: Kristin Gunst, 5-426, x3-8372, gunst@mit.edu
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Understanding Your MIT Retirement Plans
Diane Gipson
Tue Jan 30, 12-01:00pm, Twenty Chimneys
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
This workshop is designed for employees who want a review of the MIT Retirement Plans, how they work and what things they need to consider for each plan.
Highlights include:
1. An in-depth review of the features and benefits of the MIT Basic Plan and the MIT 401(k) Plan
2. A discussion of the tools,information and services available to help you with retirement planning
Contact: Diane Gipson, E19-215, x3-0114, Gipson@mit.edu
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Your MIT 401(k) Plan Investment Options
Paul J. Gunning, Fidelity Investments
Thu Feb 1, 12-01:00pm, Twenty Chimneys
This workshop is designed for any participant who wants an overview of the MIT Supplemental 401(k) Plan investment options. Highlights include:
1. A review of the investment options in the MIT Supplemental 401(k) Plan, including the Bond Oriented Balanced Fund, the Diversified Stock Fund and the eight Fidelity Asset Class Options
2. A detailed discussion on the fund's investment objectives, risk characteristics,investment style,current holdings and historical performance
3. Where to find additional and ongoing fund information
Contact: Phil Lima, E19-215, x8-8872, phill@MIT.EDU
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