New Employee Orientation

UHRM Training and Development hosts New Employee Orientation (NEO) every Wednesday for new employees of the University. During the program, new employees are acquainted with University policies and procedures and given an introduction to the University community.

NEO consists of several presentations given by key University personnel regarding issues of safety, security, Staff and Faculty Assistance, diversity, and employee rights and responsibilities. There is also an introduction by University Benefits Counselors explaining employee benefits. After the benefits portion of the program, counselors are available to address specific benefits questions.

The program also includes an architectural/historical bus tour of the University and surrounding Hyde Park/Kenwood community.

New Employee Orientation is held in the Training Center, in Room 126 of the Regenstein Library (1100 E. 57th Street). The program begins at 9:00 a.m. Listed below is a schedule for NEO. You can click on the links to familiarize yourself with some of the information that is covered during NEO and with the University departments that facilitate.

NEO Agenda
Effective April 2, 2008

New University employees are required to attend NEO on any Wednesday within the first 30 days of their employment. Registration is not required. Employees may contact the Training and Development Office at (773) 702-9600 or by e-mail at uhrm-training@uchicago.edu with any questions.