Staff HandbookPrivileges and DiscountsHealth Related Privileges and DiscountsMedical Care Hours of operation:Academic Year (September through May) Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Summer (June through August) Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The mission of the University Health Center is to provide high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective services to its patients. The center offers treatment, prevention, education, and health promotion services with state-of-the-art equipment and from highly qualified health care professionals. Many of these services are available to you, including:
You should check with your health insurance plan to be certain that medical services obtained from the University Health Center will be covered by your insurance. In the event that insurance does not cover these services, you will be responsible for payment. A note about work-related injury: In the case of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, please call 911. In the case of a work-related emergency that is not life- or limb-threatening, follow the procedures detailed under Worker's Compensation—How To Obtain Medical Treatment for a Work-Related Condition. Dental Services at NYU As a courtesy to NYU employees and their families who are covered by the NYU Dental Assistance Plan (Metropolitan Life), the Dental Center waives the annual deductible and accepts Metropolitan Life insurance as full payment (up to the yearly maximum) for treatment provided by senior honor students under faculty supervision. Comprehensive dental care is available, including preventive dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery. For patients whose dental needs require special attention, the Dental Center also has postdoctoral programs in all specialties, including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, prosthodontics, implants, and temporomandibular joint disorders. The Dental Center waives the annual deductible but accepts insurance as only partial payment for treatment provided in these advanced programs. You are responsible for the balance of fees. NYU Dental Faculty Practice The faculty of NYU's College of Dentistry offers a variety of services, including general dentistry and specialized dental care. You receive a 15% discount off the practice's regular fees. In addition, the practice offers 24-hour emergency care. Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic The Steinhardt School of Education's Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology direct this clinical facility. The clinic has reduced rates for NYU employees and family members and offers the following services:
Long-Term Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Long-term psychotherapy for individuals and families provided by advanced doctoral students in the FAS department of psychology. Call for fees. Postdoctoral Psychology Clinic Long-term individual psychoanalysis for adults provided by therapists in psychoanalytic training. Those seeking treatment must commit to three to four sessions per week. Call the clinic for an application and for fee information. NYU Psychoanalytic Institute Long-term intensive psychoanalysis for adults and children provided by qualified professionals. For further information and application, please call the Institute. NYU's Employee Assistance Program Your Children: Care and EducationThe NYU Child Care Subsidy FundIn accordance with the University's Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 3882, each year New York University allocates a set amount per year that provides a child care subsidy. This subsidy is to be shared by all eligible employees according to terms specified in the Agreement: $70,000 in 2001 Subsidies are granted annually based on need, and are available if:
Enrollment for the annual child care subsidy is held at the end of the year, with awards to eligible employees announced early in the following year. Watch your mail for details or contact the Office of Work-Life Services at (212) 998-9085 for an application. To help working parents find quality child care and education, NYU maintains special relationships with the following organizations: Neighborhood Private SchoolsUniversity Plaza Nursery School University Plaza Nursery School is a parent cooperative providing creative, nurturing, and enriching programs serving 3- and 4-year-old children. Programs run from mid-September to mid-June, and for six weeks during the summer. The Greenwich House Preschool The Greenwich House Preschool and its associated programs, gives priority to members of the NYU community. The part-day and full-day preschool program accepts children between 2½ and 5 years old. NYU provides a limited amount of need-based aid to employees who enroll their children in the preschool program. Contact the Office of Work-Life Services at (212) 998-9085 for more information. Greenwich House Music School The Greenwich House Music School offers music, art, and ballet classes for children 2 to 6 years old, and instrumental and voice classes for children through high school. Additionally, the school provides a variety of programming for children ages 2 through 4 during the school year and for six weeks in summer. Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School
Friends Seminary For grades 5 through 12, the Little Red Schoolhouse/Elisabeth Irwin High School and Friends Seminary offer a discount to children of NYU employees. In exchange, qualified senior students from those schools may audit classes at NYU. For more details, please call the school directly. Entertainment and RecreationYou will find opportunities to attend film screenings, dramatic and musical performances, and other special events throughout the year on campus. Additionally, discount tickets to events outside of NYU may be available. Here are some of the best ways to find out what is happening: On-line Campus Event Calendars
InformationNYU Information Center Hours of operation:Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Besides a wealth of brochures and catalogs, the Information Center has maps, program listings, and guides to University programs of all kinds. Staff is available to provide general information about the University and answer your questions about services and events. News, Benefits, and Educational Programs
TicketsTicket Central Box Office The Ticket Central Box Office is the University's resource for discount tickets. Anyone with a valid student, employee, or alumni ID is eligible to use Ticket Central and take advantage of reduced prices for a wide range of events. Call or stop by for a current listing of what is available, including:
Ticket Central collaborates with the Theater Development Fund (TDF), and offers vouchers for theatrical, dance, and music events throughout NYC. For a current listing of TDF events, visit www.tdf.org. Employee Special Events The Employee Relations Office administers special events, such as the University's annual ice-skating party, longer service events, and offers half-price baseball tickets for employees and their guests. Watch your mail for information about events sponsored by the Employee Relations Office. Sports and Fitness At the time of publication, full-year membership (Sep. 1-Aug. 31) for staff is $140.00. Half-year membership (Jan. 1- Aug. 31) is $90. Family memberships, covering your spouse or registered domestic partner and any dependent children ages 16 to 21, may be purchased for an additional fee. Membership rates are subject to change. Effective September 1, 2004, NYU employees enrolled as degree-seeking students are eligible to use the NYU Sports and Recreation Centers under the same rules as other NYU students and may use all facilities (except the Exercise Prescription Room) according to availability at no charge. For more information, see the athletic facilities Information and Procedures Guide. Jerome S. Coles Sports and
Recreation Center
Coles facilities include:
The Palladium Athletic Facility
Palladium offers:
Admission to most home athletic events is free to all employees and their families. Information on intercollegiate athletic events can be found on posters throughout the University, through Ticket Central, or in advertisements in campus papers. For more detailed information on events and tickets, call (212) 998-2020 or pick up a Coles/Palladium Program Guide at the Center (updated each August). University FacilitiesMain Library Bobst houses a wealth of resources. BobCat, the computerized card catalog puts the library's collections and many other resources at your fingertips. With BobCat Plus, NYU Libraries' Web-based catalog, you can connect directly to electronic resources available at NYU or over the Internet. You can also visit www.nyu.edu/library to find out more about the resources available at Bobst, or pick up the Self-Guided Tour or other guides available at the Bobst Information Desk. Anyone with a valid NYU Card may use the library. A complete list of all NYU and affiliated libraries can be found at the above Web site. Art GalleriesGrey Art Gallery and Study Center
80 Washington Square East Galleries
Broadway Windows Washington Square Windows
TSOA Photo Center Gallery
NYU Book CentersThe NYU Book Centers are comprised of four stores to serve the NYU Community. Store revenue is returned to the University to help support school programs and initiatives. Employee Discount: Show your NYU identification card at the cash register before making your purchase to receive a 15% discount on most items. The discount does not apply to sale items, some special purchases, to computer hardware and software at the NYU Computer Store, or at the Health Sciences Bookstore. Many software packages are educationally priced. Main Bookstore Computer Store Professional Bookstore
The Main Bookstore supplies course materials for Tisch School of the Arts, Stern School of Business (undergraduate), College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Steinhardt School of Education, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Ehrenkranz School of Social Work, and Gallatin. The Professional Bookstore serves the Leonard N. Stern School of Business (Graduate), the School of Law, and the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. The Health Sciences Bookstore serves the Mount Sinai-NYU Medical Center/Health System, the NYU College of Dentistry, and the NYU School of Medicine. The Book Centers carry a large selection of academic and university press titles, hardcover and paperback books, and can special order any book in print at no additional cost. There is also a selection of office stationery, supplies, gifts, and NYU sportswear. Dining FacilitiesFounders Café Hours: The Torch Club The Torch Club is a private club located at New York University. Torch Club membership is automatic and includes all NYU faculty, administration, staff, and alumni. Your employee identification card or alumni identification card entitles you and your guests to the use of the Torch Club. Hours: The Violet Café Hours: Weinstein Food Court Hours: Residence Hall Dining Rooms Hours:
Saving Money and Discount ProgramsDiscount programs may be modified at any time. The NYU Credit Union, 14 Washington Place, (212) 995-3171—The Credit Union is a federally-insured nonprofit cooperative that serves members by providing low-cost services and higher interest rates on savings. You may contribute to your credit union accounts through payroll deductions. Services provided include share draft (checking) accounts, money market accounts, IRAs, vacation and Christmas clubs, loans (including home equity and debt consolidation), and a VISA credit card. NYU Buying Club—You may obtain free membership in The Buyer's Edge through the University. Through this program, you can purchase major items, such as appliances, automobiles, and furniture, at the lowest advertised price. For more information, go to www.buyersedgeinc.com (user ID: 504, password: member1). NYU New York Times Discount Program—All students, faculty, and staff are eligible to receive the NY Times at a discounted price of around 60% off. Regular 7 day a week subscriptions are $10.20; NYU: $4.40. Regular 5 day a week subscriptions are $5.30; NYU: $2.00. In order to receive your discount as a student or faculty member, please visit this website. In order to begin receiving a discount on a subscription that already exists, or if you are a staff member, call 1-888-698-2655. If you need to order NYU discounted subscriptions in bulk, call 1-800-631-1222. U.S. Savings Bonds—You can purchase U.S. Savings Bonds through regular payroll deductions. Applications are available from the Payroll Department, (212) 998-2920. Car Rental Discounts—NYU employees can receive discounted rates on car rentals for business or personal use through Avis. For more information, call the NYU Purchasing Department at (212) 998-1030. To obtain a discount on Avis car rentals you must use an Avis-honored charge card (most major credit cards), show your NYU identification card, and provide the NYU/Avis discount number: B686400. The NYU corporate rate provides accident liability insurance, property damage coverage, and accidental collision damage coverage both for business and personal use (not offered for promotional rates). For reservations, call (800) 331-1212. Neighborhood Businesses—Many of the stores, theaters, and restaurants near NYU offer discounts to staff who present NYU identification cards. When frequenting neighborhood merchants, ask if they offer an NYU discount. Disclaimer: The policies included on this web site do not constitute a contract of any kind. Every attempt has been made to accurately represent the policies and benefits programs. The plans and policies described here are based generally on plan documents and University policies that govern the operations of the plans. If there is a conflict between the information presented here and the information contained in the plan documents and University polices, the plan documents and University policies always govern and are the controlling documents. The University reserves the right to change, amend or terminate any of its human resources policies and/or benefits plans at any time for any reason, with or without notice. |
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