Wellness & Helpful Resources
Faculty / Staff Assistance Program
A GREAT resource here at the University is the Faculty Staff Assistance Program, which is referred to as FSAP.
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is an assessment, referral, coaching, consultation and short-term counseling service available to all full and part-time employees of the University of Maryland.
The Program has worked with many employees to address a variety of work-related conflicts and personal issues such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Relationship and family conflicts
- Medical, legal and financial concerns
FSAP makes its own appointments, so please be sure to contact them first: https://health.umd.edu/fsap
Their policies and procedures regarding appointments are available online.
Services
● How to be a Great Supervisor
Family Care Resources:
Care@Work Benefit
Finding care for a loved one is one of the most important decisions families make. Care@Work is a flexible platform — available on mobile, desktop, and in the iPhone and Android app stores — and connects families and caregivers. Care@Work provides families the tools to help make more informed hiring decisions, wherever care needs arise. With your Premium Membership, families can post a job and browse through active caregivers on the site, utilize the Safety Center, receive newsletters filled with tips and advice, and access the wealth of care-related content in the online Community. You also have access to view full profiles and reviews, contact caregivers, purchase background checks, subsidized backup care, and tuition discounts at participating childcare centers.
·Who’s Eligible
Regular Faculty and Staff, Contingent II, and Graduate Assistants.
https://uhr.umd.edu/benefits/family-care/carework_benefit/
The Division of Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) serves the University of Maryland community—students, parents, faculty, staff, and visitors—through its 16 departments. All departments in DSA work to ensure the success, health, and well-being of our students. In addition, DSA serves parents, faculty, staff, and visitors through our various units and programs.
https://studentaffairs.umd.edu/
Affinity Groups
Affinity spaces are communities that are self-managed, conversation and activity-based. Building community and camaraderie with others who share an identity or interest is the goal of these groups. Visit go.umd.edu/affinity for a list of all DSA Affinity Space Groups.
To join a group or for more information on a group, reach out to the group’s facilitator. Let us know if you are interested in starting a group that does not currently exist.
The Campus Pantry
The UMD Campus Pantry is open to help students, faculty, and staff experiencing food insecurity. It is located on the Ground Floor of South Campus Dining Hall to the left of the Commons Shop. Your University ID is needed to enter and check out before leaving. Please bring your own reusable bag.
For more information and details, visit the UMD Campus Pantry website.
RecWell & Golf Course
Being physically active can strengthen your immune system, increase productivity, help you focus and manage stress, and give you more energy to get the most out of life. University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) provides two options for faculty/staff membership: free limited access or a full membership.
To see a list of activities, facilities, programming, and membership details, visit the RecWell website.
University Health Center (UHC)
There are several services that are specifically tailored for faculty/staff:
● Faculty/Staff Assistance Program
● Occupational Health Services
Another benefit to being a University of Maryland employee is that the campus has a University Health Center that provides many services. Please verify with the health center regarding your insurance coverage.
- Primary Care
- Pharmacy
- Labs
- Nutritional Services
- Allergy Clinic
- Acupuncture
- Massage
- Planned Parenthood Chat
- Behavioral Health Substance Use Intervention and Treatment
- Women’s Health
- Walk in Services (this may be suspended during COVID-19)
- Physical Therapy
- Advocacy Services
To view information on the university’s HEAL Line for information regarding COVID-19 protocols, please visit the HEAL Line website.
University Human Resources (UHR)
To find information and resources on benefits, payroll, and the list below, visit the UHR website.
- Insurance - Medical, dental, prescription, vision
- Financial - Retirement planning, Flexible spending, Tuition Remission
- Work-Life Balance - Family Care and Leave
- Payroll Services - Direct Deposit and Pay Schedule
- HR Services - Performance Review and Professional Development
Staff Development
We value your growth and development. Below are several professional development opportunities.
● Council Conversations
● Professional Associations
● “LinkedIn” Learning* (https://sites.google.com/umd.edu/linkedinlearningumd/home/)
● Service on Committees
● Service on University Senate
● Teaching Opportunities
● University Human Resources
● Affinity Spaces
● Interest Spaces
● Book Clubs
● Mentor Program
*UMD students, faculty, and staff have free access to LinkedIn Learning, formerly known as Lynda.com, an online learning service that can help professionals learn software, design, and business skills to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Reach out to your direct supervisor for more information and access to professional development resources available to you.