Human Resources
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Westchester Community College, the County’s largest educational institution, is nestled on 218 acres of scenic property and provides a tranquil work environment.
With locations in key markets throughout Westchester County, career positions are generally available in a variety of functions.
The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
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Mission:
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to foster an environment of professionalism, accountability, trust and mutual respect amongst all employees of Westchester Community College. We strive to do this by providing information, support and guidance in every facet of the employment relationship in a conscientious, responsible and proficient manner; and by supporting college departments in their efforts to help realize the life and career goals of our surrounding community.
New Hires
WCC welcomes the following employees who were announced at the Fall 2021 Convocation:
Academic Affairs
- Stergios Bibis, Biology Department
- Helen Caicedo, Office Assistant (School of Business and Professional Careers)
- Richard Gennaro, Interim Dean (School of Health Careers, Technology & Applied Learning)
- Blakeley Lowry, Nursing Department
- Daniel Pena, Biology Department
Administrative Services
- Roy Castro, Budget Specialist ll
- Nicola Howard Brown, Financial Aid
- Maureen Lyons, Manager of Fiscal Operations
- James Nardi, Maintenance Mechanic l
- Garth Walcott, Bursar
Student Access, Involvement and Success
- Stephanie Tothill, Registration Clerk
- Rosemary Baez, Admissions
Workforce Development and Community Education
- Araceli Soriano, Assistant Director, Mount Vernon Extension Center
Westchester Educational Opportunity Center
- Stacey Larson, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
- Ana Veras, Assistant Dean of Student Life
COVID-19 Updates
Westchester Community College’s COVID-19 plans were developed with recommendations from federal, state, and county health professionals to keep the community safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19. As the situation concerning the pandemic and the vaccine continue to be fluid, note that our plan will remain subject to change due to new information and updated guidance and/or direction from the State of New York and the Governor’s Office.
September 28, 2022 Announcement
Based upon current COVID-19 conditions and the most recent SUNY guidance and the guidance from federal, state and local authorities, the Pandemic Response Team recently made several significant recommendations to President Miles.
The President has approved the Pandemic Response Team’s recommendation that the College declare its operations to be in line with the Rescinding Recovery Levels section of the College’s Pandemic Recovery Plan. In this portion of the plan, the College has returned to full on-campus operations.
The President has also approved the following recommendations from the Pandemic Response Team:
- Students must continue to be vaccinated or have an approved exemption from the Health Office. This will continue as long as it remains to be SUNY policy.
- Employees are not required to be vaccinated and no longer need to report their vaccination status each semester.
- Surveillance testing will no longer be required and the College’s testing program with Westchester Medical Center (WMC) will be discontinued, effective October 2, 2022.
- Antigen rapid test kits will remain available in the Health Office for use by employees and students for the remainder of the Fall Semester.
- Employees who test positive for COVID-19 should report same to Human Resources and follow the current CDC guidelines. The applicable CDC COVID-19 guidelines as of the date of this message are summarized by the CDC here.
- Students who test positive for COVID-19 should report same to the Health Office and follow the current CDC guidelines. The applicable CDC COVID-19 guidelines as of the date of this message are summarized by the CDC here.
- Employees and students should stay home if they are sick with any airborne infectious disease.
- Enhanced cleaning and air filtration will continue as necessary and appropriate.
- Employees must display their college identification when in public spaces on college property.
President Miles has adjourned the Pandemic Response Team and will reconvene the team in the future, if necessary.
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Resources
Employee Resources
We have resources available to assist you, our valued employees, in providing the high levels of service our students and community have come to expect. Faculty and staff/administrators can access the resources listed below. Please do not hesitate to email us at humanresources@sunywcc.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.
List of Employee Resources
Faculty Resources
- Accessibility Considerations
- Blackboard Support Articles
- Blackboard Tutorials
- Instructional Continuity Plan
- Office 365 Transition
- Open SUNY Support
- Viking Success
- Mental Health Task Force
Staff/Administrator Resources
Do you have more questions? Visit our FAQs here. Frequently Asked Questions
Health Resources
If you need of physical or mental health resources, please review the resources listed below. If you have any questions or need additional information, please email us at welcomecenter@sunywcc.edu
List of Health Resources
- NYS Department of Health Vaccine Eligibility and Sign-up
- NYS COVID Alert App
- COVID-19 Testing through Westchester County
- SUNY COVID-19 Dashboard
- Safe Colleges
- Health Training by RISE (paid)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information (WHO)
- New York State Department of Health
- Westchester County Department of Health
- Managing mental health (CDC)
- Mental Health Task Force
- Strategies & Tips to deal with Anxiety and Depression
- Travel Guidelines (CDC)
- WCC Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services
Financial Resources
There are several resources that can help you during this period of economic uncertainty. Links to these resources are provided below. Please do not hesitate to email us at welcomecenter@sunywcc.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.
List of Financial Resources
Stay informed at www.sunywcc.edu and stay healthy!
Pandemic Recovery Plan
Pandemic Preparedness Plan 2020
Pandemic Response Team
A Westchester Community College Preparedness Response Team is working closely with the relevant areas of the college to respond to this evolving situation including updating the College’s Pandemic Preparedness Plan, and Pandemic Recovery Plan. The team members are as follows.
- President - Dr. Belinda Miles
- Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs - Dr. Vanessa Morest
- VP and Dean, Continuing Education and Workforce Development and Interim VP of Student Access, Involvement and Success – Teresita Wisell
- Vice President of Administrative Services - Brian Murphy
- Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategic Operations - Dr. Shawn Brown
- Vice President of Information Technology - Anthony Scordino
- Coordinator of Health Services - Janice Gilroy
- Director of Marketing and Communications - Mark Stollar
- Director of Human Resources - Aurora Workman
- Director of Physical Plant - Robert Cirillo
- Director of Campus Security - Scott Sullivan
- Executive Director of the Faculty/Student Association - Joe Poppa
- Manager of Creative Communications – Edward Tatton III
- Associate Dean and Director, EOC Yonkers – Gina Gaines
The team is working across all college divisions to update division specific contingency plans for managing operations during a potential disruption in normal activities. Key objectives of the plan are to (1) minimize the risks of exposure among faculty, staff, and students; (2) maintain and/or restore the student-learning environment; and (3) maintain a reduced level of key campus operations through remote or online interaction in the event social distancing measures and/or a campus closure are invoked. Employees with questions on these plans should contact their supervisor or division vice president.
It is important to note that student privacy (FERPA) and medical privacy (HIPPA) laws guide the college’s communications, interactions, and responses to inquiries.
Resources
- Remote Work Policy Agreement Application
- WCC Remote Policy
- Accessibility Considerations
- Blackboard Support Articles
- Blackboard Tutorials
- Instructional Continuity Plan
- Office 365 Transition
- Open SUNY Support
- Viking Success
- Mental Health Task Force
- DMHCS Handout English &Spanish
- Unique Ways to Check in with Students
Staff/Administrator Resources
Do you have more questions? Visit our FAQs here. Frequently Asked Questions Or email us at humanresources@sunywcc.edu
Frequently Asked Questions – Personnel Action Form (PAF) Training Sessions
Form User:
Form User - Questions and Answers
- If there is an error on a PAF or a PAF is denied, how do we resubmit PAF?
a. If there is an error, you may cancel the PAF before it is fully approved, make the correction, save it, and then resubmit. Please note that, if you made a significant change to the PAF after HR has started their review process, you are advised to reach out to us via email at humanresources@sunywcc.edu.
b. If the PAF is denied due to incorrect information, you should make the appropriate correction on that PAF, save the change, and then submit. The approval process for the corrected PAF will start over upon your resubmission. - Does an email notification go to supervisor for approval?
Yes, an email notification is automatically generated to the first approver once a PAF is submitted. This starts the approval chain of the PAF. - If the approver is away, who can approve a PAF?
Approvers have been provided instructions on how to request temporary backup approver if they plan to be away for at least 5 consecutive business days. The backup approver will have access to approve the applicable PAF in their absence. - Will a Form User receive a separate email at each step of the approval process?
No, the Form User will only receive an email when the PAF is either denied by one of the approvers or approved by all the approvers. - Can a PAF be duplicated/ copied or updated so it can be used at a later time?
No, each PAF is independent and may not be copied. Changes/corrections may be done as described in answer 1. However, once the PAF is fully approved, you will be unable to make changes to the form. - Is the “rehire” option within the “PAF_New Hire_Rehire_Promotion” form to be used for Budget Rehire?
No. Budget Rehire PAF’s are completely different and must be submitted in the grid format by email to hris@sunywcc.edu. - Can I print the PAF?
Yes, you may print the PAF for your department’s records. However, we do not advise doing so unless it is really necessary. This new process is designed to reduce the need of paper PAF and you will continue to have access to the PAF’s that you submit over time. - When should I start submit PAF’s through PeopleSoft?
You should start using the new process as soon as your department/division receives a notification confirming that your access has been granted. - Will HR notify the department of the date that the employee can start?
No, you will not receive an email directly from HR. The system will generate an email notification to inform you that the PAF has been approved. This automatically means that all transactions related to this PAF has been fully completed on our end.
Form Approver:
Form Approver - Questions and Answers
- If I deny or approve a PAF by accident, can I reverse it?
No. You will need to reach out to the Form User to either resubmit or cancel the form, as applicable. - Where can I access the PAF’s that I have denied or approved over time?
Once you open the approval tile in PS HR, click on the second icon located on the upper right corner (the three dots – Actions List), then select “Approvals History”. - When can we expect to have all the forms available in PS?
We are unable to confirm at this time. The remaining transactions will gradually be made available in PS and the departments will remain informed. - How can I request a temporary back up approver?
Please refer to the guidelines emailed to all Form Approvers by HR on July 16th, 2021 and follow the instructions provided.
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Request for Volunteers at the Native Plant Center
The Native Plant Center welcomes the help of volunteers—in its gardens, during plant sale, and in other ways throughout the year.
Currently we need help in the gardens weeding, mulching, watering, etc. on the following days:
- September 30
- October 4, 5, 7, and 12th
Times: 9 am to 11 am (or longer if you are willing)
If you would like to help but cannot make these times, please email us of your interest at wcc.nativeplant@sunywcc.edu.
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You're invited to RISE!
A summit focusing on Reimagining and Innovating Strategies for Enrollment.
Date: November 12, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
To create a more cohesive and structured program, we're creating breakout rooms where you can ask questions, share input, and contribute valuable insight in the following areas:
- Academic and Workforce Programs
- Branch Campus and Extension Centers
- Marketing Approaches
- Performance Development and Talent Management
- Technology Infrastructure
We'll be sharing more details over the next few weeks to help you prepare to be an active participant.
Please RSVP below...
RISE Committee Charge & Discussion Questions
Performance Development and Talent Management
Performance development and talent management, including optimal college organizational structures to meet future demand and ways that agile teams can be empowered to reach goals.
Discussion Questions HereMarketing Approaches
Innovative marketing approaches that communicate WCC’s unique value proposition.
Discussion Questions HereAcademic and Workforce Programs
Specific academic and workforce programs that will attract and retain students, inclusive of high-potential target student demographics new to WCC and the corresponding enrollment projections.
Discussion Questions HereBranch Campus
Reimagined roles for branch campuses, extension locations, remote, hybrid, hyflex, and other innovative delivery methods and the corresponding enrollment projections.
Discussion Questions HereTechnology Infrastructure
The technology infrastructure that supports 21st century teaching and learning and the systems that support exemplary digital, online, and remote student services.
Discussion Questions Here