1. Student Services & Human Resources in NUI, Galway Vice-President Student Services and Human Resources Equality Officer Ms. Mary O’Riordan

2. Reporting Offices Human Resources Student Services including Accommodation Service Careers Service Chaplains Student Counselling Service Disability Office Placement Office

3. Human Resources Mission The HR Department exists to provide a comprehensive and professional HR service to assist in the management of the University. This service is provided through a multi-functional team of staff who act as “internal HR consultants”. Each member of the HR team will deal with whatever issues arise across the University albeit they have a particular responsibility for certain areas of the Departments work.

4. HR - Major Objectives (1) Recruitment & retention of outstanding staff committed to academic excellence use of best practice recruitment techniques Employee Relations promote positive productive relationships between management & staff Partnership approach

5. HR - Major Objectives (2) Staff training & development Management Development Programmes etc. Working closely with CELT Administration High quality support systems Improved communication Equality of Opportunity Abilities, merits, qualifications, potential

6. EAP – Employee Assistance Programme EAP is a practical resource to help with: Housing - mortgage advice / tenancy agreements Family Problems - divorce / separation Money Worries - tax / loans / savings Legal Issues - ownership / inheritance Stress Confidential Service staffed by experts 1800 409 476

7. http ://www.nuigalway.ie/hr Web Address for Further Information on Policies & Procedures

8. Student Services Committed to enhancing the individual student experience Committed to excellent service Concerned with the holistic development of the person To assist them to reach full academic potential forging strong alliances within the University Community Student Centred University.

9. Strategic Thrusts Develop coherent service proposition Develop ongoing communication with staff & students Enhance the Student Connect Programme & Student Orientation Ensure excellent quality of service Support SS staff with appropriate development & training

10. Web Address for Further Information www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/

11. Clubs & Societies Approximately 40 clubs Approximately 60 Societies Staff encouraged to join, participate and/or support. See web for details

12. Staff Social Club Membership Membership is free and all staff are automatically members of the club. Aim The aim of the club is to provide a variety of events to cater for all interests, some of which will be subsidised. Queries or suggestions are very welcome so feel free contact any of the club committee. Events It is hoped to run an event at least once a month and to get as many staff as possible involved.

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