CoffeeBreak is an e-newsletter distributed to Averett faculty and staff to keep them up to date on campus activities and information. Please send information you would like included in CoffeeBreak via this form. For the next CoffeeBreak, please submit by Friday, March 7, 2025, for a Wednesday, March 12, 2025, publication.

On Display from the Averett Archives: The President That Time Forgot (Part 1)

Although the history of the college presidency is one of the areas in which Averett’s institutional knowledge is strongest, even this field has some surprises. In the past month, the archivist has identified not one, but two, short-term institutional leaders whose names had never been included in any official list and who had, therefore, been forgotten.

During the month of March, the main floor of Blount Library will feature a small exhibit on one of these two men: George Swann, who was Averett’s second in command for a decade and became acting President from December 1902 to June 1903, following the sudden death of President C.F. James.

Staff and students are welcome to visit the library at any time to view the display during the month of March. Please read more about Mr. Swann on the library blog by clicking the link HERE.

Accommodation and Modification Determinations for Pregnant Students

Students who are pregnant and/or are impacted by a pregnancy-related condition have a right to academic accommodations, environmental modifications and other support.

No determinations regarding accommodations, withdrawals or participation can be made by faculty, program directors or any other employee without the involvement of the Title IX Coordinator and/or Assistant Director of Academic Support.

Pregnant students should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, and employees are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Please visit the Title IX page (click HERE) on the AU Intranet for additional resources and information.

Weekly Language Tables

Do you speak Spanish or French? un poco? un peu? Come practice in a fun and casual setting with our international students at weekly Language Tables.

Open to students, faculty and staff. All language levels are welcome. Look for the flags in the back of the cafe every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Annual Passport Drive

Averett Study Abroad is hosting a Passport Booth on-campus for all students and staff on, Tuesday, April 1, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. An official from the USPS will be available to process passport applications.

Visit the U.S. State Department for required forms due when you apply in-person. Learn about study abroad programs! Plus… raffles, games and snacks.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Topics in Economics: Before the Federal Reserve System

The Civil War was not only a conflict of ideologies but also of economies. As the nation split along sectional lines, so too did its monetary systems. Join Dr. Ernest Pegram for a presentation, narration and discussion of A Nation Divided, for a journey through this fascinating aspect often overlooked: the currency used during the Civil War. The currencies of the Union and the Confederacy, exploring the coins, banknotes and financial innovations that defined this era.

Blount Library, Tuesday, March 11 from 3-5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Barrett, Taylor Qualify for Nationals

Averett University men’s wrestling seniors Mason Barrett and Anthony Taylor finished as the region runner-up in their weight classes while punching a ticket to the national tournament Saturday as the NCAA Division III Region 4 Championships wrapped up in the E. Stuart James Grant Center on the campus of Averett.

Barrett and Taylor automatically qualified for the NCAA National Championships scheduled for March 14-15 in Providence, Rhode Island, by finishing in the top three of their respective weight classes. In all, Averett had seven of its 10 wrestlers place in the region, one shy of the program record set last season.

Averett, in the team scoring, finished fifth. The university hosted the two-day region tournament for the first time as 20 teams completed over the 10 weight classes to a packed arena.

Important Links

CICV MEP Informational Letter for Participants – December 2024 Final_6972.

Driver Certification Form – Driver Certification Information

Drug and Alcohol Policy or Drug-Free Workplace Policy – 855-Employee-Drug-and-Alcohol-Policy-2024 (2)

Service-Learning Intent Form – Fall 2024 Service-Learning Intent Form (office.com)

Tuition Remission Form – Click HERE

Tuition Exchange Websites – tuitionexchange.org & cic.edu

Part-time Employment Form – Part-time-Employment-Form-2024.docx (live.com)

To Schedule A Virtual Meeting with A Retirement and Financial Planning Advisor – Select a Date & Time – Calendly

Wellness Portal – www.healthadvocate.com/AverettUniversity

Averett Employee Assistance Plan (Telus Health One)

Averett Fringe Benefits Fact Sheet – Fringe Benefits Fact Sheet OE 2025

Averett Benefits “Flip Book” – 2025 Averett University Benefits Guide

Virginia Private Colleges Benefit’s Consortium, Inc. (VPCBC) – https://www.vpcbc.org

Empyrean Website – Virginia Private Colleges Benefits Consortium

Anthem Sydney App download – Sydney Health Mobile App | Sydney Health

Reach out to an EAP counselor, which is available to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible household members (details below).

• • To set an appointment with a licensed EAP counselor, call 1-888-319-7819 and select “Employee Assistance Program” when prompted to be connected to a counselor. There is no cost to the employee for the first three phone or video consultation sessions.
  • For the online chat option, visit one.telushealth.com, user name: metlifeeap and password: eap. There is a chat feature that allows users to talk directly with a consultant to guide you to the information you are looking for or help you schedule an appointment with a counselor.
  • Employees on the Averett health plan can go to “Find Care” on their Sydney App or Anthem dashboard and locate counseling services that would be available to us through our CICV plan. Go to Anthem.com and locate Find Care or go to https://www.sydneyhealth.com/.

Wellness Challenges

Check out the many challenges our wellness portal has. Not sure how to see them all? We got you covered. Once you log into your account, you will see a “Quick Start” option on the left side of the screen. Simply click the drop-down arrow and the first option will be “Challenges.” The challenges are great too because whether you enjoy competition against others, or if you enjoy competing against yourself, there is a challenge that fits everyone’s needs.

To access the Wellness Portal, please click HERE.