Fridays with the Flock

Welcome to Fridays with the Flock!

Happy Friday!

Here's what's happening this week in Human Resources & Employee Experience!

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SULead Members

SULead Continues to Grow! 

Today’s SULead session was a fantastic opportunity for the cohort to explore the inner workings of Salisbury University (SU). The day began with an extensive tour of the Academic Commons and Naab Center, led by Dean Joan Ruelle, who provided valuable insights into the facilities and resources available for students. Following this, the group took a road trip downtown to the Museum of Eastern Shore Culture at Salisbury University, guided by Alexandra Kan, the Museum Operations Coordinator. This visit offered a chance to explore the museum's exhibits, showcasing regional culture and history while engaging in discussions about its role in community engagement and education.


Upon returning to campus, the cohort was joined by Aurora Edenhart-Pepe and a few of her senior leadership team membersLynn AdkinsChief Ed Lashley, and George Oakley, who provided a view into the Administration and Finance Division. Their insightful presentations shed light on the administrative functions, dining, university police, and financial operations at SU.


 Overall, it was a great day looking under the hood at SU, with experiences

 that will undoubtedly enhance our ongoing learning and leadership development.

Staff & Faculty Awards

 

The 2026 Annual Staff & Faculty Awards!

On Wednesday, we held the annual Staff & Faculty Service Awards, celebrating milestone years of dedicated service from 5 to 40 years along with our Adjunct Professors, who celebrated 5 semesters to 60 semesters. All team members in attendance were warmly welcomed by Sammy and our SU Pep Band, setting an energetic tone to kick off the event. Among the honorees, the 40-year recipients included Cheryl Twilley, Asif Shakur,John Wenke, and Kashi Khazeh, and our 60-semester honoree John Kiser, each recognized for their remarkable commitment to Salisbury University. Staff and Faculty Service Awards are a vital part of the tapestry that makes SU such a great place to work, highlighting the invaluable contributions of our team members!

Essentials by TIAA

TIAA Financial Planning and Retirement Goals

Human Resources is pleased to share the latest financial wellness resources available through TIAA to support your financial planning and retirement goals. Understanding Your Retirement Plan Investments

Featured webinars

Two live webinars are available this month:

  • Money psychology: Beyond the numbers
    Thursday, May 7 at 11 a.m. (ET)
    Register now
  • Finance for new grads
    Tuesday, May 19 at noon (ET)
    Register now
 

 

Participants receive quarterly emails highlighting upcoming sessions. Faculty and staff are encouraged to share these opportunities with colleagues using the attached flyer or provided text.

 

What’s new

 

 

Important information

This material is provided for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. Investment products are subject to market risk and may lose value. For more information, visit tiaa.org.

 Have a Great Weekend!

GO GULLS! 

For more information about Friday's With The Flock,

contact Michael Taggart, Director of Employee Experience

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Make Tomorrow Yours

Office of Employee Experience

Holloway Hall (HH) 130

humanresources@salisbury.edu

SU is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Title IX university and provides reasonable accommodation given sufficient notice to the University office or staff sponsoring the event or program. For more information regarding SU's policies and procedures, please visit salisbury.edu/equity.

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