WorkLife Balance at NC State Amy Circosta Interim

Work/Life Balance at NC State Amy Circosta Interim Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity

Balance = Unattainable http: //lifehacker. com/finding-a-perfect-work-life-balance-is-impossible-and-1720655158

How can NC State enhance your life in the context of “imperfect variety > flawless focus”?

Arts, Community & Culture • Cultural Events – ARTS NC State (e. g. Center Stage, Crafts Center, Gregg Museum, University Theater) – African American Cultural Center – Multicultural Student Affairs – OIED Signature Events • Sporting Events – NC State Athletics

Arts, Community & Culture Communities Affinity Groups • Assistant Professors’ Community • Associate Professors’ Community • African American Faculty & Staff Organization • Association of Women Faculty • Chinese Faculty Group • GLBT Faculty/Staff Network • Hispanic/Latino Faculty Group • Multicultural Faculty Group

Children, Elders & Family • • • Faculty & Staff Assistance Program Family Medical Leave Act Tenure Clock Adjustments Childcare Provider Directory NC State Childcare Center Lactation Rooms

Health, Well-Being, & Safety • Campus Recreation – Club sports open to faculty & staff • Carmichael Gymnasium – $20/month for each household member • Campus Walking Maps • Faculty and Staff Assistance Program • University Police & Violence Prevention/Threat Assessment

Balancing Time • Flexible work arrangements • Leave time – Community Service Leave

Additional Employee Benefits • • Tuition waiver (3 courses/year) Moving with the Pack Faculty Ombuds Professional Development – HR’s Training & Organizational Development • Notary Public • All Campus Card

“The Illustrated Work-Life” In its imperfect balance, take advantage of what NC State has to offer! http: //shiftingcareers. blogs. nytimes. com/2008/06/27/fridays-link-theillustrated-work-life/? _r=0

Resources • Office for Institutional Equity & Diversity – Faculty Diversity, Campus Cultural Centers • Human Resources – Benefits, Training & Organizational Development – Faculty & Staff Assistance Program • Campus Recreation • Arts NC State • NC State Athletics