New TEammates

As you begin your journey at TSTC with your new role, we've got some information and resources that'll help get you started in the right direction.

Documents & Information

This information is being provided to you as available resources.  Should you have any questions please contact an HR Business Partner or request additional information during New Employee Orientation.

• Employee Handbook
  A handbook that provides basic information regarding the role and scope of TSTC, as well as the policies that define the responsibilities of employer and employee.

• CLC ID Protect
  This flyer provides information about free ID theft protection, monitoring benefits, fraud resolution assistance, and financial and legal coaching. The directions are on the form for you to set up yourself. It may take up to 30 days before you are able to sign up for this benefit.

• Continuation Coverage Notification (COBRA)
  This is a continuation coverage that is limited to the medical and dental benefits you have when you separate employment.  If you choose COBRA continuation coverage, you will pay the full cost of your premium(s) plus a 2% administrative fee.

• HIPPA
  This notice describes how ERS may use or disclose medical information about you and how you can get access to your own information pursuant to HIPPA.

• TSTC Commitment – Shaping You to Get Hired
  This gives you information on our Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) which is a requirement of our accreditation.

Health Benefits

The health benefits of TSTC employees is administered by Employee Retirement System (ERS).

• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  LifeWorks offers support with mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. Whether you have questions about handling stress at work and home, parenting and child care, managing money, or health issues, you can turn to LifeWorks for a confidential service that you can trust.

• ERS New Employee Benefits Guide
  A guide that provides the information you need to enroll in the benefit options that best suit you.

Visit our Benefits page for more information on health plan coverages.

Retirement Benefits

All benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled into the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) on their first day of employment.  Some employees, such as full-time faculty, librarians, and certain administrators and professionals employed by Texas Public institutions of Higher Education are eligible to enroll in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Overview of TRS and ORP
  This document is an overview of valuable information for employees who are eligible to elect ORP.

• ORP and TDA Vendor List
  This list provides ORP and/or TDA participants to select a vendor/s of their choice and the responsibility to monitor their individual investments. 

• Tax Deferred Account (TDA)
  A program that allows you to save additional money for retirement through investment earnings such as interest, dividends or capital gains that accumulate tax free until the investor withdraws and takes possession of them.