Faculty and Staff Identification Card

All faculty and staff members, other than those hired as extra labor, are issued a UALR photo identification card called the UALR Campus Card. The UALR Campus Card may be obtained at the Donaghey Student Center.

You are to present the card on request for use of such privileges as the University Library, Donaghey Student Center Fitness and Aquatic Center and other facilities/services. The card is only valid for the length of time you are employed by the University. It is not transferable and it does not authorize you to obligate the University in any manner.

At the conclusion of your employment, you are to return your UALR Campus Card to Human Resource Services.

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Enrollment in University Courses

Tuition-remission benefits are available to you. University of Arkansas Board Policy extends to full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children educational benefits at reduced rates as follows:

I. Eligibility

All full-time employees employed as of the final day of regular registration in any particular session or semester, their spouses, and their dependent children (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) are eligible. All enrollees must meet normal admissions requirements, and audits should be on a space available basis only.

II. Transferability

The tuition-remission benefit is available to any employee, spouse, or dependent at any unit of the University of Arkansas regardless of the site of employment

III. Extent of Remission

1. Employees may take any combination of undergraduate or graduate (but not professional) semester credit hours during the semester and up to three undergraduate or graduate (but not professional) semester credit hours per session during the summer at a cost of $5 per credit hour at the employee's campus or at 30% of the cost of full tuition at any other campus within the University System, subject to limitations hereinafter described.
2. Employees of the University System office, the Cooperative Extension Service, the Agricultural Experiment Stations, the UAMS Area Health Education Centers, and other widely dispersed units of the University shall designate one campus as the "employee's campus" for purposes of this policy.
3. Spouses and dependent children may take up to 132 undergraduate semester credit hours at 50% of full tuition or registration fee at the employee's campus or 60% of full tuition or registration fee at any other campus within the University System.

IV. Employee Enrollment and Work Assignment Responsibility

1. Enrollment at reduced rates during regular working hours will be limited to one course each semester with a maximum of five semester credit hours and a total maximum of eight semester credit hours for the regular academic year of two semesters.
2. Enrollment at reduced rates outside of regular working hours for employees shall not exceed nine semester credit hours per semester, or in aggregate with enrollment during working hours eleven semester credit hours or twenty-two semester credit hours per regular academic year of two semesters.
3. Enrollment at reduced rates shall be approved by the employee's immediate supervisor and the chief academic officer of the site of employment.
4. This policy does not assume that release time from regular working hours will be automatically permitted.
5. Exceptions to IV A,B,C, & D may be granted by the chief operating officer of the site of employment upon recommendation of the employee's immediate supervisor and the chief academic officer; if such exceptions are for enrollment at a unit other than the site of employment, the chief operating officer of the receiving unit, or designee, must also approve the exception.

    (Universitywide Administrative Memorandum 445.1, 11/12/93)

For copies of the forms to make a request for this benefit, ask your supervisor or contact the Cashier's Office.

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Employee Assistance Program

The purpose of this policy is to establish and define an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), and to notify departments and employees within UALR of the procedures to be followed in accessing the services of the program. The EAP is a worksite-based program designed to assist in the identification and resolution of personal problems of employees including, but not limited to health, marital, family, financial, legal, emotional, stress, alcohol, drug, or other human concerns which may affect employee job performance.

All UALR employees currently eligible for employee benefits are eligible to participate in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). On occasion, members of employee's family may participate in the program when activities are related to employee problems. Participation in the EAP is voluntary. Choosing to participate, or not to participate, will neither adversely affect an employee's job status and promotional opportunities, nor excuse an employee from adherence to UALR policies and procedures concerning job performance and basic code of conduct. Contact with the EAP shall be confidential, except through written authorization by the employee, or in cases of an abused person, an unexplained, unusual or suspicious death, or a threat to one's own life or that of another, as prescribed by state and federal law¹. EAP records will be retained within the offices of the EAP, and will not become part of, or referenced to any employee's personnel file, medical file, or other file which may be accessed by any other department or organization. Visits to the EAP by an employee may be made during work hours while the employee is on UALR time, but must be coordinated through the employee's supervisor.

1. The specific core activities of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) include:
   1. Expert consultation and training of appropriate persons in the identification and resolution of job performance issues related to the personal concerns identified above.
   2. Confidential, appropriate, and timely problem assessment and resolution services including referrals for appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and assistance; establishment of linkages between the workplace and community resources that provide such services, and follow-up assistance to employees who use those services.
2. Referrals to the Employee Assistance Program may be made by the employees themselves on a voluntary basis, or by the employee's supervisor. However, decisions to accept supervisor referrals to the EAP program and subsequent referrals for treatment are voluntary, and are the personal responsibility of the employee.
3. UALR employees or members of their families requesting an appointment with the Employee Assistance Program should contact the EAP Office at 686-2588. Normal appointments will be scheduled within 72 hours. Response to emergency situations will be scheduled within 24 hours, if possible. Employees seeking assistance from the EAP are encouraged to do so before job performance is impaired. Problems treated early are usually simpler to resolve.
4. Usual working hours of the EAP are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During evening and night shift hours, a recorded message will provide information on how EAP Staff can be reached.
5. The services of the UALR Employee Assistance Program are free. Employees referred to an outside provider however, will be responsible for all costs associated with those outside services; although the employee's medical insurance may cover part of the cost of those services.
6. All UALR departmental supervisors will complete EAP Supervisor's Training, provide orientation on EAP to their employees, and make all information concerning EAP available to those employees.

If you have questions concerning the Employee Assistance Program, please contact Human Resource Services.

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Bookstore Discount

Faculty and staff may receive a 10% discount on items sold in the bookstore except software, special orders and convenience items. You must show your UALR Campus Card prior to purchase.

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Check Cashing

You may cash checks at the University if proper identification is submitted. Checks may be cashed in the Cashier's Office.

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Credit Union

You may participate in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Credit Union. The office of the credit union is located at UAMS, 4301 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Applications for membership are available through Human Resource Services. An ATM Machine is located in the Donaghey Student Center.

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Entertainment

You have access to plays, concerts, lectures, athletic and other events on campus as a UALR employee. Watch for notices of these events in campus publications.

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Health Services

Health Services is staffed by a nurse practitioner and nurse. Free services include: assessment, treatment and referral when needed for common acute illnesses; first aid and campus emergency care; information on medications, diseases or health related topics; screenings such as blood pressure, HIV, nutrition or weight; information about support groups and mental health referrals. Parking permits for those with a disability or temporary medical condition are approved by Health Services. TB skin tests, flu shots, administration of allergy shots and tetanus immunization are available for a small charge.

The office is located in the Donaghey Student Center, 102.

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DSC Fitness & Aquatic Center

The Donaghey Student Center combines a typical student center with a recreation and fitness complex. The Fitness & Aquatic Center provides state-of-the art fitness & weight training equipment, running track, a variety of sports courts and Central Arkansas' only Olympic-sized pool. All full-time university employees may use the Fitness & Aquatic Center free of charge.

Included with your membership is full access to a variety of sports equipment, aerobics classes, and a myriad of fitness, aquatics, and intramural services. For more information, contact the Donaghey Student Center at 569-8284 or 569-3232.

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Library Privileges

Ottenheimer Library serves UALR faculty and staff as well as students. Services include dial-up access to the catalog, circulation privileges, photocopy cards, interlibrary loan privileges, access to multiple electronic databases, and individual instruction on the use of information resources. Most library services require that you show your UALR Campus Card.

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Voting

UALR is neutral on all matters regarding political association or support. Although this is the University's official position, you are encouraged to support and vote for the candidates of your choice in national, state and local elections.

In most communities, polls remain open long enough to allow you time to vote without interruption of working hours. In cases of extreme hardship, such as great distance to the polls, you may be permitted to report to work late or leave early in order to vote. This time is given to you with pay and without reduction to your sick leave or annual leave, or any other leave benefit. If it is necessary for you to use this privilege, please notify your immediate supervisor before election day.

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