Employee Services
Campus Safety—Pittsburgh
Campus safety is provided for through the University of Pittsburgh Police
Department. The University of Pittsburgh Police Department is a
service-oriented law enforcement agency of the University of Pittsburgh that
provides police and guard services. By statute, the University police have
jurisdiction over all lands and buildings owned, controlled, leased, or managed
by the University (or within 500 yards of such property). In addition to
enforcing the criminal and traffic codes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
they are also empowered to enforce city ordinances and University rules and
regulations (such as the prohibition against carrying any weapons on campus).
All criminal and suspicious activities should be reported to the University
police through their Communications Center by calling 412-624-2121.
Child Development Center
The University Child Development Center, located at 635 Clyde Street, serves
faculty, staff, and students of the University by providing quality early
childhood education/child care for children ranging in age from 6 weeks through
6 years. The program is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. There
is a full-day kindergarten available. A nutritionally balanced meal program is
provided. The program is staffed with professionals who design and implement
plans based on their knowledge of early childhood education and development,
and on the strengths each child has exhibited as well as his or her individual
learning style. Children interact with the professionals and each other in
mutually respectful environments where all areas of children’s “work” are
represented. Additional information is available by calling 412-383-2100.
Credit References and Employment Verification
University departments frequently receive requests for verification of
employment and wages of current and former staff members. Only the Payroll
Department is permitted to supply verifications associated with financial
transactions or other business matters. Requests received directly by your
department must be referred to the Payroll Department, 207 Craig Hall.
Responses are limited to dates of employment, job titles, and employment
status. More detailed information is provided only upon receipt of your written
consent.
All notices to attach wages at the request of personal creditors will be
disregarded, pursuant to Pennsylvania law. Requests presented by bona fide law
enforcement agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, Court of Common
Pleas, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and other agencies or courts will be
honored. Information will be released without your written consent only if such
a request is in the form of a subpoena, its equivalent, or part of an
investigation of compliance with the Civil Rights Act or allied executive
orders, and/or other specific legislation requiring release of information.
Credit Union
The Greater Pittsburgh Federal Credit Union is entirely independent of the
University, and is a nonprofit corporation chartered, supervised, and insured
by the federal government. Some of the services to members include the
convenience of payroll deduction, regular savings accounts, Christmas and
vacation club accounts, IRAs, both unsecured and secured loans, home equity
loans, auto loans, Visa credit and debit cards, and open-end lines of credit.
Credit life and disability insurance coverage is also available at a low cost
to members.
For more detailed information, contact the Greater Pittsburgh
Federal Credit Union, 4415 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; telephone
412-621-6800; www.greaterpittsburghfcu.org.
Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
The University of Pittsburgh Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is a
free, confidential counseling service available to you, your family, and those
who share your household. Experienced FSAP counselors are available to consult
with you about personal or work-related concerns including stress, marital and
family issues, depression, substance abuse, and relationship issues. FSAP
services are available at 60 discreet locations convenient to all campuses. Day
and evening appointments are available.
The FSAP is available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies.
For all campuses the toll-free number is 1-866-647-3432.
Identification Cards
Panther Central, located in the Litchfield Towers lobby, issues the University
ID card called the Panther Card. Staff members at the regional campuses can
obtain ID cards by contacting their campus personnel office. The Panther Card
permits you to use many University resources including libraries, parking and
transportation, access to recreational facilities and events, food service,
vending machines, accounts at the University Book Center, copiers, campus buses
and shuttles, the Port Authority buses, and Panther Funds.
New University hires will be required to present a form of photo identification
when visiting Panther Central to get the Panther Card. There is a $20
nonrefundable replacement fee for a lost, stolen, or damaged card. ID cards are
the property of the University and are not transferable. When you separate from
the University, your ID card must immediately be returned to your departmental
administrator.
For additional information, call 412-648-1100 or see Policy 07-10-01.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The University fields 19 varsity intercollegiate teams in men’s and women’s
sports. The men’s varsity sports are football, baseball, basketball, cross
country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer, swimming and
diving, and wrestling. The women’s program includes basketball, cross country,
gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, swimming and
diving, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
The University of Pittsburgh is a member of the Big East Conference. The men’s
and women’s basketball teams, the baseball team, and the women’s volleyball
team play a round-robin regular season conference schedule and also compete in
Big East Conference Championships. The softball, men’s and women’s soccer,
men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and
field, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and tennis teams do not play in a
round-robin regular season schedule but do participate in the Big East
Championships. The women’s gymnastics team participates in East Athletic
Gymnastics League (EAGL), and the wrestling team is a member of the Eastern
Wrestling League (EWL). The football team is a member of the Big East Football
Conference and plays a regular season schedule against the other members to
determine the Conference championship.
Football tickets may be purchased through payroll deduction by full-time staff
members at a 10 percent discount. If eligible, you may also purchase two men’s
basketball season tickets through payroll deduction at a savings of 10 percent.
For additional ticket information, call the Panthers Ticket Office at 412-648-7488.
Parking, Transportation, and Services—Pittsburgh
Ridesharing
The University actively encourages the use of alternative commuting modes, including carpools (two or more people),
vanpools, public transit, and bicycling. Registered University carpools and vanpools at the Pittsburgh campus receive courtesy parking
twice per term and access to the CommuteInfo emergency ride home program, among other incentives.
The University’s regional ridesharing partner, CommuteInfo, offers a convenient, computerized matching service free of charge to
commuting employees and students. Log onto www.commuteinfo.org to complete a commuter profile for a carpool or a vanpool, or call
CommuteInfo at 888-819-6110. You may also visit our website at www.pts.pitt.edu/Rideshare.
For additional information, call 412-624-0687 or e-mail rideshare@bc.pitt.edu.
Bicycle Registration
Bicycle registration is free and is a benefit to you because it:
(1) serves as a deterrent to theft;
(2) can help in the identification of lost or stolen bicycles;
and (3) enables the University to better serve cyclists by helping
us to plan for improved bicycle amenities at Pitt.
Bicycle parking maps, regulations, and safety tips are available at
www.pts.pitt.edu.
Lockers are also available to rent for those wishing covered bicycle parking.
Visit www.pts.pitt.edu/Rideshare for details.
Campus Transportation
You are entitled to ride all of the University of Pittsburgh’s buses and
shuttles at no charge by presenting your valid University of Pittsburgh ID to
the driver. All buses and shuttles have a 20- to 30-minute loop; however
changes in routes and schedules may be adjusted for weather conditions and
University holidays. Please note that the University Shuttle System operates on
a limited schedule during the Summer Term. Detailed routing maps and schedules
are available at the William Pitt Union, the Parking Services Office in
Brackenridge Hall, and Forbes Pavilion. Schedules can also be found in all
buses and at www.pts.pitt.edu.
Port Authority of Allegheny County
You may ride all Port Authority buses and trolleys and inclines within Allegheny
County fare-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. All you
have to do is show the driver a valid and current Pitt ID. Family members and
guests must pay the full fare. For schedule information, contact the Department
of Parking, Transportation, and Services at 412-624-8612 or Port Authority at
412-442-2000. Information on Port Authority routes can be found at the William
Pitt Union, the Parking Services Office, Forbes Pavilion, and at
www.pts.pitt.edu.
For further information, e-mail transsys@pitt.edu.
SafeRider Service
SafeRider is available after 7 p.m., seven days a week—operating until 3 a.m.
Sunday through Wednesday night and until 5 a.m. Thursday through Saturday
night. The shuttle will transport riders from one campus building to another,
from local residences to campus buildings, and from campus buildings to local
residences not located on a shuttle route. To request a ride, call
412-648-2255.
For more information and policy, go to the Panther Central Web
site, www.pc.pitt.edu.
Parking
You may apply for a parking permit at the Parking Services Office, 204
Brackenridge Hall, or put your name on the wait list using the Web site at
www.pts.pitt.edu/parking.
Parking maintains several parking choices including monthly permits, daily rates,
hourly rates, validation stickers, motorcycle parking, and special evening shift permits. Contact the Parking
Services Office for information on current parking options and parking
discounts for carpooling.
For further information, call 412-624-4034 or e-mail parking@bc.pitt.edu.
The Parking Services Office offers a Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) to open
car doors and jump- start vehicles with dead batteries at no charge. Call
412-624-4034 for motorist assistance, or after regular business hours call
University police at 412-624-2121, and a parking enforcement assistant will be
dispatched to your vehicle.
Motor Pool/Car Rental
Sedans, minivans, and 12-passenger vans are available for University business
trips. A Business Travel Request (FORM 0062) is required to rent a vehicle from
the University Motor Pool. A daily rental fee is charged to the user’s
departmental budget. Advance reservations can be made by telephoning the Motor
Pool Office (412-648-7690) or e-mailing autorent@pitt.edu.
The Motor Pool Office is located at Forbes Pavilion, 3525 Forbes Avenue.
For further information, contact the Transportation Office, Forbes Pavilion, 3525 Forbes Avenue,
telephone 412-624-8612, or e-mail transsys@pitt.edu. See Policy 04-03-01.
Disability Resources and Services
The Office of Disability Resources and Services (DRS) coordinates rides for individuals with disabilities on the Pittsburgh
campus on a specialized van equipped with a wheelchair lift and standard passenger seating. This van operates five days
a week when classes are in session. Individuals needing rides should contact DRS 24 hours in advance of the ride time
needed. Ride availability may be constrained by the existing permanent schedules of student passengers. To schedule
a ride or for information regarding weekend service or service at the regional campuses, call 412-648-7890.
Physical Recreation
The athletic and recreational facilities of the Fitzgerald Field House, Petersen
Events Center, Cost Sports Center, Trees Hall, and Bellefield Hall have been
designed to accommodate staff during designated hours. The Athletic Facilities
Scheduling Office posts available times for swimming, squash, racquetball,
tennis, exercise rooms, indoor track, and other sports areas. A current
University ID card is necessary for admission. Lockers are available in Trees
Hall on a day-to-day basis without charge; however, for these transient
lockers, users must provide their own locks. See Policy 04-01-04.
Pittsburgh Employees Activities Association (PEAA)
PEAA offers special rates for various activities, such as Heinz Hall
performances and Mellon Arena events as well as travel and discount purchasing
opportunities. A wide range of goods and services is available at a discount
through independent suppliers. An information rack containing literature about
PEAA activities and other discount opportunities is maintained in the reception
area of the Office of Human Resources.
Pitt Volunteer Pool
The Pitt Volunteer Pool consists of staff and faculty who participate in
community service projects. Each month the Volunteer Pool Activities newsletter
is distributed to staff and faculty who have registered to receive it. The
newsletter features volunteer opportunities with nonprofit community
organizations throughout the region, with a growing emphasis on assistance to
immediate neighbors of the University. The Pool welcomes the family and friends
of Pitt staff, with many projects appropriate for children of all ages.
The Pitt Volunteer Pool also coordinates University participation in Pitt’s
Partnership for Food and the United Way Day of Caring. For more information,
call 412-624-7709 or email stz@pitt.edu.
Staff Blood Drives
In cooperation with the Central Blood Bank of Pittsburgh, the University
sponsors Staff Quarterly Blood Drives throughout the year. Supervisors are
encouraged (but not required) to give release time and all medically eligible
staff are invited to participate in this life-saving activity.
For information on becoming a Pitt staff blood donor, call 412-624-7702 or
e-mail gwatkins@pitt.edu.
Telefact
Pitt Telefact is a telephone information service available to students, faculty,
and staff. Telefact has answers to a wide variety of questions such as how to
get a car towed, a copy of a transcript, or a replacement ID card. Sponsored by
the Student Government Board, the service operates from noon to 9 p.m. seven
days a week during the academic year, with reduced hours during the summer
months. Telefact staff answer questions ranging from University to universal
information. Questions often concern campus activities, sports, weather, and
local happenings as well as academic matters. Call Pitt Telefact at 412-624-FACT (3228).
Ticket Service
The Ticket Office, located on the main floor of the William Pitt Union, is open
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and sells tickets to on- and
off-campus cultural events. The office also serves as the University’s outlet
for the purchase of Port Authority passes and tickets for the Staff Association
Council’s annual Pitt Day at Kennywood. For more information, call 412-648-7814.
United Way
Through the University’s annual participation in the United Way Campaign, you have an opportunity
to support this community drive and the many agencies relying on it for funds. By using the Donor
Option Plan, you may contribute to United Way charities of your choice through the United Way Campaign.
U.S. Treasury Savings Bonds Plan
You have the opportunity to purchase U.S. Savings Bonds through payroll
deduction. Bonds are in the face amounts of $100, $200, $500, and $1,000 and
are issued by the Federal Reserve Bank after deductions accrue to the purchase
price. Several owner/beneficiary options are available.
For more information about the purchase of U.S. Savings Bonds through payroll
deduction, contact the Payroll Department at 412-624-8070.
Wellness Program
The Faculty/Staff Wellness Program is coordinated by the School of Education and
offers you health and fitness services including exercise testing for
cardiovascular fitness, body composition analyses, blood lipid profiles,
nutritional evaluations, and psychophysiological stress profiles. After
completion of the cardiovascular screening, participants can enter supervised
exercise programs.
For additional information about the program and other
services provided, call 412-648-8251 or visit the Wellness Program Office,
located in A149B Trees Hall.
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