The
university's
compensation philosophy is to provide employees with a
total compensation package, comprised of both salary and
fringe benefits, that recognizes and rewards performance
and productivity while maintaining a competitive market
position and internal equity. The above link contains information on Job
Families, Salary Schedules, Schedule for Statewide Position Review, PDQ form,
IRIS Checklist, ANDI Checklist, and Compensation Project.
The
State
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free
CONFIDENTIAL short-term counseling, financial
counseling, and brief legal advice for regular employees who
are scheduled to work at least 75% (30 hours per week) time. The
EAP is designed to provide
assistance to help employees and their immediate families
resolve problems that influence their personal lives or job
performance including anxiety, depression, eating disorders,
substance abuse and other stressors that may increase during
difficult times.
The EAP, mental health and substance abuse benefits are
administered by Magellan Health Services.
TO SCHEDULE AN EAP
APPOINTMENT:
A new confidential option is now available in
scheduling an EAP appointment. You may go
online and sign in
using the EAP toll free number 800-308-4934 to complete an EAP
self-referral authorization to see a provider. You must click on "New or
unregistered user." If you prefer you may obtain a
referral by calling 1-800-308-4934 as usual. However, it is no
longer necessary to do so to gain access to a referral.
You can also visit
Magellan
for a wide range of online tools, resources and information.
Learn about health and wellness issues, personal development
and more.
If you have specific questions, please
contact Pam Ledford, at (931) 393-7226 or email
hr@utsi.edu
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The Employee Assistance
Program provides anonymous, free confidential screenings of the
following: alcohol use; anger management; anxiety disorder;
depression, and eating disorders. Self-tests are also available
to assess the following personal growth concerns: career
motivation; conflict management; emotional intelligence; goal
setting; nutrition knowledge; self-esteem; and stress (SRR
scale).
The new enhanced online
service is available at
www.magellanhealth.com. Click on "I'm a Member" and
then "Take a self-assessment." You may enter
as a registered or unregistered user. Results are given
immediately after completion of the screening test. Remember,
if you score as a potential problem, you may contact the EAP for
a personal counseling session.
Telephone depression screening is also available from Magellan Health
Services by calling toll-free 1-866-249-1580.
The University provides coverage under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for such reasons as childbirth, adoption, foster care placement and serious illness of the employee, spouse, child or parent. Employees must meet the FMLA guidelines as outlined in the policy. Additional information can be found at UT Personnel
Policy No. 338.
For further information about FMLA, please contact Pam Ledford at (931)393-7226 or email her at
hr@utsi.edu.
Family Medical
Leave Request Form
Physician Certification
FMLA Employee
Rights
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Tennessee "BEST" Savings Plan - Tuition Savings Program
The Tennessee Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) was established by the
General Assembly of the State of Tennessee for the purpose of making higher
education more affordable. The State of Tennessee offers two ways to save
for a child's future college education. For more information, read
here.
Call the Tennessee
Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669. It's FREE!!
It’s hard to quit smoking. But studies show that people who use a program really
do better. Now you can sign up for the FREE Tennessee Tobacco Quit Line program
to help you quit for good.
 In
this program you will…
- Receive a FREE Tobacco Quit Kit (see right).
- Work with a FREE Quit Coach.
- Learn to deal with tobacco cravings and other challenges.
After 12 months, 25% of participants are tobacco-free.
This program is FREE to all Tennessee residents. So quit waiting and call for
this FREE program: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
For the hearing-impaired call, 1-877-559-3816.
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Non-Smoker Protection Act
The State of Tennessee has passed the Non-Smoker Protection Act. This act,
effective October 1, 2007, bans smoking in most Tennessee workplaces. For more
information, read
here.
Parental Participation Act
This act enables state employees
to voluntarily participate in certain prescribed educational activities. For
more information, read
here.
The Flexible Benefits plan established by the University is an important part of your overall benefits package. This plan permits the University to exclude, from both Federal Income and Social Security taxes, premiums paid by you for group medical insurance, dental insurance and amounts you contribute to a medical and/or dependent care reimbursement account.
The Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are a component of the Flexible Benefits that provide an opportunity for additional tax savings if you choose to participate. By enrolling in one or both of the reimbursement accounts, you can designate a fixed dollar amount to be set aside annually for dependent care and/or medical expenses. Subsequently, as expenses are incurred, the University reimburses you through your payroll check for those expenses.
Below are claim forms for each.
For further information, please contact Pam Ledford at (931) 393-7226 or
hr@utsi.edu.
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The UTSI Human Resources office coordinates survivor benefits for employees, dependents, and retirees. The coordination of benefits may include unpaid wages at the time of death and/or a monthly benefit payment, unused annual and sick leave, insurance, retirement, and other related benefits. Departments and/or families should notify the Human Resources office when a death has occurred. For additional information, please contact the Human Resources office at (931) 393-7226.
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