New Employee Orientation Programs
Orienting New Employees
Once a new employee is hired, an orientation partnership begins between the University and the employee to help the employee enjoy a successful and satisfying work/life experience.
An effective orientation should be on-going and not limited to the first few weeks of work. As a new employee, you should work closely with your supervisor and other colleagues in your unit or department to ensure that you have all the information and resources you will need to feel comfortable and prepared. A New Employee Checklist (PDF) is available to help you track your orientation progress.
As a new employee of the University of Arizona, there are many orientation activities available to assist you with your transition. This web page was designed to acquaint you with some of the formal orientation programs offered on campus.
Arizona Public Service Orientation
Arizona state law requires that all state employees receive a public
service orientation that covers policies and laws relating to the proper
conduct of business for a public employee.
The Arizona Public Service Orientation is offered on-line at
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/03_hire/AZPSOrientation/
New Employee Orientation
The university-wide New Employee Orientation (NEO) program is coordinated by the UA Human Resources department and is offered to all Classified Staff and Appointed Personnel employees of the University of Arizona. New Employee Orientation introduces new employees to the organization and culture of the University and provides employees with critical policy, procedure and resource information. Hiring departments should register new employees for a NEO session within the first week of employment.
The two (2)-hour orientation session is interactive and informative and is
designed to help new employees to be strategic in developing positive and
satisfying work and life experiences. Topics include organization and
governance, key policies and procedures, employee resources and services,
benefits and perks, family resources, and life and work programs.
For Orientation dates, times, and locations, click here
On-Line Benefits Orientation:
The University benefits orientation program is offered on-line at www.hr.arizona.edu/04_cb/benefits/select_enroll/online_or.php. Prior to reviewing the orientation program, you are encouraged to carefully review the Benefits Packet you will receive from your home department to help familiarize you with the variety of benefits programs and plans available to benefits-eligible employees. After reviewing the on-line orientation program, you will be given instructions for on-line benefits enrollment. You will need your University Employee ID (EID) number to access the on-line enrollment system.
Optional Benefits Review Session:
A one-hour "Understanding Your Benefits" session is offered in conjunction with the New Employee Orientation. The sessions are designed to assist employees who need additional assistance with their benefits enrollment activities. There will be time available for employees to ask questions and to get help with the on-line benefits enrollment system. Please be aware that sessions are only offered once a week and that 31-day benefit enrollment deadlines still apply.
Arizona Health Sciences Center Benefits Orientation
New Employees of the Arizona Health Sciences Center (AHSC) should also contact the AHSC-Human Resources on-site unit at (520) 626-2600 to learn about additional orientation activities at AHSC. College of Medicine faculty with University Physicians Inc. (UPI) must contact the AHSC-Benefits Coordinator at 626-2600 to coordinate UA/UPI benefits
Instructional Resources Orientation for New Faculty
The Instructional Resources Orientation is designed to familiarize new faculty members with the University of Arizona's teaching support system. The University Teaching Center (UTC) organizes the event, which includes presentations by the Disability Resource Center, SALT, the University Composition Board, the Office of Academic Services, and the UTC. Other sessions offered include: Evaluating Teachers, Learner-Centered Teaching, Classroom Technology and Information Access, and Getting to Know Your Students.
The 2002-2003 Instructional Resources Faculty Orientation will take place on August 13-14, 2002, in the Integrated Learning Center. For more information, please contact Randi Lydum in the University Teaching Center at 621-5887.
New employees welcome at Staff Advisory Council Meetings (Classified Staff)
The University of Arizonas Staff Advisory Council (SAC) holds its monthly meetings the first Tuesday of the month at the Student Union. New classified staff employees are encouraged to attend to meet th eir representatives, learn about staff issues, and network with other staff members. For information on scheduled topics and events, refer to the SAC web page at http://w3fp.arizona.edu/sac/.
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