CoffeeBreak is an e-newsletter distributed to Averett faculty and staff to keep them up to date on campus activities and information. Please send information you would like included in CoffeeBreak via this form. For the next CoffeeBreak, please submit by Friday, June 21, for a Wednesday, June 26, publication.
Upcoming University Holidays and ROAR Days
Averett University will celebrate two upcoming holidays. Wednesday, June 19, the University will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth national holiday. Also, July 4 and July 5, the University will be closed for the Independence Day holiday. Enjoy a safe and sunny summer.
Two upcoming Fridays, Averett will host Registration, Orientation and Readiness (ROAR) days — June 28, and July 19. On these two days, work hours will conclude at 3 p.m. During the summer schedule, Friday workday hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (with no additional lunch break). Regular work hours continue during the summer on Mondays through Thursdays.
THURSDAY: Averett at the Ball Game 
A reminder of Averett Night at the Danville Dairy Daddies game on Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. The cookout is at the pavilion outside the front gate beginning at 5:30 p.m., prior to the game. This event is part of a pre-existing contract with the Otterbots/Dairy Daddies and is open to all Averett University faculty, staff, current students and alumni who have registered. The Averett community is asked to wear Blue & Gold to the game.
CPR & AED Training
CPR, AED and Adult Choking classes continue to be offered for all Averett employees and student leaders; a grant covers the cost. The classes are approximately two hours long, with no tests, and the learning experience is personable and fun.
Registering for the classes is quick and easy. Simply complete the registration form by clicking on the link below. It’s a small step that can make a big difference in your ability to respond to emergencies.
Register for the Monday, June 24, class at 9 a.m.
Averett Graphic Places in Top 15 of Division III
Averett University’s Athletics Communications Department again earned recognition for its work by placing in the top 15 in the nation among NCAA Division III submissions of the “Non-Game Day Graphic” category of the 2023-24 College Sports Communicators’ Creative and Digital Design Contest.
Averett’s social media graphic honoring football’s Jahlin Russell as the 2023 Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Lou Wacker Defensive Player of the Year was listed as No. 14 in the “Best of Division III” within the “Non-Game Day Graphic” category. The graphic was designed by Director of Athletics Communications Drew Wilson.
Averett has collected six awards in CSC’s Creative and Digital Design Contest since 2020.
Congratulations, Drew, and the Athletics Communications Department!
2024 Employee Handbook Now Available on SharePoint
For your reference, the 2024 edition of the Employee Handbook is posted on the Averett intranet SharePoint drive on the HR department site. Look for HR Handbooks in the Document Libraries section.
If you need access to the intranet via the SharePoint drive, contact Katy Anderson in IT at [email protected].
Contact Kathie Tune, CHRO, at [email protected] with questions concerning the handbook and related policies.
Digital Tuition Remission Form Available
Thank you to Clarice LaBua for her assistance with reformatting the Tuition Remission form in the Adobe Acrobat Sign format. For all eligible employees and eligible vendor partners, all forms will need to be completed digitally for record processing and retention. Please do not send paper forms. We can forward the link to vendor partners who may not have access to the Averett intranet.
Go to the SharePoint drive, Departments, HR, to Document Libraries and the link is available under your respective division.
Questions? Contact Cathyrn Estes, [email protected] or Kathie Tune, CHRO, [email protected]
Cougar Golf Classic Has Largest Turnout
A record 42 teams and 163 golfers competed in the 2024 Averett University Cougar Golf Classic fundraiser tournament held on June 14 at Goodyear Golf Club. This year’s title sponsors for the tournament were Sovah Health and HES Facilities Management.
The 2024 Cougar Golf Classic was dedicated in memory of long-time professor, coach and Averett Athletics Hall of Famer Barbara Kushubar ’75, who for years served as the tournament director for the event. Kushubar passed away in late March after a valiant battle with cancer. Those interested in supporting Kushubar’s Memorial Fund may make a donation in her memory.
2024 Averett Cougar Golf Classic Highlights presented by HES & Sovah Health – YouTube
HealthEquity Mobile App Upgrade
Our HealthEquity representative sent over the following information for benefits eligible employees:
HealthEquity is officially replacing our existing mobile app (both iOS and Android) with a new version. The upgraded mobile app will be available for all members with HSA, HRA and/or FSA accounts. The new version of the app will go live on Monday, July 15. Members must download the new mobile app in order to access the new functionality.
While the features and functionality are largely unchanged from the old app, they are adding the capability for members with new accounts to activate them entirely via the mobile app. They are also expanding the investment management functionality, as well as giving the app an overall user experience and design facelift.
Click HERE to view the member email communication. As noted, the upgraded mobile app will be live in the App Store (Apple) and Google Play (Android) on Monday, July 15. Client communication emails were sent on Friday, June 5. The member communication emails will be sent on Wednesday, July 17 and again in mid-August (a definite date has not yet been set).
The linked email above is all the documentation currently available. Our marketing team has advised that there will be an updated flyer created for Open Enrollment later this year.
For any questions, members should contact HealthEquity Member Services by phone at 1-866-346-8500 or via chat through their HealthEquity Member Portals. Member Services Representatives are available 24/7/365 to answer any questions that members may have about any aspect of their accounts.
Have Questions about Your Retirement Accounts and Financial Planning?
Financial Advisors from Millennium are available to meet virtually to:
• Answer questions about your retirement account.
• Discuss if you should consider moving your old retirement accounts to the current retirement plan contract.
• Provide financial planning and be a resource to help you make decisions regarding your retirement accounts.
Every employee can go through holistic financial planning sessions and receive a customized financial plan based on your goals. If you have a spouse or significant other, they are encouraged and welcome to attend as well!
These planning sessions are geared to help answer questions like:
• What changes should I consider making to my retirement plan based on my retirement and other goals?
• Am I saving enough to meet my goals in retirement?
• Is my current investment strategy appropriate given what I am trying to accomplish?
You can also reach Millennium’s Scheduling Team at [email protected] or by phone at 877-435-2489. The scheduling link can be found HERE. Questions? Contact MAS or Kathie tune at [email protected].
Reminder to Use Brightly
A reminder that all meeting and event requests should still be input into Brightly.
Brightly: Averett University – List (dudesolutions.com)
For more information on requests, please contact Lisa Cole, coordinator of meetings and events.
434-791-5852
For more information and to register for camps, please click HERE.
Let Us See Your Summer Fun!
We want to see what you’ve been up to this summer! Please send a photo, like the one here, of your summer vacation, home projects, family gatherings or relaxation time that may be used during our August Opening event. Please send your photos to Bill Dyer at [email protected] by Monday, July 29.
Averett Marketing Videos
The Averett University marketing team is thrilled to share the first glimpse of our University promotional videos. Click on the link below to experience the excitement and join us in spreading the word about the excellence that defines us.
Jesse Mustajoki – Esports – International Student – Averett University (youtube.com)
To view all Averett University videos on YouTube, click HERE.
Important Links
Service-Learning Intent Form – Fall 2024 Service-Learning Intent Form (office.com)
Tuition Remission Form – Click HERE
Tuition Exchange Websites – tuitionexchange.org & cic.edu
Part-time Employment Form – Part-time-Employment-Form-2024.docx (live.com)
To Schedule A Virtual Meeting with A Retirement and Financial Planning Advisor – Select a Date & Time – Calendly
Wellness Portal – www.healthadvocate.com/AverettUniversity
Averett Employee Assistance Plan (Telus Health One) – one.telushealth.com
Averett Fringe Benefits Fact Sheet – 2024-Fringe-Benefits-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf (averett.edu)
Virginia Private Colleges Benefit’s Consortium, Inc. (VPCBC) – https://www.vpcbc.org
Reach out to an EAP counselor, which is available to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible household members (details below).
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- To set an appointment with a licensed EAP counselor, call 1-888-319-7819 and select “Employee Assistance Program” when prompted to be connected to a counselor. There is no cost to the employee for the first three phone or video consultation sessions.
- For the online chat option, visit one.telushealth.com, user name: metlifeeap and password: eap. There is a chat feature that allows users to talk directly with a consultant to guide you to the information you are looking for or help you schedule an appointment with a counselor.
- Employees on the Averett health plan can go to “Find Care” on their Sydney App or Anthem dashboard and locate counseling services that would be available to us through our CICV plan. Go to Anthem.com and locate Find Care or go to https://www.sydneyhealth.com/.
