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As a Stanford faculty or staff member, you are part of a vibrant, collaborative community advancing the frontiers of knowledge and preparing a next generation of engaged citizens and leaders. The university is committed to enabling a positive and productive workplace and equipping you with the support and services you need to thrive.
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Find information on benefits and rewards, retirement, professional development, and personnel policies.
Plan your commute, find a rideshare, buy parking permits.
File a help ticket, find information about Cardinal Key, and more.
Navigate financial processes at Stanford, including purchasing and contracts. Here you will find instructions and key functions in purchasing and payments, including purchase orders, travel planning, expense reimbursements, and payroll.
Be sure to check out the incentives and rewards provided to university affiliates. They include free gym access and news subscriptions, professional development, childcare grants, back-up babysitting and elder care, identity theft protections services, and much more.
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The Stanford AI Playground is a user-friendly platform, built on open-source technologies, where you can safely try AI models from vendors like Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI in one spot. Your low and moderate-risk data data here is protected and will not be used to train AI models.
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The BeWell program offers a cash incentive for participating in activities, including coaching and classes, that support your well-being.
Stanford’s Faculty Staff Help Center offers professional and confidential counseling for individuals, couples, and families, to address both work and personal issues. The center also offers workshops, discussion groups, consultation, and training and facilitation services for difficult conversations.
All services – including 10 counseling sessions per situation for employees and eligible dependents – are free of charge.
The University Ombuds is a safe, confidential place for faculty and staff, as well as students and postdocs, to discuss their Stanford-related concerns. The Ombuds will listen without judgment; provide information on Stanford policies and procedures; connect you to other resources; and work with you to develop a plan to address your concerns or manage conflict.
Stanford Recreation & Wellness offers fitness assessments and personal training, virtual and in-person group fitness classes, and recreational classes for all skill levels in tennis, golf, climbing, pickleball, and much more.
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Find timecards, paystubs, tax forms, and access to the STARS module for training courses. Here you can also access Stanford’s performance management (GPS) and hiring (Taleo) systems.
Configure your free @stanford.edu email account and web-based calendar.
Get access to Google Drive, Qualtrics, Slack, Zoom, and more technology tools.
Manage financial operations, including purchasing, accounting, asset management, and expense reimbursements. Also known as ofweb.
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Get help designing, teaching, and improving courses and curricula, leveraging the latest evidence about what works in higher education.
Learn about student well-being at Stanford, and learn to recognize and respond to signs of distress.
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Access writing workshops, briefings on important university developments, and information on the process of tenure and promotion.
Find meeting schedules and notes as well as current senate and committee rosters.
Review policies governing faculty, including on appointments and promotions; sabbaticals and other leaves of absence; and salary, benefits, and retirement.
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Use these guidelines to navigate workplace travel, leave, and other important policies.
Everyone plays a role in building a culture of integrity and trust at Stanford. You can do your part by raising awareness of any concerns you may have.