Staff Council is aware that staff have been impacted by layoffs due to the financial situation and developed a Layoff Impact Resource List for Staff.
Offices to Know
Office of Institutional Equity
The Office of Institutional Equity supports all students, faculty and staff by upholding our institution’s Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and responding to reports of discrimination including sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, gender discrimination, and stalking. This office is your best first stop for any questions or concerns related to discrimination, harassment or retaliation.
Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center leads the University in a progressive and proactive approach to campus accessibility. Its goal is to ensure that disabled employees, students and visitors have a similar, if not identical, experience to that of their non-disabled counterparts.
Programs Available to Employees
Consulting and Advising Support
Human Resources works with supervisors and employees to foster a positive and effective workplace for all. Contact your HR generalist team for guidance on policy and process or addressing individual concerns. HR subject matter experts can work with leadership, supervisors, and individual employees to provide consulting and advising support.
Ombuds Program
The Ombuds Office can help you address your concerns and challenges in an effective and constructive manner through consultation, coaching, and providing an objective, neutral view of the situation. The Ombuds Office serves all levels of UA faculty, staff, and students in all UA units and colleges who have a university-related concern.
Qualified Tuition Reduction
Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) is a benefit provided to full benefits-eligible employees or their qualifying dependents to receive reduced tuition at any of the three Arizona public Universities: the University of Arizona (including Global Campus), Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University.
Career and Professional Development
LinkedIn Learning
Learning and growth at work is a lifelong journey. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees' personal and professional development, the University of Arizona is proud to offer LinkedIn Learning to our benefits-eligible staff and faculty.
Career Conversations
Career Conversations are yearly structured discussions between staff members and their supervisors. They are designed to support staff success and growth through reflection, planning, problem solving, and honest and constructive feedback.
Employee & Team Development
Human Resources offers several employee & team development opportunities. Programs such as Crucial Conversations and FourSight aim to help employees better understand communication and workplace skills.
Supervisor Development
Offerings from Human Resources for supervisor development aim to help supervisors develop their skills, capabilities, and effectiveness in their roles.
Health & Wellness
Employee Assistance Counseling
Free, confidential, short-term counseling is available to all benefits-eligible employees nationwide, their dependents, and members of their households through ComPsych. This support includes up to 12 counseling sessions per issue per year, extended appointment times, and a range of service modes, including in-person, phone, video, and chat options.
Backup Care
The University of Arizona has a valuable caregiving solution through our partnership with Bright Horizons. The University of Arizona provides eligible employees up to 80 hours of Backup Care per fiscal year for dependents or qualifying relatives. This service is available nationwide.
Childcare Choice
The Childcare Choice program offers up to $2,000 in reimbursements per year per household for qualifying childcare to full benefits-eligible employees. The childcare you claim must occur in the United States and must be work-related (i.e., necessary to allow you or other usual caregivers to attend work).
Reporting Methods
Ethics & Compliance Hotline
The University’s Ethics and Compliance Hotline is an anonymous, 24/7 resource for reporting concerns about legal or policy violations or unethical conduct. By reporting your concerns, you can help ensure the University is following the highest standards of compliance and ethics.
Threat Assessment and Management Team (TAMT)
The Threat Assessment and Management Team (TAMT) is a multidisciplinary group of faculty and staff that reviews reports about concerning behaviors; considers various approaches to managing concerning behavior; and provides guidance to students, faculty and staff regarding how to address and prevent violent and disruptive behavior.
Employee Discounts and Resources
Curated List for Staff
Staff Council's Professional Development Committee has developed a list of Employee Discounts and Resources. This list includes special offers on goods and services for U of A employees as well as support services available to staff.