On February 23, 2022, MSS hosted a virtual forum via Zoom, attracting 88 participants during the brown bag lunch hour. Mahalo to all who tuned in!

Below is a summary of topics covered:

• MSS Updates

• Current Initiatives

• Upcoming events

  • Blood Drive event co-sponsored with Naval ROTC

    • April 7, 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Campus Center Executive Dining Room

    • Sign-up for an appointment

  • UH Campus Climate event: “Returning to Campus – Reflections on Adjusting and Adapting” – Zoom session – February 25, 2022 – 10:00 – 11:30 am.

• We were also honored to welcome Guest speaker: Dr. Allyson Tanouye, Director and Chief Psychologist at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa Counseling and Student Development Center to talk about ways to cope with pandemic-related stress. To learn more, please Read overview of Dr. Tanouye’s presentation.

Other subjects discussed also included the following:

• Telework

  • Working with HGEA to work out any issues with this. (Supplemental Policy – Part of the BU8 contract.)

  • Majority of telework requests are not being approved for 100% telework, and not being approved beyond May 31, 2022.

  • Office space could change if employees are teleworking.

  • “Sniffle” policy

  • Provides a way that if you are feeling sick, but can still work, it will allow you to work from home in order to protect you and others. Work with your supervisor.

  • More information will be shared once the details are finalized.

If you have any questions, comments or feedback, please email us at uhmstaff@hawaii.edu