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Teachers College Human Resources


Teachers College Human Resources (TCHR) is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. In partnership with the Teachers College community, we strive to foster a positive work experience that is characterized by fair treatment, personal accountability, and mutual respect. As a trusted resource, our goal is to provide timely service and strategic solutions to faculty and staff in support of the College’s mission.

Our Core services include:

  • Recruitment and Staffing
  • Compensation and Benefits Administration
  • Performance Management
  • Learning & Development
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Human Resources Information Systems

The Human Resources website is designed to provide information on College policies and programs available to TC employees. We welcome your feedback on how we can better serve you through this site; please send us a note at hr@tc.columbia.edu.

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The Office of Human Resources is available for appointments. 

TC HR Office Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Onboarding and I-9 Verifications

All visits to the HR office for onboarding and I-9 verifications must take place Monday-Thursday between 10 am-4 pm. On Fridays, all onboarding and I-9 verifications will be done via online appointments only. 

Please visit our  I-9 and E-verify page. This resource outlines everything you need to know about the Form I-9 and E-verify process at Teachers College. 

Appointments:

Please contact us at (212) 678-3175 or at hr@tc.columbia.edu.

If you’d like to schedule an appointment with your HR Department Representative, please contact them directly.  

View HR Directory 

This holiday schedule applies to full-time professional employees. For employees represented by Locals 2110, 707, and 32-BJ, the previously negotiated holiday policy remains the same.

 

 

Holidays

2026

2027

New Year’s Day 

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Friday, January 1, 2027    


The College resumes operations on Monday, January 4, 2027

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 19, 2026

Monday, January 18, 2027

Academic Spring Break

(College Designated Closure)

Friday, March 20, 2026 

Friday, March 19, 2027

Summer Friday’s Begin

Friday, May 22, 2026

Friday, May 28, 2027

Memorial Day

Monday, May 25, 2026

Monday, May 31, 2027

Juneteenth

Friday, June 19, 2026

Friday, June 18, 2027**

Independence Day

**Friday, July 3, 2026

Monday, July 5, 2027**

Summer Friday’s Ends

Friday, August 28, 2026

Friday, September 1, 2027

Labor Day 

Monday, September 7, 2026

Monday, September 6, 2027

Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Tuesday, November 2, 2027

Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 26, 2026 through Friday, November 27, 2026

Thursday, November 25, 2027 – 

Friday, November 26, 2027

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2026

Friday, December 24, 2027**

Winter Break 

(College Designated Holiday)

Monday, December 28, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027. The College resumes operations on Monday, January 4, 2027.

Monday, December 27, 2027, through Friday, December 31, 2027. 


The College resumes operations on Monday, January 3, 2028. 

 

Academic Buildings

During these periods, access to academic buildings will be available only at the Main Hall entrance.  It will be open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm during the holiday breaks, unless otherwise indicated in a TC email closer to the holiday(s). All persons entering must present a valid T.C. identification card or another form of identification when attending a workshop or other special event.  No one will be admitted without proper identification.  Except for essential services, the College will be closed during the winter holiday period.

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