Elliot-Cheslek announces pending retirement, interim HRS leader appointed
Theresa Elliot-Cheslek, who has led Washington State University’s Human Resources Services team for the past decade, is planning to retire in January.
Theresa Elliot-Cheslek, who has led Washington State University’s Human Resources Services team for the past decade, is planning to retire in January.
Funding for a 1.6% increase was provided by the Washington Legislature, with WSU contributing additional resources to round up the pay boost for thousands of employees across the university system.
Non-represented classified staff will receive a 3% general salary increase effective July 1. This adjustment was funded in the State of Washington’s 2023–25 operating budget.
The emergence of regular wildfire seasons in the Pacific Northwest recently prompted the state of Washington to enact new regulations to protect outdoor workers.
For the second year in a row, the Human Resource Services wellness program has received the Zo8 Award from the Washington State Healthcare Authority.
Impact plans, available on the Human Resource Services’ website, detail areas of focus as well as timelines for initiatives.
Bonnie Wilmoth was appointed to the national advisory board in November. She currently manages the WSU Human Resource Services Talent Acquisition team.
Phares, a member of WSU Human Resource Services, is serving as an at‑large member of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources’ Western Region Board of Directors.
The move to Percipio 2.0 is scheduled to take place Wednesday, with all compliance content moving onto the main Percipio platform.
On Dec. 25 and 26, WSU campuses will be closed in observation of university holidays. From Dec. 27–29, campuses will conduct reduced operations, impacting services and staffing.