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.
| 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.
Helpful Links
- Family Care Advisory Committee
- Forced Choice Survey Report
- Survey e-mailed to faculty, staff, and graduate students (Please Note: This survey concluded in October 2008, do not respond to the survey)