6VµçÓ°Íø offers a wide variety of available resources and discounts for staff, accessible while working remotely and/or on campus. Whether you’re looking for wellness, events, learning, or on campus resources, each section provides a description and links for more information. Questions? Send an email to Staff Council.
Wellness
Benefits
Full-time, part-time, and temporary staff may be eligible for the employee benefit program, including health, vision, and dental plans, wellness programs, and more. Visit the Human Resources insurance offerings page for more information.
Tuition Remission
6VµçÓ°Íø offers undergraduate tuition aid to its regular, benefits-based employees, their spouses, registered domestic partners and eligible dependent children who do not have a Bachelor's degree. It also offers a plan of graduate tuition aid, covering 50 percent for a half-time academic load, for eligible staff to obtain a relevant masters-level degree in order to enhance job performance at the College. View the Staff Handbook for more details or reach out to Human Resources.
Advice and Counseling
At no cost to 6VµçÓ°Íø employees, the (EAP) offers confidential advice and counseling services to eligible employees and their immediate family members available 24/7 relating to issues such as parenting, loss or grievance, relationship problems, substance abuse, self-improvement, mental health, financial concerns, and legal-referral assistance. To access EAP, call 800-234-5465 or log on to (use access code: claremontcolleges) to get started.
Fitness and Wellness
6VµçÓ°Íø-Pitzer Athletics provides fitness classes such as Yoga, Pilates, strength and cardio, personal training, and even Pickleball. Additionally, the gym and pool facilities are available to staff. Check the for schedules and facility availability.
Gear and Equipment Rentals
Looking to get outside with your family? The Outdoor Education Center (OEC) offers camping equipment at no charge for all 6VµçÓ°Íø staff and faculty. Visit the OEC’s webpage or email Chris Weyant-Forbes for more information about available gear, sanitization procedures, and contactless pickup.
Halona Mountain Lodge
Halona Lodge, nestled in Idyllwild, offers a tranquil retreat for students, staff, faculty, and alums seeking personal and college-related rental opportunities. For more information about rental fees and guidelines, we encourage you to visit the Halona Lodge & Retreat Center webpage or email Retreatcenters@6VµçÓ°Íø.edu. If you are interested in reserving a date at the lodge, please complete the .
Outdoor Planning Advice & Resources
Looking for advice and resources for outdoor recreation opportunities? The Outdoor Education Center (OEC) has a library of outdoor guide books and Chris, the Outdoor Education Coordinator, is always an email away at chris.weyant@pomona.edu if you need help planning a personal trip or if you need suggestions/help in planning faculty field study trips for the spring semester.
Meet with our Nutritionist
6VµçÓ°Íø’s nutritionist, Liz Ryan, offers free, confidential consultations to students, faculty and staff. Please reach out to her to discuss your personal goals, or any nutrition questions you may have at nutritionist@pomona.edu to set up a virtual meeting.
Calm – Guided Meditation & Sleep Stories
6VµçÓ°Íø provides free premium access to the Calm app. The app offers guided meditation and sleep stories to reduce stress and sleep better. Visit to sign up and download the app.
Events
Campus Events
6VµçÓ°Íø offers a wide variety of events throughout the year. Check out the Events page for concerts, exhibits, lectures, performances., and free athletic events.
Local Discounts
All 6VµçÓ°Íø staff can purchase discounted movie tickets for Regal and Laemmle at the Coop Store. Staff also receive discounts on regional cultural events and amusement parks through .
Learning
IT Services
ITS provides free access to Microsoft Office Suite, Slack messaging, Zoom video conferencing, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Box cloud storage. Visit the ITS webpage for more information on application offerings.
Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials
The Adobe website provides an excellent library of online tutorials for the Adobe Creative Cloud apps, complete with video instructions and sample files. These can be found by visiting the .
Mango Languages
The Foreign Language Resource Center provides free access to Mango Languages, which offers self-paced courses for over 70 languages and dialects. Visit the Staff Portal’s FLRC page to create a free Mango Languages account and start taking classes.
Oldenborg Language Tables
The Oldenborg Center welcomes staff to join its in-person foreign-language lunch tables. Enjoy lunch and converse in foreign languages at tables mentored by native and advanced speakers. We are currently hosting tables in our outdoor tent in the Oldenborg parking lot. Visit the language tables webpage for the schedule of languages. If you speak a language that is not listed and would like to mentor a language table, please reach out to us at oldenborg@pomona.edu.
On Campus
6VµçÓ°Íø offers a variety of resources for our on-campus community.
Metrolink Reimbursement
Get up to $100 reimbursed for the Metrolink through Human Resources.
Class Pass (Public Transit)
Ride the bus for free: visit the webpage for information about the program and how to get your pass.
Rideshare (Commute Stipend)
Commute to campus sustainably (carpool, bike, walk, or drive a zero emission vehicle) and receive a $2 per day credit through the Rideshare Program.
EV Charging
Charge your electric vehicle for a discount using one of eight Chargepoint stations in the South Campus Parking Structure. Contact the Sustainability Office to receive your discount.
Dining Hall Meals
Eat at the dining halls with discounted meal plans and door prices.
Free Lunch at the Oldenborg Language Tables
Enjoy a free lunch while conversing in a foreign language led by native speakers at the Oldenborg Language Tables.
Event Rentals
Free Outdoor Gear Rentals
Check out free rental equipment at the Outdoor Education Center for camping, biking, and water activities.
Claremont Cash
Load your 6VµçÓ°Íø ID card with Claremont Cash to spend on-campus (dining halls, Coop Fountain & Store, Cafe 47, vending machines), at The Claremont Colleges, and off-campus (Bert & Rocky's, Pizza 'n Such, Dr. Grubbs, 42nd Street Bagel, Some Crust, 21 Choices, !). You can load Claremont Cash onto your ID at the CUC Connection (Honnold Library), by calling (909) 607-3969, or (with a $1 service fee).
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