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FAQ
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Answer
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Am
I required to attend?
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Attendance
is not required. Orientation is intended to familiarize new
employees with the campus services and community.
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Can
anyone attend?
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The
program is set up specifically for Faculty, Academic Professionals
and Other Academic Staff.
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How
can I find out more about the weekly orientation put on by the
Benefits Office?
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Benefits
phone number is 333.3112. You can also visit them online at Benefits.
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How
much does the luncheon cost?
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The
Office of the Chancellor provides the luncheon as a welcome to new
employees. We only ask that you RSVP so that we can provide the
caterer with an accurate count.
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I
already went to the Benefits Orientation.
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The
Benefits Orientation is set up to give you in-depth guidance to
enrolling in your benefits package. The Faculty and Academic
Professional Orientation is set up to discuss a wider spectrum
of topics. For details, visit the Agenda
page and the Resource
Fair Page.
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I
am a new employee but I wasn?t included in the invitation. Can I
still attend?
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Absolutely.
If your name wasn't included in the initial invitation, you can
simply go to the RSVP
page to register.
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I
attended last year, but would like to attend again.
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The
information will be very similar to previous years, please feel free
to contact Academic HR at any time if you have questions.
Additionally, you may visit our website
or NESSIE for
additional information.
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I
can't attend, can you send an information packet?
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Absolutely.
Contact our office and we will be happy to send you a packet. You
may also want to contact the Resource
Fair participants to receive packets of information they will be
handing out at the event.
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I
changed my mind about going. Do I need to do anything?
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It
would be helpful for you to RSVP again notifying us of your change
in plans. This will help us to provide the caterer with an accurate
count.
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I'm
not new, but I didn't attend last year. Should I attend?
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Our
list is taken from Banner and includes anyone hired since August 22,
2006. Although you may not feel like a new employee, we think you
will find valuable resources at the Faculty and Academic
Professional Orientation.
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I'm
the contact for the department/college. Don't you need a list from
me?
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Yes,
and in early August, we will be sending you a list of names and ask
you to verify the names on the list and provide us with any names
not on the list.
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My
colleague is new to the University, but didn't get an invitation.
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Please
ask your colleague to register by using the RSVP
page page. We will be happy to add your colleague to the
invitation list.
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My
home department is located in Champaign but I work full time on the
UIC campus. Is there a similar orientation on the UIC campus?
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For
more information about the UIC Orientation call 312.996.4014.
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What
is the dress code?
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Business
casual dress is most common.
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When
is the orientation for someone hired January 1, 2007?
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August
2007, however, please remember this orientation should not be
confused with the weekly Benefits
Orientation.
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