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 6, 2025

Getting to Know Your Employee Benefits

Schedule: Monday, October 06, 2025, 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 24, 2025

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

Schedule: Friday, October 24, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
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 31, 2025

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

Schedule: Friday, October 31, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
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 21, 2025

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

Schedule: Friday, November 21, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
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 28, 2025

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

Schedule: Friday, November 28, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
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

Monday, December 8, 2025

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

Schedule: Monday, December 08, 2025, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
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

Saturday, December 5, 2026

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

Schedule: Saturday, December 05, 2026, 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meetings
Instructors: Bridget Aguilar
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