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Fringe Benefits

Reimbursement for Work-Related Education or Training from an External Source JMU Policy 1401

The university offers reimbursement for classes unavailable at the university for full-time classified and faculty members only. Employees may use another institution to take classes for:

  • The use of new or modified equipment
  • Skill and knowledge required due to changes in current position
  • Advancement to position for which qualified applicants are not otherwise available

In addition, tuition costs for courses offered through Outreach and Engagement are covered under this tuition reimbursement policy. The Request for Tuition/Registration Reimbursement form is found in the Appendix of JMU Policy 1401.

Tuition Waiver JMU Policy 1402

The university offers a waiver of tuition (undergraduate and graduate) to its classified employees for academic credit courses offered at JMU each semester. Classified employees are eligible to apply for tuition waiver for courses that begin after the day of their six-month anniversary, as long as they receive a rating of contributor on their six-month probationary performance evaluation. Books, application fees, special course or departmental fees and readmission fees are not covered. Applicants may have tuition waived for a maximum of two classes and one lab per semester. Degree seeking employees must meet the university admissions requirements for a degree seeking course at the time of application.

Request for Tuition Waiver form

Review JMU Policy 1401 and JMU Policy 1402 for further information. Questions regarding waiver of tuition may be directed to Kristi Moon, (540) 568-3825 or moonkd.  

Employee Suggestion Program

The Commonwealth of Virginia Employee Suggestion Program (ESP) establishes a statewide program to encourage employees to make suggestions for improving state government operations by saving money, making operations more efficient or effective, increasing revenue or improving safety; to assess the potential value of the suggestions; and to reward employees whose suggestions are approved for implementation. Suggestions are submitted directly to the Employee Suggestion Program at the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM). For more information, see DHRM Policy 1.21 Employee Suggestion Program.

Service Awards

In accordance with the Commonwealth's Employee Recognition Programs DHRM Policy 1.10, the university recognizes length of service for classified staff and faculty through an annual service awards event. Employees who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, etc. years of service with the university are honored.

Employee Wellness Program

CommonHealth is the employee wellness program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

CommonHealth offers:  

  • quarterly programs
  • on site health checks every two years
  • Future Moms prenatal program 1-800-828-5891
  • Quit for Life tobacco cessation program 1-866-784-8454
  • fitness center discounts
  • The Compass online quarterly newsletter

JMU’s agency coordinator is Veronica Jones, (540) 568-3407 or jonesvw.

University Recreation Center (UREC)

JMU has excellent recreational facilities that are available for use by university employees and family members. UREC aims to promote and advance healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities and support services. Facilities include an indoor pool, rock climbing wall, fitness rooms, racquetball courts and an indoor track. Contact University Recreation for facility access information, hours of operation and program information at (540) 568-8732, or visit the UREC website.

Bus Service

Harrisonburg Public Transit Service provides transportation within Harrisonburg City and on the JMU campus for university employees, free of charge. For bus routes and schedules contact Off Campus Life at (540) 568-6071, visit www.hdpt.com, or call (540) 432-0492.  For route planning visit the Bus Finder.  For real-time arrival predictions visit NEXTbus. 

Campus Dining

All dining facilities are open to students, faculty and staff as well as the general public. They include
all-you-care-to-eat style food courts, coffee bars, smoothie bars and convenience stores. Most locations accept cash, FLEX and credit cards. Dining locations, map and menus can be found at the Dining with JMU website.

Mail Services

A fully functional post office serving the entire JMU community is located on the second floor of Warren Hall  and offers a wide variety of mailing supplies, USPS and UPS shipping services, fax and copy services, on-demand delivery and more. There are several JMU Mail Services drop boxes located throughout the campus. Mail Services is able to assist with any size job from design to delivery. Any outgoing mail received after 4:00 p.m. will be postmarked the following business day. All outgoing UPS packages are picked up Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m. Cash, flex and personal checks are accepted. Along with additional information, you can find a complete list of Mail Stop Codes (MSC) at the Mail Services website. Call (540) 568-6257 for further assistance.

JMU Bookstore

The JMU Bookstore is your full-service bookstore. From textbooks to computers, from t-shirts to coffee mugs, the JMU Bookstore has everything you need to succeed. Faculty and staff are eligible for 15% discount on their purchases (computer products excluded). Best Sellers are always 30% off. Don't see a book you need? We'll order it. Shop us 24/7 at the online JMU Bookstore. We are located in the Godwin parking lot.

Computer Purchase Program

JMU's Computer Purchase Program offers complete selections of computer hardware and software to compliment your academic, professional and personal needs. The purpose of this website is to provide JMU faculty, staff and students interested in purchasing computer products sufficient information to make the correct buying decision. We have a dedicated staff ready to answer your questions. Employees may obtain additional computer products information by contacting the JMU Bookstore at (540) 568-3989, or email jmu_computers@jmu.edu.  

Computing Workshops

IT Training offers computing workshops on campus in the IT Training Center (JMAC4). You can find a comprehensive workshop listing by visiting the JMU’s Computing website. Sign up for these workshops through MyMadison.

Training and Development JMU Policy 1403

The university offers a variety of opportunities for training and professional development. The JMU Training and Development Department was established in 2004 to contribute to the university's mission by providing performance improvement opportunities for administrative and professional faculty, classified and wage employees. Since then, we have offered hundreds of programs to over 20,000 attendees. Training and Development focuses on soft skills which are those things that help each of us reach our own potential, as well as work effectively with others. Visit the Training and Development website to learn more about our services and sessions.

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