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The University of Arizona – Human Resources 2 ORIENTATION OVERVIEW  Beginnings  The UA Today  Key Policies  Resources & Services  Benefits Information  Evaluation ACHIEVE UA takes Four Governor's Awards for Innovation

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 3 A PROUD BEGINNING? Prescott keeps territorial capital -Florence gains a prison -Phoenix awarded asylum and $100,000 -Tucson awarded University and $25, Established as a land grant institution 1891-Classes in Agriculture and Mines met with 32 students and six teachers It was a bold move in 1885 to start a university in the middle of the desert before Arizona was even a state. Faculty and students have been on the cutting edge ever since.

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 4 THE UA TODAY  The annual UA budget is $1.1 billion: –28.6% state funds –71.4% tuition and fees, research grants, contracts, and auxiliary services  One of Tucson’s largest employers with over 14,403 employees  UA Economic Impact on Arizona (FY 2004): More than $2.3 billion and 41,300 in-state jobs created  Serves 37,036 students in 18 colleges and 12 schools Nearly 2,600 faculty members teach more than 37,000 students in 174 buildings. There are 18 colleges offering 300 degree programs on three campuses. Data source: UA Fact Book

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 5 THE UA TODAY Highlights  Arizona Health Sciences Tucson Campus comprised of 48 acres, 5,000 students, and 4 colleges.  University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix New expansion. Partners with ASU and Translational Genomics Research Institute.  BIO5 Institute for Collaborative BioResearch  The University of Arizona South (Sierra Vista, AZ—in Cochise County)  Cooperative Extension offices (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences) - One in each of Arizona’s 15 counties, plus 6 reservation offices. BUILD Opening Lab Doors to Minority Researchers

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 6 UA STRUCTURE  AZ Board of Regents (ABOR)  President, Robert N. Shelton  Executive Vice President/Provost, Meredith Hay  Vice Presidents  Deans (Colleges)  Directors and Department Heads  Appointed: Faculty: 2,561; Academic and Service Professional: 2,587; Administrators & Department Heads/Directors: 259  Classified: 5,986,  Graduate Assistants/Associates: 3,010  Student Employees: 5,400 EDUCATE A Partnership Spanning Borders and Disciplines Robert N. Shelton President Orientation Manual Page 4 Meredith Hay Executive Vice President and Provost Data source: UA Fact Book

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 7 THE UA MISSION  Discover  Educate  Serve  Inspire DISCOVER A Scientist Who Wants to Feed the World Orientation Manual Page 5

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 8 THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY  Represents local, national and international communities  Is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences INSPIRE UA Law Students Bridging International Borders

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 9 NEW TO THE U CHECK LIST  Employee ID (EID)  Keys and CatCard ID  Net ID: , Employee Link  Benefits and Retirement Enrollment (31 days from hire)  Parking & Transportation Options  Department Orientation SERVE Creating Avid Arid Gardeners Orientation Manual Page 8

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 10 POLICY INFORMATION  Policy Manual Websites –ABOR (Arizona Board of Regents) –UA (University Policy) –UHAP (Appointed Positions) –CS (Classified Positions)  Employee Records  Performance Appraisal INSPIRE Achieving new goals Orientation Manual Pages 9, 10

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 11 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES  Paychecks/Pay Advice (26 per year)  Vacation (Annual) Leave  Holiday Pay (10 days)  Winter Closure  Paid Sick Time  Overtime Pay Policy  Probation Periods  Contract Terms Orientation Manual Pages EDUCATE The First UA Undergrad to Command a Camera on Mars

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 12 CAREER DEVELOPMENT  Tuition Reduction Program  Center for Professional Development –Professional Success Institute (PSI) –University Leadership Institute (ULI) –Successful Supervisor Series (SSS)  Employee & Career Advising –Career Success Strategies Workshops –Getting to Know ‘U’ e-newsletter & online resources DISCOVER A Better Tomato Plant Orientation Manual Pages 18-19

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 13 LIFE & WORK CONNECTIONS  Child Care and Family Resources  Sick Child Care Program  Emergency/Back-Up Care Program  Elder Care and Life Cycle Resources  Employee Assistance Counseling/Consultation  Life/Work Support SERVE UA Student Makes a Game of Global Issues Orientation Manual Page 21

The University of Arizona – Human Resources 14 FIRST YEAR AT THE “U”  Additional Resources  Things to Do - Connecting with others  Policy Practice Exercise –Wilma and Wilbur’s Hunt for the Answers –In this exercise, you will have an opportunity to find answers to many “first year” questions. INSPIRE Keeping Native American Languages Alive Orientation Manual Page 22 Page 22 Pages 27, 28