For more information, visit: http://humanresources.syr.edu/worklife/index.html
WorkLife initiatives strengthen a University culture that supports your efforts to achieve balance in your personal and work life. Some of the programs and services available to you include:
Wellness: Wellness encompasses the active, lifelong process of educating ourselves and making choices that will lead to optimal health and a more successful and balanced existence. The University offers programs and services such as recreation facilities and information sessions to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Counseling: Free and confidential counseling services are available to employees and their families through the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP). For more information, call 315-443-1087 or visit http://fsap.syr.edu.
Elder Care Referrals: Provides a variety of programs and services to address elder care issues for employed caregivers, including information, referral and educational programs for employees who have, or anticipate having, elder care responsibilities. Contact FSAP for details.
Child Care Resources: Many faculty members experience the rewards and challenges of parenting while balancing a productive work life. Syracuse University recognizes that a primary concern for you is how your children are cared for while you are involved in work. The University offers a number of options for child care including:
Early Education and Child Care Center: Offers a responsive educational full day program for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers (315-443-4482).
Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School: Offers high quality, developmentally appropriate education for toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 2-5) (315-443-2471).
Child Care Solutions: Assists employees in finding quality childcare (315-443-1087).