Newly Appointed Faculty Benefits Orientation

The benefits orientation program provides new faculty members with information about the benefits available, an opportunity to ask questions about the benefits, and a chance to complete the necessary forms.  Some of the plans require enrollment within 30 days. Click here for more information.

CommuteSmart Carpooling Program

The University of Alabama is addressing the high fuel prices by launching the CommuteSmart Online Carpool Matching Program.  The Department of Human Resources is partnering with CommuteSmart, an organization sponsored by the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham, to use an online database to "match" employees who have similar schedules and work locations so that those wishing to form a carpool can do so. Individuals who are interested in learning more about the carpool program may do so by clicking here or calling the HR Service Center at 348-7732.

 

TRS Individual Counseling Appointments

No matter when you are planning to retire, the Teachers' Retirement System has counselors available to counsel you by phone and answer any questions you have concerning your TRS account.

If you are in the Montgomery area, you may drop by the TRS office at 135 South Union Street and meet with a counselor at any time. No appointments are necessary. Other than holidays, their office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday.

If you are within 3 years of retirement eligibility and live outside of Montgomery, you may want to arrange a 20-minute appointment with one of the counselors when they come to your area. See the schedule below to find out when TRS counselors will be in your area.  To meet with a TRS counselor when they come to your area, a Retirement Counseling Appointment Request form must be completed and mailed to:

RSA Field Services  •  Attn:  Appointments
P.O. Box 302150
Montgomery, AL  36130-2150

TRS will not make appointments outside of the Montgomery office without receipt of the Retirement Counseling Appointment Request. TRS will not accept phone or fax registrations.

2008 Schedule

2009 Schedule

 

The Family and Medical Leave Act and National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008

On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 (NDAA). The NDAA amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to provide eligible employees working for covered employers two important new leave rights related to military services.  Click here for more information.

 

New Employee Orientation

New employees must attend an orientation session as soon as possible after beginning employment. Employees with a change in status must attend orientation immediately following the date their job status changes. Orientation information and schedules can be found here.

Summary

PDF file that summarizes what benefits you receive, who pays for them, when you would be eligible, and what you actually receive with each benefit. Right click on the link and choose "Save Target As..." to download the file to your computer.

Health Benefits

Go here to find out more about Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, as well as local provider and preferred drug brand lists. Also contains information on Graduate Assistant health benefits.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Contains information on the University's flexible spending accounts, as well as links to answer questions regarding dependent care and health care related to the University's flexible spending account program.

Retirement Benefits

Find information pertaining to retirees, retirement plans and retirement preparation seminars.

Other Benefits

Information about the employee assistance program, time off benefits and tuition benefits.

Forms

Forms listed by alphabetical subject heading and by Human Resources service area.

Contact Information

Human Resources Service Center address, phone and fax number.