Your knowledge and support can make a big difference for parents welcoming a new child or caring for family members.
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Leaves and workload modifications are available for employees who are welcoming a new child.
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For academic employees, see the "Leaves, disability accommodations, and temporary workload modifications" section of the Academic Personnel Office's "Policies" website.
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For faculty specifically, the Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare's "Families" website is a good place to start.
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For non-academic staff, see the Leaves and Time Off section of the People & Culture website.
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- The "Caring for Families" campus website directs students, staff, and faculty to current information about the Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP), parents networks, camps, subsidized backup care, and other programs available to them.
- Elder care resources for faculty and staff are collected on the University Health Services Elder Care site.
Family-friendly scheduling is important at all times. Scheduling events during business hours increases the likelihood that those caring for dependents will be able to participate.