November 20, 2003

HR news

Open Enrollment has been extended through Dec. 5.

One significant situation affecting some employees is HMO Illinois’ discontinued relationship with the Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation (NMFF) physician group. Some employees with HMO Illinois coverage who wish to retain their NMFF physician may choose to select a new health plan. Aetna HMO has been added to provide such employees an HMO option with an NMFF affiliation.

To view the full list of 2004 plan changes visit www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/news/openenrollment.html.

This information is also available in the Open Enroll-ment Booklet mailed to you from the benefits divisions.

For more information, attend one these information sessions:

• Dec. 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at Abbott Hall, Room 850, Chicago

• Dec. 4 from noon to 2 p.m. at Norris Center, Northwestern Room, Evanston

As you examine your benefits this enrollment period, you may also want to consider scheduling a one-on-one investment consultation with the company of your choice. Both Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF are available to meet with faculty and staff to answer specific questions, to assist you with learning investment tools and setting financial goals. To schedule an appointment, call:

• Fidelity Investments (800) 642-7131

• TIAA-CREF (312) 345-5651

“Actively vs. Passively Managing Your Retirement Plan Monies” will be presented Nov. 21 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Ohio State Room of Norris University Center and from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in 850 Abbott Hall in Chicago.

Northwestern Vice President and Chief Investment Officer William McLean will speak on some of the founding principles to use in planning your investment program for retirement.

While the workshop will provide some perspective on certain techniques used in managing the University’s money, the program will be tailored to individual investors.

Search for workshop topics and register at https://aquavite.northwestern.edu/wsreg/search.cgi or call (847) 491-3612.

Registration is open now for 2004 Training & Development Leadership and Management Workshops.

The popular leadership and management workshops help managers and supervisors enhance their effectiveness in key areas such as relationship building, evaluating and coaching staff and performance management and dealing with behavioral problems.

For the first time, these workshops will be offered on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses. Enroll this month to guarantee a seat. For more information visit www.northwestern.edu/hr/training/leadership.html or call (847) 467-5081.