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New or expecting parent? Find information on leave and resources to support your return.

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Parental Leave policy

In addition to using accrued leave for a certified medical absence, employees can take up to six weeks of earned Major Medical Leave for the joyous occasion of welcoming a new child—whether through birth, adoption or foster care. This additional six weeks, available to both parents, must be used within one year.

Parental Leave runs concurrently with Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). 

This benefit gives you time to adjust to the exciting responsibilities of parenthood, ensuring you have the support you need during this special time. We are here for you as you embark on this wonderful journey.

Career-Life Connector

In addition to parental leave, faculty and staff also have access to resources across campus that will help with transitioning back to work and with taking care of their children at any age.

Career-Life Connector

Resources for Mothers

Resources and policies mothers should be aware of as they return to work.

Break Time for Nursing Mothers

Read the full official University Break Time for Nursing Mothers Policy.

 

 

  

Read the Policy

Lactation Spaces

We offer several lactation spaces across campus, available to any nursing parent, whether you’re student, faculty, staff or visitor.

 

 

Lactation Spaces

Working Mothers Support Network

The Working Mothers Support Network’s mission is to make the University a more family-friendly environment by providing support to working mothers.

Working Mothers Support Network

Education and Activities

From preschool to summer camps, faculty and staff can access a variety of educational and activity opportunities for their kids through different departments.
Willie Price Lab School student looks at art project
Chancellor Glenn Boyce reads to the children at Willie Price Daycare

Willie Price Lab School

Willie Price Lab School has been educating children for more than 43 years. The school is located on our campus and is open to preschool children from  faculty and staff, as well as the surrounding community.

Willie Price Lab School
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A student and teacher participate in the Middle School Discover Engineering Camp and Trane Technologies

Pre-College Programs

Pre-College Programs offer activities designed to challenge K-12 students, providing opportunities for academic growth and personal development. These programs help students strengthen their skills and prepare for the next level of their education.

Pre-College Programs
Young friends pose together at a Campus Recreation camp

Summer Youth Camps

Campus Recreation Summer Youth Camps introduce children (ages 6 to 12) to a variety of sport and recreational activities in a friendly, safe and inclusive environment.

Summer Youth Camps

Contact the HR Service Center

If you have a question, need help, or are dealing with an HR problem, the HR Service Center is here for you. Whether it's about benefits, pay, leave, insurance, tuition waivers, or anything else, our team of experienced HR Service Coordinators is ready to get you the answers you need as quickly as possible.

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