Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits / Work Life
- Where do I get information on Benefits?
- What are the benefits for new parents?
- What do I do if I need to take a leave of absence?
- Can my spouse, kids, or I take classes at NYU? Is there a cost?
- What are my retirement benefits?
- Where can I get information on flexible spending accounts?
- What wellness services are available?
- What employee assistance programs are available?
- What resources are available for child and elder care?
- What discount and recreational resources are available to me?
My Finances
- What is an IDA?
- Who do I contact if I have questions about my paycheck?
- How am I paid? When do I get my first paycheck?
- How do I arrange to get direct deposit for my paycheck?
- How do I arrange for other payments such as reimbursements to be directly deposited?
- Who do I contact if I have questions about taxes?
Getting Started / Relocation
- How do I update my personal information (address, phone number)?
- Who is my department administrator?
- Who do I contact about getting computing equipment?
- Where do I get information about relocation and moving companies?
- Who do I contact if I need visa assistance?
- How do I upload my bio?
- How do I update my bio?
- What do I do if I lose my ID card?
- What do I do if I forget my NetID and password or have computer issues?
- Where can I get general information about the school?
Academic and Professional Development
- How are we reviewed?
- How are salary increases determined?
- What is the promotion and tenure process?
- What resources are available to support my research?
- When I am eligible for a sabbatical?
- What research opportunities are available to me?
- Is there a mentoring program?
Student Affairs
- Who do I contact about student issues?
- Where can I go for more information about Academic Advising?
- How does a student schedule an advising appointment with a professional advisor?
- Where can I get information on registration guidelines, policies, transcripts?
- Where can I get information on course descriptions and locations?
- What if my students need help?
Learning and Teaching
- What are the basic grading policies at Steinhardt?
- What do I need to know about student privacy (aka FERPA) and where can I keep up-to-date on FERPA guidelines?
- What are University policies on the use of social security numbers?
- Does Steinhardt have guidelines on writing syllabi?
- Where can I make copies for class?
- What additional communication tools are available to me for my teaching?
- How can I improve my teaching?
- Where can I get information about the library and its resources for faculty? Resources for students?
- How can I learn about using technology in my classes?
- What “Course Management” system does Steinhardt use? How do I learn more?
- How do I get/borrow tech equipment for my classroom?
- What do I need to know about copyright issues? How can I learn more?
- How do I order coursepacks for my classes?