Our core documents guide our work and demonstrate how we strive to work with our students and one another.
Res Life Team Handbook - includes information about...
Departmental Basics (org structure | vision, mission, values | core documents | conditions of occupancy | acronyms)
Benefits (parking | tuition remission)
Office Coverage, Timesheets, Leave, and Absences
Human Resources (resources for concerns | PRDs | exit and retention conversations | what to do when you leave your role)
Safety & Security (workplace safety | inclement weather | critical incident notifications)
Technology & Resource Use (technology | cellphones | email | IDs | keys | nametags)
Workplace Conduct (DEIJ | confidentiality | secondary relationships | apparel guidelines | social media use | meetings | media contacts)
Budget & Finance (use of credit cards | financial obligations)
All new staff members should review the Handbook and ask questions that arise.
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Res Life requires that new staff complete several internal and university online trainings.
A great way to stay in the loop is to follow departmental and university social media sites and newsletters!
Divsion of Student Affairs on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
UMD Alert - sign up for UMD's text messaging for critical incidents and information
Res Life Media Materials - includes downloads of logos, slideshow templates, headshots, flyer templates, letterhead, and more