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Family Care

Syracuse University conducted a family care assessment in October, 2008. 36% of SU's benefits-eligible employees and Graduate Assistants took the time to provide valuable data on the University community's needs relating to child, elder, spouse, partner and other types of dependent care.

Responses from Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Assistants

Category Invited # Responded Response Rate
Faculty (Tenured, Tenure Track, Non-tenure Track, Part-time, Adjuncts United - Part-time ) 1,893 397 21%
Union (SEIU Local 200 United, Security Police and Fire Professionals, Teamsters Local 517) 922 118 13%
Exempt Staff 2,034 1,024 50%
Nonexempt Staff 711 423 59%
Graduate Assistants and Teaching Assistants 1,252 204 16%

The data collected through this confidential process continues to be reviewed by the Family Care Advisory Committee and form the basis for a report to University Administration with recommendations for enhancing family care services and support.

If you have specific questions about family care services currently available to faculty and staff contact the WorkLife and Organizational Development team at x2488.

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