Work/Life Resources

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At Mississippi University for Women, we value our employees and recognize them as our organization’s greatest asset. We understand that the personal and family lives of our employees contribute to who they are and affect how they perform. As work/life balance advocates, we offer resources to guide and support employees through the many transitions they experience throughout their career at the university, including those that intersect both work and home.

Family, Childcare, and Eldercare

Adoption, Pregnancy, & Infertility Assistance	MUW's Child &Parent Development Center (CPDC)	Resources for Caring for Aging Family Members
Family Medical Leave (FMLA)	Other Local Childcare	Death in the Family
Major Medical Leave	Local Schools
Donated Leave	Childcare Flex Spending Account
Breastfeeding Support & Lactation Rooms	Help Locating Childcare, Colleges, Tutoring and More

Health and Wellness

Health Insurance Plan	Online Provider Visits (UMMC)	Campus Health Center
Dental	Provider Search	Campus Recreation & Fitness Center
Vision	ActiveHealth Mangagement	MUW Speech & Hearing Center
Counseling & Psychological Services	Wellness & Preventative Coverage	Employee Assistance Progam (EAP)
Additional Insurance Options	Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)	Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace and Support Programs

Campus and Community Life

W Art Galleries	MUW Events Calenda	Things to Do in Birmingham
W Athletics	Things to Do in Columbus	Things to Do in Memphis
W Music Department	Things to Do in Starkville	Things to Do in Tuscaloosa
W Theatre Department	Things to Do in Jackson	Things to Do in Tupelo

Employee Perks and Conveniences

Flex Time	Campus Dining	On-Campus Postal & Shipping Services
Campus Recreation & Fitness Center	Employee Discount Program	Paycheck Direct Deposit
University Apartments	MUW Employees Federal Credit Union	Campus Parking
Campus Health Center	MUW Tuition Remission for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents

Professional Development

W Leadership Academy	Connie & Tom Kossen Center for Teaching & Learning

Retirement

Retirement Planning	Public Employees Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS)	Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

Childcare Centers

MUW's CPDC

The Child and Parent Development Center (CPDC) is a laboratory school for ages 1-4 and part of the School of Education on the Campus of Mississippi University for Women. The center is located in the Education and Human Sciences Building and operates as a service to MUW and the Columbus community, providing quality care and educational experiences for young children. The CPDC operates on the university calendar and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. For further details, contact the CPDC Director, Ms. Penny Mansell at 329-7196.