You will make a great University even greater.

New to the “U”

WELCOME

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ORIENTATION OVERVIEW

Beginnings The UA Today Key Policies Resources & Services Benefits Information Evaluation

ACHIEVE UA takes Four Governor's Awards for Innovation

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A PROUD BEGINNING?

1885 -Prescott keeps territorial capital

-Florence gains a prison

-Phoenix awarded asylum and $100,000

-Tucson awarded University and $25,000

1889 -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.

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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 2006-2007

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THE UA TODAYHighlights 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

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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

EDUCATEA Partnership Spanning Borders

and Disciplines

Robert N. Shelton President

Orientation Manual Page 4

Meredith HayExecutive Vice President and Provost

Data source: UA Fact Book 2006-2007

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THE UA MISSION

Discover Educate Serve Inspire

DISCOVERA Scientist Who Wants to Feed the World

Orientation Manual Page 5

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THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY Represents local, national and international

communities

Is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences

INSPIREUA Law Students Bridging

International Borders

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NEW TO THE U CHECK LIST Employee ID (EID)

Keys and CatCard ID

Net ID: E-mail, Employee Link

Benefits and Retirement Enrollment (31 days from hire)

Parking & Transportation Options Department Orientation

SERVECreating Avid Arid Gardeners

Orientation Manual Page 8

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POLICY INFORMATION Policy Manual Websites

– ABOR (Arizona Board of Regents)

– UA (University Policy)

– UHAP (Appointed Positions)

– CS (Classified Positions)

Employee Records Performance Appraisal

INSPIREAchieving new goals

Orientation Manual Pages 9, 10

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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 10 - 14

EDUCATEThe First UA Undergrad to Command a

Camera on Mars

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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

DISCOVERA Better Tomato Plant

Orientation Manual Pages 18-19

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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

SERVEUA Student Makes a Game of Global Issues

Orientation Manual Page 21

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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.

INSPIREKeeping Native American Languages Alive

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