July 15, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Optional Group Life Insurance Program through Securian officially implemented a rate reduction impacting the below distinct age brackets.  The newly reduced monthly premium rates per $1,000 of coverage include: If you are enrolled in supplemental life insurance through Securian and have a payroll deduction, the change (Read the full article…)

July 1, 2026

Congratulations to the following employees who are the June 2026 ‘You Make the Difference’ recipients, receiving a set of movie passes: Angelica Ramos Doan – “being so thoughtful and always thinking of better ways to support students.” Melanie Crouch – “for being so wonderful to work with the Extended Services Application platform.” Rhonda Harlow – (Read the full article…)

June 17, 2026

Great news! Due to demand and high interest for the new Aflac Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance plans, Aflac has allowed a one time and final extension of enrollment until July 30, 2026. No previous health issues or (BMI) weight issues will matter. All are preapproved for up to a $50,000 Term or Whole Life plan. (Read the full article…)

May 27, 2026

Open Enrollment for Plan year beginning July 1, 2026 for full-time employees is through this Friday, May 29, 2026.  No action is required during Open Enrollment if you have no health plan related changes, are not enrolling in a flexible spending account, or do not plan to participate in premium rewards. Friday’s deadline is established by the Commonwealth and submissions after this (Read the full article…)

Congratulations to the following employees who are the March 2026 ‘You Make the Difference’ recipients, receiving a set of movie passes: Sophia Arnold – “For going above and beyond to help a student when a college was absent.” Tim Weston – “For creating a SIS Student Group tool for Foundation Scholarship applicants whereby we can (Read the full article…)