Funding
Staff Council Professional Development Fund
All non-unionized ¶¶Òõ̽̽ staff are eligible to apply for up to $500 to assist with a professional development opportunity such as a training, membership, or conference attendance. Application periods occur quarterly.
Staff Emergency Loan Fund
The Staff Emergency Loan Fund (SELF) provides interest free loans on an emergency basis to University of Vermont permanent full time or part time staff members who have successfully completed their probationary period. SELF is supported through funds raised by the Staff Council and individual contributions from members of ¶¶Òõ̽̽ community. SELF is overseen by the Staff Council through the Staff Council Office.
Recognition
Community Service Award
The Staff Council Community Engagement Committee will recognize demonstrated volunteerism by ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Staff with a $25 award (per staff member) made payable to the 501c3 group or organization located in the State of Vermont, or work directly benefits Vermont and its people connected to the staff member’s volunteer effort. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ staff members are limited to one application per calendar year.
Applications are to be submitted to the Staff Council Office. The Staff Council Community Engagement Committee will review and process award applications at their monthly meeting, following receipt of the application. Please note that funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds are depleted. Support for this Award Program is dependent upon availability of funds, and is not guaranteed.
For additional information on any of these awards, contact the Staff Council Office at Staff.Council@uvm.edu or 656-4493.
Community Service and Volunteering
¶¶Òõ̽̽ staff can volunteer their time with a local nonprofit, and use flex time to do so. The existing time release policy for service provides for flexibility in scheduling community volunteering. Find information on volunteering and service opportunities available to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ employees.
Community and Professional Services Opportunities¶¶Òõ̽̽ Resources and Partnerships
Employee Discounts
Unlock exclusive savings with for being a ¶¶Òõ̽̽ employee. As a valued team member, you have access to special offers on a variety of products and services, made possible by local vendors and campus partners.
Staff council has partnered with Human Resources and Employee Wellness to move all discount information into one location.
CATMA (Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association)
¶¶Òõ̽̽ strongly encourages its employees to take advantage of the commuter programs and services offered through , whose incentive programs and services include a Confidential Carpool Matching Service, Bike/Walk Rewards Program, Emergency Ride Home Program, Unlimited Access - Free rides on GMT, CarShare Vermont membership discounts, Off-site parking options, Commuter Workshops, Monthly drawings, and Transportation News and Resources.
Employee Wellness
¶¶Òõ̽̽'s Employee Wellness offers resources and programs to support employees seeking to find a healthy balance in their professional and personal lives. Aimed to equip ¶¶Òõ̽̽ employees to be more productive, more satisfied, and more engaged in their work environment, their efforts sustain ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s highly-qualified workforce and enhance the quality of our work-life experience.
Ethics and Compliance Reporting and Help Line
Employees are encouraged to use the Ethics and Compliance Reporting and Help Line to address questions regarding compliance issues or anonymously to report incidents or situations that may involve violations of the University's Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards or other policy standards or legal requirements.
Grievance Policy - Staff (Non-Unionized)
The Grievance Policy is an internal mechanism designed to effectively and efficiently resolve workplace disputes at the lowest possible level.
Invest EAP
is a Vermont-based public and private non-profit collaborative that has offered comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services since 1986. Our EAP provides confidential short-term counseling and referral, management consultation, wellness workshops, and resources and referral information on a wide range of issues (such as eldercare, parenting techniques, and financial problems).
Library Media and Streaming Services
¶¶Òõ̽̽ Libraries contains a . These include documentaries, interviews, and archival footage. , one of these streaming services, also includes films in many genres, titles from the Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, and the BBC, as well as numerous titles in languages other than English. If you create an account, you can create clips of these films, and you can download an app to view the collection on your mobile device.
Notary Publics
Staff Council maintains a list of on-campus notary publics who are available to help ¶¶Òõ̽̽ staff with notary needs. Please contact a notary public ahead of time to schedule a visit.
| Name | Unit | Work Address | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Martel | Department of Psychological Science | 135 John Dewey Hall 2 Colchester Ave | (802) 656-2661 |
| Vicki M. Gilwee | LCOM | E126 Given 89 Beaumont Ave. | (802) 656-2156 |
| Emma Faustner | Office of Medical Education - LCOM | Given N100 89 Beaumont Ave. | (802) 656-8975 |
| Jennifer Dooley | Office of General Counsel | 357 Waterman 85 S. Prospect St. | (802) 656-8585 |
| Colleen Case | Office of Medical Student Education - LCOM | Given Courtyard Suite N100 89 Beaumont Ave. | colleen.case@med.uvm.edu |
| Julianne Heisler | Real Estate Operations | 109 S. Prospect St. 2nd Floor | (802) 656-3872 |
| Brenda Maglaris | Controller's Office | 221P Waterman 85 S. Prospect St. | (802) 656-2903 |
| James Thomas III | Office of International Education | Living/Learning B101 633 Main St. | (802) 656-2265 |
| Kristen Flynn | CAS | 438 College St. | kristen.flynn@uvm.edu |
| Terry Crowley | Student Financial Services | 223 Waterman 85 S. Prospect St. | (802) 656-1332 |
| Carie Tarte | Risk Management | 284 East Ave. | (802) 656-0315 |
| Susan Thompson | LCOM | Given C141 89 Beaumont Ave. | (802) 656-2151 |
Lactation Resources
Employees who are nursing parents have a number of lactation stations available to them, and the numbers and quality have recently increased. Visit Growing Your Family from Human Resources for a map and detailed information about access.
Professional Development and Training
With a focus on learning, development and professional growth, ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s Talent Development has numerous opportunities for your continued learning. Recognizing career development is a lifelong process, they offer programs to facilitate performance management, foster individual and team effectiveness and support improved understanding of the University policies and procedures.
Cultural Resource Guide
This crowd sourced and ever-evolving guide brings together information about living or working in the Burlington area and who want to learn more about the culture, diversity of local resources, communities, and opportunities.