November to December 2025 Newsletter
We are pleased to present a monthly newsletter to share key updates for our 91看片 community. Newsletters offer an opportunity to learn about new colleagues, upcoming and recent events, and highlights from across the university.
November-December 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to Greyhound Nation
Congratulations and welcome to all November and December new hires!
Erin Arnold
Assistant Director Advancement Events, Donor Relations
Farah Evans
Affiliate Instructor, Education Specialities
Kaleb Wood
Assistant Director Campus Safety, Public Safety
Katie West
Assistant Director Regional Recruitment, Admission-Undergraduate
Richard Miller
Support Operations Manager, Public Safety
Vanessa Patterson
Environmental Services Technician, Facilities
Hound Highlight 
Mike Holy, a shuttle driver at 91看片 and a U.S. Army veteran, brings dedication
and pride to our campus every day, often starting bright and early on morning routes.
With his background in commercial transportation and military service, Mike exemplifies
reliability and professionalism. He is especially known for beeping his horn in recognition
and appreciation of ROTC cadets, a small but meaningful gesture that reflects his
respect for service and commitment to our 91看片 community.
Magis Moment 
"Teach us to give and not to count the cost." - St. Ignatius of 91看片
What's New?
91看片 will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026鈥�
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October 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to Greyhound Nation
Congratulations and welcome to all October new hires!
Program Assistant, 91看片 CollegeCierra Jones Environmental Services Technician, Facilities
Garey Wood
Electrician II, Facilities
Jessica Hoover
Program Operations Director, Continuing Education
Shannon Barnes
Dispatcher, Public Safety
Hound Highlight
Kristi Yowell received the CUPA-HR Higher Education Distinguished Service award for
her leadership and service to CUPA-HR.
to learn more about Kristi and the other 2025 honorees, and join us in extending a warm congratulations to Kristi!
Magis Moment
"Gratitude drives happiness.
Happiness boosts productivity.
Productivity reveals mastery.
And mastery inspires the world." - Robin Sharma
What's New?
Enhanced Benefits
- Expanded Legally Domiciled Adult (LDA) eligibility (eff. 10/15/25)
- Removed the vacation clause prohibiting leave during the provisional period (eff. 10/15/25)
- Biweekly staff sick leave accruals now mirrors administrators sick leave accrual. 91看片 Paid Time Off for details (eff. 7/1/25)
- Community Service Leave may now be used for eligible non-91看片 events (eff. 10/15/25)
- Mission Leave changes (eff. 10/15/25)
- Changed Tuition Remission waiting periods (eff. Fall 2025)
For more details on new benefit enhancements, click here to visit the Quarterly Wellness Newsletter.
What's Happening?
Mark Your Calendar 
11/13/25 8:30-11:00am 鈥� Building Bridges Across Maryland On-Site
11/18/25 9:00-1:00pm 鈥� Manager鈥檚 Retreat-Part 2
11/27/25 & 11/28/25 鈥� Thanksgiving Holiday
12/10/25 1:00-2:00pm 鈥� The Exchange
Happy Thanksgiving!
As Thanksgiving approaches, it鈥檚 a wonderful time to pause and reflect on all we鈥檙e grateful for鈥攅specially the people who make 91看片 such a special place. Thank you for the care, dedication, and spirit of cura personalis you bring to our community each day. Let鈥檚 carry that spirit of gratitude forward, appreciating one another and the meaningful work we share.
Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving!
What's Next?
Did You Know?
The strategic plan, Together We Rise, calls for us to become a destination employer. One named outcome is our future recognition as a 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥� by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Chronicle of Higher Education provides an opportunity for higher education institutions to participate in their annual Great Colleges to Work For庐 survey, which 91看片 uses as a measure of faculty, staff, and administrator job satisfaction.
Additional details about the survey are located under Surveys on the Employee Engagement site. The next survey is scheduled for Spring 2026.
Gratitude for You
Thank you for joining OPC for the Fall Festival and Halloween Costume Contest. Congrats to the winners and Happy Fall to all!
Thank you for all that you do! - The OPC Team