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Recreational and Financial Benefits

• ID Card Benefits
• Banking Services
• Relocation/Real Estate Services
• Deals/Discounts for Carnegie Mellon Faculty and Staff
• Transportation Benefits (PAT pass, vehicle purchase discounts, shuttle service, parking)

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ID Card Benefits

All employees should obtain a Carnegie Mellon ID card from the Card Office within their first week of employment. Eligible dependents of employees can also receive an ID card by completing the Request for ID Cards for Family Members (.pdf). A valid Carnegie Mellon ID card extends the following privileges:

• Athletic facilities: Use the athletic facilities at Carnegie Mellon when classes are not in progress. A valid I.D. card is required. Most facilities are available free of charge.
• Social events: Purchase tickets to university-sponsored events (such as concerts, films and athletic events) with a valid I.D. card, providing the social event is not restricted to student participation only. Tickets are usually available for a nominal charge or are free of charge.
• Book Store: Receive a 10% discount on the purchase of trade books at the Carnegie Mellon Bookstore.
• Drama Department: Faculty and staff, their families and registered domestic partners receive discounts on all regular productions. Call the Box Office at (412) 268-2407 for more details.
• Library Facilities: Borrow books from the university libraries with a valid I.D. card. The loan period is three weeks for each book, with up to two renewals.
• Schatz Dining Room: Dues-paying Faculty Club members are able to use the facility, and have guest privileges
• COMING IN AUGUST 2006: The card will link with your PNC bank account, enabling it to be used as an ATM/debit card. In addition, the card will reflect your eligibility for the PAT Bus benefit - no stickers needed.

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Banking Services

The Carnegie Mellon Federal Credit Union is a non-profit, member-owned, financial institution that has been serving the Carnegie Mellon community for over 60 years. Because the Credit Union is non-profit and member-owned, money made in excess of expenses is returned to the membership through competitive loan rates and savings dividends. The Credit Union is federally chartered, regulated, and insured by the National Credit Union Administration, which issues strict operating guidelines for the credit unions it regulates. Visit the Carnegie Mellon Federal Credit Union website for more information: http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/org/cmu-cu/.

Enhanced Banking Services for Faculty and Staff

Carnegie Mellon has partnered with PNC Bank and Citizens Bank to enable university employees to have access to enhanced banking services. PNC’s WorkPlace Banking was implemented at Carnegie Mellon in November 2003. Citizens Bank-at-Work was implemented in March 2004.

All faculty, staff, CPA or student employees with direct deposit into a PNC Bank or Citizens Bank account can receive enhanced services at no cost – all you need to do is sign up for a checking account with direct deposit with one of these banks and asked to be enrolled in the PNC WorkPlace Banking or Citizens Bank at Work program. These programs have many benefits that can save you money and make your financial management easier, including no-fee or reduced-fee services and loans. The basic plans are free of charge - all you have to do is enroll.

In addition, starting in August 2006, faculty and staff ID cards can be linked to a PNC bank account. This will enable you to use your ID card at ATM machines and at stores as a debit card (requiring use of your 4-digit PIN). That's one less card you'll need to carry in your wallet. Simply visit a PNC branch to have your card swiped to encode the information on the card.

Contact each institution to find out about their programs:

• PNC Bank Workplace Banking: http://www.pncbank.com/wpb/cmu
• Citizens Bank at Work: http://www.citizensbank.com/

ATM / Branch Locations: (use the brach/ATM locators on their websites for other locations)

PNC Bank:

• Electronic Customer Service Center - University Center, Lower Level (ATM, self-service web station and onsite PNC Bank Manager)
• Branch Office with ATMs - 4600 5th Avenue (at Craig Street)
• ATM - University Center, First Floor
• ATM - Morewood Gardens, adjacent to The Underground
• ATM - Wean Hall

Citizens Bank

• Branch Office with ATMs - 4570 5th Avenue (at Craig Street)
• ATM - 200 South Craig Street (Craig Hall)
• ATM - University Center, First Floor
• Branch/ATM Locator

Carnegie Mellon University does not maintain an exclusive banking relationship with any banking or financial institution. Carnegie Mellon does not endorse any institutions' accounts or services, and employees are not required or expected to switch to/obtain a checking account with any affiliated institution. Participation is voluntary. PNC Bank and Citizens Bank are Members FDIC, Equal Housing Lenders

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Relocation Assistance/Real Estate Services

Whether you are moving cross-town or cross-country… Howard Hanna offers Carnegie Mellon employees and family members enhanced real estate services through the Hanna Gold Advantage Program. These services include discounts on real estate commission, mortgage and closing services and access to various retail services.

To take advantage of the Hanna Gold Advantage Program, Carnegie Mellon employees or family members must register IN ADVANCE with Howard Hanna’s Relocation & Business Development Department.

• See http://www.hannagoldadvantage.com to register.
• See the Relocating to Carnegie Mellon webpages for more information about Pittsburgh-area communities, professional resources, and recreational opportunities.
• Contact Kirk Ketchum at 412-967-9000, ext. 289 or kketchum@howardhanna.com for assistance.

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Deals and Discounts for Carnegie Mellon Faculty and Staff

Staff Council PEAA Discounts

The Pittsburgh Employees Activities Association (PEAA) is a group of Pittsburgh area businesses and institutions who get together to obtain discount offers for their organizations. Since Carnegie Mellon is a member of PEAA, each person in the Carnegie Mellon community is also considered a member. Staff, faculty and students are all eligible for discounts.

Procurement Services "Hot Deals"

Procurement Services has negotiated "Hot Deals" with many of our Suppliers. These deals/discounts are available to Faculty and Staff of Carnegie Mellon University for personal purchases. Special programs exist with such suppliers as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa, Sprint PCS and Verizon.

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Related forms:

• Request for I.D. Cards for Family Members (.pdf)

© Carnegie Mellon Human Resources 2004