The Spartan Savings program is being developed in order to bring together and expand upon the valuable savings and perks available to UNCG faculty and staff members. The UNCG Benefits Committee is working with Human Resource Services and other groups and offices on campuses to develop this program.
The program currently includes discounts primarily available on the UNCG campus. However, the Benefits Committee will be working during the 2009-2010 academic year to expand the program to include local businesses and services. So, be on the lookout for announcements regarding the expanded program.
Currently, UNCG faculty and staff are eligible for the following savings, benefits, and perks. Contact information is provided, so please direct additional questions about these benefits to the appropriate office or department.
UNCG Athletics
UNCG employees are eligible to purchase specially discounted season packages, and employees may pay by payroll deduction. Options include the following:
For more information, see UNCG Spartans Ticket and Pricing Information or call 334-3250.
UNCG Dining Services
Faculty and Staff can purchase the Spartan Express Flex Plan. This plan provides a $1.00/meal discount on all meals in The Spartan Restaurant in the Dining Center, as well as no sales tax. This plan also allows all meals purchased in the EUC food court or convenience stores to have no sales tax.
Faculty and staff can also purchase discounted meal plans through the Standing Reservations options available through Dining Services. For more information, see the UNCG Dine on Campus website
UNCG Bookstore
Faculty and staff receive a 20% discount on most merchandise sold at the UNCG Bookstore, excluding textbooks. In addition, each year, faculty and staff receive a 10% discount card to Barnes and Noble (operator of the UNCG Bookstore) from the Bookstore.
For more information, see the UNCG Bookstore website.
Weatherspoon Museum Shop
UNCG faculty and staff can receive a 10% discount on select merchandise at the Weatherspoon Museum Shop.
For more information, see the Weatherspoon Museum shop website..
Division of Continual Learning
The All-Arts, Sciences, and Technology summer camp for youths ages 7 to 15 offers a 10% discount to dependents of faculty and staff members.
For more information, see the UNCG All Arts, Science & Technology Camp.
Athletics
UNCG Athletics Summer Camps offer a 10% discount to dependents of faculty and staff members.
For more information, see the Athletics website or call 334-5213.
UNCG Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Program
Tuition waivers are available to faculty and staff.
For more information, see the UNCG Cashier's website.
Division of Continual Learning
The Emeritus Society, which offers non-credit classes for senior citizens, provides a $10/class discount to retired faculty and staff.
For more information, see the Division of Continual Learning website..
UNCG Theatre Department
Current employees can purchase a PICK 6 card that offers discounted tickets to Theatre Department performances.
For more information, see the UNCG Theater website.
UNCG School of Music
Faculty and staff can purchase tickets for $3.00 to most School of Music performances. The School of Music also has a number of free events open to the public.
For more information, see the UNCG School of Music website.
UNCG Department of Dance
UNCG faculty and staff can purchase tickets at the UNCG student price.
For more information, see the UNCG School of Dance calendar.
University Concert and Lecture Series (UCLS)
Faculty and staff are eligible for discounts for season tickets and individual performance tickets in the University Concert and Lecture Series (UCLS).
For more information, see the University Concert and Lecture Series website and call the University Box Office at 336-334-4TIX (4849).
Student Health Services
Rates are available for UNCG faculty and staff for certain wellness services available at the UNCG Student Health Services. These include the following, with the web-sites to consult for more information:
UNCG Psychology Clinic
Faculty, staff, and their immediate family members (i.e., spouses and dependent children) receive a 50% discount off all services in the UNCG Psychology Clinic.
For more information, see the UNCG Psychology Clinic website.
UNCG Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic (Department of Counseling and Educational Development)
UNCG faculty and staff receive a 50% discount on services through the Vacc Clinic.
For more information, see the UNCG Vacc Clinic website.
Parking and Transportation
Faculty and staff may purchase a limited number of deeply discounted Remote Access parking pass, which can be used to park at 915 Northridge Street, with shuttle service to campus.
For more information, see the UNCG Parking and Transportation website.
The UNCG Staff Senate has compiled a list of additional perks for UNCG Employees through their Staff Perks program.
For more information, see the Staff Senate website.