Workplace Flexibility
Synopsis of UIC’s Policies and Practices Involving Workplace Flexibility
UIC is pleased to be an active participant in the American Council of Education (ACE)’s important initiative to support workplace flexibility. Our office has conducted an analysis of the existing practices and policies that surround workplace flexibility at UIC. The following table represents a synopsis of our accomplishments.
ACE Initiatives Heading link
Dual-career policies
Memoranda of understanding clarifying expectations for both faculty members & their institutions during faculty leaves
Paid leaves for biological or adoptive mothers/fathers
Parental leave for same-sex and opposite-sex couples when a partner gives birth or adopts
Part-time appointments for tenure-track and tenured faculty
Partial relief from duties with no reduction in pay
Reducing biases for users of flexible career options
- Promotion and Tenure Workshop for Administrators and Faculty
- Suggestions for the Preparation of an Effective Promotion and Tenure Case
Tenure clock adjustments
Training for department chairs on career flexibility
Web page dedicated to listing flexible options, such as on-ramps to career opportunities