List members exchange information and ideas about balancing work, family and personal life. Events sponsored by Work and Family Services are announced on the list. Employee Wellness Work and Family Services coordinates information and campus events that promote employee health and well-being and produces a quarterly newsletter, Living Well , which is sent to UO employees. A list of events and services may be requested by calling Karen Logvin, Administrator, at 346-2962. The University of Oregon contracts with Direction for Employee Assistance to provide short-term professional counseling or assessment and referral services for employees or members of their immediate households who are experiencing personal problems.
Direction is located off campus and offers complete confidentiality.
The services are available at no cost to eligible employees. More information about the program is available from the Office of Human Resources, 346-3159. The Oregon College Savings Plan, available through the State Treasury, makes saving for college easier and more flexible for families. It offers state and federal tax benefits and contribution options that are not available through other college savings plans. There are four investment options for Oregonians to choose from ranging from conservation to agressive depending on the risk tolerance of the individual.