The electronic Performance Development Program (ePDP) is a communication program for staff members and supervisors to help them understand their roles, continue to learn, and participate in the improvement of Grand Valley State University. The program is completed annually via a multi-stage electronic process that includes an automatic flow of forms between staff and supervisor. The program starts with an Annual Planning document and is completed with a Final Assessment that reflects performance over the past year.  For Administrative/Professional Staff, evaluations are also a basis for merit increases in salary.

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Appointments

There will be one-on-one appointments available to discuss your GVSU 403(b) Retirement Plan and the 403(b) and 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Account Savings Plans. A comparison chart of 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans is available on-line under the Benefits Information Center at our website.

Click here for a schedule of individual appointment dates for Kirkhof and DeVos.

Work-life balance means people have a measure of control over when, where and how they work. GVSU recognizes the importance of our staff members maintaining this balance to retain a healthy lifestyle. 

To learn more about the guidelines and FWAs, visit the Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) site.

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Work Life is simply a connection between your work and your life.  Life can be full of stressors, large and small, at home and at work.  Fortunately, there is a place to turn.  GVSU Work Life is your link to information, resources, support and referrals on most any concern that you may experience, whether personal or work related.  Let us assist you in getting the information and answers that you need, get you on the right track again and take some of the stress out of your life.  We can provide you with fast referrals to experts who can help.

Parenting - Adoption, Support for nursing mothers, Parenting teens...

Child Care - Finding Child Care, Homework Hotline, Summer Care, Child Development...



Divorce - Divorce support groups introduce you to people who understand what you are going through.

Elder Care - Retirement Planning, Living Safely, Placement Resources, Medicaid/Medicare Resources and Information, Alzheimer's/Dementia Resources ...

Fincancial and Legal Services - Estate Planning, Long-term Care Insurance, Planning for Retirement, Living Wills, Attorney Issues, Family and Elder Law...



Encompass Employee Assistance Service

Emotional Well-being - Grief and loss, Personal Relationships, Marriage and Family Issues, Nontraditional Family Issues, Mental Health, Violence and Crisis...

• Five Free Counseling Sessions with Encompass.us.com (616) 459-9180


• 24 Hours-a-day, seven days-a-week crisis intervention through Encompass.us.com

About Worklife

Worklife Links, Resources & News

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MI-HERC

MI-HERC

Twenty-five public and private Michigan colleges and universities now participate in Michigan Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (MI-HERC) to share information and resources to attract and retain talented faculty and staff.

With a growing number of two income couples, hiring departments often struggle when they pursue a talented worker whose spouse or partner is in a field where they might not have an opening.  Often they need to look to other potential employers within the regions or risk having the selected candidate decline the offer.   

The consortium is designed to make it easier to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff by helping spouses/partners find openings at nearby universities within the same region, to create networking opportunities and share best practices among member institutions through regular meetings, and to reduce costs through joint purchasing arrangements.

The Michigan HERC institutions are:  Alma College, Central Michigan University, College for Creative Studies,  Cornerstone University, Davenport University, Delta College, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Henry Ford Community College, MSU, Mott Community College, Oakland Community College, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Detroit Mercy, U-M Ann Arbor, U-M Dearborn, U-M Flint, Washtenaw Community College, Wayne County Community College District, Wayne State, West Shore Community College and Western Michigan University.

You can access the MI-HERC website at www.michiganherc.org and at www.gvsu.edu/hro.  Call Human Resources at 331-2215 with any questions.

Salary Continuation

• Salary Continuation - Frequently Asked Questions


• How to calculate an approximate salary continuation balance

Delta Online Service Feature

Delta Dental has enhanced their customer service by offering their subscribers on-line access to information through Consumer Toolkit.

This Toolkit will allow GVSU faculty and staff to:

• Verify eligibility and benefits for themselves as well as spouses and dependents


• Check the status on claims


• Print an ID card


• Print a claim form


• Have access to a dentist directory

To access your information, log on to Consumer Toolkit.

Delta Dental has taken measures to ensure a very secure online site, which is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This new customer service feature is easy to use and a great alternative to the telephone.

Fidelity Individual Counseling Appointments