HR Update: Managing Financial Affairs In Uncertain Times

Lone Star Corporate College Launched

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HR Happenings

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Human Resources is sponsoring a series of financial planning vendor fairs in the months of November and December.

Employees will learn more about personal financial planning, become more familiar with LSCS financial benefits and meet some of the LSCS approved financial benefits vendors. See the campus schedule below:

For additional information regarding the vendor fair, please contact your campus Human Resources department or the System Benefits Department.

>>A list of all LSCS approved financial vendors

Since the announcement of the $700 billion bailout from the Bush Administration, many Americans are in fear of what will be called the "worst economic era since the Great ." This has individuals concerned about the financial state of the United States economy and how it affects them and their families long-term.

This segment of the HR Update will deal with how individuals can help themselves during this time in the current economy. Listen as Economic Professor, Joe Cahill of LSC-Tomball gives us an outlook on the current state of the economy and how individuals can be proactive in protecting their financial security.

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Note: All opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's opinions. All advising on this subject matter should be discussed with your personal Financial Advisor.

More than 100 business partners, community members, and Lone Star College System staff gathered at the system’s central services and training center for a reception Nov.3 to announce the launch of Lone Star Corporate College.

The system recently streamlined its customize training operations by consolidating efforts at the five colleges into a single office and identity: Lone Star Corporate College.

LSCS Chancellor, Dr. Richard Carpenter welcomed attendees at the kick-off event.

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Dr. Sarah David is currently serving as the Interim Assistant Dean of Student Success Center at LSC-Tomball. In her former role, she served as Career Counselor in the Student Services department and has worked for Lone Star College System for 10 years.

Dr. David holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master's in Counseling from North Carolina State University, and a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana Tech University. In addition to her educational background, Dr. David is also a 2008 cohort of the LSC Leadership Academy.

>>Learn More about Sarah

Tis the season for a runny nose, cough, sore throat and other symptoms of the common cold.

You shouldn't treat a cold -- always caused by a virus -- with antibiotics, since these medicines are meant to treat bacterial infections. But there are things you can do to feel better while the cold runs its course.

The University of Virginia Health System offers these suggestions:

• Try over-the-counter medications, such as an antihistamine, decongestant or cough medicine.
• Get plenty of sleep.
• Increase the amount of fluids you drink.
• Take a pain reliever to control headache and fever.
• Soothe a sore throat by gargling with warm salt water.
• Apply petroleum jelly to sore, dry skin around the nose and lips.
• Use a warm steam to ease congestion.

Let's welcome the newest members of our LSCS Family.

Lone Star College Holiday Calendar
Thanksgiving Holiday - November 27-30
Winter Holiday - December 22 - January 4
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Training Events
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