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Training
Policy 5.20
Office of Human Resources
Applies to: Faculty and staff
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POLICY
Issued: 10/01/1973
Revised: 07/25/1994
Edited: 09/06/2002
Reviewed: 09/01/2004
Edited: 04/25/2014
The University provides opportunity for and encourages participation in job-related training programs for staff and faculty
that will enhance skills and knowledge and maximize job performance. The responsibility for participating in training is
shared by individual employees, supervisors/managers, and the University.
POLICY GUIDELINES
I. Regulations
Employees may be required by the University to enroll in certain academic/vocational courses or attend training
programs. Employees required to enroll in such programs will be reimbursed for expenses incurred in accordance
with University regulations, provided the programs:
A. Maintain or improve skills required in the profession or by the position.
B. Are required to meet the express requirement of employment by the University, applicable law, or regulations.
Reimbursement of expenses incurred under the provisions of this policy must have the approval of the appropriate
vice president and/or dean.
PROCEDURE
Issued: 10/01/1973
Revised: 07/25/1994
Edited: 09/06/2002
Reviewed: 09/01/2004
Edited: 04/25/2014
I. Employee Responsibilities
A. Employees have the responsibility to:
1. Seek out and participate in training opportunities to improve their job performance and potential.
2. Obtain approval from their supervisor to attend training programs.
B. Supervisors and managers have the responsibility to:
1. Support and provide opportunities for individuals to pursue job-related training.
2. Make every possible effort to allow individuals to participate in training during work hours.
II. Office of Human Resources Responsibilities