At Mississippi University for Women, we value our employees and recognize them as our organization’s greatest asset. We understand that the personal and family lives of our employees contribute to who they are and affect how they perform. As work/life balance advocates, we offer resources to guide and support employees through the many transitions they experience throughout their career at the university, including those that intersect both work and home.
Family, Childcare, and Eldercare
Health and Wellness
Campus and Community Life
Employee Perks and Conveniences
Professional Development
Retirement
| Retirement Planning | Public Employees Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) | Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) |
Childcare Centers
- MUW’s CPDC
The Child and Parent Development Center (CPDC) is a laboratory school for ages 1-4 and part of the School of Education on the Campus of Mississippi University for Women. The center is located in the Education and Human Sciences Building and operates as a service to MUW and the Columbus community, providing quality care and educational experiences for young children. The CPDC operates on the university calendar and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. For further details, contact the CPDC Director at 329-7196.
- Other Childcare Centers
Search for Licensed Childcare Facilities (MS Department of Health)
Local Schools
Columbus-Lowndes County
- Columbus Municipal School District
- Lowndes County Schools (includes New Hope, Caledonia, and West Lowndes)
- Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
- Annunciation Catholic School
- Columbus Christian Academy
- Heritage Academy
- Victory Christian Academy