The university develops training programs to facilitate improved job performance and enhance opportunities for transfers and promotions.  Training programs generally will be conducted on university time, although there may be exceptions to this practice.  Successful completion of university training programs may be prerequisites for promotion in selected areas.

6.2 WorkLife Programs

WorkLife Programs offers an employee a unique resource to use in his or her search for practical and suitable solutions to his or her personal needs.  Services include customized child care options available within a six county area and information on agencies and services available to the elderly and their families.

Other services include relocation information for new residents [school systems, housing (apartments, condominiums, property management and relocation specialists firms, realtors), and employment opportunities for a partner of an employee] and a bimonthly parent newsletter. 

6.3 Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential assistance to an employee who experiences personal problems that affect work performance and/or attendance.  Problems may be due to alcoholism, drug abuse, emotional problems, relationship difficulties, personal finances, or other concerns.  The University recognizes that these problems may jeopardize an employee's health and have a serious impact on his/her life and ability to perform job duties.

The program is CONFIDENTIAL.  Neither job performance problems nor opinions of such "personal problems" will be discussed with third parties who do not have a valid interest.

Without altering or amending any of the rights or responsibilities of the employee or the University, it is the University's policy to handle such problems within the following framework:

• An employee participating in the program will be expected to meet existing job performance standards and established work rules within the framework of existing policies, procedures, and agreements.
• The University does not waive its responsibility to maintain discipline or the right to invoke disciplinary measures in the case of misconduct, which may result from, or be associated with, personal problems.
• While participating or following participation in the Employee Assistance Program, an employee should not expect any special privileges or exemptions from standard personnel practices.

An employee may obtain assistance under the program either by self-referral, supervisory referral, or family referral.

The University has no desire to intrude on an employee's privacy.  The purpose of the program is to help people get assistance with problems at the earliest possible time so human and financial loss can be kept to a minimum.  For additional information contact University Human Resource Services.

6.4 Identification Cards

Identification cards will be issued to part-time employees for use of the Library as well as for other facilities of the university.

6.5 Athletic Tickets at Special Rates

Contact the Athletic Ticket Office (285-1474).

6.6 Credit Union

Contact the Ball State Federal Credit Union (285-1065).

6.7 Discount at Bookstore

Contact the Ball State Barnes and Noble Bookstore (285-8080).