{"id":79,"date":"2023-09-27T11:50:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/humanresources\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:18:07","slug":"worklife","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/hr\/employees\/worklife\/","title":{"rendered":"Work\/Life Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Mississippi University for Women, we value our employees and recognize them as our organization\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family, Childcare, and Eldercare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Adoption, Pregnancy, & Infertility Assistance<\/a><\/td>MUW’s Child &Parent Development Center (CPDC)<\/a><\/td>Resources for Caring for Aging Family Members<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Family Medical Leave (FMLA)<\/a><\/td>Other Local Childcare<\/a><\/td>Death in the Family<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Major Medical Leave<\/a><\/td>Local Schools<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Donated Leave<\/a><\/td>Childcare Flex Spending Account<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Breastfeeding Support & Lactation Rooms<\/a><\/td>Help Locating Childcare, Colleges, Tutoring and More<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Health and Wellness <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Health Insurance Plan<\/a><\/td>Online Provider Visits (UMMC)<\/a><\/td>Campus Health Center<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Dental<\/a><\/td>Provider Search<\/a><\/td>Campus Recreation & Fitness Center<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Vision<\/a><\/td>ActiveHealth Management<\/a><\/td>MUW Speech & Hearing Center<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Counseling & Psychological Services<\/a><\/td>Wellness & Preventative Coverage<\/a><\/td>Employee Assistance Progam (EAP)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Additional Insurance Options<\/a><\/td>Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)<\/a><\/td>Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace and Support Programs<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Campus and Community Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
W Art Galleries<\/a><\/td>MUW Events Calendar<\/a><\/td>Things to Do in Birmingham<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
W Athletics<\/a><\/td>Things to Do in Columbus<\/a><\/td>Things to Do in Memphis<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
W Music Department<\/a><\/td>Things to Do in Starkville<\/a><\/td>Things to Do in Tuscaloosa<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
W Theatre Department<\/a><\/td> Things to Do in Jackson<\/a><\/td>Things to Do in Tupelo<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Employee Perks and Conveniences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Flex Time<\/a><\/td>Campus Dining<\/a><\/td>On-Campus Postal & Shipping Services<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Campus Recreation & Fitness Center<\/a><\/td>Employee Discount Program<\/a><\/td>Campus Parking<\/a><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
University Apartments<\/a><\/td>MUW Employees Federal Credit Union<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Campus Health Center<\/a><\/td>MUW Tuition Remission for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Professional Development <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Connie & Tom Kossen Center for Teaching & Learning<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Retirement <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Retirement Planning<\/a><\/td>Public Employees Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS)<\/a><\/td>Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 Childcare Centers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n