Welcome to the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES)
At CALES, our roots run deep, beginning with the founding of the University of Arizona in 1885. As Arizona’s land-grant college, we connect teaching, research, and outreach through the Arizona Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension, and 52 degree programs to produce employable graduates, advance purpose-driven science, and improve lives and livelihoods statewide.
We are excited to have you on our team. Use this page to explore essential onboarding resources, learn more about our mission, and access Compass, the CALES employee intranet.
Orientation and enrolling in benefits
These are your first steps as a new member of the University of Arizona and CALES. From setting up essentials like employee identification to getting oriented on benefits, university Human Resources has everything you need to complete and keep track of your onboarding process.
CALES-specific onboarding
Mandatory compliance training
All faculty, staff, and DCCs must complete mandatory compliance trainings within 30 days. Search for trainings and enroll on Edge Learning.
Emergency preparedness trainings
Watch your building-specific emergency walkthrough video within your first 30 days, and access additional training courses like CPR and first aid.
Financial terminology and reports
From common financial terms to high-level data, access the reports and guides you need to navigate our fiscal landscape.
How CALES puts science to work
Watch an introduction to CALES research, teaching, and outreach efforts across Arizona.
Shared governance in CALES
Lend your perspective and help drive positive change across our college community.
