Post on 08-Jun-2020
HOUSEKEEPING COMMUNICATION
• Most of these “TEACHER” discounts are really for faculty AND staff – which simply means you must be employed by an educational institution and have an ID and/or paystub to prove it
• All of the links are live in the slides, which are already posted to the PD website• The URLS are in the line below
• Just because it’s listed here, doesn’t mean it still exists. Please verify yourself before assuming.
COLLEGE CLASSES • Undergraduate courses are free for you!
• Many graduate courses are free – but could be taxable• If it’s job related, it’s not taxed
• Family members can get tuition waivers
• Exceptions• The Executive MBA program• PhD Courses (50% off if it’s job related)• Study abroad
OTHER COLLEGE PERKS
• Discounted ACT, SAT, GRE, & GMAT courses
• There are many other educational benefits, such as tuition exchange for your family
• All of the Education Benefits can be found here:
• https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Summary_Education_Benefits.pdf
TIGER BUCKS
• Money on your ID card so you don’t need cash
• 10% discount at all on-campus meal and grocery purchases
• For use on and off campus
• You can add $$ at any time with a credit card or payroll deduction
• Participating locations found here.• https://www.rit.edu/fa/diningservices/content/locations-accept-
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TIGER BUCKS ON CAMPUS DINING
• Artesano Bakery & Café
• Beanz
• Ben & Jerry’s
• Brick City Café
• Bytes
• Café & Market at Crossroads
• Ctrl Alt Deli
• The Commons
• The Corner Store
• Global Village Cantina and Grille (Salsarita’s, Hissho Sushi, Global Grille)
• Gracie’s
• The Grind
• Henry’s Restaurant
• Java Wally’s
• Market at Global Village
• Midnight Oil
• Nathan’s Soup & Salad
• Petals Restaurant –(RIT Inn )
• RIT Hockey Games
• RITZ Sports Zone
• Sol’s Underground
• USB
• Vending Machines
TIGER BUCKS LOCATIONS & SERVICES• Barnes & Noble @ RIT• Better Me• Campus Post Offices (NRH
and Global Village)• College of Art & Design• College of Art & Design Dean's Office• Digital Den• Educational Technology Center• E-Bike Fleet Rental• Film & Video Student Association• Gordon Field House Box Office• Hub Express• NTID Hearing Aid Shop
• Parking and Transportation Services Office• Public Safety Office• Recreational Facilities• School of Art
• School of Design
• School of Photographic Arts & Sciences / Equipment Sales
• Shear Global Hair Salon
• Shop One² Fine Art & Craft Gallery
• Student Health Center
• Student Life Center
• Wallace Library
TIGER BUCKS OFF CAMPUS PARTNERS• Effortlessly Healthy
• Jeremiah’s Tavern
• Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant
• Moe’s Southwest Grill
• Pi Craft Pizza
• Pontillo’s Pizzeria
• Revolution Karaoke
• Royal of India
• Tony Pepperoni
• Wings Over Rochester
• Applebee’s
• B. Good
• Barnes & Noble @ RIT
• Blaze Pizza
• Chipotle
• Corelife Eatery
• CVS Pharmacy
• Dairy Queen
• Denny’s
• Jefferson Rd
• West Ridge Rd
DISCOUNT AT B & N & THE DIGITAL DEN
• Typically a 10% discount on your purchases
• Occasionally they offer 20% off or other perks…pay attention to emails!
• Educational pricing at the Digital Den
• Microsoft Office Packages at reduced rates • (older versions)
OTHER ELECTRONIC PERKS
•Software Packages at reduced rates
• (older versions)
•Homeuse.rit.edu•Microsoft: Office & Windows
•Adobe
•VMware
RIT TICKET DISCOUNTS
•RITtickets.com•Discounted tickets for plays, concerts and sporting events
WHOLESALE CLUBS
• Free admittance to the Henrietta BJ’s store with your RIT ID
• Special online only offer for new members at Costco to save an additional $60. Does not work for renewals.• The link for that program is here.• https://costco.sheerid.com/teacher/
CELL PHONE PLAN DISCOUNTS
• Verizon offers a discount (used to be 19%)
• AT&T offers a discount
• Check with your service provider
CRAFT STORE DISCOUNTS
• Show your ID and a paystub to get the Teacher Rewards Discount Card or fill out an online form
• Save up to 15% on purchases• Joann Fabric
• Michaels
OFFICE SUPPLY STORE DISCOUNTS
• OfficeMax/Office depot has a discount for teachers• It’s tied into their Rewards program
• They will have some additional seasonal discounts just for teachers
RETAIL SHOPPINGMany retail shops will offer a 10 or 15% discount on regular priced items. Some require simply showing your ID at checkout, others require signing up, usually online. Check each store for details. Most are in-store only discounts.
• Ann Taylor LOFT
• Banana Republic
• Champion/Hanes (online!)
• Christopher Banks/CJ Banks
• J.Crew
• New York & Company
• https://x.mail.loft.com/ats/show.aspx?cr=100331&fm=98 •• http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/info.do?cid=48137
• https://www.hanes.com/shop/hanes/TeacherID
• Christopher Banks/CJ Banks – in store sign
• https://www.jcrew.com/help/teacher_student_discount.jsp?sidecar=true
• Show ID in the store
AUTOMOBILE SHOPPING
• General Motors offers an educator discount for purchasing or leasing many makes and models
• You need an ID or a recent pay stub and a valid driver’s license.
• Also applicable for children.
• Limit of 2 vehicles.
• Buick
• Chevrolet
• GMC
BUICK GMC• Enclave
• Encore (excludes ISV)
• Encore GX
• Envision (excludes ISV)
• Regal (excludes ISV)
• Acadia (excludes SL)
• Canyon (excludes SL)
• Savana
• Sierra
• Terrain (excludes SL)
• Yukon
• Yukon XL
CHEVROLET• Blazer (excludes FWD base)
• Bolt EV
• Camaro
• Colorado (excludes Base)
• Equinox (excludes L)
• Express
• Impala
• Malibu (excludes L)
• Silverado
• Sonic
• Spark
• Suburban
• Tahoe
• Traverse (excludes LS Base)
• Trax
CADILLAC• CT6
• Escalade
• XT4
• XT5
• XT6
AUTOMOBILE RENTALS
• Budget Truck Rental offers 20% local moves and 15% off one-way moves by using the discount code ‘TEACH’
• https://www.budgettruck.com/deals/teach
• EZ Rent A Car offers 10% off (international) Current Coupon Code 827B9
• There may be others if you ask
STUDENT LIFE CENTER -YOUR ID GETS YOU IN
• 5 multi-purpose courts
• 7 racquetball courts
• Squash court
• 2 dance studios
• Mini-gym
• Elevated 200 meter jogging track
• Cycling room
• Boxing/kick bag room
• Equipment rental
• Towel service
• Locker rooms
• Saunas
HALE AQUATICS CENTER
• Lap pool (check website for times)• https://www.rit.edu/~w-criw/schedule.php
• Recreation Pool with current channel
• 20 person hot tub
• They host Birthday Parties! • https://www.rit.edu/fa/arenas/request/birthday-pool-party-request-form
• Have programs to teach you how to swim
WEIDMAN FITNESS CENTER
• Full range of selectorized machines
• Free weights
• Cardiovascular equipment
• A large stretching area
• Usually open 17 hours a day
• Fitness Center Basics: - watch for how to use the gym
• Towel
• Lock
GLOBAL VILLAGE WELLNESS CENTER
• Small fitness area
• Exercise studio
• Locker rooms (one shower per bathroom)
• Bring your own lock & towel
• 24/7 access with your RIT ID
FRANK RITTER ICE ARENA• Open skate for you and the public $5• Student ID $2, Seniors and children 6 and under $3
• Rent and sharpen skates $3 each
• https://www.rit.edu/fa/arenas/ritter-arena/facility-hours
• Learn to skate program – 10% discount!• https://www.rit.edu/fa/arenas/ritter-arena/learn-to-skate
• They will rent out the rink too!• https://www.rit.edu/fa/arenas/reservations
RED BARN CLIMBING
• Open with classes are in session
• No heat or plumbing
• There is a Port-A-John!
• You can rent equipment (shoes and chalk bag)
• Minimal usage fee for semester or day passes
NATURE TRAILS & JOGGING PATHS
• 0.5 & 1.2 mile nature trails
• 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 mile jogging routes
• Maps found here
• https://www.rit.edu/~w-criw/documents/Nature%20Trails%20Pamphlet%202014.pdf
INTRAMURALS
• Did you know Faculty & Staff can join Intramural teams? Or make their own?
• There are 3 levels of competiveness• Division 1 (Serious business!)
• Rec (1st time players and less serious competitors)
• Co-ed (typically a minimum of 3 women)
• https://www.rit.edu/~w-criw/intramurals.php
INTRAMURALS• Team activities
• Basketball (3 on 3 & 5 on 5)
• Broomball
• Cricket
• Indoor and Outdoor Soccer
• Volleyball
• Softball
• Flag Football
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Ice Hockey
• Tournaments
• Canoe Battleship
• Dodgeball
• Golf
• Spikeball
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Unified Basketball(w/Special Olympics)
THE BETTER ME WELLNESS PROGRAM• Offers• Fitness classes ($50 wellness pass for semester)• Schedule
• https://www.rit.edu/fa/betterme/get-moving/schedule• Some classes are free, check the schedule
• One on One coaching• Preventative checks• Group Programs• Nutrition Counseling
• https://www.rit.edu/fa/betterme/
FITNESS COACHING
• Fitness Center Orientation – free – 30 minutes
• Student Life Center Tour – free – 30 minutes
• Fitness Plan Design (2 – 30 minute sessions $45)
• Functional Movement Assessment (30 minutes - $30)
• Wellness Assessment (30 minutes – free)
• Personalized Fitness Training – next slide
PERSONAL TRAINING• One-on-one or small group (up to 4) training
• 30-minute or 1 hour sessions
• Pay with Tiger Bucks• Cost is based on how many hours you purchase
• Includes • a basic assessment
• balance and movement screening
• a weekly fitness plan
• https://www.rit.edu/fa/betterme/get-moving/personal-training
• personalized strength training program
• positive accountability
PREVENTATIVE CHECKS• Wellness checks• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol
• Blood glucose
• Skin Screening• Free but bring your insurance card• Summer appointments
• On Campus Flu Shot Clinic
NUTRITION• Work with a Registered Dietitian for free on…• A Complete Diet Overhaul
• Management of a medical condition
• Smart Nutrition• All of the dining services have information online• https://www.rit.edu/fa/diningservices/netnutrition/1#
• Better Me Cooking Classes • Recipes can be found here
• http://www.rit.edu/fa/betterme/eat-healthy/recipes
LOSE WEIGHT• PATH (Proactive Approach to Health) • Weekly support with a health fitness specialist (mostly online)
• Track movement with Fitbit Charge wristband
• Food journaling & nutrition recommendations
• Requires a strong commitment and physician's clearance
LOSE WEIGHT CON’T• Simple Step: Healthy Weight Program• 8 week program• http://www.rit.edu/fa/betterme/lose-weight/simple-step
• Weight Watchers at Work• http://www.rit.edu/fa/betterme/lose-weight/weight-watchers-work
• Diabetes Program (check here for info)• CDC Prediabetes Program• Diabetes 101 Class• Meal Planning• Pattern Management• https://www.rit.edu/fa/betterme/lose-weight/pre-diabetes-program
OTHER WELLNESS COACHING• Healthy Eating
• Exercise
• Ergonomics
• Nutrition & Weight Loss
• Tobacco Cessation
• Joint or Muscle Discomfort
• Health Fitness Specialist available by appointment
• Email: betterme@rit.edu
BLUE365*• Fitness
• Healthways
• Snap Fitness
• Polar
• Reebok
• Healthy Eating
• Jenny Craig
• eDiets
• Dole
• Nutrisystem
• Living• H & R Block
• Personal Care• Beltone• True Hearing• Davis Vision• QualSight LASIK• LasikPlus
• *Requires BCBS Insurance & free enrollment
• https://www.rit.edu/fa/betterme/live-well/blue365
OTHER ‘FOOD’ SERVICES• The Good Food Collective• Thursdays (year round) 2 – 6 pm• Global Village• Variety of Share options (Veggies, Fruits, Meats, Breads, Dairy,
Coffee)• https://thegoodfoodcollective.com/
• The Community Garden• https://www.rit.edu/affiliate/communitygarden/index.html
• The Food Share • https://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/pages/foodshare
THE PRACTICE @ RIT
• Primary Care medical practice on campus
• Provide primary care, including chronic condition management and preventative services
• Work with the Better Me Wellness Program
• Same day scheduling for minor complaints• Sore throat, cough, sprained ankle…
• Laboratory draw station next door
PEACE PARTNERS - MASSAGES
• Massages on campus from Peace Partners, Licensed Massage Therapists, see website for rates
• https://peacepartners.weebly.com/
• Most Tuesdays, 11 am – 4 pm at the Gordon Field House, Room 1540
• Thursdays, 10 am – 4 pm at Global Village, Room 2290
• Schedule appointments online
• https://peacepartners.fullslate.com/
ERGONOMICS
• Free evaluations provided through RIT Human Resources
• Ergonomic Work Station Evaluations
• Material Handling Assessment (lifting)
• Contact Susan Grace at smfpsn@rit.edu for information or to schedule an appointment
NTID PERKS
• Hearing Aid Shop
• Speech and audiology services
OTHER PERKS WITH BENEFITS• First time Home Buyers grant for city living
• Discounts on pet insurance• Legal Plan • https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/hyatt-legal-plan
• Employee Assistance Program (next slides)• Counseling• Financial• Legal• Work-Life• Guidance
https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/SPD_EAP.pdf
Open 24/7, 365
COUNSELING
• Up to 6 counseling sessions per family member per year• Based on need so it could be less – if more, you or
insurance pays
• Phone or in-person with highly trained clinicians
• Stress, anxiety & Depression
• Relationship/marital conflicts
• Problems with children
• Job pressures
• Grief & loss
• Substance Abuse
FINANCIAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES
• Speak by phone with a CPA or CFP• Getting out of debt
• Credit card or loan problems
• Tax questions
• Retirement planning
• Wills/Estate planning
• Saving for College
LEGAL SUPPORT & RESOURCES
• Free 30-minute consultation and 25% reduction in fees if you need representation• Divorce & family law• Debt & bankruptcy• Wills/Estate planning• Landlord/tenant issues• Real estate transactions• Civil & criminal actions• Contracts
WORK-LIFE SOLUTIONS
• The Guidance Resource Work-Life specialists will do the research, providing qualified referrals and customized resources for:• Child & Elder care
• Moving & Relocation
• Making major purchases
• College Planning
• Pet Care
• Home Repair
Also have online resourcesguidanceresources.com
WebID: RITEAP
RARES CARD
• Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services
• Over 475 discounts
• Automotive• Electronics• Financial Services• Food and Dining• Health and
Wellness
• Home and Business• Hotels and travel• Retail• Services• Sports and Recreation• Tickets and Attractions
Rares ID: RARES1 (one)2020 Cards are in development
MY BETTER BENEFITS
• http://www.mybetterbenefits.org
• Over 3500 offerings
• Website updated daily
• Weekly newsletter
• Local and national services• my Better Benefits
395 Garnsey RoadPittsford New York 14534
2020 my Better Benefits ID# 20206132
NEW YORK STATE PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM• Protected time away from work with partial pay for eligible
employees for qualifying reasons (more information here)• Eligible employees
• Work 20 hour or more – eligible after 26 consecutive weeks of service• Work less than 20 hours – eligible after 175 days
• Qualifying Reasons• Bonding time for parent (birth, adoption, fostering)• Caring for close relative with serious health condition• Family member called up to active military duty
• https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/new-york-state-paid-family-leave
MARGARET’S HOUSE
• Child care on campus for ages 8 weeks to 8 years
• Hours are 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Kindergarten
• After school program for Rush Henrietta students through 3rd grade.
• Summer program
• http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/margaretshouse/