47 Reasons to Love Pomona

Compiled in Fall 2010 at the prompting of Staff Council members, the staff of Pomona College began reflecting on the many reasons they personally enjoyed working at Pomona College. While the many and varied benefits entitled to all employees are certainly found on the list, qualitative reasons have also found their place—everything from being surrounded by such a beautiful campus to working with others to achieve a shared vision for what Pomona can achieve. The Faculty/Staff Campaign Committee welcomes you to review this list as you consider your gift plans as a part of Campaign Pomona: Daring Minds.

1. Access to the Rains Center (like a free gym membership) for us and family, too.
2. Ride Share program that pays you to save gas.
3. Annual holiday luncheon hosted by the President where we can all get together and enjoy a great meal and celebrate the season.
4. Generous vacation time accrual (maximum accrual now increased) and the week off between Christmas and New Year, plus keeping our two personal days and other holidays.
5. Staff Council-sponsored social events (fall social, spring social, staff picnic, etc.).
6. Having an absolutely beautiful campus to walk through and enjoy with world-class landscaping and comfortable surroundings.
7. Ability to impact the direction and vision of the College through our participation in strategic planning sessions and our personal contributions to the Annual Fund.
8. Complimentary beverages at the Coop Fountain, courtesy of ASPC.
9. Half of your dependents' undergraduate tuition paid to any accredited school in the U.S.
10. Discounts on amusement park tickets through ASPC and CUC Card Center.
11. Generous retirement plan that doesn't require staff to contribute.
12. Easy access to concerts, theatre and art exhibits that are almost all free.
13. Invitations to lunch and fabulous faculty talks.
14. Faculty and Staff Fitness & Wellness Program, including the new Zumba Dance class.
15. Opportunity for payroll deductions for giving to the Annual Fund and Charitable Giving Campaigns.
16. Tuition paid 100% to benefits-eligible staff members who would like to pursue their Bachelor's degree.
17. Early release during the summer (off work 30-minutes early).
18. No cost for staff/faculty parking.
19. Access to dining halls, with a broad selection of great food, plus a discount for staff/faculty.
20. Summer Recreation Program—Six-week activity program for dependents in K-6; held on campus and subsidized by the College.
21. 5% reimbursement on daycare expense if you use the daycare flexible spending account.
22. Free Notary Public Service available from the Real Property Office.
23. Free fresh fruit and vegetables at the Farm during the summer.
24. Foreign-language lunch tables at Oldenborg.
25. Recognition for years of employment and awards given to those nominated for exemplary service to the College. 
26. Working with amazing, bright, motivated students.
27. Ride Share prizes from Human Resources.
28. Close proximity to the nice, safe, beautiful City of Claremont—and the convenience of working close to the Village.
29. Incredible deals on Microsoft Office and Windows upgrades at http://pomona.onthehub.com.
30. Having four other undergraduate colleges (and therefore peer-colleagues) nearby to share ideas with and learn from.
31. A FREE and confidential employee and family assistance program that includes legal referrals and counseling.
32. $500 towards childcare costs if you have the maximum flex amount deducted from your paycheck for a licensed facility.
33. Making great friends and having needed support when times are tough—Pomona has great family leave provisions.
34. Staff Appreciation Night at Seaver Theatre—one performance identified as complimentary to staff.
35. Access to the Halona cabin in Idyllwild.
36. Use of college vehicles for authorized college business.
37. Employees on monthly pay schedule receive the December paycheck early so you have the money to spend before Christmas.
38. Access to botanical gardens at Pitzer.
39. Discounts from AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint on cell phone service.
40. Long Term Care Insurance coverage for long-term custodial-type care beyond usual coverage of health plans and Medicare.
41. Our community spirit—e.g. participation in July 4th parade and charitable giving to local community non-profit organizations.
42. Graduate tuition paid at 50% to benefits-eligible staff members who would like to pursue their masters degree.
43. Professional development funds which are designated by departments to further the careers of staff and keep them up to date on their respective professions, plus college-funded membership in professional organizations and/or attendance at professional seminars, workshops or conferences.
44. No cost basic life insurance with low cost option to increase to higher benefit life insurance providing income security.
45. Long Term Disability insurance premiums now paid at 100% by the College for all benefits-eligible staff.
46. Metro and bus pass reimbursement to eligible staff and faculty.
47. Ergonomic Workstation Evaluation Consultation regarding office equipment placement and accommodations for employee use.