New Employee Resources
Welcome to the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs! Familiarize yourself with OACA, the health sciences and a few University resources.
Resources
Transportation
- Employee Transit Pass - All Twin Cities benefits-eligible faculty and staff will receive unlimited access to all transit systems in the Twin Cities metro area (rides on the NorthStar require a small supplemental fare for each ride beyond a certain point).
- Faculty and Staff Contract Parking - Note: Contract parking for University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview staff is handled through the hospital parking department. Call 612-273-6674 for further information.
Technology
- Using Technology Getting Started Guide for faculty and staff
- Internet Account: Claim your account, manage your account options, or change or reset your password
- University of Minnesota Technology Helpline: 612-626-5100
When calling the helpline, please be prepared to provide your name, telephone number, the device number of the computer, and a brief description of the problem or request. - Health Sciences Computer and Device Support
Pay and benefits
- Trainings: Reporting Time and Submitting Absenses (requires U of M sign-in)
- Employee self-service for I-9, W4, benefits enrollment, direct deposit, pay statements, vacation and sick leave balances, etc.
- Pay days and pay periods
- Holiday Calendars
- Sick leave
- Vacation leave
- Applying for and using a Regents Scholarship (tuition benefit)
- Employee perks and discounts
Communication
- Manage your email account
- SAFE-U Alerts
- Voicemail
- Business cards (Ask your manager or supervisor before placing orders)
- Addressing and Mailing
- Interoffice mail requires a special campus code for delivery: Campus Delivery Mail Code Search
Workspace
- Nameplates (Ask your manager or supervisor before placing orders)
- Office ergonomics assessment to maximize your productivity by adjusting your workspace to your individual needs
IDs and badges
- Upon hire, all employees are issued a U Card which can be used at the Libraries, Rec Center, Northrop discounts, and as a general University ID.
- U Card ID: Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester
Professional development and personal wellness
- Wellness and worklife, offered through the University Office of Human Resources (Duluth program, Rochester program)
Training
- Training and organization development, offered through the University Office of Human Resources
- Financial management training, offered through the University Office of Human Resources
- Technology training, offered through the Office of Information Technology
- HIPAA training, offered through Health Information Privacy and Security Office