Arrangements to attend these meetings and be absent from classes or other duties are approved by the department head or school director and the appropriate dean. The administration annually budgets a limited amount of money for faculty travel expenses. Certain requirements must be met prior to course registration. Contact the University Training Center for information on the above section. Services Center for Mediation - The Center for Mediation offers conflict resolution and mediation services to faculty and staff members, wage employees, and students.
Mediation is provided by peers qualified by the state of Virginia in the mediation process.
The university also maintains a deferred-compensation plan administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The university offered two credit unions a faculty member is eligible to join. Participation in a credit union is secured through the purchase of one or more shares of stock and membership fee payment. The faculty member may apply for a loan through a credit union at current interest rates and also maintain a savings account which pays interest based on credit union earnings. Other services available to members are Christmas clubs, vacation clubs, share drafts and checking accounts.