PSE-10 Training & Development for Staff Members

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervisors at all levels are responsible for assisting staff members to improve skills and knowledge to perform their assignments effectively. Attention also should be given to staff members who desire to improve their skills and knowledge for advancement, if it is in the interests of the University and the individual, recognizing that the work requirements of the University and limits on financial resources also must be major factors for consideration. 

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Office of Human Resources is responsible to provide assistance to supervisors and departments in meeting training and development needs. On request, the Office of Human Resources initiates, or develops in cooperation with other University areas, such inservice programs as might be needed to meet the training and development needs.

INSERVICE TRAINING:

Inservice training programs may be offered during, outside of working hours, or a combination of both, depending upon the nature and purpose of the programs.

Attendance at such training programs shall require the approval of the supervisor. Time in attendance on such training programs during the staff member's normal work hours shall be considered as part of the staff member's regular work schedule.

OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS:

If approval is given to a staff member to attend training designated by the University that is away from the University, the staff member shall not lose pay for normal work time missed for such training. If prior approval is given for payment for expenses connected with attendance in the training program, expenses as approved shall be reimbursed in accordance with established University policies.