Employee Resources

The following pages include information family and childcare resources, health and wellness policies and resources, campus life information, and employee perks. Also please note the important links about compensation and building access.

Work-life Balance Resources

Click here to go to 'Work-life Balance Resources' page

Compensation Resources

These pages will connect you to the information you need about compensation, insurance, benefits, and retirement options, as well as necessary information about work-related travel.

• Dependent Eligibility Required Documentation outlines definitions and required documents.
• Insurance Effective Date - your eligibility date is your hire date; you must complete enrolment within 30 days after your hire date.
• Related Benefits Resources and Links connects to important Human Resources information.
• Understand your paycheck's deductions. (requires login)
• Retirement Options for faculty and staff are described and contact information for eligible programs provided on this page.
• Notifications for business travel and requests for travel reimbursement are handled through the Chrome River app, which can be found in your myMemphis Finance section which requires Login your UofM MyMemphis account. Also please see the SPH Business Travel Quick Guide and the University Travel Policies.

Building Access Information

In the event that administrative staff are unavailable to unlock building or classroom doors:

• Log in to your MyMemphis account (authenticate user access privilege – Faculty/Staff)
• Go to UMTECH-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
• Click Desktop and Smart Technology Support
• Scroll down past the list of departments to the bottom of the page. Under Additional Resources, you will see the clickable link for Alarm Codes- Computer Labs and Smart Classrooms(Alarm codes are only viewable to Faculty and Staff)
• Note: Students cannot see these codes and we do not give them out.
• Remember: Alarm the classroom when you leave by entering #2 or #Away.

Other faculty resources and university policy

The University makes the following resources available for faculty, staff, and students. Please take note and use these links to improve your everyday life at the SPH.

• Behavioral Intervention Team monitors the safety and welfare of students, faculty, and staff.
• Center for Regional Economic Enrichment focuses on enhancing the educational, environmental, and economic well-being of the larger community in West Tennessee.
• Counseling Center for Students provides confidential and free therapy services for students.
• Crisis Management oversees the development and implementation of programs and projects for emergency preparedness, training, response, and recovery.
• Divisive Concepts Act Information & Resources contains guidance for students, faculty, and staff to help promote a welcoming, creative, and supportive learning environment.
• Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 outlines university standards of conduct for faculty, staff, and students regarding alcohol and drug use.
• Expecting Nursing Mothers Brochure (PDF) and the Pregnancy Accommodation Brochure summarize support and accommodations for pregnant and nursing mothers at the university.
• Faculty Ombudsperson serves as an advocate for fairness, equity, and compliance with policies and due process.
• Harassment and Discrimination provides an overview of harassment and discrimination policy at the university.
• Intensive English for International Students (IEI) contains resources for those seeking intensive English language learning opportunities.
• The EverBridge App is linked to the university police department and alerts the campus community to campus safety issues and inclement weather warnings.
• Office for Institutional Equity monitors the University's policy on equal opportunity and provides a range of services that uphold values of equity and diversity, non-discrimination and Title IX.
• Preparedness Resources lists important links and resources for emergency preparedness.
• Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) allows students to offer input on their courses to guide ongoing improvement.
• Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities which receive Federal financial assistance.
• Tuition Assistance is available via several programs to assist employees and their dependents.
• The Faculty Senate is a forum for the formulation of faculty opinion and policies, a university-wide voice for faculty perspectives, and the primary vehicle for faculty participation in university governance.