WELCOME
New to the “U”
You will make a great University even greater.
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
Data source: UA Fact Book 2006-2007
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.
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THE UA TODAY
Highlights
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Arizona Health Sciences
Tucson Campus comprised of 48 acres, 5,000 students, and 4 colleges.
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University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix
New expansion. Partners with ASU and Translational Genomics
Research Institute.
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BIO5 Institute for Collaborative BioResearch
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The University of Arizona South (Sierra Vista, AZ—in Cochise County)
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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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AZ Board of Regents (ABOR)
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President, Robert N. Shelton
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Executive Vice President/Provost, Meredith Hay
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Vice Presidents
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Deans (Colleges)
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Directors and Department Heads
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Appointed: Faculty: 2,561; Academic and Service
Professional: 2,587; Administrators & Department
Heads/Directors: 259
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Classified: 5,986,
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Graduate Assistants/Associates: 3,010
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Student Employees: 5,400
UA STRUCTURE
Robert N. Shelton
President
Meredith Hay
Executive Vice President
and Provost
Orientation Manual Page 4
Data source: UA Fact Book 2006-2007
EDUCATE
A Partnership Spanning Borders
and Disciplines
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THE UA MISSION
 Discover
 Educate
 Serve
 Inspire
Orientation Manual Page 5
DISCOVER
A Scientist Who Wants to Feed the World
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THE UNIVERSITY
COMMUNITY
and international
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Represents local, national
communities
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Is made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds,
perspectives, and experiences
INSPIRE
UA 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
Orientation Manual Page 8
SERVE
Creating Avid Arid Gardeners
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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
Orientation Manual Pages 9, 10
INSPIRE
Achieving new goals
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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
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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
EDUCATE
The 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
Orientation Manual Pages 18-19
DISCOVER
A Better Tomato Plant
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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
Orientation Manual Page 21
SERVE
UA Student Makes a Game of Global Issues
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FIRST YEAR AT THE “U”
 Additional Resources
Orientation Manual Page 22
 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.
Page 22
Pages 27, 28
INSPIRE
Keeping Native American Languages Alive
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