The Pensions & Benefits series of seminars have been designed to enhance understanding of the Employees’ Retirement Plan, Faculty & Certain Employees Retirement Plan and benefit packages provided to eligible employees. These seminars are open to retirement plan members and employees who are eligible for benefits.

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Getting to Know Your Employee Benefits

Schedule: Monday, October 19, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
This session offers a helpful overview of how employee benefits work, including the role of providers, key terminology, and where to access support and information. While individual coverage details may vary by employee group, the session will focus on the foundational elements of our benefits program that apply broadly. Participants will gain an understanding of how plans are structured and what types of coverage are typically included.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, October 23, 2026

Understanding Your Pension Plan - The Basics For members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, October 23, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Victoria Meluso
This session will be of interest to new Plan members, or anyone who wishes to become familiar with the basic provisions of the Employees’ Retirement Plan. Topics will include Plan design, Plan membership, Plan funding, and Plan entitlements during employment leaves.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, October 30, 2026

Understanding Your Pension Plan - The Basics - For members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, October 30, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Mitali Tailor
This session will be of interest to new Plan members, or anyone who wishes to become familiar with the basic provisions of the Retirement Plan for Faculty and Certain Employees. Topics will include Plan design, Plan membership, Plan funding, and Plan entitlements during employment leaves.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, November 6, 2026

Understanding Your Annual Pension Statement -For members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, November 06, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Victoria Meluso
This session is designed to familiarize Employees’ Retirement Plan members with basic Pension Plan provisions, and to develop an understanding of the information provided in member Annual Pension Statements. Topics will include a Plan overview, legislated pension statement provisions, and a review of each section of the Annual Pension Statement. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their most recent Annual Pension Statement.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, November 13, 2026

Understanding Your Annual Pension Statement - For members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, November 13, 2026, 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Mitali Tailor
This session is designed to familiarize members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan with basic Pension Plan provisions, and to develop an understanding of the information provided in member Annual Pension Statements. Topics will include a Plan overview, legislated pension statement provisions, and a review of each section of the Annual Pension Statement. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their most recent Annual Pension Statement.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, November 27, 2026

Planning the Path to Your Future - Using the Pension Estimator - For members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, November 27, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Mitali Tailor
This session is geared toward members of the Retirement Plan for Faculty and Certain Employees who have a basic understanding of the Plan, and want to learn how to use the Pension Estimator in their Retirement Planning. Topics will include an overview of important Plan fundamentals, survivor options, Plan indexing, and an orientation to using the Pension Estimator. This interactive session provides exercises designed to deepen your Plan understanding.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, December 4, 2026

Planning the Path to Your Future - Using the Pension Estimator - For members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, December 04, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Victoria Meluso
This session is geared toward members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan who have a basic understanding of the Plan and want to learn how to use the Pension Estimator in their Retirement Planning. Topics will include an overview of important Plan fundamentals, survivor options, Plan indexing, and an orientation to using the Pension Estimator. This interactive session provides exercises designed to deepen your Plan understanding.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, March 12, 2027

Choosing Normal and Optional Forms of Pension at Retirement - For members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, March 12, 2027, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Mitali Tailor
This session will be of interest to members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan who are considering retirement, approaching retirement age, or simply want to learn about the Plan’s Pension Forms as part of their financial planning. Topics will include a comprehensive review of the Normal Form of Pension and alternative payment options for single members and members with a spouse. This session should be taken prior to attending the Retirement Planning Seminar.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Monday, March 22, 2027

Getting to Know Your Employee Benefits

Schedule: Monday, March 22, 2027, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
This session offers a helpful overview of how employee benefits work, including the role of providers, key terminology, and where to access support and information. While individual coverage details may vary by employee group, the session will focus on the foundational elements of our benefits program that apply broadly. Participants will gain an understanding of how plans are structured and what types of coverage are typically included.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, April 2, 2027

Choosing Normal and Optional Forms of Pension at Retirement - For members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, April 02, 2027, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Victoria Meluso
This session will be of interest to members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan who are considering retirement, approaching retirement age, or simply want to learn about the Plan’s Pension Forms as part of their financial planning. Topics will include a comprehensive review of the Normal Form of Pension and alternative payment options for single members and members with a spouse. This session should be taken prior to attending the Retirement Planning Seminar.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, May 7, 2027

Retirement Planning Seminar - For members of the Faculty and Certain Employees Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, May 07, 2027, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Mitali Tailor
This seminar is intended to be an overview of retirement pension and benefit matters as they relate to members of the Retirement Plan for Faculty and Certain Employees, and will be of interest to those members approaching retirement age. Topics include planning for retirement, Government retirement benefits, sample retirement calculations, spousal rights, survivor options, Plan indexing, and post-retirement benefits.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Friday, May 14, 2027

Retirement Planning Seminar - For members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan

Schedule: Friday, May 14, 2027, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Victoria Meluso
This seminar is intended to be an overview of retirement pension and benefit matters as they relate to members of the Employees’ Retirement Plan and will be of interest to those members approaching retirement age. Topics include planning for retirement, Government retirement benefits, sample retirement calculations, spousal rights, survivor options, Plan indexing, and post-retirement benefits.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date