Welcome to the Policy Development and Advocacy webpage. The purpose of this committee is to raise awareness of issues, recommend initiatives and policies, and advocate for needs on behalf of the staff. We have started working on additional materials that may be helpful to new University employees.
Commuting to Rush: Parking and Transportation Resources
As a new or existing University staff member, you may have questions about how to get around the Rush campus or what your options are for employee parking or public transportation. We've created a resource guide to help you acquaint yourself with the campus and learn more about the parking and transportation options at your disposal. To view the guide, click here.
Link Navigation for Employees
Want to know some basics about the all encompassing Link Transactions site? This guide will show you how to update your employee information, how to access the Payroll website, how to view your W2, and provide you links to your Benefits overview and the Performance evaluation page. You can check it out here.
New Staff Campus Tour Guide
Need help navigating the campus? Find a self-guided tour to take you through each floor of the Armour Academic Center, highlighting all the need-to-know spots along the way. Additionally, you’ll find information on select offices, dining options, and other important resources for Rush employees. View the tour guide here.
New Research Staff Resources
You’re “NEW” to the team, no worries! The links below will help guide you in your first few weeks as you settle into your new role.
- Rush Employee Service Center (ESC)
- Rush Research Calendar
- Sign up to receive the Rush Research Newsletter by filling out this form
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Research Compliance Onboarding and Rush Research Portal Training
- This two-hour training session is required for all new researchers and study team members. It is held every Friday from 10am – 12pm via WebEx. After completing this training, you'll be granted access to the research portal, which is where you will be able to create and submit your research studies. Please contact the Office of Research Compliance for details on how to sign up: Colleen Sowinski.