ASSOCATIONS
UIC UNITED: Annuitants Association
The UIC chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA), with over 1,600 members, exists to promote the individual and collective interests and welfare of its members and of all UIC retirees. It endeavors, in association with 48 other chapters in Illinois, to achieve legislation favorable to retirees and to keep members informed of pending legislation that can be of importance to them. In addition, the Chapter disseminates current information on issues of general concern to senior citizens, provides a liaison between retirees and the campus administration, provides opportunities for socializing among members, and works to assure adequate funding of the Illinois State Universities Retirement System (SURS).
www.uic.edu/orgs/suaa
University of Illinois Alumni Association
(UIAA)
Membership in the University of Illinois Alumni Association is a great resource to all UIC faculty and staff. We welcome everyone to join, even if they are not graduates of this institution. Membership provides the following benefits to staff and faculty: Annual subscription to the UIC Alumni Magazine, Invitations to special events and programs at discounted member prices, Access to “Members Only” searching features on our UIAA Online Directory of more than 500,000 alumni, Access to UIAA’s award winning Alumni Career Center, Worldwide tours
and trips through the Explorers Travel Program. For more information about the UIAA membership on our website, please visit
www.uiaa.org/benefits
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Tuition Waivers
Academic Professional employees and faculty may be eligible for a tuition waiver at UIC. Information regarding admission may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records, 1200 West Harrison Street, 996-4350, or by visiting the Web site at www.uic.edu/depts/oar. In addition, employees may be eligible to apply for tuition waivers for their children. For information on eligibility and application procedures, please refer to the following website:
www.uic.edu/depts/hr/quicklinks/hrforms/Interinst_Child_Waiver.pdf
University Library
The University Library is open to all employees without restriction. Your I-Card gives you borrowing privileges for library materials. Library hours are posted in each library and may be obtained by telephoning 996-0304. For more information on the UIC Library, visit the Web site at
www.uic.edu/depts/lib
Continuing Education
The Office of Continuing Education works with academic units in the university to serve external audiences through specially created credit and noncredit courses. Fees for courses are based on the number of credit hours. For information, call
996-8025, or visit:
www.oce.uic.edu
External Education
External Education is committed to the promotion, growth, and support of instructional outreach that furthers the University's mission of teaching, research, public service, and economic development. External Education strives to advance the campus-level goals of instructional outreach through collaboration with UIC's colleges, departments, units, and centers. External Education is dedicated to serve as a bridge between UIC and local, state, national, and international communities to foster programs that address unique urban issues. For more information please visit the website at:
www.uic.edu/depts/oee
Human Resources Development
A number of classes are offered each semester on topics such as customer service, supervisory skills, time management and more. For more information go to:
www.uic.edu/depts/hr/develop/index.html
FACILITIES & EVENTS
Admission Fees
Reduced rates for campus programs, events, and services are often available to employees and their companions. Use your I-Card to obtain these discounts.
Athletic Events
The 10,000-seat UIC Pavilion (Harrison at Racine) is the site of men and women
intercollegiate basketball games, as well as a variety of concerts and family events. Tickets are available from the box office (413-5740) or Ticketmaster outlets. Swimming, gymnastics, and other varsity athletic events are held in the Physical Education Building at 901 West Roosevelt Road. For ticket information, please call 996-2772. Tickets for faculty and staff are available at the general public rate. Discounts are available for season ticket holders. More information can be found on the web:
uicflames.cstv.com
Student Centers
UIC has two union buildings on campus: Student Center West, located on the west side of campus, and Student Center East, located on the east side. Both facilities offer several dining options, art galleries, lounges, bookstores, and recreational facilities, as well as a variety of other activities. You may also purchase discounted movie tickets, Great America tickets, Ravinia tickets and more by showing your I-Card. For more information on the unions, contact the following:
Student Center East
750 South Halsted Street
413-5100
Student Center West
828 South Wolcott Avenue
413-5200
Cultural Events and Activities
The Campus Programs Department, along with the Student Centers, offers a wide variety of events for both students and staff. Events include lectures, coffeehouses, films, art exhibits, fashion shows, workshops, and more. Campus Programs also offers a Craft Shop located in Student Center West, which may be used for a small fee. For more information, visit the Web site at
http://www.uic.edu/depts/chcc/programs/index1.html
INFORMATION / MARKETING
UIC Announce
UIC Announce is another great place to find out about upcoming events. Information can be accessed via the website at
tigger.uic.edu/announce.
Massmails
In addition, daily massmails are sent out to faculty and staff announcing upcoming events and activities.
http://www.uic.edu/depts/paff/newsbureau/massmail.html
TRANSPORTATION
Parking
For current parking rates or maps, call the Parking Office at 413-5800 or 413-5850 or via the web at:
www.uic.edu/depts/avcad/parking
RTA Transit Checks
The Parking Office can also provide you with information on RTA Transit Checks. This program allows employees to pay for work related travel expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Commuter Bus/Campus Shuttle
Facilities Management offers a commuter bus service that provides transportation between several parts of campus and the Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station during morning and evening rush hour. Tickets for this bus can be purchased at the Events Centers located in Student Center West and Student Center East. In addition, there is regular campus bus which provides free shuttle service through the east, west and south campuses of UIC. You must show your I-card to board the bus.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Recreational Facilities
Campus Recreation offers three facilities on campus: The new Sport and Fitness Center located on the east side of campus, the west side recreation facility located in Student Center West and the Physical Education Building (PEB). Each facility offers swimming, weight rooms, cardio equipment, and may offer exercise classes. Campus Recreation also offers personal training and fitness assessments at their Human Performance Lab. Faculty and staff may join the facilities at a discounted rate and can pay for their membership through payroll deduction.
www.rec.uic.edu
Spouses/significant others may also join at the faculty/staff rate. For more information, contact Campus Recreation at 413-5155 or visit its Web site at
www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/Student_Centers/sub_campus_recreation/home.
Faculty Lounge and Faculty Dining Room
The Faculty/Staff Lounge and the Dean’s Room, located on the first floor of the Behavioral Sciences Building, are open to all faculty and staff and include table service and a private dining room.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Credit Union
Employees and their families are eligible for membership in Credit Union 1, the UIC credit union. Services include free checking, savings, CDs, IRAs, and ATM cards; MasterCard and Visa; and direct deposit of paychecks. Personal, car, and student loans are also available. Offices on campus are at the following locations:
University Hall
601 South Morgan Street
413-3607
Administrative Office Building
1737 West Polk Street
413-2431
Chicago Circle Center
750 South Halsted Street
355-0590
For more information, go to the Web site at
www.creditunion1.org .
GENERAL BENEFITS & SERVICES
Information and Employment Center
(IEC)
The Information and Employment Center is designed to help current employees access online information such as NESSIE so that they may view their pay stubs, request exams and more. Potential employees may use the center to complete on-line job applications. The Information and Employment Center is located in Room 109 HRB, 715 South Wood Street.
Benefits Center
Assistance, direction, or advice from counselors is available for insurance and other benefits related problems or inquiries at the Benefits Center, Room 305 Human Resources Building, 715 South Wood, 996-6471, or at
www.uihr.uillinois.edu. The Benefits Center also provides assistance with 403b and 457 plans.
State Universities Retirement System
The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to all university employees. If you have any questions regarding SURS, write to:
State Universities Retirement System,
1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61820
or call 1-800-ASK-SURS.
Information may also be obtained from the SURS Web site at www.surs.org or by e-mailing webmail@surs.org
Employee Assistance Services
The Employee Assistance Service (EAS) provides free, professional, confidential
assessments, short-term counseling referrals, and follow-up for UIC employees and their families. For more information contact them at 996-3588. University of Illinois at Chicago Office of Human Resources
COMMITTEES
Chancellor’s Committees
UIC established the Chancellor’s Committees to assist the campus community in supporting diversity. The committees include:
• Status of Asian Americans
• Status of Latinos
• Status of Blacks
• Status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues
• Status of Persons with Disabilities
• Status of Women
SERVICE AWARD PROGRAMS
Wow Award
http://www.uic.edu/home/wowaward.shtml
Inspire Award
http://www.uic.edu/home/wowaward.shtml#inspire
Award of Merit
http://www.uic.edu/depts/hr/Special_Programs/AOM%20App%202007.pdf
Service Recognition Awards
http://www.uic.edu/depts/hr/uichr/Special_Programs/departments.html
CAPE
Delta Award
https://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/cf/benefits/index.cfm?Item_id=3654
DISCOUNTS
Employees are eligible for a number of discounts through off-campus retailers. Information can be found at nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu Click on “Working/Benefits” then look for “Discounts and other services." Get these specific discounts at the Events Centers at Student Center West or Student
Center East
Movies/Entertainment
AMC movie pass = $5.75
Sony or Loews Cineplex movie pass = $5.75 (use anytime 10 days after new release)
Loews weekday pass (Monday thru Thursday) = $5.25
Great America Six Flags
Cellular Phone Discounts:
These discounts refer to cellular phone service for personal use only. For details on purchasing service for official University use, please contact the Purchasing office.
Verizon Wireless Discount – 18% discount on Verizon cellular telephone service.
Sprint PCS Discount - 21% discount on Sprint cellular telephone service.
Cingular Wireless Discount - 15% discount, provide the "Foundation Number" 39476 when purchasing new service. Current Cingular customers can call 1-800-356-9752 and provide the Foundation Number to receive the discount.
Car Purchase
Ford Motor Company
The College Partner Recognition program, or the Ford X Plan, offers discounts to UI employees. These discounts apply when purchasing or leasing eligible vehicles at participating Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Volvo and Land-
Rover dealers. To participate in the program, employees need to know the University of Illinois College Partner Recognition Code: UNVIL. Next, obtain a PIN (Personal Identification Number) by visiting the Ford Partner web site or calling (877) XPLAN-00 (877-975-2600). Employees also will need to provide their name, address and Social Security Number to receive a PIN. When visiting a participating dealer, identify the University of Illinois as a College Partner Recognition participant and provide the dealer with your PIN. After selecting an eligible vehicle, provide proof of employment through recent pay stub, i-card or W-2. For more information, call (800) 348-7709. Identify that the university is participating in the Ford X-Plan.
General Motors Supplier Discount is available to active full- and part-time employees of the University of Illinois. Each dealer invoice lists a GM Supplier Discount Price, which is the special price you, as an eligible Supplier Company employee, pay for that vehicle. To get the GM Supplier Discount, use company code 822262 at the GM Supplier Discount Website or call 1-800-960-3375. You will then receive your Personal Authorization Number. Take your Personal Authorization Number to a participating GM dealer to get your vehicle discount.
Travel Discounts
The University of Illinois has established a membership in Club Quarters™. Club Quarters owns and operates full service hotels for the exclusive use of guests and employees of member companies. They offer a full range of services for the business traveler. Members receive low rates (typically less than allowable State rates) for a quality hotel room in 10 prime big city locations. Club Quarters are located in: Chicago, Washington DC near the White House, New York, 4 locations; Philadelphia near Liberty Place; Boston near Post Office Square and Faneuil Hall; London in the “City, near the Bank of England and adjacent to St. Paul’s Cathedral;” San Francisco opposite Embarcadero Center and Houston.
Hotels/Motels
Best Western (800) 528-1234
CODE: 01026040 Big 10 Rate
Club Quarters (212) 575-0006
CODE: University of IL member
Hilton (800) HILTONS
CODE: Stud/Faculty Disc
Holiday Inn (800) HOLIDAY
CODE: 000176095
Howard Johnson’s (800) 654-2000
CODE: 160617
Marriott (800) 228-9290
CODE: None Required
Quality Inn Internt’l (800) 228-5050
CODE: 026678
Radisson Hotel (800) 333-3333
CODE: WP1602 Big 10 Rate
Ramada Inn (800) 2-RAMADA
CODE: 901597-Gov.Rate
Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663
CODE: CP514137
Sheraton (800) 325-3535
CODE: Stud/Fac.Disc 66764-CO
When making any hotel/motel reservations, ask about “state employee discounts”. Many hotels will provide a discount; you may need to provide your University ID.
Auto Rental
Preferred Car Rental Agency
Through its affiliation with the "Big Ten", University employees can obtain discounted rates on rental vehicles from National Car Rental. When making reservations, use the corporate id number 5004460 . The phone number for reservations is 800-227-7368 . For identification purposes, carry your University ID card, your driver's license, and the credit card you will use for car rental payment. For details on rental rates and special rental options, see the National Car Rental Information page. You can compare rates for car sizes and check to see if there are surcharges or special rates for commonly used University routes, such as UIUC to UIC and UIS to UIUC. Renters may review certain features, terms, and limitations of the National Car Rental agreement and enroll in National's Emerald Club (free for one year) from that page.
Budget (State of IL) (800) 527-0700
CODE: U009100
Hertz (U of I) (800) 654-3011
CODE: 215471
Avis (800) 331-1212
CODE: A/B 124900 | 
