Employee Onboarding and Orientation

Employee ONBOARDING

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West Chester University offers several integrated onboarding programs and initiatives that provide newly hired employees with the information and resources they need to adjust to the social and performance aspects of their new role. Employees are encouraged to participate in all programs.

New Employee Resources

STAFF PROGRAMS

New Ram Online Orientation provides insight into our mission, vision, values, and initiatives; information about key partnerships on campus, and provides information to help newly hired staff navigate campus and the surrounding community. This onboarding program provides the information and resources you need to feel valued, prepared, and ready to contribute to a community that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, and learning. We recommend completing all modules within the first 3 months of your start date.

Benefits Orientation allows employees to understand benefits that ensure financial wellbeing and health. ·All benefits-eligible staff will meet with a member of HR for Benefits Orientation. Please refer to your offer letter for your scheduled date and time. If your start date changes, your session will be rescheduled.

Departmental Orientation helps employees understand the culture, expectations, operational procedures, and communication preferences within their department. Employees learn the performance expectations of their new role and how it contributes to departmental goals that support student success.

Helpful Links for New Staff Members

Onboarding Checklist for Supervisors and Employees

Employee Benefits

Employee Self-Service (ESS)

Human Resources

Payroll Department

WCU Training Directory

FAQs

FACULTY ORIENTATION

West Chester University has developed New Faculty Orientation to provide an overview of the mission, values, and strategic goals of the University and provides you with information to support your success at West Chester University. This program provides an opportunity to meet faculty and administrators in key leadership roles, and other new faculty. The program has been designed to provide critical information regarding expectations of the appointment, as well as the benefits and resources available to faculty. Sessions occur annually in August.

We understand that you may have specific questions or concerns as you prepare for your arrival. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our orientation committee or the Human Resources at HRS@wcupa.edu. We are here to support you and address any questions you may have.

To learn more, visit New Faculty Orientation

Faculty Helpful Links

New Faculty Checklist

IS&T Helpdesk (ServiceNow)

The Teaching and Learning Center

Faculty Mentoring Program

EMPLOYEE ADVANTAGES

In addition to our comprehensive benefits, WCU offers many programs and perks that are available to employees. Learn more about these advantages in New Ram Orientation.