Welcome to the May edition of Your CUHR (Columbia University Human Resources) Connection, designed to provide a snapshot of what Human Resources offers you.
News
- Congratulations to all the 2025 graduates! There are a number of University staff members who have received degrees and certificates this week, including from the Medical Center and University Facilities and Operations.
- For those preparing for performance reviews, there are new self-guided modules to guide you through the annual process. There is one module designed for managers and one designed for staff.
Your Benefits
- In the coming months, there are several opportunities to speak with financial planning specialists about your future. To speak with a TIAA representative, call 1-800-732-8353 or go to https://tiaa.org/schedulenow. To speak with a Vanguard representative, call 1-800-662-0106, ext. 14500, or go to Vanguard's Calendly link. You can also sign up for one of the University’s retirement workshops, scheduled through the end of the year.
- The Tuition Programs department has launched a paperless application process improvement for the submission of the College Tuition Scholarship and Primary Tuition Scholarship benefit applications on CUBES. Those who will submit a Primary Tuition Scholarship application for the 2025-26 academic year can begin submitting on June 1, 2025. For the College Tuition Scholarship, applications can be submitted beginning on July 1, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Mental Health Awareness (Employee Assistance Program)
Individuals suffering from mental disorders often feel distant from friends and loved ones and can find it difficult to perform to their maximum productivity in the workplace. In this seminar, participants will be encouraged to shatter popular myths and misconceptions about mental health and to increase their understanding of the causes and symptoms of mental disorders.
Thursday, May 22: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Register
Savi+TIAA Student Loan Forgiveness Workshop
TIAA has joined forces with the student loan experts at Savi to help you navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Join this free online webinar to find out how you can explore lowering your student loan payments and working toward forgiveness.
Wednesday, May 28: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Register
Market Outlook Live (TIAA)
Join TIAA for a webinar series led by their Wealth Chief Investment Office, which will help you better understand current trends—and offer guidance to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals.
Tuesday, June 10: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Register
College Tuition Scholarship for Officers’ Children (Lunch & Learn Webinar Series)
This presentation will review the Officer’s and child’s eligibility requirements, benefit coverages, required documentation, as well as the steps to access your application for the College Tuition Scholarship.
June 17 and 18: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Register
Retirement Planning Workshop for Officers Age 55+
This 2025 Retirement Workshop, conducted by an independent certified financial planner, is designed to help Officers age 55 and over make decisions about their retirement planning and personal finances.
Wednesday, June 25: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Register
All upcoming events can be found on the Human Resources events page.