Office of Human Resources Staff

All benefits-eligible employees (staff and faculty) must attend an orientation conducted by the Office of Human Resources upon hire. Employees will be introduced to state, system, and institutional policies, as well as our Institutional Compliance Program. The session will also consist of an overview and enrollment for employee benefits and insurance. The average length of the orientation session is four (4) hours. For additional information regarding the orientation process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (956) 381-2451 or HRoffice@utpa.edu.

New Employee Orientations - Staff

Spring 2009

DATE LOCATION TIME

January 7, 2009 College of Business Bldg. COBA 121 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

January 21, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

February 4, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

February 18, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

March 4, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

March 18, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

April 1, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

April 29, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

May 13, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

May 27, 2009 Student Union-Palmetto 2.418 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Summer 2009

DATE LOCATION TIME

June 10, 2009             UC (next to Ballroom) - Cenizo                8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

June 24, 2009            Student Union Bld – Palmetto 2.418         8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

July 8, 2009               Student Union Bld – Palmetto 2.418         8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

July 22, 2009             Administration Bld. Board Room 316        8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

August 5, 2009           Administration Bld. Law Library 306        8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

August 19, 2009         Student Union Bld - Sage 2.406                8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sexual Harassment/Non-Discrimination Awareness Session

The University of Texas-Pan American is under a mandate from the State of Texas and from the Texas Commission for Human Resources (TCHR) to train all employees on the laws regarding discrimination and sexual harassment within 30 days of hire. (Texas Labor Code 21.010). In compliance with this mandate the University has been training its employees regularly.

As a convenience to all supervisors, the EEO/AA Officer routinely sets up the training sessions. Beginning June 1, 2006, the vice presidents/directors/deans will be able to designate the date, time and location to present the two-hour seminar.

A form is available to expedite this process. Once the date and time is verified by the EO/AA officer for availability, the requestor will be provided a signed copy of the request. Upon receipt of this copy, the requestor will be responsible to notify the employees and ensure they attend the session scheduled.

Department directors/supervisors will continue to be provided with a listing of individuals in their divisions or college who need to complete the training.

For additional information on how to schedule a Sexual Harassment/Non-Discrimination training session call 381-2100.

All Sexual Harassment/Non-Discrimination Awareness sessions start promptly at the designated time. No late arrivals will be permitted to participate. This training is mandated by Texas Labor Code Policy Section 21.010 and must be completed within 30 days upon hire for all state employees (direct-wage, work-study, faculty and staff).