During March, the State of Tennessee makes a special effort to remind state
and University employees of the benefits made available to them through our
Employee Assistance Program.  

The EAP is a COST FREE, confidential counseling service for state employees
and their eligible dependents. Counseling from local professionals is
available to assist in working through a wide range of issues: emotional,
financial, family-related, legal, stress, elder care, etc. EAP services are
accessible by calling 1-877-237-8574 any time of day, any day of the year.
Additional information regarding our EAP is accessible on the website:

http://www.state.tn.us/finance/ins/eap/eap.html

As a featured event of EAP Month, an EAP seminar is scheduled for Thursday,
March 28, 1 - 2 PM, in the University Center's Ocoee Room.  This general
interest seminar is entitled "Step Up to the Plate-Accepting What Life
Throws at You!"  Among the specific objectives of the seminar are: to
identify personal values and goals; to develop strategies for finding
balance between work and home; to learn how to take responsibility for
oneself; to create more satisfying relationships; and to learn how to
manage stress.  

Those wishing to attend the EAP seminar may register by contacting Kathy
Bonham by e-mail, [log in to unmask] , or phone 755-4452.

ALSO …with EAP Month… "Name the Newsletter Contest" Entries are being
sought to suggest a name for the new EAP Newsletter.  Suggest a catchy name
(two-five words) with or without graphics that depicts the focus of the
Employee Assistance Program.  This monthly newsletter will be disseminated
to all employees discussing healthy tips for stress reduction, improved
relationships with others and other ways to maintain a positive attitude in
today's world of work.

All entries may be faxed, entered online or mailed to the State EAP Office
no later than March 31, 2002.  Multiple entries are accepted.  Please
include your name, department and telephone number.  A winner will be
selected and receive a Prize at the EAP Awareness Month Awards Ceremony in
April.  Address for entries-State EAP Office, 13th floor, William
Snodgrass-TN Tower, 312 Eighth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37243, Online at
www.state.tn.us/finance/ins/eap or fax to 615-741-8196.

Kathy Bonham
Benefits Specialist
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Personnel Services, Dept. #3603
615 McCallie Ave.
Chattanooga, TN  37403
Office 423-755-4452
Fax 423-755-4574