National Volunteer Week-  April 17 - 23

Classified and “At-Will” employees faculty receive sixteen hours of paid leave per calendar year (pro-rated for part-time) to provide volunteer services through eligible non-profit organizations within or outside their communities. See Policy 4.40 for further details.  

Congratulations to Christina Higgs, on her new role as the Communications Coordinator for the Office of Health Benefits!  For the past two years, Christina served as  Associate Wellness Consultant for CommonHealth in  DHRM Office of Health Benefits. She is well-prepared to step into this new role! Christina is an ODU graduate where she studied Health Sciences and minored in Human Services and Management. Her career started in government under Employee Benefits and Wellness with the City of Richmond. Gaining an understanding of different lifestyles and working conditions has taught Christina to always meet people where they are.