MARCMA MAY 1, 2020 H 26, 2020
#GivingTuesdayNow -
Emergency Student Success Fund 
Thank you for believing in our students. Thank you for caring. Thank you for making our community stronger.

The support of the FGCC Emergency Student Success Fund has been incredible and many students have received the necessary assistance to help with their education. With thousands of students asking for emergency assistance, there is still more work that needs to be done. So, in response to the overwhelming need, we’re asking for your help. 
#GivingTuesdayNow is coming and your influence will make a difference.  On Tuesday, May 5th , please share this message  on social media to help make an impact in the lives of more students.  

#GivingTuesdayNow is a response to the COVID-19 crisis. It's about people coming together to influence a global movement and to make a difference for those communities impacted the most. You can forward this email to someone you think can make a difference or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn and share our posts.

We’re all in this together. 
For questions on how to donate now or via payroll deduction, please contact: 
Dana Rivers, Director of Development  dana.rivers@gcccd.edu
Newly added resources to the COVID-19
Benefits Resources web page
The COVID-19 Benefits Resources web page has resources to help employees obtain information about their benefits while working remotely. You can find resources for mental health and wellness, virtual medical office visits, flexible spending accounts, and much more.
Two additional resources have just been added.

District employees enrolled in a district medical plan can access benefits through the VEBA Resource Center (VRC). The VEBA Resource Center is a caring and safe environment that supports members as they define their path to well-being. The VRC can provide personalized plan services in:
  • mental health & education
  • movement
  •  stress reduction
  • nutrition and cooking
Visit their website for more information at http://www.vebaresourcecenter.com/

Expert legal help
MetLife Legal Plans is offering document review and consultation through July 31, 2020, at no cost to employees of the district. 
Employees can contact MetLife Network attorneys to get answers to questions related to legal issues they may be facing, as well as have attorneys:
  •  review or answer questions about healthcare proxies or other estate planning documents
  •  review documents for refinancing your home or personal insurance forms
  •  answer elder law questions for caregivers.

You do not have to be enrolled in this plan to access this limited benefit. 
My home office: Jeanette Calo
Today’s home office:  Jeanette Calo, Chair of Media Communications at Grossmont College
1. Describe your home office: I carved out a corner of our living room so I could have a workspace and a second monitor when needed. My laptop gives me the mobility to circulate around my apartment, just to mix things up.

2. What is a typical day for you working from home? My husband and I basically spend the day avoiding getting in the  
backgrounds of each other’s Zoom meetings. We try to get out for at least one walk, and even though we’re just a room apart, we still text each other funny memes and clips to remind each other to not take ourselves too seriously.

3. What tip would you pass on to other GCCCD employees?    Since you’re now living in your office, don't be afraid to set boundaries on your work time. And if it all gets too overwhelming, never underestimate the power of a good nap and a fresh cup of coffee.
 
Share your new working conditions with your fellow employees and we'll feature them in the Remote Report. Take a photo of you in your home office and answer the three questions above. Send them to Anne Krueger . Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.
In the Remote Report, you’ll see important updates, get your questions answered, and learn ways to help us all navigate this new world of mass telecommuting. Issues of the Remote Report will be archived on the District Remote Report page

If you have news to share or discovered a tip that helps you work better remotely, pass it on. Please send your items to Anne Krueger , Christianne Penunuri (Cuyamaca College) or Lorena Ruggero (Grossmont College).