JavaScript is a scripting language that can enhance the experience of viewing a website. You will still be able to navigate our site without JavaScript, but you will lose some functionality. Enhancements we offer through JavaScript include dynamic help when filling out forms, an interactive calendar to help with vacation requests and link explanations that appear before you click the link. Additionally, javascript must be enabled to check your compliance with the other requirements.

If JavaScript is not enabled, follow these steps then refresh this page:


Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and 5.

1. At the top of your browser window, click Tools, then click Internet Options.
2. Click on the security tab, then click the Custom Level button.
3. You should see a dialog box named Security Settings. Scroll down until you see Scripting, and click Enable under Active Scripting and Scripting of Java Applets.
4. Click OK twice to save your changes.
5. At the top of your browser window, click View, then Refresh to refresh the web page.

1. At the top of your browser window, click Edit, then click Preferences.
2. On the left side of the dialog box, click Advanced.
3. On the right side of the dialog box, click on Enable JavaScript to place a check mark in the check box.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
5. At the top of your browser window, click View, then Refresh to refresh the web page.

Your browser is the software you are using to view our site. Currently, we test and support only Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4 and higher and Netscape Communicator version 4. While we attempt to design this site to be available to everyone, you may not be able to use all features offered without one of the tested and supported browsers.

To download the current version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator, please use one of the links below. Clicking on the link will open a new browser window; to return to this page, simply close the new browser window.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Netscape Communicator

Encryption is a method of protecting sensitive data. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to better protect the transmission of your sensitive data between our server and your browser. SSL supports two strenghts of encryption: a weaker 40-bit level and a stronger 128-bit level. While you may use a 40-bit level, we suggest upgrading to 128-bit.

To learn more, please use one of the links below. Clicking on the link will open a new browser window; to return to this page, simply close the new browser window.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Netscape Communicator

Your screen resolution represents how large your viewing area is. Due to the amount of information presented, this site has been designed for a screen resolution at least 800 pixels by 600 pixels in size.

Follow these steps to increase your screen resolution if the blue box aboves indicates you have a screen resolution of less than 800 pixels by 600 pixels:
Note: these instructions will work only for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows 2000. For other operating systems, please refer to your manual.

1. Click the Start button, select Settings then Control Panel.
2. Click the Display icon to highlight, the press Enter.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. Adjust the Screen Area slider located at the bottom left of the dialog box.
5. Click OK to save your changes.

Java applets are programs that enhance the experience of viewing a web site. Java must be enabled to view our site in High-Bandwidth mode. Enhancements we offer through Java include easier site navigation and announcement "tickers".

Follow these steps to enable Java in your browser if the box above indicates Java is not enabled:


Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and 5.

1. At the top of your browser window, click Tools, then click Internet Options.
2. Click on the security tab, then click the Custom Level button.
3. You should see a dialog box named Security Settings. Scroll down until you see Microsoft VM, then click High Safety under Java Permissions.
4. Click OK twice to save your changes.
5. At the top of your browser window, click View, then Refresh to refresh the web page.

1. At the top of your browser window, click Edit, then click Preferences.
2. On the left side of the dialog box, click Advanced.
3. On the right side of the dialog box, click on Enable Java to place a check mark in the check box.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
5. At the top of your browser window, click View, then Refresh to refresh the web page.

Cookies are small files sent from a website to a browser. In order to better enforce our authentication process, we use a session cookie to identify you as an authenticated user. To learn more, please read our statement on how we use cookies and our Privacy Policy.

If you wish to use the enhanced features offered through cookies or are forced to log in each time you access a web page, follow these steps to ensure cookies are enabled in your browser:


Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and 5.

1. At the top of your browser window, click Tools, then click Internet Options.
2. Click on the security tab, then click the Custom Level button.
3. You should see a dialog box named Security Settings. Scroll down until you see Cookies, then click enable under the two categories.
4. Click OK twice to save your changes.

1. At the top of your browser window, click Edit, then click Preferences.
2. On the left side of the dialog box, click Advanced.
3. On the right side of the dialog box, click on Accept Cookies to place a circle in the radio button.
4. Additionally, you can have Netscape alert you when it accepts a cookie by clicking on Warn Me Before Accepting A Cookie.
5. Click OK to save your changes.