As a new employee to Stanford University, you probably have a lot of questions. In the Introduction to Stanford Finance and Research Administration class, you are provided a lot of information, web resources, points of contact, etc. for various subjects. This page is designed as a compendium to that class, so you can link directly to the resources discussed.

Some questions you may have are:

• What skills or training do I need to do my job?
  There are various training classes and certifications Stanford University employees should take. But not everyone needs the same skills and information. Check our training page to see what training and certifications are recommended for your job, as well as other training resources to enhance your skills. Always check with your supervisor to see what training is required by your department.
• Why are there so many acronyms at Stanford ?
  There are many acronyms at Stanford. This page offers some of the common acronyms you will hear at Stanford University. It is not all-inclusive, but paints a broad picture. Never hesitate to ask someone "What does that stand for?"!
• Some "Human Resource" and "Staff Benefits" links
  • As a Stanford employee, you have access to an array of services, resources, and other amenities on campus (i.e., childcare, athletics, events, gym schedules, etc.). You benefit from these offerings just because you belong to the Stanford community. Check the Stanford Gateway for Faculty and Staff to link to
    • Human Resources, Benefits & Payroll
    • Computing & Communication
    • Campus Relations (Diversity, Ombuds, Sexual Harassment, and WorkLife Offices, and the Help Center)
    • Parking and Transportation (Campus maps, Marguerite shuttle, transportation programs)
    • Related Offices & Resources
  • Hungry? Here is a list of eateries around campus (scroll down the page for a "clickable" map to find the eateries nearest your office!)

• Who do I call for Help?
  Check the Resources page for a detailed list of contacts for various situations.
  

• Stanford's a big place - what are the various procedures/policies?
  Following are some on-line policies we use every day that will serve as a valuable resource to you:
  • Research Policy Handbook Written and Updated by the Office of the Dean of Research. Has many policies and procedures related to research administration.
  • Administrative Guide Stanford University's official manual for Administrative Organization and Policies, including accounting, personnel, procurement, computing, etc.
  • SUPAD - Stanford University Personal Administrative Desktop - a Stanford jump site to applications (such as Oracle Financials and ReportMart), related policies, procedures and help on finances, personnel, computing, student services, etc. This site can be configured to meet your personal needs!